Bridal Wear
For generations, dressing for the wedding ceremony has been veiled by tradition, today these traditions still exist with a twist of modernity.
"Something old,
Something new,
Something borrowed,
Something blue,
and silver sixpence in her shoe...."
Once you have decided on your venue setting and ceremony theme, it is time to concentrate on your look for the most important and romantic day of your life.
From the moment you take your first step to walking up the aisle all eyes will be on you and the centre piece of the wedding ..... your wedding dress.
Whether your wedding is regal castle drama, understated sophistication or an informal beach ceremony, the most important decision you will have to make with regard your dress will be, to either have it designed and made to measure, or to purchase from a retail shop.
Having your dress designed will invoolve an initial consultation with designer of your choice to create sketches, followed by 3 or 4 fittings, will guarantee you total exclusivity.
Retail Shop stock many designer / ready to wear samples which you can try on before making your important decision, and ordering your dream dress. Choosing your wedding gown should be a totally enjoyable experience, resulting in your dream dress being created, so you can look forward to being the belle of the ball and wearing it on a day you will cherish forever.
Protecting the dress
Having selected the dress of your dreams you will want to ensure that it looks its best on your big day. Once you have collected it from the Designer or Bouique place it in a room where the light can not get to it. Preferably hang it from a high rail so it will not crease and remove it from the plastic protecting it, so that condensation will not gather in the dress, and make it damp. Once you have removed any plastic it is best to cover the whole dress with an old duvet cover or sheet to protect it from any dust.
When your Wedding is over, and if you would like to keep your wedding dress safe is essential that you have your grown cleaned and heirloomed. The heirlooming process will preserve the delicate laces, beading and delicate fabric. You may have the options of choosing a particular style of box to have it packed into.
When considering dry cleaners for your dress please ensure they arre experienced in the process for wedding dresses. If your dress has very intricate beading, please make the cleaners aware of this matter.
Once your dress has been heirloomed it will be preserved for years, Tradionally the bride's dress has been used to make christening gowns for the couple's children. | 
Bridal Wear
