by Kathy Wright | Feb 12, 2019 | Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress StoryBy Loren R. I searched for my wedding dress at major bridal salons up and down the East coast before finding the dress in Columbus, Ohio at La Jeune Mariee Bridal. The gown I chose was the first dress I tried on and I knew immediately...
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...
by Kathy Wright | Nov 30, 2018 | Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress Story By Robin Svendsen This is the original wedding dress that I purchased back in 1993. I am the only one that has worn it. My sleeves were really puffy back in the 90’s which was the style, so I had them altered this year for my 25 year...
by Kathy Wright | Nov 16, 2018 | Before and After, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress Story By Meredith Whittaker I am so grateful for an opportunity to talk about my Mom’s wedding gown. We were extremely close, and she passed suddenly from a heart attack in 2015. Planning my wedding without her was very emotional, and I tried to...
by Kathy Wright | Oct 26, 2018 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Vintage Weddings, Wedding Gown Restoration
A Wedding Dress Story Kathleen and Kerry were married 34 years ago in Leavenworth, Kansas. It was typical at that time to have a newspaper article written to announce weddings. Also typical were bridal books which are scrapbooks of the wedding planning and wedding...
by Kathy Wright | Oct 12, 2018 | Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation
A Wedding Dress Story By Jenny Jenkins I purchased the gown in a little boutique type shop in Washington, North Carolina in 2001. I married Ron Jenkins in his home church in Milwaukee, North Carolina. It was a very simple wedding on Easter weekend. It was a beautiful...
