Wedding Dress Preservation - 4 Things You Should NEVER Do!
Ah, yes. What a magical day that was. You look back on
your wedding day with nothing but wonderful memories
that will last a lifetime. The ring, the loving family
and friends, the amazing ceremony, and....the dress!
You want to keep those things as close to your heart as
possible. You especially want to take great care of your
beautiful sparkling white dress, the same dress you
married the man of your dreams in...but how do you go
about preserving it?
Well, there are 4 things you should avoid doing at ALL
costs if you want your dress to weather the storm of
future generations.
TIP # 1: Never wash the
dress yourself!
You never want to wash your wedding dress yourself.
There are delicate materials on the dress. Always get a
professional wedding dress preservationist to wash and
handle any cleaning for your dress. They do this for a
living. Just look for them online or in your local phone
book, but never try to do this important task alone. You
may ruin your beloved dress.
TIP # 2: Never wrap your
dress in regular plastic!
Plastic may not appear to be a dangerous material, but
to a wedding dress, it can be the kiss of death. Why?
Well, because plastic seals in off-gassing vapors and
traps in moisture, inviting mold and mildew. Ewww! That
can’t be good to keep your dress in tip-top shape.
TIP #3: Never hang your
dress on an ordinary wooden hanger!
A wooden hanger is just fine to hang your sports jacket,
but never a good choice for hanging up a wedding dress.
The weight of your dress will stretch and disturb the
delicate weaving of the fabric. So take it from me,
leave that wooden hanger on the rack where it belongs!
TIP #4: Never store your
wedding dress in direct sunlight!
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s also the
truth. There are many wedding dress preservation boxes
that come with a see-though plastic like panel. These
panels are usually made with caroplast, a specially
designed plastic known for its durability. Just be sure
to keep it out of direct sunlight, unless you want a
yellow colored dress in 20 years (instead of your
stunning white creation).
So there you have it. If you follow these rules, your
dress will stand the test of time. It was there for you
when you needed it most, and now it needs YOU to be
there for it, so it can last for a lifetime to come.
Article by Don Clifton
owner "Celestial Selections Bridal"
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