Martina Liana Trunk Showing
Hi Brides,
Another Trunk Show is coming to Accapella Bridal Boutique!
The Martina Liana 2020 collection will be instore for viewing from 15th to 22nd August . Yes that’s right - TWO weekends!
I’ve had to order these gowns from their online catalogue as their stockist viewings were cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions, but I am excited to be just the second store in Australia to have these gowns available for Trunk Show viewing.
I’m also excited to see these new designs on my brides and to be able to give my feedback on what I think of the collection.
This trunk show is suitable for brides getting married in 2021 only.
Please book your consultation via my website booking form.
https://www.essensedesigns.com/martina-liana/wedding-dresses/
15th to 22nd August 2020
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Introducing Connie Di Genni
Why Choose Accapella Bridal?
Accapella Bridal is a unique experience for brides to be in the Wollongong and Illawarra area.
Stocking internationally renowned wedding gowns, Accapella is a bridal boutique that brings you only the highest quality in gowns and service.
We don't believe that one dress fits all, and for this reason, your bridal consultation is one-on-one with bridal couture seamstress and owner of Accapella Bridal- Connie Di Genni.
At Accapella, you will get a personalised experience with the full benefit of Connie's 25 years experience in bridal wear.
We believe that a wedding dress chooses the bride as much as the bride chooses her wedding dress, and with an expert eye and opinion, you really will walk out with a dress that is once in a lifetime.
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Gemy Maalouf
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LM by Lusan
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Sincerity Bridal plus size Bride
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Essesnse of Australia and Martina Liana Trunk show at Accapella Bridal show casing the 2018 collections.
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I can't thank you enough for helping to make my wedding day absolutely amazing
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Atelier Lyanna by the Lusan Mandongus group Lace wedding dress.
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Martina Liana 744 Lace wedding dress thin straps long cathedral Train
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Plus Sized Wedding dress from Lillian West Bridal
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Essense of Australia D1934 lace wedding dress fitted shoe string straps
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Sincerity Bridal 3906 Lace wedding dress cap sleeves chapel train
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Lusan Mandongus Lace wedding dress high neck line fitted to waist
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Justin Alexander boat neck wedding dress, lace full skirt
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Ashlee Wilson Snow By Annasul Y
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Wedding Dress from Accapella Bridal designer Lusan Mandongus
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Thank you so much for my wedding Dress it is perfect .Been a pleasure dealing with you
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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I had so many amazing complements and lots of people asking where I got my dress, and I'm more than happy to tell them!
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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Your approach was exactly how I had hoped finding my dress would be: you asked questions, listen as we tried things out, edging our way every closer to what was finally The Dress. Your passion, attention to detail and complete dedication to getting the dress right for my body shape and vision was amazing.
Wedding Dress: Lusan Mandongus
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It was a great night, it exceeded all my expectations. My husband and my parents loved the dress
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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I also want to thank Lauren personally for driving down from Sydney on the first day I opened my new Accapella Bridal boutique in Auburn St with a bunch of roses. I was truly touched. Your complements and sharing that you had a wonderful experience buying a dress from me makes me happy to open my doors of a morning. It makes my job not feel like work, so thank you.
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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Your direction and eye for detail can not be matched , Thank you for suggesting I design my own dress. The hand crafted detail was amazing every bead was perfect.
Wedding Dress: Atelier Aimee
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Lusan Mandongus wedding dress with matching gloves
Wedding Dress: Lusan Mandongus
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The dress fitted like a glove and the headpiece matched it perfectly everyone was so impressed by them both, the dress was absolutely beautiful! I was also able to dance the night away in it! I can't thank you enough for the advice and expertise you have me
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Hi Connie this is Lauren's Mum Lyn & I just wanted to send you a big thankyou for making Lauren feel like a princess on her wedding day. Her dress looked absolutely stunning & I can't wait for her to send you some pics. I don't want to steal her thunder so I'm sure as soon as she's back from her honeymoon you will see some
Happy Mother of the Bride( Lauren Evans)
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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I just want to say a massive thank you to Connie for all the help and effort she went to ensuring my dress would be perfect for my special day! Being a plus sized bride I found it very difficult finding someone who wouldn't pass me off as 'fat' or ask if I would lose weight before the wedding, I stumbled across connie after a google search and I was nothing but happy from there on in!
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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Hello Connie, I just wanted to say thankyou for helping me find my wedding dress. At first I did not like the dress you suggested and was apprehensive about trying it on, as on the rack it didn't seem much. The moment I tried it on, I knew I had found the one I wanted! Thankyou for being flexible as I live interstate and also doing such a great and quick job on my alterations!'
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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From the moment I met you, I knew you would be nothing less than professional,honest and supportive in the process of finding my wedding dress. Your service not only with my dress, but my Mums and bridesmaid was outstanding. My dress was AH MAY ZING! I felt like a real life princess and received soooo many compliments on the big day and for weeks to come. One guest even said I looked like a modern day Cinderella, can't complain with that!
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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I simply wanted you to understand how thankful I am that you worked so tirelessly in such a short space of time. You have ensured that my wedding day will run smoothly.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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The day turned out perfect and everyone loved the dress. I will spread the word about u. U are an absolute guru at what u do
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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can not thank you enough for my amazing dress. I came to you with a plan - a dress that was impossible for me to find anywhere! I searched both the illawarra and sydney for my dream gown but nothing was perfect...
Wedding Dress: Lusan Mandongus
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I'm so thankful we found you and your little studio. You told me to trust you and I'm so glad I did my dress was so perfect a dream come true.
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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I cannot express how thankful I am to Connie! I absolutely recommend her to every bride! I looked in about 4 other stores before going to Accapella, and she definitely has the best range and the most beautiful dresses
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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Connie's proffessional manner,amazing creativity,understanding,patience and her beautiful and kind nature has definitely earned 5 stars in my book.
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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Hi Connie, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your support, expertise and guidance when searching for my perfect wedding dress. I came to you unsure of what I wanted and what would suit me and from the very first few minutes you were spot on!
Wedding Dress: Essense Australia
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You we're professional and honest from word go and I appreciate it all.
Biljana Naumovski ( Stojkovska)
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thank You again for the most wonderful wedding dress
Rachel Thompson (Mayton Lindsay)
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I just want to say a HUGE thank you for making me look so amazing on my wedding day
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Just wanted to share with you some of our wedding pictures! (Sorry it's late) Thank you so much for my beautiful dress! It was the prefect dress for the perfect day! Much love, Gilda
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I was so unsure if my dress was right for me but you were confident it was right and on my special day I could not have been any happier. I know I thanked you but without your confidence it would not have been so perfect xxx
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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When I first went into the boutique I felt anxious and was shaking. Connie, the owner and operator put me at ease. She put me in a number of dresses that flattered my figure and gradually put together a picture of dress that she thought I would love. Although I didn't find anything that day, she knew the perfect dress for me would be arriving in a couple of weeks.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I would like to say a HUGE thank you to Connie for creating my beautiful one of a kind wedding dress. I received so many compliments on my dress & truly felt like a bride straight from the pages of a magazine.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I just wanted to pass on a very BIG THANK YOU for everything you did in the lead up to our wedding last month. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you took to make my dress the perfect style and shape for me.
Wedding Dress: Peter Trends
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I would just like to thank Connie so much!!!! She not only helped me find the perfect dress after a disaster she was so helpful and honest yet still listened to exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much for a dress that made not only my groom cry but my family as well thank you so much!
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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As the mother of the bride I can tell you Connie was truly amazing and her knowledge on styling and dressmaking is unbelievable. Many many thanks for helping make my daughters day perfect xxx
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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Thank you Connie I couldn't have chosen a more professional, helpful, caring bridal consultant. I have had so many wonderful comments on my stunning gown, wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to other brides! Emma xx
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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The experience I love most about this bridal shop is how much Connie cares. Going to big bridal shops with generic dresses and staff that treat you like a sales meal, this boutique treats you like a bride. And what bride doesn't love to be the center of attention =)
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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Connie you are the best. My daughter has ordered her dream dress all thanks to you. What a pleasure it has been to meet you and your advice has been wonderful. Thank you again you made it all so easy.
Wedding Dress: Lusan Mandongus
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Thanks for everything Connie. Having owned and run my own bridal store for 9 years and now being married second time round I found you refreshingly honest, with a fabulous range of stunning gowns that would suit a myriad of brides and their individuals tastes. I feel so content knowing you will be an integral part of our special day.
Wedding Dress: Peter Trends
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Most amazing experience coming to your show room! Thank you sooo incredibly much for the experience & my dress!!!! Nothing could take the smile off my face! Thank you Connie
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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My dress definitely was the star attraction. Everybody LOVED it. Random people were even coming up to me and saying "Oh my god I love your dress!" Connie I can't thank you enough for providing me with the dress of my dreams. From the time I stepped in to your place you knew exactly what I wanted. My whole experience with you was incredible and I will always keep those great memories of the times leading up to the best day of my life...dress fittings were my most exciting part!
Wedding Dress: Peter Trends
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I can't thank you enough for my stunning gown, Connie! Was firm to start with but you were spot on with the size! Felt like a princess all day xx
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I've searched numerous Sydney bridal stores and Wollongong, none were like Accapella Bridal. My wedding dress is perfect!!
Wedding Dress: Jasmine Bridal
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Thank you Connie for the most amazing dress! I came to Connie last year with an idea and she has helped me get the perfect dress!
Wedding Dress: Atelier
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Thank you for all that you have done for my upcoming wedding. The dress is more than I could have ever wanted. It is stunning. Thanks for your hard work
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thank you Connie for my dream wedding dress! It is everything I wanted and more. I can't wait for the rest of the Illawarra to see what fantastic dresses you have in store! Your service was above and beyond and you made me feel so comfortable and happy. Thank you heaps!!
Wedding Dress: Atelier Aimee
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Hi my name is Jennifer Winter and I brought my wedding dress off Connie from Accapella bridal recently, and I have too say guys she is the best in town as she put all her time, heart, hard work and effort into finding the right dress for me
Wedding Dress: Sincerity Bridal
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Loved having Connie do the alterations for my dress. I had all my fittings and alterations within 2 weeks of my dress arriving as my wedding was booked so quickly. Connie was great with making me some straps/bolero to go with my dress which I would never had got if I had bought the dress from anywhere else. I found the design online and she made them exactly as I wanted.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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I searched all over Sydney for my Justin Alexander dress to be told by several unhelpful bridal stores that they didn't stock their dresses anymore, I had almost giving up hope of getting my dream dress when I called Connie.....she had my d...ream dress for me that same very week! Amazing!
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thank you so much for your wonderful help on Saturday! It was worth the drive from Sydney and I definitely will be recommending your business. Beautiful shop and owner. Xox
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thank you so much for the experience you gave me in finding my perfect wedding dress!! The service you provide is a beautiful thing and better than anywhere else I had gone to try on dresses. The feeling I got when I first stepped into your showroom, I knew I would find the dress I wanted to get married in. I will be sure to send through a photo of us to you after our big day.
Wedding Dress: Peter Trends
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What a wonderful appointment ! Forget going to a busy bridal store on a Saturday where you're nothing more than a number. Connie is a professional! She has been in the industry for over 25 years and knows the dress to flatter your shape, make the most of your assets and glide over your trouble areas while working within your budget.
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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You have been truly amazing and professional and made the whole process fun. Nothing was ever a hassle and I always left your beautiful studio with a smile and totally relaxed.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thanks so much for everything you have done Connie! You were an angel! I am so glad I walked through your door and can't wait to wear everything you helped me select this Saturday :) xxxxx .
Wedding Dress: Cotin Sposa
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Connie I'm so in love with my dress I haven't stopped smiling all day! Thank you so much for everything, you have been so lovely and I will highly recommend you to everyone xxxx
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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Thank you so much for the care and detail that you took in helping me to choose my dress and then onto the finer details of fitting it to myself. You were flexible when i needed it. And caring.
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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It was such a beautiful wedding dress extremely well made and gorgeous detailed lace. Connie made it fit like a glove with her expert alterations.
Wedding Dress: Atelier Aimee
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Connie has a gorgeous selection of gowns at her bridal boutique, which all are of beautiful quality and are reasonably priced. She is very professional to deal with, honest with her opinions and she never pressured me to make the purchase quickly, like other sales people did at other bridal boutiques I came across. The alterations she made to my gown were perfect and I loved wearing my gown on our wedding day.
Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal
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Connie your amazing! Such an honest person and I appreciate everything, especially taking the time to help me choose my dress! I couldn't be more happier to have chosen your bridal boutique to pick my dress from! The quality of your dresses are gorgeous and your extra personal service adds to it all!
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
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It was quite a journey but once I saw my dress I knew straight away it was the one! Once you worked your magic and altered the dress to make it mine I loved it even more.
Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander