Caring for your gown

I know it’s very popular to take bridal photos prior to your wedding, but please use extreme caution and care with your gown.  Vintage and outdoor locations are wonderfully beautiful, however they pose some hazards.

If you are dead set on bridal portraits for your wedding, consider the location of your photos carefully.  Wood floors are havens for oil and dirt so it is advisable to take a sheet or drop cloth with you.  The same is true for outdoor locations.

Photo by Wedding Chicks

Your gown is dirty, now what?  First, be calm.  Take your time and find a trained dry cleaner – there is specific training and certification for cleaning bridal gowns.  Many chemicals are harsh and can destroy threads causing beading to come off.  The heat used with some cleaning can harm fabrics and melt the boning used in designs.  In Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills Cleaners does a wonderful job. 

Now that your wedding is over, consider preserving your gown.  It is well known that white and ivory fabrics yellow over time. To avoid this chemical process, your gown should be sealed in an air tight bag. The Bridal Boutique works with the Wedding Gown Preservation Company. Gowns are sent to the company, carefully cleaned and sealed.  It is possible to add your veil, garter, etc. There are different levels of preservation, with the more expensive option to include museum quality preservation.  The cost ranges from $185.00 to $250.00.

You have invested in your gown, so protect your investment with proper cleaning and preservation. Your daughter or granddaughter may want to wear it one day!

As always,

…be timeless

Jenny

Happy 2011!

The Bridal Boutique is starting 2011 with a very busy schedule that will include bridal shows, a huge sample sale, three upcoming trunk shows, new gowns arriving daily, and a lot of new brides. Without a doubt, this year will be our best yet.

We are very excited about two new lines we are now carrying; WTOO by Waters and Pronovias. Their gowns are truly amazing.  Gowns from Essense of Australia, Allure Bridals, Casablanca Bridal and Maggie Sottero are arriving each week. You won't be disappointed - they are wonderful.

In January, we will be attending the OK Bride bridal show on Sunday, January 23, 2011.  We love being a part of the OK Bride shows, they are professional and offer new brides the largest number of wedding vendors in one location.  It is well worth your time and effort.

Beginning January 26-31, 2011 (10:00 to 6:00 daily), The Bridal Boutique is holding the biggest Sample Sale to date!!!!!  Our sale is so big; we have moved the event to a separate location in Brookhaven Village Shopping Center (the Appello location).  We will have a large selection of bridal, bridesmaid, mother-of -bride/groom, flower girl, veils, shoes, prom, formalwear, etc.  No appointments are necessary!

One of the best opportunities for brides to see entire collections is to attend trunk shows. We have three events upcoming:

Pronovias -  February 25-26, 2011

Essense of Australia - March 25-25, 2011

WTOO by Waters - April 29-30, 2011

The trunk shows are by appointment.

During 2010 we began Day-of-Services where our staff will come to your wedding, steam your gown on-site and assist the bride with her bridal gown.  If you are interested, we can give you additional information and pricing.

Best wishes to all.

...be timeless,

Jenny