Your wedding gown... now what! lol

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:35 AM

Your wedding gown... now what! lol

Ok so we are spring cleanning our entire house.. SOOOOOOO my wedding dress is still in the bag and its huge! lol.. What can i do with it in order to make more space and have it be easier to store?

Wedding gown preservation? I dont want to spend though $$ when i am just storing it.

lucky1010 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:36 AM

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I had mine cleaned at my dry cleaners. they put it in a box for me and its in an extra closet we have...

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:37 AM

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I had mine preserved and it was only $169. Its in a nice box, w/my veils and what not. Easy storage.

Kimbalina Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:39 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

I had mine preserved and it was only $169. Its in a nice box, w/my veils and what not. Easy storage.

Where did you have this done?

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:40 AM

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Posted by Karen9508

I had mine cleaned at my dry cleaners. they put it in a box for me and its in an extra closet we have...

Can I ask price? if you dont mind

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:40 AM

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Posted by Mimacat

I had mine preserved and it was only $169. Its in a nice box, w/my veils and what not. Easy storage.

Yeah can I have the name of your place? LOL

08JulyBride Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:56 AM

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I also had mine done at my cleaners in Commack for $120.

lucky1010 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:57 AM

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Posted by Lori-Chris2008

Posted by Karen9508

I had mine cleaned at my dry cleaners. they put it in a box for me and its in an extra closet we have...

Can I ask price? if you dont mind

180.. My veil was also cleaned and stored in the box.

ETA to add.. the place i went to is in Nassau

jeanyus27 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 10:58 AM

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I had mine preserved and its in the big box with the window. I'm glad i had it preserved, but living in a small apartment, that box looks huge!! We have it in a storage closet and it takes up a lot of space!

Mici n KC Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:00 AM

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Posted by Karen9508

I had mine cleaned at my dry cleaners. they put it in a box for me and its in an extra closet we have...

Same here.

lillprincess54 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:07 AM

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i never got mine cleaned. i wrapped it up and put it in a tupperware container in my basement

Mrs. Bernabe Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:08 AM

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I would like to open my own wedding boutique; and I just my display my gown there.

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:18 AM

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Posted by lillprincess54

i never got mine cleaned. i wrapped it up and put it in a tupperware container in my basement

hmm that is a good idea..

Future Mulligan Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:27 AM

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mine was rolled up in a ball since the wedding - this past weekend i needed it so i had the bridal salon do a quick spot clean and press for me (i dont want to say what i needed it for just yet!).....but now its filthy again so i have it folded up neatly around a piece of cardboard which is in a garment bag......im not sure if i should send it out to be cleaned - its been through hell and i already got to wear it twice (which is one time more than most get) - and after this weekend there are some stains on it that probably won't come out as well as missing beadwork from all the wear and tear.....but i do think it would be nice to have it at least cleaned and stored in a nice box......maybe next paycheck ill send it out for me, the only reason to have it cleaned is so that if i ever have a daughter she can play dress up in it like i did with my mom's otherwise i really don't see a reason for it....

FinallyEngaged Posted: Apr 07, 2009 11:52 AM

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mine is still at my parents house...still dirty from the wedding!

Hopefully at some point this summer i will have it preserved!

KK Holiday Posted: Apr 07, 2009 01:42 PM

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i had mine balled up in my mother's closet for five months...finally i decided to have it preserved via WedClean.com

they did a great job. the only thing is that the box is HUGE. it doesnt fit under the bed and i have no room in any closet to store it. so its just sitting in our bedroom next to my nightstand. all obnoxious and in your face

MnM182008 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 01:45 PM

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I got a gift certificate at my bridal shower to have it preserved, but I don't really know if I want to keep the dress. I'd like to donate it (I have to look into it). I am not going to wear it again, and I am sure if I have a daughter she won't want to wear it. I feel like maybe there is so bride somewhere who might want to wear it.

lizzie217 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 02:53 PM

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I got mine preserved for $170......the preservation box has a beautiful window so you can see the dress for the time being I am keeping it in my spare bedroom displayed then it will go up to the attic

Dee0522 Posted: Apr 07, 2009 03:44 PM

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Posted by MnM182008

I got a gift certificate at my bridal shower to have it preserved, but I don't really know if I want to keep the dress. I'd like to donate it (I have to look into it). I am not going to wear it again, and I am sure if I have a daughter she won't want to wear it. I feel like maybe there is so bride somewhere who might want to wear it.

I was thinking about doing this as well. I know most ladies like to keep their dress for sentimental reasons, but I guess I'm a little too practical... like you said, no one is ever going to wear it and if I ever want to see it I can just look at my wedding photos. I would love to donate it to someone who may not be able to afford one.