As June, the traditional ‘month of brides’ approaches, couples and families as a whole, will be preoccupied with wedding plans. Some things have changed. Planning a wedding used to be a ‘family affair.’ That is no longer the case. These days it is possible to keep abreast of unfolding wedding plans on Facebook and there are Wedding Planners, people who specialize in putting the whole show together.
What has not changed is the fascination with wedding dresses. Frequently, the wedding dress is the single biggest investment for ‘the big day.’ Other things about the wedding dress culture have changed too. Time was when a bridal gown would be handed down. That is less the case these days. Rather than simply watching their dream garment occupy space in a closet where it simply gathers dust, brides are opting to sell their wedding gowns or else, gift or rent them.
Arising out of these practices a thriving trade has emerged in the
