So you've bought the perfect dress - now you need to make sure it stays that way. Here are a few tips to make sure your dress stays in top shape before and after the wedding:
BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
Always hang your wedding gown by loops inside the gown that are connected to the sturdy side seams, never by fragile shoulder seams that can stretch or sag.
Always avoid storing your wedding gown in plastic bags, vacuum-sealed bags, or plastic wrapped containers because plastic emits fumes that can turn your bridal gown yellow and trap moisture that can lead to mildew on your gown.
JSB offers a wedding gown bag that is designed specifically for bridal gowns and uses a breathable fabric that is ideal for storing before your wedding.
AFTER YOUR WEDDING
When having your dress professionally stored, ask what precautions the specialist takes to protect delicate trims and decorations on your wedding gown and how the cleaner guards against latent stains on your wedding gown.
Choose a specialist who will personally process your bridal gown, never one who sends your bridal gown away to be cleaned.
Always ask to inspect your wedding gown before it is put into the container, which should be a completely acid-free, museum archival quality and lined with fabric or acid-free tissue.
Avoid storing your bridal gown in the attic or basement where there are extreme changes in temperature or humidity.
