Shopping Tips from Wedding Gown Expert Gabriella Risatti

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Gabriella Risatti worked in the fashion industry for a decade before opening her bridal boutique, Gabriella New York, at 400 W. 14th Street in the Meatpacking District in 2008. With all that knowledge under her belt, she's the perfect guide into the sometimes mystifying, sometimes terrifying, sometimes exhilarating world of wedding gowns. Watch as she walks our model through a mock bridal appointment, offering plenty of helpful shopping advice along the way.

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