Mila,

Thank you so much for all your help with choosing and tailoring my dress.

I couldn't have asked for better service and a more gorgeous dress.

I will recommend your shop to everyone I know! (Thank you Vera!)

Thank you again for making my day special and beautiful!

Love,
Meghenn D

Dear White Swan Bridal,

Thank you for making such a beautiful wedding dress. Everyone still compliments me on it. It made my wedding day even more special.

Sincerely,
Anna

Hello ladies!

As I promised, I wanted to write and enclose a picture from my wedding day. The custom-made bridesmaid dressed I got from White Swan turned out wonderfully! The color and fabric were beautiful and looked wonderful for my May wedding. Also, the styles were perfect. I wanted my bridesmaids to all wear the same color, but for the styles of the dressed to vary slightly for each of my 5 girls. Before coming to White Swan, I was only able to find this option in the very high priced exclusive dress shops. But, White Swan was able to follow my instructions and pictures and create the dressed I wanted at an extremely reasonable price, in fact, I have yet to find anyone who can do it for less! And, as you can see in the picture they all came out beautifully! Thank you very much. It was a pleasure working with you.

Since our wedding, my husband and I have moved to Texas. But, I will continue to recommend your services to all of our friends who remain the Washington Metro area.

Sincerely,

Cheryl K. (San Antonio, TX)

Thank you so much for everything.

My dress is all I dreamed it would be.

Stephanie T.

To Whom It May Concern:

I have known White Swan Boutique and it's Designer / Owner for several months now. To the best of my knowledge, there is no other one-of-a-kind, custom design, European couture service of this type available in the Mid-Atlantic region, certainly not in a price range most of us can afford. Through my experience, I have found White Swan's Designer / Owner and creative genius, Lyudmila, to be industrious, honest and willing to donate her genius and beautiful creations for the benefit of worthwhile causes such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Through her business she is creating job opportunities for and training skilled craftsmen, sales people and other staff whom might otherwise have not had the opportunity. She is not taking someone else's job, she is making new ones, contributing to our communities tax base and economy. She is not unfairly cometing with other businesses, there are no others providing this unique combination of product and service.

The demand for evening attire and bridal gowns in this metropolitan area has always been high. There are several black tie funcitons every month and in this small high society community, it is not uncommon to see the same gown design worn by different people during the evening. Every woman dreams of owning a one-of-a-kind design but very few have access to a designer even if they could afford it. Since I found the boutique a few months ago, I truly believe that the boutique, through its owner / desinger Lyudmila, is filling this void by its exclusive design approach.

Lyudmila's designs won 1st Prize in European fashion shown and she now brings her talent to us. She is the artist behind each creation. She has designed several garments for me, each for a special purpose in mind. I am certain I will never see my ball gown worn by anyone else. I have shared my experience with others and now her clientele extends from this metropolitan erea to Europe. I was there when she delivered a wedding gown to be worn in England: a beautiful allover lace gown with a small train. I have seen a garden wedding gown design and the coordinatiing going away "pedal pusher" suit. Truly one-of-a-kind design that absolutely thrilled the client and her family.

She is intimately involved with the juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Her participation in these charity events ranges from fashion shows and donating one of her own design. She recently desinged a ball gown for a live auction item that was the highlight of the evening. Her reputationn is spreading and her business is growing because she can offer this unique concept of exclusive designs.

Mireille M. (Oakton, VA)

Kristen D

To: White Swan Bridal

Thank you for making my day unforgettable. You supplied me with every thing I needed. I was the most beautiful bride in my family. My family said that I was "breathtaking." So thank you again White Swan Bridal.

Tana I.

Dear Lyudmila:

How can I ever thank you enough for the gorgeous dress you made for me to wear to my daughter's wedding! As you know, I had looked everywhere before I came to your boutique and could not find anything I liked. You were so helpful with ideas and suggestions and you helped me formulate a concept for a dress that I would like. Then when you said, "I'll make it for you" me dreams became reality.

Never in my wildest imagination would I have imagined that the dress you made would have turned out so perfect. You helped me find a style that was suitable for me... you selected fabric that was elegant, lightweight and comfortable... you made the dress fit to perfection. In addition, you were patient with me while I struggled to determine the finishing touches that would make the dress complete. The rhinestones you selected did just that!

When people complimented me on the dress at the wedding I proudly told them all about you and your shop and how grateful I was to have found you. I will gladly give referrals on your behalf to anyone, as I would love to see others as happy and satisfied as I am.

Keep your wonderful smile and caring personality always, since they enhance your perfect skills. You are an asset to the bridal industry! Good luck always with your continued success.

Most sincerely,

Dale D. (Oak Hill, VA)

To the Ladies of White Swan Bridal:

Thank you so much for the wonderful service you provided me and my bridal party. My dress made me feel like an absolute princess-- I could barely take it off at the close of my wedding day. I would love to participate in your shows when you have them. It's amazing how a dress can make you feel that exquisitely beautiful. Thank you and May God Bless You!

Theresa R.

To Whom It May Concern:

My business dealings with Ms. Abramova (the owner, White Swan Bridal) have been with regard to purchasing bridesmaid dresses and shoes for my upcoming wedding. The bridesmaid dresses (3) were sewn at her bridal shop and the workmanship seems to be of the highest quality.

Ms. Abramova has been very pleasant, cooperative and professional in her dealings with all of us. Her bridal shop is a positive addition to the business community and consumers in Vienna and the surrounding areas, and I recommend her continued stay here.

Very truly yours

I loved my dress!

Dear Mila,

It meant so much to be remembered by you and your wonderful service. Everything was so beautiful. Katie and the Maids looked so elegant. Mom and I loved our shoes.

Sincerely,
Lois R.
Thank you

Thank you for all of your help choosing a gown and for your patience when I came three times to choose! Thanks, also, for your help as we tailored the gown so it feels comfortable on my wedding day. You have been a great blessing!

Warm Regards,
Sharon B.

Dear Ms. Abramova,

I am writing this letter to express my complete satisfaction with the design and tailoring of the ballroom gown that was made for me at the White Swan Bridal Boutique. I am very happy with the results. My beautiful rose-colored dress with the detachable train and matching chiffon shawl, shoes, gloves and purse certainly create the "simple and elegant" look that I had envisioned. The gown was completed at the quoted price and within the time limit that was set on the day I placed my order.

In addition, I also want to express my sincere appreciation to you, personally, for your attention to detail and your willingness to accommodate my specific needs. It was a pleasure to work with you and your talented staff.

How fortunate for me that a salesperson at a competing bridal shop recommended the White Swan Boutique! You can be assured that I will highly recommend your services to my friends. I wish you continued success in your business as the list of satisfied White Swan Bridal Boutique customers grows.

Once again, thank you for all your help and support in creating for me the perfect ensemble for my son's wedding in Argentina.

Sincerely,

Sharon F. (Fort Washington, MD)

Ludmilla,

Thank you for helping to make our wedding a beautiful day. The weather was wonderful, and it was so much a dream come true. I thought you might like to see photos of us and the kids. Thanks Again!

PS...... I did feel beautiful in it that day! Thank you!



Elaine C. (Fairfax, VA)

The Cinderealla Blue Dress that I purchased from White Swan Bridal is perfect for our Cinderella wedding in Disney World on May 18, 2000. I can't even begin to describe how special and unique my wedding dress is to me. You have a lot of special talent designing very unusual and one of a kind dresses. I think you will succeed very far here in the United States and I wish you a very prosperous life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the most unusual and perfect Cinderella Dress for our special occasion.

The Blue Mon Cheri dress that I purchased from you is absolutely gorgeous and will be perfect for our occasion. I will be wearing this dress for our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding. I think it is neat that my rehearsal gown and my actual wedding gown are the same sky blue color. (But two are totally different dresses.) Having nice clothes to wear on your special day means a lot especially when you know they will be a focal point since you are the bride and the groom. Thank you for all the wonderful choices you have helped me make in your one-of-a-kind store.

Thank you so much,

Sincerely,

Alison D. (Lynchburg, VA)

Love and Thanks,

Jennifer W.

Dear Ms. Abramova:

This letter is to thank you and your employees for the remarkable wedding dress and excellent service I have received. As you remember, I came to your shop with an idea for a dress in November. You listened to my idea, and were able to make a dress that was exactly what I dreamed of and better.

The dress consists of a hand sewn corset style top, complimented by a full skirt. The fabric used on the dress include the finest quality silks, tulles and laces. The dress feels wonderful on as it is made to exactly fit my measurements. The most exquisite part of the dress is the corset on which reproductions of butterflies are embroidered across the front and back. The butterflies are hand-sewn with golden thread, and accented with pastel colored tulle through the wings. Tiny pastel flowers compliment lace around the bottom of the skirt. To tie the look together, the long European-style veil is accented with small, embroidered butterflies, as are the gloves. The dress you made is truly a couture gown, and at an affordable price. Most importantly, it is the wedding dress of my dreams! I can't wait to walk down the aisle in June! My fiance will be thrilled when he sees the dress, as he calls me his "butterfly"!

Thank you for all of your hard work! It has been a pleasure working with you! I will be happy to act as a reference. Feel free to give future customers my phone number, if they need further recommendations. I plan to return to White Swan Bridal for future formal wear needs. I am confident that I can always count on excellent service and exquisite workmanship.

Sincerely,

Kirsten W. (Alexandria, VA)