What Is Wedding Dress Preservation?
You've had your perfect "big day" and now your beautiful white dress is a dirty mess. This is where wedding dress preservation comes in. Wedding dress preservation is the process of properly cleaning and storing your dress in an acid-free archival box or hanging via the museum method preservation system. Does this Spark an idea?
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Time Is of the Essense
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Take your gown to a cleaner within six weeks after your wedding day. Stains, even nearly invisible or minuscule ones, can set, darken and yellow over time.
Price Points
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Gown preservation costs from $150 to $500, depending on how much cleaning is required and how intricate the design of your dress. The patented museum method, used by many museums for clothing restoration, usually costs more. Prices vary depending on the company.
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Common Stain Culprits
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The most common stains are grass and mud on the hem and perspiration on the bodice. Sugar stains such as champagne, icing or wine on the dress are also common. Make-up and spray tan on the upper bodice can be especially damaging.
Local or Send-Away
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Often dry cleaners offer wedding dress preservation, or you can also send your dress to cleaners with a national reputation, such as Heritage Cleaners or David's Bridal. Whatever method you choose, be sure to read reviews or ask for your friends' recommendation.
Proper Storage
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Once you've had your dress cleaned and put in an acid-free box or hung up, store the gown in a cool, dry place where there is little moisture and no sunlight.
For more tips on wedding gown storage, use the resources below.
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