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Mark Ingram looks right at home in a room filled with wedding gowns. In fact, he's a man who's made it his business to know his Dutchess satin from his silk charmeuse. Ingram is the owner of one of New York City's rare species, a bridal salon that offers a range of dresses from various designers in an intimate setting, rather than the anonymity of many department stores.
"I learned a lot from working at trunk and fashion shows. I have seen what works and what doesn't" says Ingram, owner of The Bridal Atelier, in a townhouse off Park Avenue. His shop offers brides a selection of dresses from multiple points-of-view, and then guides her through fittings and alteration.
Ingram cut his teeth working for bridal fashion houses like Wearkstatt and Amsale before opening his own shop in 2001. This vast experience cultivated his vision. He handpicks a wide variety of gowns to feature exclusively from select designers like Romona Keveza, Peter Langner, Angel Sanchez and Anne Barge. "My favorite moment is when a bride smiles and says, 'this is the one,'" says Ingram.
His new addition is Sully Bonnelly, who debuted his line only at The Bridal Atelier in February. "His luxurious designs and supreme craftsmanship are prefect for my sophisticated brides," says Ingram. At his atelier, gowns are a breed apart.
- ERINN BUCKLAN
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