Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

Welcome to the Dressing Up podcast! Join Sarah Kolis as she shares engaging đź’Ť tips about all things bridal dresses, wedding/event day advice, a little bit of sewing content, and all the tips and tricks of dressing up. Sarah talks about lots of bridal and general wedding day content, but not exclusively. Oftentimes, she finds that your wedding day is one of the few days in your life where you truly dress up and feel your most beautiful, and she hopes to encourage women to dress up more and confidently outside their wedding day. Sarah Kolis is a couture gown designer based in Detroit who serves the whole Midwest area and beyond specializing in complete custom couture bridal gowns, veils, and alterations. Sarah has a meticulous approach to quality service and will shape your garment to fit properly and match your personal shape and style. Working with such special gowns and dresses is truly an honor! Join Sarah as she interviews experts in this field, learn about her opinion on certain topics, and take a moment to show and enhance our own personal style through the clothes we wear. Visit https://sarahkolis.com/ to learn more, book of fitting, or inquire about designing the custom couture bridal gown of your dreams. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://sarahkolis.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/

Episodes

May 8, 2025 • 52 mins
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Griselda Mucollari (Ella), Metro Detroit’s go-to wedding and event content creator. With a background in international advertising and a passion for storytelling, Ella captures the candid, emotional, and joy-filled moments to fill the gaps that traditional vendors often miss. We talk about her unique path from corporate America to content creation, how she built a business that blends iPhone footag...
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In this episode, I'm joined by Gray Ellender of Go With Gray Travel, a luxury travel advisor and honeymoon specialist who helps couples plan seamless, stress-free trips! Gray shares her unique journey from healthcare to launching her own travel brand and breaks down what it's really like to work with a travel advisor—hint: it's not as expensive as you might think!

In this episode:
  • The surprising perks of using a travel advisor (e...
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Creating a custom couture wedding gown is more than just designing a dress—it’s about crafting a once-in-a-lifetime experience! In this episode, Sarah Kolis takes you behind the scenes of my bridal design process, sharing everything from the initial consultation to the final fitting. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a truly one-of-a-kind wedding dress, this episode is for you!

I also chat with bride, Ashley Rozek, who...
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In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia McKay, co-owner and venue coordinator of The Oakley, a premier event venue in Holly, Michigan! Alicia shares how she unexpectedly fell into wedding planning after her own wedding and how that journey evolved into running a full-scale family-owned venue on a 40-acre property!We talk about:
  • How Alicia transitioned from graphic designer to venue owner
  • The transformation of her in-laws' horse bar...
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You asked - we answered! In this episode, I sit down with my youngest sister, Melissa, for a fun and lighthearted conversation about her wedding journey, life updates, and all things fashion. We answer listener-submitted questions covering everything from how she met her husband Cam to the special moments on her wedding day, including her first dance song, favorite wedding details, and what it was like being the youngest of four si...
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In this special episode, we continue our bride interview series with three amazing women—Gwen, Kayla, and Rina—who share the real stories behind their wedding days. From intimate destination ceremonies to unique personal touches and unexpected moments, this episode is full of inspiration and heartfelt reflections.
  • Bride Gwen Semrow shares all about her beautiful Playa del Carmen destination wedding, the story behind her dress al...
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In this episode, Mimi Rubin joins us to share all the details of her wedding day—from planning the perfect celebration with all their close friends and family, to unexpected moments that made the day even more memorable! We dive into her unique bridal style, including a stunning David’s Bridal gown with custom alterations by Sarah Kolis herself, and the special touches that made her wedding one-of-a-kind—like a live wedding guest p...
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Welcome to the third episode of the Real Brides Series! In this episode, I sit down with three incredible brides—Darby, Madison, and Natalie—to hear their unique and heartwarming wedding stories, each filled with creativity, personal touches, and valuable lessons!
Darby Lorimer talks about her dreamy destination wedding, her two-piece gown, and some unique wedding planning tips!
Madison Henzi shares how last-minute dress alterations ...
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February 4, 2025 • 57 mins
In this special episode, Sarah introduces Erin Conner, her lead seamstress! They share their story of friendship, career paths, and the evolution of their bridal business. From their early days at David’s Bridal to the Sarah Kolis brand today, they talk about their love for sewing, the challenges and joys of bridal alterations, and their favorite wedding dress projects.In this episode: 
  • How Sarah and Erin met and their decade-lo...
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Welcome back to The Dressing Up Podcast! Today, I’m diving into the stories of three incredible brides I’ve had the honor of working with: Alexa, Emily, and Stephanie. We’ll chat about their wedding days, the moments they’ll cherish forever, and the lessons they learned along the way. If you’re a bride-to-be or just love hearing about wedding experiences, you won’t want to miss this episode!
  • Bride Alexa Ayyash shares her secret ...
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In this episode, I am taking you on a behind-the-scenes journey into one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever undertaken: creating my youngest sister Melissa’s wedding dress! From the initial sketches to the final fitting, I share every detail of the process, including designing her entire wedding wardrobe, working with luxurious fabrics, and collaborating with family members to bring Melissa’s Cinderella-inspired dream to lif...
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Welcome to a brand-new series on The Dressing Up Podcast! In this special Real Brides series, I’m inviting past brides I’ve worked with to reminisce about their big day, share insights, and relive those unforgettable moments. If you’re planning your own wedding, or simply love hearing about all things bridal, you’re in for a treat!In today’s episode, I chat with three incredible women who each have unique and beautiful stories to t...
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This week, my mom Cynthia Kolis joins the Dressing Up Podcast to walk down memory lane with me! Ever since I was a child, I knew that this was the path I wanted to go down with my career - so in this episode my mom shares her side of the story seeing me grow up!

From sewing doll clothes and entering competitions to creating custom wardrobes and bridal gowns, my mom and I share the evolution of my craft, childhood milestones, and the...
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Today’s guest is Loren Taylor, the founder of LDT Events, a thriving event and wedding planning business in Metro Detroit, and the wedding coordinator of my sister Melissa’s wedding this past May! From design to execution, Loren is the founder and event planning expert of LDT Events, she strives to tailor the event to the client’s unique vision, style & personality!

Loren shares her inspiring journey of starting her own business...
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In this episode, Sarah speaks with a very special guest, Kevin Dombek, who is her soon-to-be brother-in-law! They dive into the fun details of Kevin’s engagement to Sarah’s sister Angela, from their engagement photos to the proposal itself. Kevin shares his thoughts on wedding planning, the process of choosing engagement rings, natural vs. lab-grown diamonds, and even planning a wedding day wardrobe. This episode is perfect for any...
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Are you a bridesmaid for an upcoming wedding? Well, you are in luck because in this episode I am joined by my sister, Angela, and we’re chatting all about bridesmaids, from funny stories to helpful tips you don’t want to miss. Whether you’ve been a bridesmaid 27 times or it’s your first go, this episode is packed with advice, laughs, and our experiences!

In This Episode:
  • Bridesmaid dos and don’ts for the wedding day and before!
  • Th...
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September 2, 2024 • 35 mins
It’s official, I have moved into the new and improved Sarah Kolis Studio!
In this special episode, I recap the exciting journey of transforming a raw garage into my dream studio and celebrating its grand opening in style! You may have heard me share information about this before, but this episode gives you a thorough re-cap of this fabulous event!
From beautiful flowers and delicious food to live music and over 165 amazing guests, th...
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In this episode, sisters, Caitlin and Hannah sit down to discuss Hannah’s recent wedding, and how Caitlin, a wedding planner and coordinator, made it extra special! 

Hannah shares the story of her wedding ceremony and reception, planned by her sister, Caitlin, a renowned wedding planner with Bunny & June Events. Hannah’s dress was altered by yours truly, and she also shares her experience with that whole gown process!

Caitlin sha...
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Beth Anderson from Ivory Loft Bridal joins the podcast again! In this episode, we build on our conversation that we started in episode 26, such as Natural Fiber Fabrics vs Synthetic for wedding dressings, the bridal experience overall, and much more. 
Beth shares details about her wedding dress and the experience she had when shopping (that is a fun story!), as well as what was on her wedding registry, monetary gifts at weddings, an...
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What IS a preservation kit? And how does it work? These questions answered and more in this in-depth step-by-step guide about how to box up your preservation kit for your wedding dress and the benefits of doing so! Pro tip: give your gown to a friend the day after the wedding to box it up for you while on your honeymoon…and send them the link to this podcast episode! (or Youtube!)

If preserving your wedding dress is on your mind, th...
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