Once the big day is over it is important to take care of your gown whether you decide to wear it again for a vow renewal, pass down to your daughter, friend or relative, or even sell or donate it.

We offer these 5 simple tips to keep in mind for a perfectly preserved wedding dress.

ONE: Don’t wait too long to get your wedding gown cleaned and preserved. If there are any visible or invisible stains on the wedding gown it becomes harder to remove them the longer they are in the fabric of the gown.  It is recommended to get your wedding gown cleaned right after your wedding.

TWO: Do your homework and find a reputable preservation company that has experience with all types of gowns and fabric.

THREE: Choose a wedding gown preservation process that utilizes acid free materials (box, tissue, dress form etc).  This material will ensure a long lasting preserved wedding gown.

FOUR: Choose a convenient service to take care of the entire process for you.  A few top rated wedding gown preservation companies have a simple 3 step process.  Purchase a wedding gown preservation kit, send in your gown and receive your cleaned and preserved wedding gown delivered directly to your doorstep.

FIVE: Once you receive your cleaned and preserved wedding gown back store it in a COOL DRY AREA.    It is best to never store you wedding gown in an attic or basement due to moisture and fluctuations in temperature.

Cleaning and preserving your gown right after wedding will ensure that when you want use it again or pass it down to your daughter that it will be as perfect as it was on your special day!

Did you know?

Sometimes people send in their wedding dresses after 20 years to get cleaned! Often the fibers of the fabric are still strong enough. Some good companies can restore the gown. But it is safer to have it cleaned right after the wedding.

Guest Blogger: Tom from affordablepreservation.com

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