Best Garment Bags; Options for Storage and Transportation

Best Garment Bags | Options for Storage and Transportation

PROTECT YOUR DRESS! Are you looking for the perfect storage or transportation solution for Wedding Gowns, Formal dresses, Prom, Pageant, and other special occasion garments? If you are transporting your dress for a destination wedding, traveling for pageant finals, or getting ready for Prom at a friend’s house, you will need to right bag to […]

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Everything You Need to Know about Bridal Shoes

Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Shoes for Your Wedding

Here is everything you need to know about Bridal Shoes for your big day!   Timing Which came first, the wedding dress or bridal shoes? For long dresses, you should have your shoes before your final dress fitting to get the hem the right length.  Most Brides select their wedding shoes after finding the perfect […]

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Bride’s Guide to Save Money on Bridesmaid Dress

Brides, here are a few tips to help your Bridesmaid(s) save money on her outfit: Avoid dresses that require expensive alterations.  Long dresses almost always need a hem, multiple layers and large skirts cost more to hem than single layer sheath or column dresses. Go Short!  Short dresses tend to be less expensive, require fewer […]

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Bridal Shop store front

Why are Bridal Shops so Expensive? And What Can I do About it?

A friend was recently Wedding Dress shopping with her Sister, and has asked me, “Why are bridal shops so expensive”? I owned and operated a Special Occasion/Bridal store for almost 5 years, and while I am no expert, I do have real life experience to offer. So, why are bridal shops so expensive?  And, what […]

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The Sit Test - Before Your Big Event, Can You Comfortably Sit in Your Dress?

The Sit Test | Before Your Big Event, Can You Comfortably Sit in Your Dress?

A very common mistake when clothes shopping is the failure to perform a Sit Test. Failure to perform a Sit Test can result in an uncomfortable evening, last minute changes to your outfit or plans. Some of the worse case scenarios are split zippers, busted seams, and other wardrobe malfunctions that can ruin your event! […]

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Can I bleach this? How to Change the Color of Your Formal Gown

Can I bleach my dress? | How to Change the Color of Your Formal Gown and Other Clothes

Recently, I received this email from a customer wanting to re-purpose an existing dress for her wedding. Can I Bleach My Dress? I bought a prom dress from you in 2010, and I loved the way it looked and felt on me. It is 100% polyester, floor length, and beaded with a cinch at the […]

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