Marion Bridal

Most of us know the major components of planning a wedding, but what about the smaller details? Here are some great suggestions for planning your wedding! Be sure to check back - this list is growing regularly! 1. Guests Come First The first step in wedding planning should be to make a guest list and determine who is a must and who can be left off if necessary. This should be done before venue shopping, picking a date, or even budgeting so you know who you need to factor for an how many you need to accommodate. 2. Prioritize your Planning...

So I've gone to a few shows now, all under two hours away, and I almost always get asked "Marion? Illinois? Where's that? What is there to do there?" I get it, while some people drive 3+ hours to be able to try on wedding dresses - especially plus sized ones - traveling to an unknown area can be a bit daunting. Fear not, my beautiful brides! We've compiled a list of cool sites to see to make a day trip out of your appointment! A wine connoisseur simply cannot make a trip to Southern Illinois without visiting one of it's many beautiful...

I remember my first time wedding dress shopping, I went in and really had NO clue what I was supposed to do. Honestly, if I hadn't joined some wedding groups, I would have had NO idea that I was supposed to call ahead to make an appointment. Wedding dress shopping, as it turns out, is not as simple as going to the mall and picking out a dress, there's a LOT more involved. Now, each store is different in their process, but today I'm going to give you a heads up what it's like to have an appointment here at...