Every bride needs four things when she walks down the aisle: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. For many, their dress (and shoes and jewelry) qualify as ?something new,? but for some brides, their wedding gown is actually an ?oldie but a goodie.?
Whether you?re sticking to a family tradition and wearing your mother?s or grandmother?s dress or you fell in love with a piece you found in a vintage store, wearing an antique or vintage wedding dress is a great way to add some old-school charm to your special day. However, getting an heirloom ?wedding day ready? is no easy task! If you?ve fallen in love with a vintage wedding gown, you?ll have to make sure that wearing it down the aisle is worth all the hard work. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before saying ?yes? to an heirloom dress. Is the Wedding Dress in Good Condition"

Your mother?s wedding gown might still take your breath away in the wedding album, but you might want to take a critical eye to the dress before you try it on. Unfortunately, many wedding gowns are not properly preserved before they?re stored, which means mom?s dress has been subject to the elements for decades.
Look over the dress for obvious issues; stains, tears, or snags are usually quite visible with the naked eye. Then, take a good look at the dress?s color. If the dress was stored in an acid-free space (like a preservation box), the color should be awfully close to the original look. If it was...