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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How to Clean Jewelry At Home

You don't need fancy jewelry cleaner to get your silver to sparkle. Try these everyday items, most of which you probably already have in the house.

Does Dry Clean Only Really Mean Dry Clean Only?

You're Probably Washing Your Lingerie the Wrong Way

Find out how to care for your delicates to ensure they remain like new.

6 Wedding Reception Tips

How To Pack The Perfect Wedding-Day Emergency Kit

Whether you’re packing your own bridal bag (aka the wedding-day emergency kit) or having your MOH get one ready for you, you’ll want to make sure not to leave out a single wedding-day essential! You can go ahead and start getting your bridal must-haves ready a month before the big day, using our handy list Click here to read the rest of this post » [...]Read More...

12 Unspoken Wedding Etiquette Rules Every Guest Should Follow

We've got answers to the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask.

Can I Wear My Wedding Gown After Preservation?

Can I wear my wedding gown after getting it cleaned and preserved?

Wedding Gown Preservation: Going to Just Any Dry Cleaner?

Getting your wedding gown preserved and where to get it done right.

5 Questions to Ask Before You Get Your Bridal Gown Cleaned [or maybe Preserved]...or maybe both

Questions ato ask your dry cleaner before getting your bridal gown cleaned and preserved.

Will you wear a white wedding gown on your wedding day?

Have you considered and non traditional wedding gown?

Not wearing white? Colour meanings of non-white wedding gowns

Decided against wearing white? Here are the colour meanings for non-white wedding gowns!

Wedding Gown Guide: A line

An A-line skirt is a skirt that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem, giving the impression of the shape of a capital letter A. The term is also used to describe dresses and c…

When Did a White Wedding Gown Become a Symbol of Virginity?

Over the years the white wedding gown has become perhaps the most recognized symbol of a bride’s purity, and yet that idea is far removed from its true origins.

Meaning of a White Wedding Gown

The history of wedding dresses. The evolution and meaning of a white wedding gown. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown depends on the religion and culture.

Wedding Gown: When Should I Start Wedding Dress Shopping?

In order to get all the details we want on the date we want, my fiance and I are planning a pretty long engagement -- almost two years. Unfortunately, I'm already itching to start looking at bridal gowns. Is it too soon to start my wedding dress search?

13 Tips for Buying A Vintage Wedding Gown {Wedding Planning Series}

Follow these 13 expert tips to help you decide between upcycling a vintage wedding gown or creating a modern vintage-inspired wedding dress.

Save The Day When Last Minute Wedding Gown Stains Happen

Divert a wedding day disaster by knowing how to treat last minute wedding gown stains with a few supplies that will save the day.

A Gold Wedding Gown? Oh Yes You Can!

Do you recognize this wedding gown?

The wedding dress was found on the side of the road in Billerica.