Saving Your Wedding Gown

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After perhaps months of searching for the perfect wedding gown, finding the one that made you feel and look like the most beautiful bride in the world, the wedding day has come and gone. Now you must decide what to do with your gown. If you are a sentimentalist, here are a few suggestions.

1. Save it. Some women dream of the day that their daughter will walk down the aisle wearing the same wedding gown that they wore. If this is your desire or even if you just want to save your dress, you need to store it properly. Don’t just throw it in a bag or leave it hanging in your closet. Both of these choices may cause damage to your precious wedding gown. Have your dress preserved properly.

Many dry cleaners offer bridal gown preservation. They will clean your dress and store it, using archival methods to prevent discoloration and deterioration. Some preservationists guarantee their work for 30 years.

2. Repurpose it. Using the fabric from sister’s wedding gown, my sister’s friend designed and sewed a dress for my niece. When my niece was dedicated at my church, she wore the dress made from her mother’s wedding gown. Another idea is to have a quilt for your first baby made from your wedding gown. When your baby snuggles up under the quilt, you’ll be reminded of two special days in your life.

Whatever you decide to do with your wedding gown, I know the memory of wearing your gown on your wedding day will be cherished in your heart forever.

June 30th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Tips, Wedding Gowns | (0)