Once you purchase your bridal gown, take the proper measures to store it and keep it in lovely shape until your wedding day.

Many bridal shops will store your dress for you until you pick it up a few days before your wedding. For many brides, this is the best option. Remember to give yourself plenty of time to have a dress ordered and altered. David’s Bridal has seamstresses on staff who can fit and alter your dress in-house. Even designer bridal gowns will require some amount of alteration to ensure the perfect fit.

If you purchase your dress early and need to store it at home, avoid hanging it in plastic. Plastic can actually trap moisture and increase the chance that mold and moisture will damage the delicate fabrics.

Never hang your dress for more than a few days. Most wedding dresses are heavy. The strain of being hung up can damage seams and cause warping. Instead of hanging your dress, lay it flat on a clean, dry surface. Use tissue paper—not newspaper—to stuff any puffed structural elements.

If you need to store your dress for a significant amount of time, schedule an appointment to have it steamed before your wedding day. Avoid trying to steam or iron your dress on your own. The last thing you want to do is damage your bridal gown right before the big day.

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