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Protect Your Wedding Gown on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable events of your life but, in the whirlwind of the day, you may not give much thought to protecting your dress.

Whether you've purchased the gown of your dreams or are wearing a family heirloom, your wedding gown will always hold a very special place in your heart. And, if you hope that someday your daughter will wear it, then you may want to take some precautions to protect it from the obstacle course it will run on your wedding day.

Here are some pre-wedding tips to keep your dress in tip-top shape.

It's a good idea to have cotton shields sewn into the underarms of your gown as the excitement of the day may cause you to perspire more than usual. Be sure to apply deodorant that contains an antiperspirant to control odor as well as moisture.

Some flowers have color-intensive stamens which can stain your dress. If you are set on having such flowers in your bouquet, ask your florist if the stamens can be removed.

When getting in the limo, be certain your skirt is all the way inside the vehicle before shutting the door.

If you will be traveling with your gown, make arrangements in advance to have a reputable bridal salon get the wrinkles out. Not everyone knows how to properly handle a wedding gown, and many fabrics should never be steamed.

Your gown will be most vulnerable at your reception. Many a gown has been decorated by a guest's red wine or a drip of salad dressing. As careful as you are, mishaps happen. In the event of a stain, try masking the spot with baking soda, cornstarch, baby powder or chalk (some of the items that should be in your wedding coordinators emergency kit). Never use white out, shoe polish or any other permanent treatment.

Always bustle your gown or lift your train as you walk around. If yours is a gown with a long skirt or train, ask your attendants to help you going up stairs, through doorways, or getting out of your vehicle. Even if your wedding venue appears pristine, that floor is not as clean you might think...your train will act like a great big dry mop that will slide around and "mop" the floor!

Be cautious, but have a fabulous wedding day!

Maria Brady, former dancer and choreographer, is the creative voice behind Choreographed Events.

Today, as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, she stages weddings and parties the same way she approached theatrical productions - making sure that the bride and groom (stars) shine and live out their dreams, and she indulges the senses of the guests (the audience) making them go home wanting more. Learn more at http://www.choreographedevents.com

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

5 Tips For Attending a Bridal Show

Congratulations on your engagement. Now the fun part starts. You get to plan your wedding day! Many brides and grooms will attend at least one bridal show to help them get ideas and meet wedding professionals face to face. These shows can offer a wealth of information. If this will be the first time you are attending a bridal show take a moment and read this article. You will be provided with 5 tips from a wedding professional on how to get the most out of attending a show. These tips will help you have a fun and stress free visit to the bridal show.

1. Stop at every booth! Many times brides and grooms will walk right past a booth without stopping. They either think the booth has nothing to offer them or they just do not understand what the booth is. The wedding industry is always evolving and vendors are coming up with new and unique ideas. You just never know what great idea you could have walked right by.

2. Bring a large bag with comfortable handles. You will be collecting a ton of information and handouts from all of the vendors. A large bag with handles that do not hurt your fingers will make your day much easier and more enjoyable.

3. Enter to win at every booth. Just about every booth at the bridal show will offer a chance to win a prize. This is another reason to take the time and stop at every booth. Make sure to fill out the chance to win form correctly with all the requested information. Someone has to win the prize and it could be you! Just imagine winning free center pieces or $500 off a DJ for your wedding day.

4. Print off sticker address labels. To save time and avoid a hand cramp print off sticker labels on your home computer before you come to the show. Find out how many vendors should be there and print off at least that many labels. These labels will be perfect for placing on the chance to win forms found at most booths. Common information to print on your labels are bride and groom's names, wedding date, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and reception location. Do make sure when using these labels on the chance to win forms that you check over the form to make sure you are providing all the information requested by the vendor.

5. Check for free or discount tickets to the bridal show. A lot of the bigger shows are now charging brides admission to the show to help cover costs. Most of these shows do offer some sort of discounted or free ticket. Check the show website or local newspapers for these tickets. If you still can't find any, try calling one of the participating vendors and see if they have any. Vendors will be happy to help. They want to make sure you come to the show.

Matthew Wood is owner of Naked Plates, LLC a paint your own pottery studio in Dover, NH. He has been part of the ceramic industry for more the ten years specializing in creating hand painted signature platters and plates for weddings, anniversaries, bridal, and baby showers. Matthew's complete line of signature platters and plates can be found on his website http://www.thesignatureplace.com. Information on Naked Plates can be found athttp://www.nakedplatespottery.com.
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