A question we are often asked is “How do I store my Wedding
Dress?” Professional preservation can be
quite expensive and sometimes proves to be dangerous to delicate fabrics.
Storing your gown at home is more cost-effective, but if it is not done correctly
it can ruin the fabric. Storing a bridal gown correctly can make the difference
between preserving your precious Wedding Dress for future generations or
destroying the material and fabric. We suggest:
1.
Take your Wedding dress to a Professional Dry
Cleaner and don’t be afraid to ask Questions about their experience with
Wedding Dresses. Sweat, stains, Perfume and residue from wearing your gown will
cause problems for the fabric and may weaken or damage it as the fabric ages.
Having the dress cleaned as soon as possible prevents damage from accumulating.
We cannot stress how important it is to
have your gown cleaned professionally.
2.
Choose how your Wedding Dress will be stored.
Boxed or hanger storage are popular options, depending upon what type of
storage space you have available. These options will allow the fabric to
breathe and prevent moisture from accumulating in the storage area, which can
destroy your beautiful Wedding Dress over time.
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Boxed Storage - Pack the dress in an acid-free cardboard box
and line the interior with acid-free tissue or storage paper. Fold the dress
carefully into the lined box, making sure creases are soft and any
embellishments or colour areas have tissue paper layered between them. When
closing the box, do not use an airtight seal or wrap as this can cause moisture
to accumulate.
Hanger Storage - Select a wide hanger with soft padding. When
placing your Bridal Gown on the padded hanger, take care the folds of the skirt
are not wrinkled or obstructed. Wrap your gown in a cloth cover made of
unbleached cotton or muslin to keep dust out. Plastic covers will collect
moisture and cause your gown to rot.
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