Whilst you may only wear your wedding dress once, you are likely to want to keep it preserved so you can hand it down to daughters, daughters-in-law, sister, cousin, or a close friend. Keep it looking pristine, the way it did when you wore it on that momentous day by storing your wedding dress properly.

There are actually two ways to store your wedding dress, one is to have it done professionally and the other is by doing it yourself. However, there are pros and cons to both options.

Having your wedding dress stored by a professional could actually be the best option since you would be employing an expert and professional. They will know exactly how this should be done to ensure the quality of the dress is maintained for years and generations to come. However, there are some important considerations.

One of the risks is that you can expect to pay a reasonable sum for a professional wedding dress storage company and this might not fit into your overall budget. Nevertheless, some would say this is money well spent and is the only true way to ensure that the dress would last a long time. Another risk involves the handling of your dress. Even if the dress is picked up from your home or you deliver it to them, there might have some risks to it. In some cases, you might also end up with a lost dress.

If you opt for professional services in preserving your gown, make sure that you check out your chosen company for this carefully. You can check their websites and other forum sites regarding the service the company provides. This might reduce your risks and your doubts regarding the company. There are also some wedding planners who might include this service in their overall package for the day.

Another option, if you do not want to put this in the hands of others would be to do the storage yourself. You would just need to make sure that you do the procedure right, but with the wealth of information on the internet nowadays this is a possibility. Now, the first consideration when storing your precious wedding dress is to make sure that you have it professionally dry cleaned. During your big day the dress might have attracted all types of grime, not to mention the days emotions might have caused you to sweat. You need to make sure that any grime is removed as soon as you possible.

One important consideration when storing your wedding gown is the material you would store it in. Plastic is not at all a good idea. Plastics would break down in time and would cause the gown to discolor and be permanently damaged. One of the best materials is cardboard. Now, this does not mean just any cardboard. There are cardboard that are neutralized and does not contain much acid.

Another material that should be packed away with your wedding dress is white tissue. These tissues are especially made to withstand prolonged storage. Never include some colored tissue even if it looks divine with your dress. The idea is to keep color from being transferred to your gown over the years of storage.

Another consideration is to make sure that you place it where it is not too hot or too cold. Extreme temperature can cause it to be damp or otherwise. This would contribute to early deterioration of your precious dress.

Your wedding day is truly a magical experience and storing your wedding dress is a way of preserving those happy memories forever.


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