Q: I’m worried about my train getting tangled before I walk down the aisle. How can I be sure it’s straight?
A: Ideally, one of your bridesmaids should make a last-minute adjustment. But since they head down the aisle before you, you may have to ask your dad (or whoever is escorting you) to fluff out your train and make sure it falls evenly. You can also designate your wedding consultant or a friend to handle the job. After the ceremony, your honor attendant should straighten out your train before you head back up the aisle.
Q: How do I take care of my gown once the wedding is over? My mom says it has to be cleaned a special way.
A: In this case, Mother knows best. “A wedding gown is a very delicate garment, so it needs to be handled with the utmost care,” points out Steven Saidman, of the Imperial Gown Restoration Company in Fairfax, Virginia. “This means having it cared for by an expert, who will use a special technique called hand-wet cleaning.” During this method, the dress is immersed for a precise number of minutes in a bath of solvents tailored specifically to the fabric. While your neighborhood cleaners may be great at reviving workday wear, they may not be experienced with this process. “So if you take it to a regular cleaners, you run the risk of subjecting your dress to the solvents used on everyday clothes. They’re too harsh for a wedding gown,” says Saidman. To find a qualified bridal cleaner, ask us for recommendations.
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