Don’t be misled by the name, St. Patrick, when associating it with wedding gowns. No, they’re not wedding dresses worn only on that fun holiday celebrating all things Irish. In fact, they’re an exclusive designer of wedding dresses that are known to be simply styled, elegant, and beautifully made. Another fact? St. Patrick bridal gowns are also known as “San Patrick” dresses – “San Patrick of Barcelona” as is the company’s full name – are about as far from anything Irish as you can get!
They’re Hard to Find Online!
You won’t generally find St. Patrick/San Patrick bridal gowns for sale online. A meticulous search did turn up one site, Absolutely Fabulous Bridal, at http://dresses.abfbridal.com that offered a few of these designer gowns in a limited number of sizes and styles. The prices were right, however – all marked down to $299 from original prices ranging from $814 to $1,012. The styles offered were the Deusto, Dogma, Donostia, and the Dosel, undoubtedly subject to change.
No, They’re Not Green
Occasionally St. Patrick gowns can be found on eBay (www.eBay.com), but of course the likelihood of finding one in the correct size and in a desired style could be slim. Some European Web sites offer them, but the shipping costs from there to the United States might be cause for reconsideration.
View First on Site, Then Visit Selected Shops
The best way to find just the right San Patrick wedding gown is to visit the designer’s site. At www.SanPatrick.com you have the option of viewing the site in English, at which time you can then click on the link directing you to where the designer’s gowns may be purchased. St. Patrick wedding dresses are offered in five collections: Exuberance, Style, Beauty, Designer, and Alternative.
To find one of these gems, simply select the state in which you are located. The site then provides you with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all shops in that state that carry them. For instance, selecting “California” brings up more than 30 stores throughout the state that sell St. Patrick/San Patrick bridal gowns.
St. Patrick wedding gowns are not your “traditional” bridal dress. Designed to flatter without all the fuss of elaborate beading or other typical wedding gown accoutrements, St. Patrick dresses stand on their own as far as stylishness and elegance.
A Big Company Selling High-Quality Gowns
Although you won’t be able to find out about pricing on the San Patrick Web site, you can enjoy the convenience of browsing the company’s online catalogue. Apparently, the company maintains very close relationships with its more than 3,000 resellers in over 60 countries and encourages prospective buyers to visit the brick-and-mortar stores to find out more about the dresses. Actual viewing and being able to assess the quality of the gowns cannot be replicated on the Web.
So now that you know a little about St. Patrick wedding gowns, you can dismiss all thoughts linking them with anything Irish! Go see for yourself what they’re all about – first on the Web for a taste of beauty and elegance, and then to a San Patrick dealer to see the real thing with your very own eyes!