Celebrating 6 Years of Brides at Weddings with Joy!

While Weddings With Joy has been open for nearly 40 years, providing Washington brides with gowns for decades, the last 6 years have shown tremendous growth!! September marks 6 years since the Grand Re-Opening under a new owner. Courtney Foreman took on the business with a vision and to help continue the dream that once belonged to the OG Joy.   Every day, for the last 6 years, Courtney has committed herself to celebrating brides from all over the Pacific Northwest, and has actually grown to...

Ways to include your Mom on your Wedding Day | Happy Mother’s Day

This one goes out to all the Mama’s!! As we celebrate Mother’s Day here at Weddings With Joy in Olympia, Washington we wanted to take this chance to give you all some ideas and ways to include mom on your Big Day! Sometimes the day gets away with everyone and you want to make sure mom knows just how much she is loved! This goes for both/all moms! Both mother of the bride and mother of the groom!! · Write her a letter: You and your groom can do this together or separate! She deserves this...

Pinterest, the ultimate place for wedding dress inspo!

You’re engaged! Ahhh, congratulations beautiful! What an exciting season it is and one of the most anticipated things to look forward to is being able to say yes to your dream dress!! As most shopping trips go, we usually go in with something specific in mind, and let me tell ya, this is no different. It is always good to have an idea of what you think you might like going into it. Whether it be pages flagged in the bridal magazines, screenshots from websites, or our favorite, PINTEREST! Yes,...

Say Yes to Virtual Appointments!

Nothing stops the celebration of love! We recently introduced our *NEW* Virtual Appointments! As little girls, we often dream of the day we get engaged and married! We envision what it's like sharing in the excitement with our friends and family. Engagement parties, visiting venues, tasting cake, bridal showers, and the part that we will never forget... DRESS SHOPPING!  The day you get to say yes to your dress is usually just as emotional as the day you get engaged. I know we are all...

Winter Bride Inspiration

Feel that nip in the air? Winter is at our doorstep! There’s something exceptionally special about a winter wedding. There are the holidays to look forward to, Christmas gifts to unwrap, and a new year to celebrate. Not to mention, there’s no shortage of cheer during this season. Is it just us, or is everyone generally in a better mood in December? We sure think so. Below are two dresses we believe best captures the winter wedding aesthetic. Of course, sleeves come to mind, but they don’t have...