2012 Leading Moms in Business Competition

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BravoBride.com

  • Name Susan Alexander-Shapiro
  • Location Seattle, WA
  • Year Business launched 2008
  • Website www.bravobride.com
BravoBride.com

Contestant's Case to Win

This is based on the number of votes received.
BravoBride is an online marketplace where brides, wedding vendors and newlyweds can buy or sell new and pre-owned wedding items. With over 15,000 items listed, you can find everything from designer gowns, shoes and jewelry to items for your ceremony or reception, all at great prices. BravoBride was created for the wedded couple who’s looking to recoup wedding costs, for the wedding vendor who wants a simple way to sell items and for the bride-to-be who wants to have the wedding of her dreams at an affordable cost. Nearly all items are free to list and BravoBride never takes commission upon sale.

I started BravoBride after getting married myself. I realized how expensive weddings can be but discovered various ways to save, including re-selling items from my wedding that I probably wouldn’t use again. I felt that a site that revolved around this aspect would be an asset to wives, moms and brides-to-be. After two-and-half years since starting the site, BravoBride has grown tremendously and has helped thousands of brides save and regain money on their weddings. Not only does BravoBride offer a marketplace to sell and buy items, but it has become a community where women can exchange ideas, vent about wedding issues and, in some instances, become friends. The BravoBride blog has also grown to include do-it-yourself tips, creative wedding ideas and even features brides who have purchased or sold their dresses on the site.

It is such a satisfying feeling to see that, not only has BravoBride become a fantastic resource for anyone who is looking to purchase or sell their wedding items, but also that it has become so much more than just a vendor platform. It has become an online community.

For more information please visit http://www.bravobride.com and thanks so much for your vote!

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  • susan is very creative and hard-working. she does excellent work, and stands behind her work. It's...Read more
  • I'm so thankful for BravoBride! After trying unsuccessfully for months to sell my wedding dress on craigslist...Read more
  • I currently intern at BravoBride and work with Susan daily. She is an absolute doll to work for. I see...Read more
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