Your wedding dress is a tangible momentum of what is arguably one of the most important and memorable days of your life. Whether you plan to pass your wedding dress down to future generations or simply wish to safeguard sentimental memories, consider these important steps for how to preserve your wedding dress as the precious keepsake that it is.
1. No Time to Waste
Time is of the essence when it comes to preserving a wedding dress. The sooner you can get your dress to the cleaners the better, to avoid any stains or soils from setting in more than they might have already. A professional cleaner will know how to identity and treat every type of stain, no matter the size or severity, so your dress maintains its fresh, just-walked-down-the-aisle look.
2. Storage is Key
Hangers, zip-up plastic bags and regular cardboard boxes are all big no-no’s when it comes to storing and preserving your wedding dress. A professional will use archival-quality storage materials, such as acid-free tissue paper and a special textile box—the type that museums and conservationists often use—to best preserve the dress for years to come.
3. Keep it Cool
Store your dress, enclosed in the aforementioned acid-free storage container, in a cool, dark, and dry environment. Avoid heat and any contact with direct sunlight that can cause white fabric to quickly fade and turn a dreaded yellow.
