Wedding Fanatic

Wedding Planning Ideas..Style. Design. Inspiration.

  • Home
  • Vendors
  • Photographers
  • Planning 101
    • Wedding Checklists
      • 12 Month Checklist
      • Sample Reception Itenary
      • Wedding Photos Checklist
      • Wedding Planning FAQ
    • Essentials
      • Wedding Attire
      • Wedding Favors
      • Wedding Flowers
      • Wedding Invitations
      • Wedding Planning Tips
    • Wedding Speeches
      • Best Man Wedding Speeches
      • Bride Wedding Speeches
      • Father Of The Bride Speeches
      • Groom Wedding Speeches
      • Maid Of Honor Speeches
      • Mother Of The Bride Speeches
  • About

How to Preserve Your Wedding Dress

Katie Leave a Comment

Many brides now consider ways to preserve wedding dresses using services like that of Affordable Preservation. Whether or not you want to save your wedding dress for your daughter, another special family member or just keep it for memory’s sake, it’s important to preserve it correctly. Here are some tips on how to properly preserve your wedding dress.

Hanging Wedding Dresses
Photo Source: weddingsillustrated.net

 

Having the Dress Cleaned

One of the most important parts of preserving your dress is having it cleaned. Even if you can’t see any stains on the dress, it’s possible that it does contain some. Maybe when you spilled that champagne or dropped a piece of wedding cake. Even stains that can’t be seen can oxidize and turn yellow through the years, creating a very visible, stubborn stain. Take your dress to a professional cleaner and have it thoroughly cleaned.

Wrapping the Dress

Next, the dress should be wrapped. It’s important to wrap it in acid-free, white tissue paper or in plain muslin. Tissue paper that isn’t acid free can ruin the dress and colored tissue paper could stain or harm the dress as well. Gently fold the dress and wrap it with the paper.

Preserving Wedding Dress in Box
Photo Source: heritagegown.com

 

Packaging the Dress for the Future

After thoroughly wrapping the dress, place it in an acid-free box that allows for breathing and changing temperatures. Make sure the box is paperboard rather than plastic, as plastic can trap moisture and cause your dress to mildew or mold. Placing the dress in a box is important, as it keeps out light which can also damage the material of your dress. Place the dress in a temperature-controlled area, such as your closet.

Wedding Dress Preservation Box
Photo Source: textile-care.co.uk

 

Having it Preserve

You can pay a specialist to cleanse and preserve your dress for you, but you’re looking at a hefty price tag if you do. In fact, many specialists will charge between $200 and $800 to preserve your dress, depending upon the material and embellishments.

Bride & Bridesmaids, Fashion and Trends, Tips & Tricks

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Red Roses in Glasses 5 Stunning and Simple Wedding Centerpieces 105.9k views

  • 5 Formal Wedding Must Haves 90k views

  • Wedding Shower Door Decor Ideas 79.1k views

  • Blended Families: Ways to Include Existing Children in the Wedding Ceremony 68.9k views

  • Hand Painted Glasses Make Your Own Sparkling Wedding Glasses 66.3k views

Copyright © 2025 · WF On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in