My wedding dress doesn’t look dirty; does it need cleaned before I put it away?

Always have the dress professionally cleaned prior to storage, even if the dress looks clean, stains such as perspiration and drinks stains can evaporate, but over time begin to affect the fabric.

Where should I store my preserved wedding dress?

Ideally the dress should NOT be stored in an area which is prone to high humidity (like your attic) or damp (like your basement), fluctuating temperatures increase the risk of deterioration. Often a wardrobe or under the bed is the best place.

My wedding dress was never cleaned after my wedding, now I see brown spots on the front of the gown.

Those brown spots are caramelized sugar stains. They develop when a drink has spilled on a wedding dress. Most of the time the liquid evaporates, but the sugar remains and caramelizes or yellows over time.

Can I store my wedding dress in a plastic container?

Always avoid storing your wedding gown in plastic bags or vacuum-sealed, plastic wrapped containers because plastic emits fumes that can yellow your bridal gown and trap moisture that mildews your wedding gown.