After your magical day, what do you do with your wedding
gown? You paid dearly for it and you're sure to feel extremely sentimental
about it. Your wedding gown also has major heirloom potential. While
preservation is done after the wedding, you should have a plan in place before
the wedding. Wedding gown preservation can be done at anytime, the sooner after
the wedding, the better. There is less chance for staining or damage due to
storage.
Come up with a list of
reputable wedding gown preservationists and do your research before the
wedding. This gives you a change to create your list in a relaxed manner rather
than in hurried desperation. Check references from friends; look them up with
the BBB and find out exactly what they offer, as each company is different.
Wedding gown preservation is a
process completed by trained professionals who carefully clean your gown,
remove stains and repair any damage that might have occurred. These specialist
know the proper techniques for cleaning bridal fabrics and working with
beading, pearls or jewels that might be on your dress. After it has been
thoroughly cleaned, your gown undergoes a safe chemical treatment to prevent
"aging" of the dress; i.e.: yellowing and deterioration. Your gown is then
placed into airtight packaging to further protect it. If you want to get your
gloves, headpiece of veil preserved as well, most shops can do this along with
your wedding gown. Some shops also include this in the price with your wedding
gown, so make sure to find out.
