What do I do with my wedding gown after the wedding?

You have the option to have your gown cleaned and preserved. However, more brides are realizing a benefit to having their dress cleaned, and then re-selling it soon after so the gown may create another happy marriage. We suggest choosing consignment shop services for this purpose, where you will get paid once your dress sells. Please visit our recommended shop ARound Again for complete details.

I want to keep my bridal gown. How should I store my gown after the wedding?

You should have your dress dry cleaned as soon after the wedding as possible. Gowns will usually have: makeup, body oils and perspiration stains on the bodice, grass and/or dirt stains on the hem and train, and sugar stains throughout (often from spilled champagne). Some stains will not show up for months, thus making it seem the gown does not need a cleaning. A regular dry cleaning vs. heirlooming cleaning is all that is needed. The dress then needs to be inspected to be sure all stains were removed, gently folded, and then stored in a box away from heat, light and moisture. Wrapping your gown with something blue, such as a towel, blue plastic or acid-free tissue paper, will help prevent discoloration. This will preserve your wedding gown in heirloom quality.

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