Posted on: December 16th, 2019

Brenna’s Wedding Dress Preservation in Connecticut

Brenna and Zed were married at Branford House in Groton, Connecticut, and Brenna’s gown preservation was completed by Sally Conant, Ph.D, of Orange Restoration Labs. At their reception, storm clouds on the horizon turned out to be a blessing in disguise — the married couple took a once-in-a-lifetime photo! Brenna says, “We had a few […]

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Posted on: July 12th, 2019

Creaghan Gown Restoration in Orange, CT

Every wedding gown has its story, but when your wedding gown just happens to be a family heirloom the meaning behind it goes deeper than most people would’ve understand. The dress of our newest Bridal Spotlight, was purchased in NY in 1953 and worn by the Bride’s grandmother on her wedding day later that same […]

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Posted on: February 25th, 2019

Shelby’s Wedding Gown Preservation in Tennessee

“It felt as if every moment in my life where I struggled, fought, or felt lonely was all worth it to be in that moment.” -Real Bride Shelby AWGS member Oakwood Cleaners, based out of Nashville, TN, cared for Shelby’s wedding gown. When and where was your wedding? Wedding day was June 17th, 2017 at […]

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Posted on: December 28th, 2018

Shari’s Wedding Dress Preservation in Connecticut

When was your wedding day and where did it take place? “Our wedding was October 8, 2018 at the Carousel at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, CT. We had our ceremony on the beach and our reception was in the Carousel building.” Tell us about your wedding dress!“My dress is by Rebecca Ingram and I […]

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Posted on: November 1st, 2018

Zacha’s Wedding Veil Restoration in Connecticut

Glowing Real Bride Zacha took the cruise of a lifetime for her joint wedding/honeymoon affair, and it sure looked like a blast! Zacha had her mother-in-law’s veil restored for the wedding, and then repurposed the bonnet from the veil for her recently born daughter’s Baptism. Orange Restoration Labs in CT did excellent work on this […]

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Posted on: August 31st, 2018

Adrienne’s Wedding Gown Preservation in Ohio

The beautiful Real Bride Adrienne looked like a real-life Cinderella in her Hayley Paige gown! Our wonderful Specialist in Ohio, Kimmel Wedding Gown Preservation & Restoration, took great care in cleaning and preserving the dress for Adrienne following the nuptials.   When was your wedding date? October 15, 2016. What was your wedding location and […]

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Posted on: August 25th, 2018

Megan’s Wedding Gown Preservation in Connecticut

Gorgeous Real Bride Megan tried on more than fifty gowns before saying Yes! to the romantic Rebecca Ingram “Hope” piece. She was thrilled to have it cleaned and preserved by Orange Restoration Labs in CT. Read the full post for more details on Megan’s Mystic Seaport wedding!   When was your wedding date? September 10, […]

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Posted on: February 26th, 2018

Alexa’s Wedding Gown Preservation in Florida

Alexa was a vision of elegance in her pale lavender Hayley Paige wedding gown. This Real Bride worked with her favorite florist to design arrangements for the big day, and together, they picked some gorgeous hues that perfectly accentuated the shifting tones of Alexa’s dress. Oceanside Cleaners took great care preserving this piece for Alexa, […]

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Posted on: January 19th, 2018

Emily’s Wedding Dress Preservation in Florida

Emily and her groom became the third generation in his family to get married at the remarkable St. John’s Cathedral in Jacksonville, FL. She wore an Augusta Jones gown with intricate floral lace detail, and was confident in her choice of having Association member Oceanside Cleaners preserve it following the nuptials.     When was your […]

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Posted on: December 28th, 2017

Laura’s Wedding Dress Preservation in Florida

Real Bride Laura had her Uncle, a doctor of Divinity from Duke, officiate her wedding; a longtime dream come true! She wore a stunning Paloma Blanca 2-piece ball gown, and Association member Oceanside Cleaners (Florida) did a fantastic job preserving it for her afterwards.   When was your wedding date? Saturday, January 28, 2017.     What […]

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