Dorcas Low Prince on her wedding day at First Baptist Church, Brinkley, AR, May 25, 1980.
the Caribbean or other such exotic tropical destination. No matter what the bridal style or theme, Low’s has it covered, and then some. Bridesmaids, MOBs, MOGs and flower girls are catered to, as well. Bridesmaid dresses have come a long way these past few years. “The ‘wear-again’ dress is now very prevalent. These dresses tend to be sleek and sophisticated, and are created to suit every body type. Among the bridesmaid designers at Low’s are: Vera Wang, Saison Blanche, MacKenzie Michaels, Jordan, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, Eden, and Impression. Junior bridesmaids also are catered to with a variety of exquisite designs in delectable colors ranging from ivory, primrose, ice blue, lavender, pale and jade greens and pink, to burgundies, mauves and autumn hues. Like the bridal and bridesmaid gowns, these junior dresses also are created by top designers such as Bari Jay, Belsoie, Jim Hjelm/ Occasions, Mori Lee, Watters & Watters and Forever Yours. There are veils of tulle and lace, sparkling tiaras, wreaths and headdresses, flower-petal baskets, hose, shoes, gloves, purses, garters, champagne flutes, cake servers, ring pillows, guest books and bridal memory books. Some of the top designers of bridal veils and headpieces are on display from Paris Headpieces, Allin Rae, Victoria
Lee Headpieces, Giavan, Giselle Bridal, Bel Aire, Ansonia Bridal Veils, and Symphony. Other designer accessories include Salon Shoes, Grace Shoes, Grazia, Beverly Clark, Dyeables, Benjamin Walk and Coloriffics/Speen.
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ow did Low’s of Brinkley actually start? Margo Low, wife of a prominent pharmacist, was a dab hand at sewing and dressmaking. Her daughter, Dorcas, was the best-dressed girl through school and college. Some thirty years or more ago, Margo was asked to make a simple wedding gown for the daughter of one of the pharmacy’s customers. Margo designed and created the dress in her little sewing room above the pharmacy. That one dress formed the basis for what is today, one of the nation’s most successful bridal and formal wear businesses. Margaret Low’s legacy lives on today. Margo’s daughter, Dorcas, benefited from her mother’s penchant for design and creation of wedding gowns. When Dorcas married her beau, Stanley Prince, Margo worked with Dorcas to create the dress of her dreams. Another chapter was added to the history of Low’s Bridal when Margo retired and Dorcas and Stanley bought and expanded the business. To celebrate their shared Irish heritage, Stanley incorporated the ancient Claddagh BRIDES OF BRINKLEY n 2009
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