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.
Where to meet someone that I am selling a dress to?
Q. I have my wedding dress on craigslist and the girl that is interested in it wants to come by and try it on, which I would obviously want to do if I were her. I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of someone coming to my home, and I totally didn't even think of that when I decided to sell it. Can anyone think of some where we could meet so she could try it on?
A. Here's my suggestion - and your potential buyer will have to think of this creatively because there could be a benefit to her...
I would ask her if she uses any particular dry cleaners and/or tailoring shop. Many dry cleaners have their own tailors in them and tailors are really not that expensive. Now, the reason why I'm recommend this is...
1. It is certainly more safer and appropriate than meeting at your house or a public restroom.
2. She can get a professional opinion about how the dress fits on her along with the tailor's recommendations for any potential alterations (if necessary) and pre-wedding cleanings...and just get a general professional opinion of the dresses condition (like is there any beading that might need to be repaired, what type of veil to look for, etc. etc.
If she has no preference and you know of one, go over and ask them if they would help you with this meeting. I'm sure a willing, service orientated cleaners would be happy to do it for with the potential of getting the business. Also, maybe look at the cleaners that do wedding gown preservation because if they don't get the business before the wedding, she may want to have her dress cleaned and sealed up after - you never know.
I think the sale will go much better going into a shop that is professionally suited for this transaction. They have the mirrors and the raised platform area where the length can be viewed.
Good luck!
I would ask her if she uses any particular dry cleaners and/or tailoring shop. Many dry cleaners have their own tailors in them and tailors are really not that expensive. Now, the reason why I'm recommend this is...
1. It is certainly more safer and appropriate than meeting at your house or a public restroom.
2. She can get a professional opinion about how the dress fits on her along with the tailor's recommendations for any potential alterations (if necessary) and pre-wedding cleanings...and just get a general professional opinion of the dresses condition (like is there any beading that might need to be repaired, what type of veil to look for, etc. etc.
If she has no preference and you know of one, go over and ask them if they would help you with this meeting. I'm sure a willing, service orientated cleaners would be happy to do it for with the potential of getting the business. Also, maybe look at the cleaners that do wedding gown preservation because if they don't get the business before the wedding, she may want to have her dress cleaned and sealed up after - you never know.
I think the sale will go much better going into a shop that is professionally suited for this transaction. They have the mirrors and the raised platform area where the length can be viewed.
Good luck!
how much does a preservation bag with the side zipper cost at David's Bridal? Also are there different kinds?
Q. i will be picking up my wedding dress in a few days for my wedding on May 29th. I wanted to no the cost of the preservation bag with the side zipper? Also, is the bag really necessary with the short amount of time i have until my wedding day?
Serious answers only please and thank you!
Serious answers only please and thank you!
A. my dress from davids bridal came with the bag, i didnt have to pay a thing.
its been hanging in the closet for three years because the wedding date keeps getting pushed back. stupid economy
and its better to have it than not have it. if something suddenly happened, wouldnt you rather it hit the bag rather than your dress?
its been hanging in the closet for three years because the wedding date keeps getting pushed back. stupid economy
and its better to have it than not have it. if something suddenly happened, wouldnt you rather it hit the bag rather than your dress?
How do you go about doing a wedding dress/gown preservation?
Q. Not sure how to do this. Any experienced brides out there?
A. Research dry cleaners in your area that are certified wedding gown specialists. There is actually an association called the Wedding Gown Preservation Association or something like that, which dry cleaners have to be certified to belong to. Anyway, once you've found a dry cleaner who specializes in wedding gown preservation, take your dress there and they'll do the rest. Usually it involves doing a deep cleaning with special chemicals that don't hurt silk or delicate lace. Then they stuff it with acid-free tissue paper so it doesn't get mashed and they put it in a nice box very carefully. The box is also made of acid-free paper so the dress won't yellow out with age.
To be honest, though, I'm not going to preserve my dress. I personally don't see a point in spending money to preserve a dress that will likely never be worn again (I mean honestly, how many brides out there do you know that actually want to wear their mother's old-fashioned wedding dress rather than buy a new one of their own?) and you have to figure out where to store it, and they take up a lot of space! I would rather either sell the dress on eBay or donate it to a charity I recently heard about that collects used wedding dresses and re-sells them at a highly discounted price to brides without a lot of cash. In this economy, I think there are probably a lot of women out there who can't afford a brand-new wedding gown and still deserve to look beautiful on their big day. It would be cool to help them out. : )
To be honest, though, I'm not going to preserve my dress. I personally don't see a point in spending money to preserve a dress that will likely never be worn again (I mean honestly, how many brides out there do you know that actually want to wear their mother's old-fashioned wedding dress rather than buy a new one of their own?) and you have to figure out where to store it, and they take up a lot of space! I would rather either sell the dress on eBay or donate it to a charity I recently heard about that collects used wedding dresses and re-sells them at a highly discounted price to brides without a lot of cash. In this economy, I think there are probably a lot of women out there who can't afford a brand-new wedding gown and still deserve to look beautiful on their big day. It would be cool to help them out. : )
What will happen if you dont preserve your wedding dress?
Q. If I just hang it up in a clothing bag for nice dresses that zips and dont buy a preservation kit, will there be any damage? Is it a necessity if I am wanting to pass it down?
A. Have your dress professionally dry cleaned and I would suggest letting the cleaners preserve your dress in a box although it can still be yellow when the time comes to pass it down. Do not buy a preservation kit and try to do it on your own. If you want to save money, take it to a professional dry cleaner and tell them you want it hung on a hanger. Once your home, take it off the hanger immediately and place it on a satin hanger. Turn your dress inside out so that the dust it collects (yes even in those bags) won't settle into the fabric and cause your dress to have a brownish cast to it. Do not use moth balls as the fabric will pick up the scent plus it turns your gown yellow.
Make sure you use a dry cleaner who does wedding gowns on a regular basis. The difference is after they are cleaned, they need to be steamed not pressed and then hung.
Make sure you use a dry cleaner who does wedding gowns on a regular basis. The difference is after they are cleaned, they need to be steamed not pressed and then hung.
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