Caring for your Gown

You spent time dreaming of, shopping for and selecting your beautiful wedding gown. It is likely that you will never own any other piece of clothing as symbolic as it. We'd like to give you some tips on preserving it as a keepsake or for your own daughter some day.

It goes without saying that the gown should be carefully cleaned by a reputable cleaner before it is stored. Be sure to point out any spills or stains that are on the material. Food and beverage stains that are invisible at first glance may yellow later on and even destroy the fabric or lace.  Ask the cleaner to pay special attention to the hemline and train that will have been soiled.

It is best to store your gown in a cool dry place- not in the attic or basement. If you do not choose to have it preserved and boxed, and choose instead to store it on hangers, be sure to sew on straps to the waistline to relieve pressure on the shoulders from the weight of the skirts. Stuff the sleeved with white tissue. Then wrap the entire garment in a protective sheet or muslin covering. Do not store it in a plastic bag.

Here at Bridal Collections we offer gown preservation services. Make sure to ask us about it!
For more ideas on keeping that gorgeous gown pristine for years to come, confer with one of our experienced consultants.

Dunton Hot Springs

We're absolutely head over heals for Dunton Hot Springs, a luxury mountain resort. This location would be ideal for any aspect of your wedding. It can be rented as a venue for your actual ceremony and reception, or could be used as a little pre-wedding getaway with your bridesmaids and utilize the spa, restaurants and of course the hot springs! It would also be an excellent honeymoon location, too, as they also offer rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting and fly fishing... all things the Mr. is sure to enjoy!

Menswear

Think fashion is just for the bride? Think again. Style has worked it's way over to the groom's side. Have a fun and stylish bridal party! We're very excited about the new tuxes that we're getting in our Prom and Tux center.

Try getting the men stylish tuxes and pairing them with colored socks, hats, skinny ties/bow ties, even suspenders and fun glasses are chic!

Photo courtesy of 100 Layer Cake

Fab Finds

Did anyone happen to look at the most recent Brides magazine? Featured on page 116 are fab find gowns for under $1,000. On the far right is one of our very own! A gorgeous textured gown with rosettes on the full skirt.

Ruffle Color Dress

We're absolutely loving this dress featured on Style Me Pretty! We're also just as excited to be carrying a Sottero & Midgeley gown in this style. Come in today to try on your gown!

Also, be sure to ask your bridal consultant about our new Angelina Faccenda bridesmaid gown in this style.

Bridesmaid's Gifts

There is so much going on planning and preparing for you wedding. So much hustle and bustle. It is an easy oversight to not notice what others are sacrificing to make your dreams come true.  It is important to do a little something extra to show the ones you care most about that you are thankful for all that they do, as one of your bridesmaids, as well as one of your best friends.

Here's a list of some fun and practical gifts your bridesmaids will love. It's important to not just give them a gift they will need/use for your wedding. This gift is about them, and how thankful you are for them, not just another thing they need for your day.

1.  Jewelery:

Something practical that can be worn on the wedding, as well as later for their own personal use.

2. A cute clutch:

What girl isn't going to love this?

3. Take them to get a mani or a pedi. Try Spa Paradiso if you're close to Spokane.

4. Make a beauty goody bag. This is something they are sure to enjoy! This Lisptick Queen is a unique formula that is complimentary to all skin tones.

5. A prepaid Visa gift card. Something that everyone can appreciate.

Just In

This week we want to feature a gorgeous gown that we just got in in our Prom and Tux Center. This gown would also make a beautiful and unique gown to wear for a Valentine inspiredwedding (if you're brave enough to wear color, that is!). We're head over heals for this dress!

The Prom and Tux Center has this dress in red.

Photos via Sherri Hill.

Ruffles

Love this ruffled gown as much as we do? It's so stunning and unique! I love the way this bride (found over at Love and Lavender) incorporated such a fun style in her wedding...

But the best part is we have this Pronovias ruffled gown here! Come on in today and try on this amazing gown on!

For the rest of the lovely wedding photos go here!

Mango Ink

Here at Bridal Collections we love to support local resources and venues because, afterall, we're local, too. We understand what it's like to need that support and to try so hard to thrive as a locally owned business in this not-so-thriving economy.

So here to represent to good ol' Pacific NorthWest is Mango Ink. They do everything! Invites, R.S.V.P.'s, Christmas Cards, stationary. Each is uniquily designed and absolutely gorgeous. Make sure to check them out and buy local!

Bridal Festival Recap

Did any of you go to the Bridal Festival this weekend? We enjoyed being there and getting to be apart of Spokane's Bridal scene.