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Bridal fashion show at The Birches Assisted Living

 In recognition of National Weddings Month, a bridal fashion show titled, “To Have and To Hold,” took place on Friday, Feb. 18, at The Birches, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills.

The Birches’ staff modeled wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, flower girls, and mother of the bride gowns, all from David’s Bridal. Chef Diana made a professional wedding cake that everyone enjoyed following the fashion show.

The event was organized by Lisa Lawrence, activities director at The Birches, and James K. Curto, executive director of The Birches, joined the fun and served as a groom.

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Flowers for the event were donated generously by Joanne Ulshafer, owner of Daisy Fields Florist in Clarendon Hills. 

February is designated as National Weddings Month because it’s the time of year when thousands of brides-to-be put the finishing touches on early spring and summer weddings.

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Weddings are a $60 billion industry, and between 2.25 million and 2.40 million weddings take place each year in America.


The Birches Assisted Living is dedicated to providing caring and professional assisted living services that assure its residents safety, security and comfort. Located in Clarendon Hills, The Birches offers a full calendar of programs and activities designed to promote a stimulating and rewarding retirement lifestyle.

 

For more information, call Carol Weigel at 630-789-1135 or go to: http://www.birches.net .

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