Your wedding gown will undoubtedly be the most beautiful dress you ever buy, and probably the most expensive. It is an heirloom that you’ll want to pass down to future generations and therefore it should be professionally cleaned and stored after your wedding. Before purchasing your gown we suggest you inspect it carefully, and check the cleaning requirements. Wedding gowns are usually decorated with beads, sequins, lace and other ornate trim. This decorative trim may cause problems during cleaning and the storage process. At the time of purchase, you may…

by: Michelle O’Connor Southern California Weddings Certainly, one of the most interesting wedding trends in recent years has been the destination wedding. Bridal couples enjoy treating their families and friends to vacations in various lovely corners of the world. For many brides and grooms, tropical locales are the hottest wedding destinations around. Here’s a list of the top five tropical wedding locations in the world: Bahama Dreams The Bahamas are considered to be the perfect wedding destination for many people. The country is made up of more than 700 lovely…

by: Michelle O’Connor Tropical landscapes, beautiful beaches and warm temperatures will ensure a memorable wedding, if you’re planning to marry in an exotic location. Bring a few swimsuits; they’ll surely be used. Also include shorts, tank tops, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses, sandals and a hat. Bring long pants (men) and simple dresses (women) if you plan to dine out in the evening. The six things you absolutely must bring along for a destination wedding in almost any tropical island are: 1. Some form of picture ID, preferably passport or driver’s license…

Today’s brides usually want to decorate their ceremony and reception sites with favorite color and floral themes. You may choose to create an entire wedding theme using elaborate decorations and backdrops. Or, you may simply want a few flowers and candles to enhance your ceremony sit and dinner tables. In many cases, decorations need to be set to just prior to the ceremony at the church and taken down immediately afterwards. Likewise reception tables are often not ready for decoration until an hour or two before dinner. There usually isn’t…