How To Keep Your Dress Safe Before And After Wedding
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life! You spent hours polishing every last aspect of your outfit, right to the last button. But how to keep it protected after your wedding day?
We say, keep your bridal gown in a preservation box to keep it safe. Our wedding dress covers are available in a wide range of styles and shapes. Choose from our easily foldable covers that can be customised. The material is waterproof and prevents your dress from dirt and moisture. That means, your dress will be new and maintained throughout the generation passed down. Creating a family story is all about preserving the moments in your life that matter the most to you.
How to protect the dress before your wedding
Your first responsibility now that you've purchased your wedding gown is to keep it in excellent condition until the big day. This begins the moment you purchase your gown from the bridal boutique. Begin by inquiring about the store's policy on keeping the dress. Most places will offer to hold it until closer to your wedding day, and you should always take them up on it if that is an option. They know how to store wedding gowns and will be your best choice for keeping yours clean and beautiful until the big day.
Storing at home
If you can't leave your wedding gown at the bridal shop, the next most important step is to protect it from anything that can stain, wrinkle, stretch, or discolour it. Keep it in the garment bag provided by the bridal shop, which is the first and most vital thing you can do. Do not remove the dress for the bag or replace it with a different bag. Wrapping it in a cheap plastic garment cover absorbs moisture and provides the ideal environment for mould and mildew to grow. It may also generate fumes that, over time, will turn your gown yellow. Keep your dress in its high-quality dress cover out of direct sunlight.
The next step is to totally flatten your dress (in its bag). This is preferable over hanging it since it reduces stretching of the fabric and seams. It will also help it from getting creases and wrinkles. If you don't have enough room to lay the dress flat, hang it by the loops only, not the sleeves or straps. If you're unsure, ask the bridal shop for advice on how to keep your wedding gown safe.
Never keep your gown in the garage or attic. The cloth might be ruined and discoloured because of the constantly changing temperatures and humidity. Instead, keep it dry, dark, and cool, with humidity at or below 50%.
Wait till the day of your wedding
Before your wedding, don't try on your gown or show it off. You should put it on right before the wedding rituals. Trying it on or flaunting it all the time exposes it to the oil and bacteria on your hands. It's possible that you'll get makeup, water, or even your perfume or sweat on the dress while trying it on. All of this can result in discoloration making it a less-than-ideal wedding gown. It's easy to get tempted to try it, but keeping it in the garment bag is the wisest thing to do.
Storing it after the wedding
Now that your wedding is over, you only have a few days before the stains on your dress set in and make it irreparable. Most brides wait a few weeks before having their gown cleaned and preserved, leaving it exposed to stains you may not even be aware of. The easiest approach to keep your wedding gown in perfect condition is to take it off right after the reception and have it professionally cleaned the next day. If you're going for your honeymoon right away, have your mother or maid of honour take it in for you.
Keep an eye for unseen stains. Even if no stains are visible on your dress, many clear stains, such as white wine, will form with time. In the presence of heat, anything containing sugar will begin to caramelise. Those stains will turn yellow after 6 months, and then turn brown as time passes. Dry cleaning will not be able to undo the damage caused by these stains. Perspiration and scents, for example, can be unnoticeable at first but reveal themselves over time.
Cleaning your wedding dress
Many brides choose not to have their wedding gowns cleaned or preserved by a professional. Some people attempt to clean their dresses themselves, which, if done incorrectly, can result in permanent damage to the garment. Most dresses come with specific cleaning instructions, and professionals will be able to clean them according to the fabric's specific requirements. You risk fabric yellowing, oxidation, mould, mildew, and permanent fabric creasing if you don't preserve your clothing. To avoid this, do your research ahead of time to select a reputable provider to clean and maintain your wedding gown.
It's usually a good idea to purchase a protective dress cover. Dress Cover bags are the most convenient and cost-effective storage option. You can get a garment bag for your bridal gown. Each bag has a large gusset and a long length to fit even the fullest gown, and some of them may be customised.
