When choosing a tailored wedding suit – Follow these top tips in Australia

When choosing a tailored wedding suit - Follow these top tips in Australia

If you’re lucky enough to have found the love of your life, then it’s time to celebrate – because your wedding day is just around the corner! As the groom, you may think that most of the planning will fall on your soon-to-be bride, but don’t forget – you have some important tasks to tackle too. Remember, this day is just as significant for you, and you’ll want to look your absolute best standing next to your stunning bride.

In all likelihood, you’ve already been asked to pick out your own suit, with a few pointers given by your future wife. If there was ever a time when you shouldn’t be attempting to cut corners when it comes to cost, this is definitely it. You need to invest in tailored wedding suits if you want to look your best, and you want this to be a suit that you can wear on occasion, afterwards. It can be difficult knowing what to do, because there are so many choices. The following are some top tips that will help you to pick wisely.

  • Don’t leave it until the last moment – You may think that from your engagement to your wedding day is a long way off, and a year is a long time. You wouldn’t believe how quickly this year can catch up with you, and this is why you need to start searching for your tailored suit as soon as possible. You may leave other things in your life until tomorrow, but in this case, you need to start early and not leave it until the last moment.
  • Set yourself a budget – You need to talk to your fiancée to come to an agreement about how much money is to be spent on your suit. A tailored suit does cost a little bit more, but it’s a very smart investment. If you’re thinking of choosing a suit off the rack, get that notion out of your head immediately, because other people may be wearing the same suit at your wedding, and it probably won’t fit you very well. Set your budget, talk to your tailor and he’ll create the perfect suit for you.
  • There are so many choices – Some see this as a positive thing, while others see it as a negative. Having too many choices can sometimes make it difficult to decide on one. There are many different materials from which to choose, different buttons and fasteners, different patterns when it comes to the internal lining and so many other options. Use this to your advantage, and try everything that’s available. Talk to your fiancée, but there’s nothing to say that you have to stick with the traditional plain black or plain blue suit.

If you stick to the above three bits of advice, there’s no reason to believe that you won’t choose wisely. Start your search early, make good choices and stay within your budget. Your experienced tailor is there to help; pay attention to their useful advice.

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5 tips for storing your wedding dress – before & after your wedding

5 tips for storing your wedding dress - before & after your wedding | H is for Home

Most brides spend weeks or even months finding the perfect new or vintage wedding dress. However, most brides haven’t given much thought as to how to best store their wedding dress, either before or after their wedding. These 5 wedding dress storage tips are designed to help ensure that your gown remains as pristine as it was the day you fell in love with it, for years to come.

Before the wedding

White fabric bag with bride written in gold sequins

  1. Fabric vs plastic garment bags

In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding, it’s recommended that you hang your dress in a fabric or cloth (non-plastic) garment bag. You’ll want to stay away from using any type of plastic garment bag, as the chemicals in the plastic can cause your dress to yellow.

White wedding dress hanging from a padded hanger

  1. Padded hangers

Dresses that are heavily embellished with beading, crystals or other appliqué, can make the dress quite heavy. Therefore, special precautions should be taken to avoid stretching the shoulders or sleeves. Make sure the main hanger is padded and consider an extra hanger to fold the train over, in order to distribute the weight of the dress on the top hanger.

White stiletto shoes with wedding dress in the background

  1. Location, location, location

While your dress is being stored for the big day, you’ll want to keep it as much out of harm’s way as possible. It’s tempting to want to hang it on the back of a bedroom door. However, it’s risky to expose it to pets, dust, heat, humidity or extreme sunlight. Ideally, you should store the dress at the back of a cool dry wardrobe and away from animals, boilers, windows and moisture.

After the wedding

Detail of an intricately beaded wedding dress bodice

  1. Proper cleaning and preservation

You’ll want to be sure to have your dress professionally cleaned and preserved as soon after your wedding as possible. This will help prevent stains from setting into the fabric of your dress and optimally prepare it for long term storage.  Be sure to use a highly reputable company that specialises in wedding dress preservation, such as the Affordable Preservation Company, top rated on both The Knot and WeddingWire.

Strappy wedding dress hanging inside a wardrobe door

  1. Long-term storage

After your wedding dress is cleaned and preserved, it’s essential that it’s stored properly for the long term. The preservation chest should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and extreme temperatures. The preservation chest should also be stored laying flat to prevent the dress from shifting. It’s best stored under a bed or on the top shelf of a wardrobe. You’ll want to be certain to avoid storing your gown in a basement or loft where temperatures and humidity can fluctuate and harm the dress.

Properly storing your wedding dress from the time of purchase, to having it professionally cleaned and preserved, and finally storing it properly for the long term, will help to ensure your wedding dress will be an heirloom that can be cherished for years to come.

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A papercut you’ll want to receive!

Personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

Hi guys! We’ve got a wonderful giveaway offer this month from Lana & Ivan over at Twenty Fingers.

We’ve recently had a wedding in the family – and we presented the happy the couple with this gorgeous, framed papercut to commemorate their big day.

You could go for the kettle, toaster or cruet set gift option, but we felt that this is a more personal choice. If you missed the big day, paper is the traditional 1st anniversary gift, so you’ve got a second bite of the cherry!

Detail of a personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

A papercut can be displayed against a wall or window – and are a perfect reminder of a special occasion. It’s not all about weddings, though – it makes a great gift to yourself or others for all manner of event or celebration.

Detail of a personalised, handmade papercut from Twenty Fingers | H is for Home

Have a look around the Twenty Fingers website for ideas. You can choose any standard-size framed papercut with standard glass. Comment below about for whom and for what occasion you’d design your very own bespoke, hand-made papercut.

Twenty Fingers bespoke, hand-made paper cut

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