If you bought a sample from the bridal shop, your wedding gown on E-Bay, or a consignment shop, chances are that your wedding gown looks a little shopworn. Yet, strangely enough, people will tell you NOT to have your wedding gown cleaned! You see this all the time on wedding websites: “Don’t have your wedding gown cleaned before the wedding… Read More »Will My Wedding Dress Be Okay If I Have It Cleaned Before the Wedding?
Yes, it does! Brides call every two or three weeks because they are worried their bridal gowns are yellowing. Almost always, the problem is the container. The acidic content will yellow your wedding gown when the container is not entirely acid-free. Of course, you should ask the service provider that cleans and preserves your bridal gown whether they are using… Read More »Does the Container Matter When You Preserve Your Bridal Gown?
Plastic bags are the worst possible choice for your wedding dress because plastic emits fumes that can yellow your bridal gown. If you have a bag made from muslin or tyvek, there will be no harmful fumes, but bags are not a particularly good choice for long-term storage. Hanging for long periods of time can distort the shape of your… Read More »Bag Versus Box: Which Is Best For Your Bridal Gown?
Introduction When you chose your wedding gown, you could see it was the perfect wedding dress for you, and everyone agreed your wedding gown was just right for you. But after the wedding, how can you find the care that is just right for your bridal gown so it, too, can have a happy ever after? Conclusion Believe it or… Read More »Top Ten Things for Preserving Your Gown