By Loreen Berlin
The upscale E Patisserie & Cafe and Bridal Shop is open for business on Historic Main Street in Garden Grove.
A ribbon cutting was hosted by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce last week, in celebration of the grand opening.
The cafe/bridal shop is at 12921 Historic Main St. in Garden Grove and is an all-inclusive bridal shop, where the bride-to-be can not only shop for a beautiful wedding gown, but taste the foods she and her groomsman would like served at their wedding, as well as designing their own invitations.
By Loreen Berlin
The upscale E Patisserie & Cafe and Bridal Shop is open for business on Historic Main Street in Garden Grove.
A ribbon cutting was hosted by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce last week, in celebration of the grand opening.
The cafe/bridal shop is at 12921 Historic Main St. in Garden Grove and is an all-inclusive bridal shop, where the bride-to-be can not only shop for a beautiful wedding gown, but taste the foods she and her groomsman would like served at their wedding, as well as designing their own invitations.
Additionally, the bride and her bridesmaids, mothers and mothers-in-law can have their hair and make-up completed for them in the same location.
Even if you're not Vietnamese, but love that style of dress, the bridal shop offers a lovely selection of Vietnamese-style dresses, known as áo dài, which translates to "long shirts." Dresses can be custom-made.
And there's a wide selection of traditional bridal gowns.
"We offer custom-order designer wedding dresses and off-the-rack wedding dresses at discounted prices and we also host bridal showers and private parties for brides," said store Co-owner Elizabeth Dang.
Dang and husband, Tony, thanked city officials for their help in getting their business through the necessary process in an efficient manner.
Chamber members and Legislative representatives were on hand to welcome the Dangs, presenting them with proclamations and gifts. On hand were City Manager Scott Stiles, Mayor Steve Jones and City Council members.
"Tony and Elizabeth Dang, opening up these two wonderful businesses, are living the American dream," said Jones. "They raised their two children in San Diego and, as empty nesters, sold their home in San Diego and put their money into these businesses, purchasing the buildings, and did a masterful job of renovating their businesses and home in Garden Grove."
Jones said in another year Historic Main Street will be "popping;" with concerts and movie premiers, as well as the long-running Friday Night Car Show and Sunday Farmers Market.
Elvis tribute artist Donovan was on hand to serenade the large crowd of well-wishers; he is the recent winner of the "Crème de la Crème" top honor at the 18th annual Elvis Festival held on Main Street.
Leo and Virginia Zlaket and son, David, were on hand for the festivities. They are the former owners of Zlaket's Market that served the community for nearly 88 years on Main Street before the family retired three years ago and sold the properties.
