Planning your wedding is a magical time in your life, but there are a lot of details to nail down. Believe it or not, there are plenty of after wedding details to work out too. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up once the big day has passed, and perhaps the most important is how to preserve your wedding gown. If you are planning for wedding dress preservation, worry not, as we have four tips that will make the process a breeze.
Tip # 1: Act Fast – Get Your Dress Cleaned and Preserved Quickly
Many brides think wedding gown preservation can be put off for months. Experts advise brides to get their dress sent off as quickly as possible. Just like with stains in any fabric, stains on your wedding dress will be harder to get out the longer they sit. If you walked through the grass, spilled wine, or your nerves caused you to sweat a bit more than usual, you will want to get those stains attended to fairly quickly.
Tip #2: Plan Ahead – Get Your Wedding Dress Preservation Details Squared Away Before Your Wedding
You’ve probably been busy for months planning the day of your dreams but, if you are like most other brides, you haven’t really thought about all of the after-wedding details that need to be squared away. A lot of brides leave finding a wedding gown preservation company until the wedding is over and done with. That’s probably not the best idea. If you want to ensure your after-wedding chores go off as seamlessly as your wedding day, you’ll want to have your after-wedding plans in place before the actual wedding event happens too.
Several weeks before your wedding day find a preservationist that fits your needs. Ask them about any concerns you may have about your gown’s fabric, pricing options, their reputation, shipping and insurance. Once you’ve found the wedding dress preservation company you’ll be working with, pre-order the shipping materials so you can send in your dress right after your wedding.
Tip #3: Be Informed
It is always a good idea to be well informed before you make a decision. You should consider researching wedding dress preservation and the techniques used before you pick a company to work with. There are several different preservation methods and services. Some companies now offer organic cleaning; better for you and the environment. Before you pick one for your dress, read a bit about each process. Knowing what is going to happen and how long it takes can help to alleviate the anxiety associated with sending off one of the most important garments you’ll ever wear to someone else to care for.
Tip #4: Store Your Dress Properly
Once your dress has returned from its time with the preservationist, it is up to you to properly care for your dress. Dresses that have been preserved will generally be packed into an acid-free box that will help keep the fabric in pristine condition, but that box needs to be stored correctly for optimal preservation. Keep the box in a cool, low-humidity area that doesn’t see much sunlight. A closet in your bedroom is a good place, for example. Experts suggest avoiding storage in attics or cellars as these locations are more prone to drastic shifts in temperature and humidity.
Now that you know these four simple tips for wedding dress preservation, we are sure you’ll have no trouble getting your dress cleaned and preserved to perfection. Above all, however, don’t forget to enjoy your big day and everything that comes after.
