Jocelyn Robertshaw - Tips and Tricks for the Best Wedding Dress Experience

For Episode 22 of the Nebraska Wedding Podcast, Kelly sits down
with Jocelyn Robertshaw of Ready or Knot Weddings.


Kelly and Jocelyn go way, WAY back. Why? Well, Kelly actually
bought her own wedding dress at Ready or Knot almost seven years
ago.  The rest is history, of course! 


Before Ready or Knot, Jocelyn worked in corporate America,
traveling constantly. She soon realized that lifestyle simply
wasn’t for her. She was born to be an entrepreneur.


In August of 2011, Ready or Knot was born. (2:00) 


Jocelyn is originally from a teeny town one hour west of Lincoln
– Aurora, Nebraska. From there, she moved to Kansas City, where
she worked in the healthcare industry and sold hearing aids for
years.  She’s been married for six years and has three
children of her own. So while her life has changed quite
drastically over the years, one thing has remained constant – her
love for fashion and weddings. (5:00)


As always, Kelly asks what three things we may not know about
Jocelyn are – and they are indeed surprising! Let’s just say
that’s not how you’d expect someone in the wedding industry to
get married! (8:19)


Jocelyn talks about things she’s run in to in the wedding
industry that have turned her in to the pro she is today. Long
story short: learn to READ a person’s Pinterest board. 
(10:00) She also explains the things you need to know before you
come in for your dress. (10:40) Figure out who you want to be on
the day of your wedding – and make sure that person is ACTUALLY
YOU! “Be the most beautiful version of yourself.” (11:30)


In the era of “Say Yes to the Dress,” Jocelyn also explains that
less is truly more when it comes to who you bring with you. This
is all about the bride’s vision, and with more opinions comes
way, way more complications. (13:40)


Jocelyn makes recommendations for brides who are preparing to
start the process of dress shopping, and they are SO helpful!
(18:13) Believe us – she’s got some you didn’t think of. (And a
warning against neon green underwear!) (27:20)


Jocelyn chats about making a dress your own, and the ability to
truly customize a gown way beyond what most brides expect.
(32:30) She also talks trends, and we’re LOVING what we’re
hearing (35:40) She also goes over the importance of what your
fiancé wears – which SO often gets ignored! “Go make him try
stuff on!” 


Jocelyn talks bridesmaids! (41:00) You’re definitely going to
want to hear this before you bring your girls in.  She
reviews mother-of-the-bride and groom “rules” (or lack of them!)
and finally, has some awesomely helpful advice when it comes to
shoes. (49:00)


All in all, Jocelyn is EXACTLY the kind of girl we want by our
side when we’re picking out THE dress.


You can read more about Jocelyn and her shop at
http://readyorknotweddings.com/