Article Categories
» Arts & Entertainment
» Automotive
» Business
» Careers & Jobs
» Education & Reference
» Finance
» Food & Drink
» Health & Fitness
» Home & Family
» Internet & Online Businesses
» Miscellaneous
» Self Improvement
» Shopping
» Society & News
» Sports & Recreation
» Technology
» Travel & Leisure
» Writing & Speaking

  Listed Article

  Category: Articles » Society & News » Marriage » Article
 

How to preserve your wedding memories the right way




By Yolanda Nash

Ok, your wedding is over do you know how to preserve all of those special memories you created? Well if not I will give you some tips and advice to preserve every special item you used in your wedding.


Do you want to hand down your wedding dress to your daughter? Do you want to eat a piece of your wedding cake on your first anniversary? Do you want to use your bouquet as a nice wall decoration? Well do not worry you still can as long as you follow these simple tips.


Your bouquet

To preserve your bouquet you will need to start drying the flowers right away. What you will need to do is hang the bouquet in a dark dry place for at least a week. When you check the bouquet make sure it is nice and dry and free of moisture. If needed dry for a few more days just to make sure. When you are completely sure your bouquet is dried then you can place it a nice curio cabinet or on a wall however you choose.

Your first piece of cake

If you do not have one buy a food sealer, you know one of those neat little small kitchen appliances that sucks all of the air out of the food you are sealing. When you have your food sealer take and suck all of the air out of the plastic bag you are sealing this way when it is air tight it will be good for a long time. This is not it though you want to be safe than sorry. Once you have it sealed you need to take and wrap some aluminum foil and wrap it up then you should be good to go. Just make sure you put your piece of cake in a good working freezer that will keep a constant temperature.

Your wedding dress

When starting the preservation process of the gown time is of the essence. The first thing you need to do is take it to the dry cleaners within a couple of weeks after the wedding. If you wait much longer than this some stains that the dress might have might not be able to be removed.

When taking to the cleaners you will need to make sure that the dress is properly cared for such as in applique, beading or embroidery. Make sure you get a really good idea of how they will be treating your dress. Ask of how many dresses they have cleaned and how long it will take.

The best way is to store your dress with acid free tissue paper and acid free box. When I say acid free I mean everything from the window of the box to the interior if not you will get brown spots on your dress. You will need to remove all the padding of the dress including the shoulder pads and bust. You will need to lay the dress completely flat and do not store nothing else with it.

Do not store your dress know where else but a dry area where the temperature remains constant. Storing in a shed or garage will not be a good idea because the temperature will fluctuate. Also check your dress every six months just to make sure it is still in good condition.
 
 
About the Author
Yolanda is the owner of Yolandas wedding favors, Author and wedding planner. She enjoys seeing all of the different wedding party favors and decorations at the weddings.

Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/43225.html
 
If you wish to add the above article to your website or newsletters then please include the "Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/article/43225.html" as shown above and make it hyperlinked.



  Some other articles by Yolanda Nash
Tips for wedding favors
History of Favors Favors have been around for hundreds of years and it was believed that the first favor was a sugar cube ...

Rehearsal dinner tips
The rehearsal dinner is a great time for all of your friends and family to get together and meet one another. The rehearsal dinner is usually hosted by the grooms parents. Although it is ...

Proper wedding etiquette questions and answers
Do you need to know how to follow proper wedding etiquette? Well I have put together a list of questions and answers below that will help you along the way. Q: ...

Cutting your wedding planning in half with a wedding website
So your having a wedding and it is really a pain to plan. You have heard other brides talking about having a wedding website ...

Honeymoon tips and must haves for your honeymoon
So your wedding is over now the fun begins. Of course, it is your honeymoon. Although your honeymoon can be a real hassle if you are not prepared for the ...

  
  Recent Articles
Top Ten Wedding Video Dos and Don'ts
by Olivia Romero

Simple Spring Wedding Decorating Ideas
by Stephanie Smith

Wedding Invitations' History
by Martin Karen

A Special Candle Wedding Favor
by Alice Yap

Enhance the Quality of Your Wedding Video: Plug Into A Sound System
by Olivia Romero

Why You Must Be Executive Producers of Your Wedding Video
by Olivia Romero

Romantic Ideas for When You Have a Chronic Illness
by Lisa Copen

Platinum Wedding Rings - Things You Need to Know
by Tanya Turner

The Ultimate Bridal Challenge: Making Your Wedding Invitations Unique
by Martin Karen

Celebrate Life with Only the Best Wedding Gifts
by John Darby

Get a little help when planning your wedding and honeymoon
by Martin McAllister

Infinite Abundance with a piece of jewelry
by Ken Wilson

The significance of spiritual jewelry
by rick martin

Can't connect to database