How to Choose the Perfect Evening Dress Cover for your Bridal Outfit?
Whether you are transporting your wedding gown or preserving it post wedding, it’s crucial that you do it with utmost care. The delicate fabrics and embellishments of the outfit deserve special care, and it starts with choosing the right garment bag. But, selecting the perfect one, be it a carrying bag or an evening dress cover is difficult. In fact, it’s as tricky as choosing your own wedding dress. But thankfully we have a pro guide to help you out.
Bridal Boutiques Don’t Offer any Protective Covers
Usually, bridal boutiques don’t offer protective covers, instead they pack the dress in a temporary carrying bag. Investing in a higher quality garment bag will ensure protection of your dress – whether you are storing it or carrying it over a long-distance.
So, how should you choose a perfect garment bag or evening dress cover for your precious wedding outfit? Here’s what you must keep in mind.
- Opt for a bigger bag – may be a size bigger than the actual one – so that the outfit can fit perfectly inside. Fuller dresses will require a bag with wider support.
- Make sure that the protective covers are crafted from natural textile, such as fleece or organic cotton, so that there’s enough breathing space.
- Opt for a lightweight material, so it doesn't add additional weight to the dress.
How to Pack your Dress in the Evening Cover
Wedding outfits are delicate. It requires special handling, especially when you are packing it to preserve it for a long-term.
- Insert the hanger with the dress already on it and hang the garment bag instead of stashing it inside your wardrobe.
- Now fold the left and right sleeves over each other and place those inside the cover.
- Now zip up the bag, with your index finger placed behind the zipper to prevent snags and ripping.
Storing your bridal dress after the wedding
You can protect your wedding dress from any sort of damage after your wedding ceremony by packing it properly.
- Get yourself an acid-free box or garment bag to store your dress in.
- Keep your dress away from harsh lights and extreme temperatures.
- Add silica desiccant packets inside the box to prevent molds and mildew growth.
You can also seek professional assistance regarding the storage of your wedding dress. Take it to the specialist who can chalk out a preservation plan according to the dress’s fabric, embellishments, and stitching.
Questions you might have regarding dress preservation
- Can I transport my wedding dress to long distance?
You can certainly, but if it is packed properly in a suitable garment bag. Wedding dresses are made of delicate fabrics which are prone to damage. Try packing it in a way, so that there’ s no friction. Delicate fabrics like lace, tulle, and chiffon tend to snag and tear if there’s little friction. This way you can easily carry the dress even to a long distance. - Can I carry it on flight
If you are carrying your dress to the flight, make sure that you learn the airline policies for handling delicate items. If required, you can store your dress in a first-class closet or empty seat. Your airfare will be adjusted accordingly in that case. - How long should be the garment bag for wedding
A wedding bag should be 60" to 70" long. Also, make sure that there’s a good support at the bottom of the bag or it won’t be able to hold the dress. For dresses with extra material or train, such kind of bags make a great option. - Should I pack a dress in a suitcase?
Folding the dress in a suitcase can cause wrinkles and damage it. It’s better if you can hang the dress even when travelling.
Wrapping Up
For a bride, it’s not just a dress, it’s an outfit that you cherish for a lifetime. It’s a loving memory you would treasure forever. When you preserve it properly, your wedding outfit will last for the generations to come.
