Keeping Your Gown Wedding Day Ready

Sometimes when we give a Bride her gown to take home, she will act almost as confused as Miss Utah.

Bless her heart

And we totally get it!

Having your Wedding Dress in your own safe keeping can be a little stressful.

Brides always ask us if we can hold on to their dress in our back room for them until they need it and even though we would love to, we just can't.

Here's why.

If we held on to every gown we sold for Brides, our back room would look like an episode from Hoarders, but without the gross dead animals.  And the old food.  And the stacks of newspapers.

Ok.

It would be nothing like Hoarders, but it would be WAAAY too crowded!

We sell a lot of gowns and we would hate to misplace or have something happen to your gown, so it's best if it stays with you.

Here are some tips to keep your Wedding Gown looking perfect for your Wedding Day.

1.  Store your Wedding Gown in a room that nobody goes in.  It might be a guest room, an office or if you're like some of us, your workout room.

Oh... you actually use yours?

Yeah, so do we.

2.  Make sure that children and animals DO NOT go into this room!  We once had a poor Bride whose cat decided to do the tango with her dress one night.

You can imagine what happened.

3.  If you have found a room with these requirements, you will want to take the dress out of it's bag, bring the train down and hang the gown high up so that it won't get wrinkled.

Like this

Just make sure that your gown is not in the sun or anywhere that water could get to it.

4.  Need to get a few wrinkles out of your dress and veil, but don't own a steamer?  Just hang them up in your bathroom when you are taking a shower and the warm steam will soften them.  Keep the water away from your gown though.

If you follow these steps we can't promise that everything else on your Wedding Day will be perfect, but at least your Wedding Gown will be!

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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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Do You Have What It Takes To Be On TV?

So, we got this email from a friend at TLC.

You may have heard of TLC, especially if you're a Bride.

Yes, that TLC.

Well, they are looking for Moms and Daughters that are getting married at the same time.

Does this sound like you?  You have to make sure when you send them your submission that you tell them that you heard about it from The Perfect Dress.  They are only finding Brides and their Bride Mothers through certain Bridal Shops.

Here is the info

Good Luck!

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Private, After Hours Appointments

We know how you feel.

You want shopping for your Bridal Gown to be an experience.

You want your family and friends to be there.

You want an attentive Bridal Consultant to focus on only you and your needs.

It doesn't always end up this way, does it?

We know that it can be frustrating for a Bride and her party to go to a shop where it is so busy, you feel like you can barely breath.  You've made an appointment, but you're sharing the mirror with what feels like 1,000 other Brides.  The chairs have been taken by other appointments, so your party has no where to sit.  And to make matters worse, your Bridal Consultant seems frazzled with everything that is going on.

Well, guess what?  It doesn't have to be this way!

The Perfect Dress is now offering Private, After Hours Appointments.

It's True!

You and as many guests as you like, will get the entire store to yourselves, along with an expert Bridal Consultant to help you choose your wedding gown. 

For all the information about our Private, After Hours Appointments call 

The Perfect Dress 

at

801-568-3737

And you thought Bridal Shops only did this for Stars and Royalty.

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Unveiling a New Bridal Gown

We love designing new styles!

We feel like there are Brides out there that want gowns that are unique, stunning and unforgettable.

You have seen our designs in the past.  Here are just a couple:

And now we are so excited to show you our new style!

This vintage inspired knit lace gown with Peter Pan pearl collar is probably our favorite style that we have designed!

The luxurious pearl collar that matches the edge of the sleeves is removable if that isn't your style, but if it is, you can also wear it with other outfits!  

Hello!

Who says your Wedding Dress can only be worn once!

The pearls continue down that back making real buttons (you have to excuse us not buttoning them all in this photo, that is why they aren't straight).

Would you wear this gown?

We hope you love it as much as we do.

If you have questions about this gown or want to try it on, call us at (801)568-3737

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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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Are you following us on Twitter yet?

You aren't?

Well, you'll want to!

Here's why:

1.  We have Twitter Only Giveaways.  Yeah, that's right.  Twitter only and we'll be doing one next week.
2.  Hear about new Designers and Trends.
3.  Be the first to know about our Special Events, Trunk Shows and Sales.

You can find us on twitter as @PerfectDress1 or just click >here< to go to our page.

*Tweet, Tweet*

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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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Are you getting married in The Temple?

If you are, there can be some confusion involved.

Should I wear my dress in The Temple?  What are the requirements for my gown?  Should I just buy a beaded luxurious dress and wear my Temple Dress in The Temple?  If I buy a strapless dress and add sleeves, will it look good?

Have no fear, you beautiful Brides.

The Perfect Dress has been featured on one of our favorite Blogs today 

and the post will answer all of your Temple Wedding questions.

The video in the beginning is from our sister store The Brides' Shop and it will tell you what you need to look for in a Wedding Dress if you want to wear your gown in The Temple.

Just click > here < to see the post.

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An Elegant Giveaway!

A woman with good shoes is never ugly. They are the last touch of elegance. - Coco Chanel



We couldn't agree more Miss Chanel and because of this, we want to start this weekend off right with an awesome Giveaway!

Two lucky readers will receive a pair of in stock glamorous heels of their choice!  

Who doesn't love a pair of free shoes?

But, there is a little fine print that you should be aware of

You have to be able to come to The Perfect Dress in Salt Lake City, Utah so that you can pick them out and try them on.  There will be no shipping with this Giveaway.  You either need to either live in the area or know someone that does that can get them for you.

So, cheer up Buttercup!  It's not that bad.

Let's get to the good part shall we?

The shoes in this Giveaway are valued up to $140!

To enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling us what shoes are your favorite!

For additional entries:

*Like The Perfect Dress - Utah on Facebook

*Follow The Perfect Dress on Twitter

*Pin with The Perfect Dress on Pinterest

The Winners will be announced a week from today.

Good Luck!

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