Donning your Mom’s Wedding Gown on the Big Day? Here’s How You Should Preserve it Post Wedding

Many fashion-forward brides have traditional souls. Deep inside their heart, they nurture a desire to wear their mom’s dress on the wedding day. But choosing and altering an heirloom wedding dress needs careful consideration. Obviously, you will modify it to match with the contemporary trends but it’s not that easy. Moreover, preserving it safely is another concern again.

We know an heirloom dress is a perfect amalgamation of sentiment and vintage sophistication. But, if you do not take care of the dress and simply stash it inside the wardrobe after the event is over, the gown will be damaged completely.

So, how can you take care of an heirloom wedding dress? Here you go.

Climate is a Prime Consideration: Climate consideration is the key when it comes to wedding dress preservation. Since heirloom dresses are already kept inside the wardrobe for years, there’s a high chance that the fabric is a little distorted, because organic fabrics degrade naturally. You can’t do anything about it. This means the dress should be renewed before your wedding. But, when you store it again, consider the climate conditions. If there’s any large change in humidity and temperature, it will affect the delicate fabric of your dress. If it’s made from lace or satin, there might be cringes.  Packing it in a garment cover made from fleece is the best thing you can do.

Keep it away from other dresses: Keeping the dress away from other clothing can save it from damage and abrasion. You can fold your heirloom dress in non-acidic tissue paper and then put it inside a bag.

Avoid light: Harsh lights can cause the dress to yellow. Store it in a cool dry place, so that it does not trigger any mildew growth.

Avoid light: Harsh lights can cause the dress to yellow. Store it in a cool dry place, so that it does not trigger any mildew growth.

Placement of the gown: Bridal fabrics are already delicate and if it’s decades older, there’s a high chance it’s even more fragile. If it has heavy lace or embellishments/embroidery, you can’t even keep it folded. Therefore, instead of hanging such a dress, you should lay it flat. Many brides may think the attic is a great place to keep their gown hanging, but in case of damp or a leaking roof, your gown will be impacted as well. The ideal place is to store it on the top shelf of a closet or maybe under the bed (if you don’t have any superstition about keeping the dress underneath).

Travelling with the gown: So, you are travelling with your mom’s dress to the destination where you are tying the knot. Make sure you are carrying it in your hand luggage, wrapped with a protective cover, designed from LDPE film (low density polyethylene). At Dress Covers, we provide you with hand sewn covers for preserving delicate wedding outfits for years. Exclusively designed, our protective covers are known for their excellent quality.

Storage of the Gown: Never store your dress in plastic covers, even if you are looking for a temporary arrangement, because plastic coverage tends to trap humidity, thus triggering mildew growth. For a temporary cover, opt for a 100% cotton twill cover or some breathable fabric. Plastic covers may disintegrate over time and leave harmful particles on the dress. Invest in a high-end  protective dress cover, designed from LDPE film (low density polyethylene). At Dress Covers, we have hand sewn covers for you to preserve your delicate wedding outfit for years. Exclusively designed, our protective covers are known for their excellent quality.

Wrapping Up

Wedding dresses are something that’s treasured over the years, over generations. Grandparents want their granddaughters to wear their bridal outfits and the moms also follow the same tradition. Because fashion can be fast-paced evolving at every passing second but emotions are not. A modern bride can revamp her mom’s outfit in a way she wants, but she only knows the magic of wearing it.

But again, an heirloom dress demands considerable maintenance to bring out the best in it. Usual damage, due to stains from champagne or white wine, food, or sweat, happens with poor storage conditions. Old stains and soiling can be difficult or impossible to remove, particularly if the dress is made from delicate fabric such as silk or satin, crepe, or organza. For that, you will need a proper storage bag that offers enough breathing space.