I know it’s very popular to take bridal photos prior to your wedding, but please use extreme caution and care with your gown. Vintage and outdoor locations are wonderfully beautiful, however they pose some hazards.
If you are dead set on bridal portraits for your wedding, consider the location of your photos carefully. Wood floors are havens for oil and dirt so it is advisable to take a sheet or drop cloth with you. The same is true for outdoor locations.
Photo by Wedding Chicks
Your gown is dirty, now what? First, be calm. Take your time and find a trained dry cleaner – there is specific training and certification for cleaning bridal gowns. Many chemicals are harsh and can destroy threads causing beading to come off. The heat used with some cleaning can harm fabrics and melt the boning used in designs. In Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills Cleaners does a wonderful job.
Now that your wedding is over, consider preserving your gown. It is well known that white and ivory fabrics yellow over time. To avoid this chemical process, your gown should be sealed in an air tight bag. The Bridal Boutique works with the Wedding Gown Preservation Company. Gowns are sent to the company, carefully cleaned and sealed. It is possible to add your veil, garter, etc. There are different levels of preservation, with the more expensive option to include museum quality preservation. The cost ranges from $185.00 to $250.00.
You have invested in your gown, so protect your investment with proper cleaning and preservation. Your daughter or granddaughter may want to wear it one day!
As always,
…be timeless
Jenny