Know that you are unlikely to ever own any item of clothing
as beautiful and symbolic as your wedding gown!
Preserving it and caring for it whether you plan to keep it for your
daughter to wear one day or as personal keepsake of a monumental day in your
life, is an important series of steps.
And please know that an overwhelming number of brides do treasure their
gowns and preserve them after the ceremony rather than take part in some
sketchy post wedding photo shoots that essentially trash the gown.
Know too that your wedding gown must be carefully cleaned
before it is stored. Food and beverage
stains, though seemingly invisible at first glance, are likely to yellow later
on. The hemline is usually soiled and
must be cleaned. Many cleaners may offer
to pack your gown in a special box, which offers protection from dust in the
air. To save you time and insure proper
gown storage, we offer a special gown preservation service that will take care
of all the steps for you.
If you decide to store it yourself, it is best to place it
in a cool, dry place, not in the basement or attic. If you chose to store it on a hanger, sew
straps to the waistline to relieve pressure on the shoulder seams from the
weight of the skirt. Stuff the sleeves
(if your gown has them) with white tissue.
Finally, wrap the entire garment in a protective sheet or muslin
covering. Do not encase the gown in
plastic.
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