This will be my last Thursday wedding post for the season. I might resume it next year in the spring of 2010 when wedding season is at it’s peak. So I will conclude this season with preserving your wedding dress. When you big bay has come to an end you need to have your dress cleaned and stored.

Step 1
Save the bag your dress came in, or bring along a plastic bag to protect the dress en route to the cleaner.

Step 2
Select a professional dry cleaner, preferably one that specializes in formal gowns. Ask for recommendations from friends and your bridal shop or seamstress.

Step 3
Get the dress to the cleaner as soon as possible after your wedding.

Step 4
Alert the cleaner to any stains – a drop of bubbly, a smudge of lipstick from that first kiss – as well as to any ornaments that were glued rather than sewn on (these pieces are prone to fall off during the cleaning process) and to loose stitches. This information will ensure that your cleaner can give your dress the best care possible.

Step 5
Ask your cleaner for a special acid-free box to store your dress in, and pack it in acid-free tissue paper. You can also hang the dress by the bodice by sewing straps that are a bit shorter than the bodice onto the waist, placing on a padded hanger and wrapping in a clean white cotton sheet.

Step 6
Store the dress in a temperate, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

Step 7
Inspect your dress on each anniversary to check for any discolored areas or missed stains and to allow your dress to “breathe.”

With the wedding season in full speed it only makes sense to have another wedding dress sample sale. Monique Lhuillier is having her semi-annual sample sale.  In an earlier post I mentioned this is how I obtained my wedding dress…it turned out wonderful. At this One Day Only sale, find garments for 40-90% off the original prices. Don’t miss out on getting your favorite designer looks for less.

No appointments are taken; first come first serve. All sales are final, no alteration services provided, and merchandise is “as is” This event starts Sunday July 19th from 10-4:30pm.

Hello everyone,

I’m starting a new item of the week to talk about It’s “Wedding Thursdays” every Thursday I will give advice on wedding clothing, jewelry, reception pieces photographers, and how to save money on your wedding. I know how difficult it can be planning a wedding I did it 2 years ago when I got hitched. I also learned a lot and wished someone would have told a few things I had to find out the hard way like: how to get a designer couture wedding dress for less, and how to get the best wedding invites for less and still have them look very chic or even the best makeup for your wedding day. Stayed tuned for next Thursday.