Why can't you wear the gown after it has been preserved?
Snickers76
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Why can't you wear the gown after it has been preserved?
I have always wondered about this. IS it the chemicals? What if you just got the dress cleaned and not preserved-could you wear it then?
portjeffbride
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I believe they store it in a sealed bag without oxygen.... since it's the O2 in the air that causes the gown to yellow over time. If you open the bag, the seal is broken, and your gown is doomed to yellow......
jneandry
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Actually the place I got it done guarentees it and if you take it out of the box it still holds its warranty. The only thing is it would get dirty probably and you would have to get it cleaned and do the process again and im not sure how many times you can do it.
Snickers76
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Did you get yours preserved yet? I haven't.
jneandry
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Ya i got mine done.
Future Mrs.
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mine is on the floor of my bedroom in a plastic bag......
My mom had hers saved and preserved. Its gorgeous....but I wouldn't have worn it. I can't part with mine....but there is NO WAY i'm spending $500 to preserve it for my daughter (what if I have all boys?) to keep under her bed for her entire life.
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Posted by jneandry
Actually the place I got it done guarentees it and if you take it out of the box it still holds its warranty. The only thing is it would get dirty probably and you would have to get it cleaned and do the process again and im not sure how many times you can do it.
do u mind sharing???? i really would like to get mine preserved...but i don't get why u would if u can NEVER take it out again! please share
PegaLega
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I have to get mine done, its laying on a chair in my bedroom right now taking up space
JayLi2007
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Posted by Future Mrs.
mine is on the floor of my bedroom in a plastic bag......
My mom had hers saved and preserved. Its gorgeous....but I wouldn't have worn it. I can't part with mine....but there is NO WAY i'm spending $500 to preserve it for my daughter (what if I have all boys?) to keep under her bed for her entire life.
I just dropped mine off at Bridal Reflections and it was only $250 ($275 if you didn't buy your gown there). I can't just let it yellow!
AeroJenn
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Posted by JayLi2007
Posted by Future Mrs.
mine is on the floor of my bedroom in a plastic bag......
My mom had hers saved and preserved. Its gorgeous....but I wouldn't have worn it. I can't part with mine....but there is NO WAY i'm spending $500 to preserve it for my daughter (what if I have all boys?) to keep under her bed for her entire life.
I just dropped mine off at Bridal Reflections and it was only $250 ($275 if you didn't buy your gown there). I can't just let it yellow!
yea, mine cost me $200 to preserve and it comes packaged in this gorgeous box with a window so you can look at it.
Snickers76
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Posted by JayLi2007
Posted by Future Mrs.
mine is on the floor of my bedroom in a plastic bag......
My mom had hers saved and preserved. Its gorgeous....but I wouldn't have worn it. I can't part with mine....but there is NO WAY i'm spending $500 to preserve it for my daughter (what if I have all boys?) to keep under her bed for her entire life.
I just dropped mine off at Bridal Reflections and it was only $250 ($275 if you didn't buy your gown there). I can't just let it yellow!
yea, mine cost me $200 to preserve and it comes packaged in this gorgeous box with a window so you can look at it.
My friend got the 'window box.' That's what I want too...when I get mine done.
vintagegirl
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lol i don't think mine was oxygen tight sealed.. it wasl ike sealed in front of me at a dry cleaners.. whatever.. I probabl will take it out again..
