As a bride, your wedding dress is one of the most important things in relation to the big day. It?s something that guests?and your groom?are anxiously awaiting the reveal of and it?s definitely something that?s special to you on this important day in your life. For that reason, you surely want to take good care of this garment. From the time it?s in your possession to the day of the festivities to long after the last dance has occurred, you?ll want to protect your wedding dress. Here?s how to care for yours to ensure it stays beautiful for your event and for years to come.
Protecting the Dress Before Your Wedding
There are a few important steps you should take leading up to your big day in keeping your dress pristine.
Use a Padded Hanger Not only are padded hangers pretty for photo ops of your dress on the day of, but they?re also important for keeping your dress safe leading up to the big day. Use a padded hanger while storing your dress in a garment bag. This keeps the shoulders in their intended shape in a gentle manner. The garment bag keeps dust and moisture out as well as other outside elements.
Avoid the Dry Cleaners
You?d think dry cleaning your dress in the days leading up to your wedding day is a good idea, but it?s actually something you want to avoid. There are risks associated with sending your dress to the dry cleaners. Instead, hang your dress outside of its garment bag for a few days before the wedding to let the wrinkles naturally fall out. If you must ste...