The Darianna® Diaries

by Wendy and Franco Salerno

Expert and Unbiased Wedding Advice

How would you like unbiased, expert advice on wedding fashion, wedding planning and wedding inspiration? Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is an award-winning bridal and tuxedo store located in the Philadelphia region that dresses thousa ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Communicating With Your Bridal Store

    Communicating With Your Bridal Store

    Wedding Communications Made Easy Do yourself a favor. When searching for wedding vendors, being able to communicate easily with them is key. In addition, one red flag could be delayed responses from a vendor. That's why Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo created many convenient channels to communicate quickly and easily with the store. More importantly, you'll receive a quick response from your inquiry, sometimes instantaneously. And the communication will be from a real person. No chat bots, no computers! In today's blog and podcast, we discuss Communicating With Your Bridal Store. This information could apply to any wedding vendor. Some of the communication methods that we discuss include: Texting the store's telephone number: 215-491-8500 The store's Online Chat feature Instagram Messenger Facebook Messenger WhatsApp Texting from our Google Business Profile Sending us an online message Messaging on X @dariannabridal And of course calling us Take a listen to this podcast and be prepared with information before you choose your wedding vendors. You deserve the proper level of service and communications. Wishing You Happy Listening and Joyful Wedding Planning! Wendy and Franco Salerno Founders and Owners of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

  • Luxurious Midnight Blue Tuxedo

    Luxurious Midnight Blue Tuxedo

    Midnight Blue Tuxedo from Marzotto Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo added 13 new tuxedo and suits styles this year. That brings the store's offering up to 61 different styles of tuxedos and suits available for rent. There are several new styles that we are personally excited about seeing and wearing this year but this midnight blue tuxedo is drop dead gorgeous! In fact, the co-founder of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo told her husband, the other founder of the company, that this will be the next tuxedo he needs to wear to their next formal event. That's just how stunning this tuxedo is! Enjoy the blog about this tuxedo called Luxurious Italian Wool Midnight Blue Tuxedo and take a listen to the podcast. What do we like about the tuxedo? The Marzotto Wool is a very luxurious stretch fabric The dark navy color is unique and stunning The ribbed satin lapel is beautiful and classy The fit is like a custom tuxedo Wishing you Happy Listening and Joyful Wedding Planning! Wendy and Franco Salerno Founders and Owners of Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo

  • 5 Best Wedding Dress Designers At Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

    5 Best Wedding Dress Designers At Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

    So Many Wedding Dress Designers! Shopping for a wedding dress is a wonderful experience. It often creates beautiful memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime! One challenge Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo sees for brides is the number of bridal gown designers available. There are a lot! How do you cut through the noise and focus on what is best for you when wedding dress shopping? We've published a lot of wedding blogs helping you make decisions for your bridal attire. Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo serves the Philadelphia region from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We live in a populated region and just over half of our brides visit our store from Philadelphia. That's a lot of bridal appointments! As of this writing, we carry wedding dresses from over 12 different designers. Some designers are more popular than others. To simplify things for you, we've summarized the 5 most popular designers in the Philadelphia area. Some you may have heard about, others may be new to you. Top 5 Wedding Dress Designers Each wedding dress designer offers many different styles. And each year, most of the designers release new designs, often twice a year. That can add up to a lot of dresses. Today, we wrote a blog called 5 Best Wedding Dress Designers At Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo. This blog, turned into podcast will give you an idea of what is trending in the Philadelphia area when it comes to wedding dress designers. Our opinion is that this trend can probably be seen in many parts of the United States, give or take a designer or two. Read the blog or listen to the podcast based on the blog and see if you can learn about wedding dress designers that may be new to you. Have a Question? Each year Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo's general manager and our assistant manager attend bridal markets in Chicago to see new designs and make decisions about which designers and styles to add to our collection. We are always thinking about upcoming trends and speak to a lot of brides about their wants and needs. We've learned a lot over the years and would love to share our experience with you. If you have a question about designers, styles and shopping for a wedding dress, start an online chat with us on our website or text us at 215-491-8500 and the staff and owners of our store will be happy to personally answer you! Wising You Happy Listening and Joyful Wedding Planning! Wendy and Franco Salerno Founders and Owners of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

  • Bridal Gowns and More for an Old Money Wedding Aesthetic

    Bridal Gowns and More for an Old Money Wedding Aesthetic

    A Classy and Glamorous Wedding Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo sees a lot of brides and grooms every year. Wedding vibes can range. We've seen barn weddings and western themes with cowboy boots to very large ornate ballroom weddings, and everything in between. Today, we'd like to discuss a vibe that we often see in the Philadelphia region at certain venues. In our blog Bridal Gowns and More for an Old Money Wedding Aesthetic, we talk about many of the details that create such a wedding. The Darianna® Diaries podcast dives even deeper into this subject for your listening and planning pleasure! Take a listen and see if any of these venues, bridal gowns, tuxedos, color palettes, flowers and entertainment fit your wedding vision. Have a Question? You can start an online chat from our website or text us with any questions: 215-491-8500. The owners and staff of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing You Happy Listening and Joyful Wedding Planning! Wendy and Franco Salerno Founders and Owners of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

  • Wedding Dress Alterations: A Bride's Guide

    Wedding Dress Alterations: A Bride's Guide

    Wedding Dress Alterations: What Do You Need to Know? In today's podcast, we dive deep into a comprehensive guide to wedding dress alterations. This Darianna® Diaries podcast is based on our blog called Wedding Dress Alterations: A Bride's Guide. We highlight the importance of alterations for achieving the perfect fit and look on your wedding day. We'll discuss typical alterations that are needed: hemming, bodice adjustments and bustle additions. We'll even go into the most frequently asked questions from our brides: 1) when should you start your alterations on your bridal gown; and 2) who is the best seamstress for my dress? We'll even discuss some secrets on how to save a little money on this process. Take a listen and text us at 215-491-8500 if you have any questions. Wishing You Happy Listening and Joyful Wedding Planning! Wendy and Franco Salerno Founders and Owners of Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo