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A practical guide to open-to-buy for bridal shops before National Bridal Market Chicago 2026 (March 15–17): how to set a market budget, avoid overbuying, and protect cash flow—written for bridal shop owners and buyers.

Brides are changing—and boutique owners feel it first. Cheyenne Cai shares what she’s hearing from bridal shops, what it looks like in real appointments, and how buyers can adjust assortments and styling to keep sell-through strong.

Looking for the most important questions to ask designers at a bridal trade show? Calista Couture designer Cheyenne Cai shares 10 practical questions boutique owners and buyers can use to evaluate fit, quality, reliability, and long-term sell-through.

NYBFW for buyers doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this practical guide, Calista Couture designer Cheyenne Cai shares what boutique owners should watch at NYBFW, how to spot real trends, and how to use the week to buy smarter

A practical, first-person guide from Calista Couture designer Cheyenne Cai. Learn how to plan, shop, and follow up at National Bridal Market Chicago with a clear checklist, packing tips, and buying strategy tailored for boutique owners and buyers.

Calista Couture designer Cheyenne Cai shares the top bridal trade shows every serious designer should know—from Chicago to New York, Barcelona, Essen and the U.K.—and how these bridal trade shows help boutiques and buyers build smarter, more sellable collections.

Curious about New York Bridal Fashion Week (NYBFW)? This honest, story-driven guide explains what New York Bridal Fashion Week is, who goes, what actually happens there, and how it helps serious bridal store owners and buyers plan next season’s inventory.

Wondering what National Bridal Market Chicago (NBMC) actually is and whether you should go? This practical guide explains how National Bridal Market Chicago works, who it’s for, and why so many serious bridal buyers use it as their main buying show.