One general observation Esche noted is how assured brides-to be are when they select a dress. They might try on 150 dresses, but they ultimately come back to their initial choice. They often receive feedback from their mothers and best friends who might be with her. Be Organized The biggest problem Esche and Bryant face is customers who come in unorganized. They encourage customers to have at least a visual outline of their gown.
Customers sometimes come into the boutique with outlandish ideas.
Bryant recalled the time when a customer asked if she could dye one of the wedding gowns black. Esche added that having an idea about the gown makes the process move a little easier. Although most of their customers live in New England, visitors have come from as far away as New York and Maryland. Arthur's Bridal Boutique originated as part of a large discount clothing store in Lawrence in 1895. The store was a forerunner to discount stores such as the Building 19 chain.