Destination Wedding? How To Get Your Wedding Gown There Safely.

 Over the years, Destination Weddings have surged in popularity.  

We would say about 4 out of every 10 brides we work with are getting married somewhere other than their hometown. 

 A question that we are constantly asked is 

"How do I safely get my dress to my destination?" 

Here is how. 

 First off NEVER and we mean NEVER pack your gown in your checked luggage.  

Have you flown Delta lately?  

Pretty sure they lose one of our bags every time we fly with them.  

   See. This kid flew on Delta.

 We have heard of Brides getting their luggage lost and resorting to buying the first white dress they saw when they got to their location.  

You want to take your dress as your carry on and don't get pressured into buying a special piece of luggage for you dress.  Just make sure that you have a breathable cotton-like garment bag to put your dress in.  

Don't get the plastic ones.  They tear easily and always give the gowns a funky smell. 

Secondly, don't let the dress out of your sight.  

Now brides, don't go too overboard on this, but just make sure that you know where it is at all times.  

If you stop by and grab a greasy, disgustingly delicious mess we like to refer to as a "Cinnabon", give yourself a high five and put the dress on a chair next to you until you are finished devouring it.  Don't leave it with your mom or Fiancé to look after it. 

 Third, as you board the plane inform the flight attendant that you have your wedding gown and ask where you should put it.  The key here is to be kind.  If you're not, it's going in the overhead bin.  If you are, they will hang in their little closet that they have for the flight attendants and pilots. 

 

Really American Airlines? 

Remember Brides, you get more flies with honey than vinegar. 

 That's it.  

Not too hard is it? 

 All you have to do is keep your seat backs and tray tables up until take off and you are ready to go. 

 Oh. 

 And does anyone else think it's kinda funny to have a life vest under your seat in case of a water evacuation?  We mean, unless you're flying with Captain Sully, I don't think you will be needing it.

 And don't even get us started with using the seat cushion for a flotation device.  

We think we'll pass. 

Gross.

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An Event You Won't Want To Miss

We will be offering Special Bridal Packages and have a Representative from Maggie Sottero to help style you for your special day!      

Visit The Perfect Dress during this exciting event to view gorgeous styles from award winning designer, Maggie Sottero. Experience the unparalleled fit, innovative designs, luxurious fabrics, and hand-sewn embellishments of a Maggie Sottero gown. Don't miss this opportunity to view a large selection of Maggie Sottero gowns. Maggie Sottero. Impeccable Styling. Incomparable Fit.

To schedule an appointment please call 801-568-3737.    Appointments are limited, call today to schedule yours!

And remember, there is still time to enter our Twitter Giveaway!  Click >here< to enter!

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Twitter Giveaway!

We see them everywhere

The small gold disc necklaces.

Do you love them as much as we do?  They are beautiful, understated and elegant AND they go with any outfit.  You can wear them with a simple white tank, like my friend Blake or with a formal gown like Reese.

Well today is your lucky day!

The Perfect Dress is giving away this gold and rhinestone disc necklace.

This necklace sells at our store for $48, but for one lucky Twitter follower it will be free and the best news?  You don't have to live near our store, you just have to be in the U.S.!  

Valentine's Day is coming up, so why don't you give yourself a little love with this necklace.  You don't need to wait around for someone else to give it to you!  OR you can give your significant other a nudge in this direction so that you can make sure that you get this beautiful necklace for the big day.

So what are you waiting for?!

Here is how to enter:

1.  Follow us on Twitter @PerfectDress1 by clicking >here<.

2.  and retweet this Blog Post tweet 

**Giveaway** A beautiful Gold Disc Necklace just in time for V-Day! Here's how to entertheperfectdressutah.blogspot.com/2013/02/twitte…
— The Perfect Dress (@PerfectDress1) February 4, 2013

We will announce the Winner this Thursday so make sure to check back then.  You can always find this necklace in gold and silver at The Perfect Dress to purchase if you just can't wait that long!

                                 Good Luck!!

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Why Should You Make an Appointment to Try On Wedding Gowns?

If we only had one thing to tell our Brides, when it comes to trying on dresses, it would be to make an Appointment.

Why, you ask?

Well, one of our favorite Bloggers, The Brides' Maid, couldn't have said it better.  Click >here< to read her post on why it is so important to plan and make an appointment to try on Wedding Gowns.  She even tells you what days are the best to go shopping and what days to avoid like the plague.

And when you're ready, call The Perfect Dress at 801-568-3737 to make your appointment.

Happy Shopping!

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Perfect Dress Bride: Elise Hunter

We were so excited when we heard from our Bride Elise and you will see why.  Her Photographer was the amazing Lindsey Orton.

Her Wedding was gorgeous!!

Elise met Scott in their Singles Ward at BYU.  Scott had been wanting to ask Elise out, but with School and Finals, he just couldn't find the right time.

When his last final was over, he didn't waste any time.  Scott walked out of the Testing Center and right over to Elise's place, where he found her packing to go home for the Holidays.  He asked her if she would be able to come by his place to watch a movie and, as Elise says, "the rest is History".

Scott Proposed to Elise when he was working over the summer in Virginia.  Elise had gone out to visit him and one night he took her down to the Jefferson Memorial (one of their favorite places) and popped the question on the front steps.  Dreamy!

They were Married in the Salt Lake Temple on November 16, 2012 and had their Reception at The Joseph Smith Memorial Building in the Empire Room.

               

           

"I knew that I wanted a dress that would be simple and classic. I wanted something that I could look back on in 30 years and still love. I didn’t want anything too trendy.  I also knew that I wanted a ¾ length sleeve. When I tried on my dress I lit up. I knew it was the right one when I didn’t want to take it off. The ladies at The Perfect Dress helped give me ideas on how to alter the dress once I picked it out so that I could get exactly what I wanted."

"My seamstress was phenomenal! I gave her one of the sketches I had done and she stayed true to it.  It didn’t even look like the same dress after she had done her magic. It was unique and all mine and I loved it!"

Elise's advice to Brides who are picking out their Wedding Gowns?

"Have an open mind, have fun and pick something that YOU love!"

We couldn't agree more Elise!  Congratulations on your special day and thank you for letting us at The Perfect Dress be a part of it.  You were so much fun to work with!

Are you a Perfect Dress Bride like Elise?  Tell us your story by clicking >here<.

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