How to Preserve a Veil

Carefully store your wedding veil for perfect preservation.

The bridal industry has inspired a competitive market of preservation techniques for wedding attire. Most of the preservation methods offered don't work or, worse, do damage to the stored clothing. Sealing a veil in plastic might cause damage to the fabric down the road. Storing it in a hope chest makes it vulnerable to bugs and mildew. Better to choose a garment bag designed with longevity in mind.

Things You'll Need

• Garment protection bag

Instructions

1. Purchase a garment protection bag. The ideal bag will be made of a dark, acid-free material that is waterproof, sealable, and not something bugs would want to snack on.

2. Store your veil by itself or with your wedding gown. Take the gown and veil to a dry cleaner for professional cleaning before preservation. You don't want to preserve a dirty veil.

3. Carefully fold your gown and slip it into the garment protection bag. Fold the veil and slide it into the bag, on top of the gown. Seal the bag.

4. Place the bag somewhere safe such as a closet shelf. It should be out of the way but easily accessible in case of fire.

References

• Sentinel Archiving: Building a Better Storage System
• Sentinel Archiving: How to Preserve a Wedding Gown