| Dry cleaningMany brides don’t ever wear their gowns again, so to ensure it remains in good condition, dry-clean your gown as soon as possible. You may not think your dress is very dirty, but perspiration and make-up can make some fabrics yellow, and there’s every possibility that there’s going to be a couple of party stains and spills from dirt, grass, food, and wine. A specialist dry cleaner can help restore your gown to its original beauty (and cleanliness!) and prepare it for long-term storage. Cleaning chemicals designed for delicate fabrics are used, and once cleaned, the dress should be wrapped in tissue paper and stored in a box in a cool, dark place to prevent mould, mildew, insect and UV damage.
Keep your bouquet foreverWhile lovingly remembered, flowers often fade by the time the honeymoon is over. However, a variety of methods are available that can help your bouquet last forever. If you would like to consider this option, talk to your florist or preservation specialist before ordering your bouquet, as different flowers are suitable for different types of drying. Methods include the conventional air-drying method, microwave drying or kiln drying. The best method, however, is a system of freeze-drying. In this three-dimensional drying, flowers are preserved in their natural form. Your bouquet goes through a labour-intensive process where it is carefully disassembled, preserved, recoloured, treated and carefully reconstructed to your chosen style, all by hand. |