Tipe for traveling with your gown

When flying, make sure your gown is in a clean and completely enclosed garment bag.  This will prevent any dirt or dust from getting on the dress.

If flying, let the airline know ahead of time that you are traveling with a gown.  You can do this when you check in with your ticket.  The flight attendants that greet you at the door, will then stow your gown up front with their belongings either in the crew closet or up with the first class compartment.  If possible, try and get them to hang your gown...if that is not an option, lightly roll your gown to avoid wrinkling the fabric.

If driving, the best option is to lay your gown out completely on or over seats.  If this is not an option, then again, lightly roll the gown into a large roll and place on top of other belongings

If traveling by train, follow tips for driving.

If traveling by boat, follow tips for flying-but definitely make sure the garment bag is waterproof.

As soon as you arrive at your destination, hang your gown (and veil if you have one) to get any kinks out.  If the location you are at has a steamer, that is best, but in a pinch, hang your gown in the bathroom and let the shower run on hot and naturally steam the dress.

Dream Destination Wedding Locations

Where would you like to get married?  What if you could do it all over again? If you could travel to any place in the world and have your wedding, where would it be?  A recent polling of women aged 18-80 (single, married, divorced) revealed interesting responses.  Here are the results so far:

Top locations are:
The Islands of Hawaii
Italy-various cities
Santorini Greece
Bahamas/Carribean
Ireland
India
Vegas
France/South of France-various cities
Argentina-various cities

Some of the more unique responses I got included:
Austria
Aoraki Mant Cook, New Zealand
Alaska
Minnesota
Audria Doria Castle
Mauritius Islands
Great Wall of China
The Maldives
and
any central location for my family

Thanks for all of your great feedback ladies!

Who We Are

A little background on Smart and Chic Bride-we offer affordable on-site Hair and Make-up for weddings and special events.  We have studio locations in Minneapolis (home office), Tennessee, New York and LA. and are excited to now offer destination services!!  Each member of our team is a licensed cosmetologist and has an affinity for helping you choose the best styles and colors to match your personality, theme of the event, and overall look.  Our styles range from classic to contemporary, retro to av ant guard.   For more about us, check out www.smartandchicbride.com,  http://smartandchicbride.blogspot.com, Wedding Wire, the Knot (among others) or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. 

This blog will be showcasing our Destination Weddings! Please contact me (Annie) at annie.smartandchicbrde@gmail.com for information and quotes and hear about discounted services and fun free giveaways!

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