Q. I need to have my wedding dress cleaned asap as we are renewing our vows in 5 years for all of the people who weren't able to make the original ceremony as well as to get better pictures (I lost a lot of hair and weight in the last 6 weeks prior to the big day), and tidy up some technical glitches from our reception. Basically, we want a do-over.
A. Many dry cleaner have a "Wedding Dress Preservation Service". Basically, they clean the dress and then vacuum seal it in a bag and put the whole thing in a box with a window in the front so you can still see most of the dress.
Be prepared though, it ain't cheap. Maybe $200.00.
Be prepared though, it ain't cheap. Maybe $200.00.
How can I keep my wedding dress clean?
Q. My wedding is a year from now, I'm planning on making my own wedding dress (Totally cool right?) and I'm worried about it getting dirty, white turning yellow, stuff like that. Its gonna be a simple dress, but I have three cats and a dog I REALLY don't want them finding away to snuggle on top of it.
Should I just put it in like a plastic bag? Or what?
Should I just put it in like a plastic bag? Or what?
A. Where do you have your sewing machine set up? If it's in a spare bedroom, keep the door shut all the time and don't allow the pets in.
Don't worry about it turning yellow, that usually takes years. Don't store it in plastic, fabric needs to breathe.
When I'm working on a sewing project, I fold and leave everything on my sewing table and cover it with a large towel or sheet. But this would mean that your sewing machine is off limits to the pets. Hang it on hangers in a closet, keep the door closed. Find a wedding dress size garment bag. You will need it to take your dress to the venue, if you're getting dressed there. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=gown+garment+bag&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11207277680036770913&sa=X&ei=cjhZT9O1DofliAKG3YimCw&ved=0CJABEPMCMAE
Totally cool that you're making your own dress. Makes your dress all the more special. My mom made hers and when we were kids, my sister & I thought it was the most beautiful thing we had ever seen.
Don't worry about it turning yellow, that usually takes years. Don't store it in plastic, fabric needs to breathe.
When I'm working on a sewing project, I fold and leave everything on my sewing table and cover it with a large towel or sheet. But this would mean that your sewing machine is off limits to the pets. Hang it on hangers in a closet, keep the door closed. Find a wedding dress size garment bag. You will need it to take your dress to the venue, if you're getting dressed there. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=gown+garment+bag&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11207277680036770913&sa=X&ei=cjhZT9O1DofliAKG3YimCw&ved=0CJABEPMCMAE
Totally cool that you're making your own dress. Makes your dress all the more special. My mom made hers and when we were kids, my sister & I thought it was the most beautiful thing we had ever seen.
Is there a safe way to clean a wedding dress yourself?
Q. What is the best way to clean a wedding dress? Its just the bottom of my dress that got dirty (outside wedding) and I didn't want to have to take it to someone if there was a way for me to do it myself. Thanks!
A. no...leave it alone or take it to the dry cleaners. the fabric may be something than cannot be washed or has a weird finish on it...also a dry cleaner will clean and package it for you to store.
How to dry clean a wedding dress made of satin?
Q. I bought my wedding dress from China and there are no dry cleaning instructions attached to the dress! The cleaners are not sure how to clean the dress! It is made of Satin and is very plain. No beads! Does anyone have instructions on how to clean this dress!
A. Take it to your dry cleaner. They will know what to do with it. They clean all wedding gowns regardless of their fabric or detail and offer proper storage for them as well. If your present cleaners can't figure it out, take it to another.
Where to get my wedding dress cleaned?
Q. So, I have my grandmother's wedding dress (roughly 60 years old) and I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get it cleaned and sealed to preserve it. There is no budget, I am willing to pay, and I want it to be a professional, nice place. Boston/New York are the best locations. Leave me the link to your question so I can answer yours! Thanks so much!
A. I used Madame Paulette's (in NYC) to have my wedding dress cleaned. They did a nice job, although they didn't seal & preserve it (they gave it to me in a large box which isn't airtight). They can probably do that for you, if you request it.
http://www.madamepaulette.com/
They can be very pricey, just fyi.
http://www.madamepaulette.com/
They can be very pricey, just fyi.
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