The Do’s and Don’ts of Preserving Your Wedding Dress Post-Ceremony

While wishing that your wedding day could last forever won’t work, there is one special way to preserve your memory of the best day of your life. We’re talking about taking care of your wedding gown. Brides who take care of Paloma Blanca wedding dresses, Martina Liana wedding dresses, and designs from other beloved wedding dress designers enjoy the pride of maintaining a fashion heirloom that can be passed on to someone else one day. Here’s a quick guide to preserving your wedding dress after the ceremony.

Preserving Your Wedding Dress Post-Ceremony: What to Know

Do: Get It Professionally Cleaned

Some brides assume they only have to clean their wedding dresses if they notice dirt, sweat, or wine marks. Your wedding dress doesn’t have to look dirty to be dirty. While your wedding dress may look “barely worn” after you take it off, it still needs to be cleaned. Wearing a dress for a few hours is enough to leave behind oils and residue. If left on the dress, these substances will degrade the material.

Don’t: Keep Your Dress in a Plastic Bag

While keeping your dress in a plastic garment bag in your closet seems like an easy storage method, bags can let moisture reach your dress. More than one bride has found mold growing on her dress because of this! Additionally, hanging a dress can weaken seams. Invest in a wedding dress storage box made from acid-free materials instead.

Do: Look at the Dress at Least Once a Year

Constantly taking your dress out to look at it will expose it to light, moisture, and dust that can destroy it. However, it’s important not to throw away the key after putting your dress away. Ideally, you should pull it out at least once a year to ensure it’s holding up nicely in its current storage setting.

Don’t: Keep the Dress in an Attic or Basement

Hiding away a big wedding dress box in an attic or basement feels like the easy choice. However, wild temperature fluctuations and moisture exposure make these the worst spots for dress storage. What’s more, it only takes one leaky roof or flooded basement to destroy a cherished dress forever.

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Flares Bridal + Formal | Bridal Shop in Walnut Creek, CA | San Francisco Bay Area

Located in Walnut Creek, Flares Bridal + Formal offers one of the largest and most diverse selections of wedding dresses in the San Francisco Bay Area. From timeless classics to modern glam, bohemian, and plus-size designs, our boutique features gowns by award-winning designers to fit every bride’s style, body type, and budget. Our expert consultants are here to help you find the perfect dress and perfect your look with in-house alterations. We also carry long sleeves and bridesmaid dresses.

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