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Your average laundromat or corner bridal boutique lacks the proper equipment, knowledge, and formulations to properly care for the delicate fabrics your wedding dress was lovingly crafted from

Despite its widespread popularity, batik jilbab is symbolically a little jarring because of the Hindu and Buddhist motifs in its designimagine a Jewish prayer shawl covered in a Santa Claus pattern

A draped bodice and strapless sweetheart neckline keep the look timeless, while the soft V-back and covered button closure add just the right touch of romance

For this photo session, I ended up opting for a block heel so that my dress would graze the ground (I had it hemmed one inch)

Goodwill Gown Event "We actually had a pretty large donation of brand new wedding dresses at one of our stores," said Julie Deming with Goodwill

I had a tough time deciding between classic white, black, or a floral print