by Kathy Wright | Jan 29, 2019 | Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress StoryBy Milisa O’Reilly I fell in love with my wedding dress the minute I put it on. After visiting multiple wedding dress shops (6 to be exact) over the weekend, this was the last dress I tried on. The funny thing was I had a few that my...
by Kathy Wright | Jan 22, 2019 | Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments
A Family Heirloom StoryBy Carol Kidney This christening gown was made by my Mom, a talented seamstress, for her first-born child in 1956. There was also a blanket that was a gift from my Aunt. The robes were worn by my sister and me. These items were carefully stored...
by Kathy Wright | Jan 11, 2019 | General, Wedding Planning
It’s January and it’s cold outside, unless of course you live below the equator. But for those up north it’s a cold, cold month. If you happen to be planning a winter wedding , please consider your comfort! Most brides think only of how gorgeous...
by Kathy Wright | Dec 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
A Wedding Dress StoryBy Vivian I. Bikulege – Irene’s daughter I believe she bought it on sale in the “bargain basement” of Joseph Horne Co. for $100.She couldn’t afford much. She was a working woman and financed the wedding from her own...
by Kathy Wright | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
A Wedding Dress Story By Tracy Hulett After my mom passed we had to sell her house and found her wedding dress stuffed in a plastic bag in the original box. It smelled of ammonia. We knew that her mother, Bessie Ross Shriver had made the gown for her and so we wanted...
