The Story
11 YEARS OF HELPING BRIDES IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WARRENSBURG, MO
“I remember each and every bride. Each girl is so special and deserves an experience as unique and one-of-a-kind as she is.” - Rachel M.
RACHEL, OWNER
Since I was a girl, this store has been my dream. I doodled, planned and practiced. I attended fashion school while I worked in the field. Those years of preparation before opening ‘my perfect’ shop, I worked for multiple, locally-owned companies to learn the customer service and experience that only small businesses can offer. The most important lesson I learned from those business owners was that for customers to be willing to shop local, vs. online or “big-box, ” you MUST make it worth it for them. You must offer something different – AMAZING service. And that is exactly the focus of Ivory & Lace. As I started the process of opening my store, I knew it was a must that vintage gowns would have a place on the rack. Years ago, I had told my mother my idea of re-designing vintage dresses. We both share a love for vintage clothing and construction. My mother, being the amazing seamstress that she is, immediately began helping me curate a collection of hand pieced vintage gowns. Together Ivory & Lace has proudly collected, restored, renovated and re-designed over 100 vintage gowns.
“I couldn’t stay away from my favorite place in the world. I cannot wait to help our brides find the gown of their dreams” -Maggie B.
Like Rachel, Maggie has always had a love for all things bridal. While attending Fashion School, Maggie was given the opportunity to intern for Ivory & Lace when we first opened our doors. Soon, Maggie began working for I&L throughout her college career. She left us for a couple of years but she is back now! We love that Maggie has been with us since the beginning and we know that she will treat every I&L bride just as Rachel would.