Wedding Dress Preservation: Everything You Need to Know

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Today’s brides have many options for what to do with their wedding gown after they say “I do.” Some people donate or sell their gowns. Others turn their wedding gown into lingerie or cocktail attire, while others “trash it” with a colour-bomb-filled photoshoot. Many brides, on the other hand, want to keep that dress that represents so much love, happiness, and celebration. That is why wedding gown preservation is so critical. A wedding gown is typically intricately designed and extremely delicate, and it cannot be cleaned like any other gown. Wedding gown cleaning and preservation are critical to ensuring that your gown lasts a lifetime. If you do not preserve your wedding gown, you may face various consequences.

1. Your wedding gown may have invisible stains.

“Strangely, the most dangerous spills are the ones you can not see,” expert Sally Conant says. “White wine and other clear stains contain sugar, which caramelises over time into dark brown stains that ordinary dry cleaning cannot remove. You may believe your gown is in good condition, but after six months, the latent stain turns pale yellow and darkens as it ages. Heat speeds up the process.” Professional cleaners and conservators are trained to detect the unseen. They will be able to remove any stain on your wedding gown, from invisible to visible. Did your picture-perfect shots in the garden get the bottom of your dress dirty? Was it splattered with red wine during the reception? When she came in for a hug, did an overzealous aunt smudge her foundation on it? They will devise a treatment strategy for each type of stain.

 2. Pay Attention to Your Dress’s Label

This is one label you should not disregard. Look for cleaning instructions, such as “Dry Clean Only with Petroleum Solvent.” Listen to what it says, and ensure the revisionist or dry cleaner you choose has the proper cleaning solutions for your wedding gown.

3. The Preservation Box Must Be Airtight

My dress box needs to be kept in an airtight box that has had the oxygen sucked out and replaced with nitrogen. This is done to prevent oxidation (ageing, discoloration, and so on) in clothes that have been stored for a long time. Wedding gown experts advise that you never break the seal and that if you do, you have it preserved and re-sealed.

4. Keep the wedding gown in a cool, dark place.

After the wedding gown has been thoroughly cleaned, it is time to store it. Keep your dress away from direct sunlight, which can cause it to fade and turn yellow. Please remove it from the hanger to avoid the heaviest dresses becoming misshapen. Avoid storing your dress in a regular zip-up plastic bag at all costs. Such plastic retains moisture and has the potential to discolour wedding gowns. The exception is acid-free plastic, which is used to make wedding preservation boxes. Choose a professional wedding preservation box or, even better, a wedding chest.

Conclusion

When you buy your wedding dress, you need to preserve it well, so follow the tips listed above so that you can know what to do to keep your dress in good condition.