by Jordyn Crowley | Nov 10, 2015 | Wedding Gown Stories
Photo by Studio 29 Photography by Alexina I found my Watters wedding gown at Bliss Bridal in Brookfield, Wisconsin. I was looking through gowns online and knew immediately that I wanted to try it on during my appointment. This wasn’t the first dress I tried on,...
by Jordyn Crowley | Nov 4, 2015 | Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Vintage Weddings, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
By Julie The dress was originally my Aunt Gina’s (dad’s sister), and she bought it in 1980 in Tucker, Georgia. Here she is as the original owner: When my parents got married in 1983 my mom borrowed the dress from her, and I grew up seeing pictures of the...
by Jordyn Crowley | Oct 29, 2015 | Heirloom Garment Restoration, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
By Wendy The dress was worn by my mother in 1957. She and my dad are both from Hawaii – she grew up on Oahu and he on Maui and they met while he was stationed in the military on Oahu (Mom always told the story of how on their first date he picked her up in an...
by Jordyn Crowley | Oct 27, 2015 | Wedding Gown Stories
By Janna S. The gown was purchased at Gown Gallery in Kansas City, MO. Click to view The Gown Gallery The ceremony was at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the reception was on our family farm. Thanks for sharing your story, Janna! Want to read more wedding dress stories...
by Jordyn Crowley | Oct 20, 2015 | Before and After, Garment Rescue, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Vintage Weddings, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Restoration
With hundreds of years of wedding gown tradition behind us, it can be hard for a bride to make her particular dress stand out. The easiest way to do this? Accessories! A unique accessory can make all the difference. Just as the wedding dress suffers sweat, food...
by Jordyn Crowley | Oct 13, 2015 | Wedding Gown Stories
by Danica My gown is a Casablanca Bridal, and I purchased it at Arielle Bridal in Malvern, PA. I knew exactly what I was looking for from the beginning. I wanted a beaded bodice, and a flowy, romantic, and elegant train. I tried on dozens of gowns that were almost...
by Jordyn Crowley | Sep 29, 2015 | Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Stories
By Lucy This gown has a special story— I bought it at The Bridal Garden in Manhattan. It’s a non-profit wedding dress store that receives donated dresses from brides and from the bridal stores in the area. They sell their dresses and donate their profits to...
by Jordyn Crowley | Sep 22, 2015 | Do It Yourself, General, Newlywed Tips, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Planning
It’s obvious that Heritage Garment Preservation supports sentimentality and encourages preserving your wedding gown. Your gown can be a treasured keepsake for years to come if it is preserved properly. But for those of you who see no point in holding on to your dress...
by Jordyn Crowley | Sep 15, 2015 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
What mother hasn’t dreamed about the day that she can pass on her wedding dress to her daughter? Although that thought crosses every married woman’s mind, when that day finally comes, the bride-to-be prefers a more subtle “something...
by Jordyn Crowley | Sep 8, 2015 | Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Stories
Written by Juliana Ma Crawford My now-husband Nicholas Crawford proposed to me on New Years in 2014. He dropped down on one knee and surprised me with a beautiful gold and sapphire ring. Thrilled and surprised, I said yes! It was a wonderful way to start off the New...