You
are quite unlikely to ever own any item of clothing as beautiful and symbolic
as your wedding gown!
If you wish to keep it so that your
daughter can wear it one day or as a personal keepsake of a monumental day in
your life or plan to sell it someday, it is important that you realize that there
are things you must do in order to preserve it. There is an overwhelming number of brides who treasure
their gowns and preserve them after the ceremony. These brides actually forego the
popular trash the dress ritual.
Firstly, you must make sure that your dress
is 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 and I
suggest you choose a cleaning company that offers this service.
If you decide to store it yourself, it is
best to place it in a cool, dry place.
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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