About Us
Sewly Yours & Once Upon A Bride is a lifelong dream come true for owner Debbie LaFromboise. A talented dressmaker and passionate designer, Debbie developed her obsession with needlework at a very young age at the feet of her grandmother and great-grandmother.
Visitors are always welcome in the salon. Slip off your shoes, don a pair of white gloves and pass through the wrought iron arbor into a world dedicated entirely to brides and their families. Victorian furnishings and architecture are the setting for the unique collections found within.
Adorning the walls and gracing the antique tables are portraits of brides, 19th century to present. The cupboards are filled with gowns created from the finest silks and laces. From classic, elegant, and graceful, to Swarovski crystal embellished gowns, the choices of are endless.
For the bride interested in a completely unique choice, a one of a kind custom gown or an original vintage gown is an option. Our salon library contains albums with photos of gowns created or restored by Debbie. The designing, customizing and construction of the gowns occurs right in the salon. Debbie's workroom is an integral part of the environment, surrounded by works in progress, baskets of flowers for adornment, and beads for embellishment.
All of my love and appreciation to the brides and their families who have let us be part of their weddings and all my best wishes to future brides. 
Testimonials
"The wedding dress was BEAUTIFUL! Thank you with all of my heart for allowing me to be who I am and what I wanted my wedding dress to look like." ~ Sally
"Thank you for making me look & feel like a princess & the bride I dreamed of being for my wedding day." ~ Laura
"This has been the most fun for me of all the wedding planning…may you continue to enjoy the wonderful work you do." ~ Yvonne
"It is impossible for me to ever put into words what a difference you made in my life over the last year. Your smile brightened any day, your warmth calmed me - and your talent and expertise gave me my dream dress…I feel lucky and blessed that I ever walked through your door." ~ Deb
"…you were a saint. Patient, kind, professional and always smiling…you truly make brides' dreams come true." ~ Maria
"…saying "thank you" hardly seems adequate for all the time, effort and creativity you put forth toward my wedding…I feel like I've found a new friend!" ~ Mia P.
"Your loving attention creating my fairy frock continues to inspire feelings of delight and fanciful flurry - Thank you for your delightful kinship!" ~ Chrissie C.
"You were so wonderful to work with - your smile and ease made it fun to be a bride!" ~ Julie
"You were truly my fairy godmother, Debbie, transforming this old hippie into quite the elegant bride with your abundant talent…your exuberance was contagious!" ~ Kelly
"Thank you so much on behalf of all of us for all you did to help create a simply beautiful day for our daughter. She looked stunning!" ~ Ann
"Words cannot begin to convey the thanks I have for you and all you did to make my wedding gown, and therefore, my wedding day, a dream come true. You took my ideas and made them a reality, while all along the way sharing in my enthusiasm and excitement." ~ Debbie
"From the first time I met you I felt so confident in your ability to create the perfect dress…you are a rare combination of a true artist and wonderful person." ~ Amy
"…you have a very warm personality that puts people at ease and makes them feel very special." ~ Elizabeth
"I will always have the highest praise for you and your AMAZING abilities - with much love and eternal thanks." ~ Thea
"Thank you for making my dream dress come true, and for your limitless patience and unswerving good humor. It's a rare and beautiful thing to work with someone who so obviously loves her job." ~ Sarah
"I can't tell you in words what a wonderful experience I had in having my dress made by you…each time I put it on you made me feel like a fairy princess. You are truly one in a million and must be doing exactly what you were put on the earth to do." ~ Bonita
