Santa Barbara Wedding Gown Specialist

04/22/2024

Pre-loved wedding gowns, good for the environment, good for your budget (maybe) and a great alternative:-)

Considering buying a pre-loved wedding dress? Here’s what you need to know - A second-hand dress can be good for your wallet and the planet – but there are some important things to consider.

02/16/2024

Santa Barbara wedding resources!

Married S.B. photographers renew their vows, three unique S.B. wedding stories, and technology trends for your big day.

02/11/2024

In the "what will they think of next category;-)

Brides now have the option to be their favorite Disney princess or villain on their special day.

08/11/2023

fun!

Weddings are often a time for celebration, family, and tradition, and these things can look very different from one culture to the next.

05/28/2023

We love this article about Julia Louis Dreyfus who spends time here in Santa Barbara and has a fun podcast, Wiser Than Me. Enjoy!

Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on Live with Kelly and Mark that her wedding ball gown was "fashioned" after Princes Diana's dress

03/31/2023

Check out this Santa Barbara Wedding Entrepreneur!
https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2023/03/27/local-entrepreneur-prepares-for-wedding-season-with-dozens-of-vintage-gowns-spanning-a-century-of-fashion/

03/03/2023

Our Wedding Gown Specialists Margarita Miguel and Maribel Ibarra went to the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists gathering in Marin last week to share best practices on wedding gown care to serve our customers even better! Can you see them? (Left front!)

02/20/2023

Travelling with your wedding dress? here is an article to help. . . And Ablitt's has a pamphlet on tips and tricks for travelling with your gown also!

Experts share their proven tricks and strategies.

02/11/2023

A lovely description of a recent wedding!

Laura and Danny got married at a waterfront ceremony in Santa Barbara and hosted their natural dinner party reception in a greenhouse. Here are the details.

01/28/2023

The answer to the age old question, What to do with your wedding gown after the wedding:-)

You don't want to let your wedding dress mold away until it's nothing but a pile of cloth and memories. Your special day is worth preserving and making sure it stays in tip-top shape for many years to come.

01/18/2023

Who is organizing green weddings in Santa Barbara? Here is an article to inspire you to go green:-)

Couples are giving up traditional extravagance

10/17/2022

Are you looking to sell your gown online? Check out PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com! https://preownedweddingdresses.com/pages/how-it-works
Also stillwhite.com.

Buy or sell new, sample and used designer wedding dresses, accessories, and bridal party gowns. Your dream wedding dress is here - on sale at a truly amazing price!

10/16/2022

Donating Your Wedding Gown: Great resources for brides who want to donate their gown after the big day!

In the U.S., consider donating your wedding gown to WishUponADress.com. They also accept wedding party dresses and other specialty gowns, and all proceeds go to their partner charity WishUponaWedding.org, a non-profit that grants weddings and vow renewals to couples facing serious illness or life altering health circumstances. There is also Fairytale Brides for women on a budget in the District, Maryland, and Virginia as well as The Bridal Garden for the education for disadvantaged children. In Australia, you may donate to the Angel Gown Program or the Salvation Army. Brides Across America accepts cash donations to fund the purchase of wedding gowns for military women.

08/02/2022

Shared Dream Dress, what a beautiful way to pay it forward!
https://www.nbc.com/nbc-nightly-news/video/ohio-bride-sparks-movement-of-donating-wedding-dresses-and-passing-them-onto-others/NBCN184325769

Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt excerpt 'Ohio bride sparks movement of donating wedding dresses and passing them onto others' on NBC.com

07/25/2022

Such a lovely story! What are you doing with your gown after your big day?
https://www.kcbx.org/2022-07-20/this-woman-gave-her-wedding-dress-to-a-stranger-and-inspired-others-to-do-the-same

It might only be worn for one night, but many people keep their wedding dresses for years. However, one woman decided to pass her gown to a stranger on Facebook, inspiring others to follow her lead.

06/17/2022

Best Silk Gowns for 2022! Enjoy:-)

These silk wedding dresses are the epitome of grace and glamour. Here are some of our favorite options you can buy now.

05/01/2022

Hooray! Santa Barbara courthouse is now officially open for weddings again!
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_barbara_historic_courthouse_reopening_plans

The 1920s landmark building has been open for Superior Court operations but closed to the public since the beginning of the pandemic

03/27/2022

Here's a fun way to find your perfect dress! What's your sign?
https://www.instyle.com/weddings/best-wedding-dress-zodiac-sign

Thanks to the stars, your search for 'the one' just got easier.