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Lori's Veil

Posted on June 20, 2018

On March 3rd, an employee of my husbands approached him asking if he knew of anyone that could help her with her wedding veil.  She wore it 25 years ago on her wedding day, and now her daughter wanted to wear it on her wedding day which was just three months away.  The problem was that Lori never had the veil cleaned or preserved after wearing it; she simply stuck it in a plastic bag and stored it away, and now, sadly, the lace and sequins had yellowed to the point that it couldn’t be worn.

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Association of Wedding Gown Specialists

Posted on May 16, 2018

The Association of Wedding Gown Specialists (AWGS) is a non-profit trade organization that specializes in bridal and wedding gown care as well as heirloom textiles.  AWGS’s members are certified to ensure that wedding gowns and heirloom textiles of all kinds are cleaned according to established museum standards and preserved in archival-quality materials.  Customers that use an AWGS member benefit from the personal, interactive service offered by wedding gown specialists in local communities, but the guarantee is truly an international warranty because each member honors the guarantee of ev

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What's Included in a Shores Wedding Gown Preservation

Posted on April 18, 2018

You spent countless hours searching for the perfect wedding gown.  It’s impossible to describe just how you felt wearing it on your big day, but that day is over and now it’s time to preserve your wedding gown for a future generation.  How do you choose a cleaner?  What should you expect to receive when it comes to wedding gown cleaning and preservation?  After all, having your wedding gown preserved is a big investment, and it’s important to know what you’re receiving in the process.  When you have your gown cleaned and preserved at Shores, it’s far

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Pros and Cons of a Spring Wedding

Posted on March 14, 2018

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My husband and I wanted a small, intimate, outdoor wedding, so we got married in May.  You would think that an evening wedding in May would be a lovely occasion, but unfortunately it was incredibly hot.  We got married in front of a lovely gazebo which sat beside a stream while our guests baked in the hot sun.  In my mind, I pictured it very differently.  An outdoor wedding can be risky in any season, but I wish I’d thought the time of year through a bit more before we set the date. 

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The Difference Between Storing Your Clothes at Home vs. Storing them at Shores

Posted on January 7, 2018

While I’m not a big fan of winter, I do like the fact that we have different seasons, and if I’m going to be completely honest, much of it has to do with clothing.  My style varies with each season, and just as I’m getting bored with the things in my closet, the weather changes and so do my outfits.  I love the wardrobe change; I don’t love the work involved.

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Cleaning and Restoring Leather Purses and Handbags

Posted on December 27, 2017

My parents really like to purchase things for my sister, my niece, and me that we wouldn’t normally buy on our own.  A number of years ago, my sister and niece both asked for designer handbags for Christmas, and my mom had so much fun shopping and purchasing their bags, and they have really enjoyed carrying those bags, that a new tradition began where my parents bought them an expensive bag every Christmas and birthday.

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How Much Does It Cost to Have My Wedding Gown Professionally Cleaned?

Posted on November 22, 2017

How long did you spend selecting your perfect wedding dress?  The answer always varies, but it takes most brides a couple of months to find the one, and when you did, it was probably one of the best days of your life.  Your wedding dress is not just a dress for a day, most likely you’ve been dreaming of this day and your gown since you were a little girl.  No, it’s not just a dress for a day, it’s a symbol for all of those to come.  Remember you’re going to look back at those photographs for the rest of your life.  That’s why the choice and selection of the perfect gown was so important.

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Purchasing High-Quality Dress Shirts

Posted on October 25, 2017

There is such a big difference between the way a custom-made dress shirt looks and holds up when compared to mainstream brands.  Obviously, you pay a premium for custom-made dress shirts, but because they are custom-made for you, they fit properly.  Plus, no corners are cut.  For instance, many mass-manufactured dress shirts use adhesive around the seams of the pockets, collar, and cuffs, and because the adhesive weakens over time, the shirt simply won’t last as long or look as crisp as a custom-made dress shirt. 

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purchasing quality dress shirts

Restoring Two Vintage Wedding Gowns

Posted on October 4, 2017

We always tell brides to have their gowns cleaned and preserved as soon as possible after the ceremony because the longer you let spills and stains sit on your garments, the less likely it is that a professional dry cleaner will be able to remove them.  Sadly, we didn’t know as much back in 1974 or 1946 as we do today, but luckily for Margaret Rehder, we are as good as we say we are.

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