Marion Bridal

When you come to Marion Bridal, your experience is not like any other store I’ve been to. Do you know why? Because I was the bride, I did the shopping, and I thought “there has to be another way,” so I made it. It all started in the summer of 2018. I had just been proposed to over Easter, I set a date for October 2019, and I was ready to find my dream dress. I had looked around and knew I needed to get a dress at least one year in advance (the brand I really loved could take...

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...