Throughout the world, many are isolating themselves at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sitting at home, however, loses its spark quite quickly, and its necessary to find something interesting to pass the time. So why not put on your old wedding dress?
When bestselling American author Curtis Sittenfeld posted this picture in her old wedding dress, a trend was born. She captioned the image, “Social distancing Day 12: Today my kids wanted me to wear my wedding dress at lunch & I couldn’t think of a reason not to.'”
Social distancing Day 12: Today my kids wanted me to wear my wedding dress at lunch & I couldn’t think of a reason not to pic.twitter.com/2snMmwxuGq
— Curtis Sittenfeld (@csittenfeld) March 24, 2020
The tweet now has over 240k likes and 18k retweets. Sittenfield’s followers decided to join in on the fun, pulling their own big day dresses out of retirement.
My wife saw your tweet and was inspired. pic.twitter.com/WKrCJB1XRE
— Peter Sagal (@petersagal) March 25, 2020
Needed to train @GoZwift pic.twitter.com/ZHCeBfN4gN
— Bike Repair Bear (@Hostilebear) March 25, 2020
Me and hubby decided to try our 42 year old wedding outfits on last week – just for fun ? mine still fits !!! pic.twitter.com/Usnh7hgH7L
— sue redding (@redding_sue) March 25, 2020
Day 7 of quarantine in my mom’s basement, her wedding dress was all I could find to wear pic.twitter.com/5E9ECqaRHm
— Diana Biggs (@DianacBiggs) March 25, 2020
Me either…alone at work. pic.twitter.com/VVUsYo1Dqa
— Marybeth Campbell (@MbCGreen) March 24, 2020
Feature image: Twitter / Curtis Sittenfeld
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Let’s be honest, there are quite a few wedding guests who fall under the ‘non-essential’ category. We tend to invite people to be polite, because our parents expect us to, or because that’s what tradition dictates.
Eventually, the list will grow too long. Your venue’s capacity may not allow for the long list of guests, or it could be the gaping hole in your pocket calling for you to cut down on the invites. Whatever your reason for a shorter guest list, you need to remember that in the end it’s your special day. You can invite (or not invite) anyone you please.
If you’re wondering where to start trimming, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some people you can leave off your wedding guest list:
– MIA friends and family
Your wedding is an opportunity to celebrate your love and the big steps you’re taking in life. Those who are present in your life should have a chance to share that happiness with you. If there are family members or friends you haven’t spoken to in years, there is no need to invite them. This is not a reunion, it’s a wedding.
– Neighbours
Physical proximity should not be a factor in choosing your wedding guests. Just because they live next to you, doesn’t mean they get an invite. If you’re very friendly with them, it’s a different story, but if they’re the “wave and keep it moving” types of neighbours, then an invitation is not necessary.
– Kids
There is a lot of debate about whether kids should be invited to weddings. Ultimately, the choice is yours. But if you wanting to cut down on the amount of mouths you need to feed, this is a great place to start.
– Your parents’ friends
No doubt your mom’s friend will see all your wedding photos on Facebook (and like them all individually). There’s no need for her to see it live.
– Badly behaved guests
If you have a friend who is notorious for getting smashed and wrecking the cake at weddings, why would you invite them? Be smart, don’t do it!
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Your wedding dress is probably the most loved item in your wardrobe. You may never own another piece of clothing as special as this. Of course you’d want to preserve it!
Preserving a wedding dress means different things to different people. It could be to store away treasured memories, to keep it safe and in good condition for your child to wear one day, or to ensure that it becomes a family heirloom. Whatever your reason, you’ll want to do it properly.
The last thing you want is for the dress to be ruined over time, or to trust somebody else with the preservation only to find out 30 years later that it’s the wrong dress (tragic).
So to be sure you get the best preservation possible, here are some tips:
– Plan ahead
If you know you’re a sentimental person, keep some of your budget aside for dress preservation. This can include a budget for a trip to the cleaners, and any items you may need to do at home preservation. (or to get your dress professionally preserved)
– Handle with care
On your big day you should keep in mind that this is an item you want to keep forever. Try to avoid getting stains on it, carry it in a garment bag if you’re travelling, and only put in one at the last minute.
– Clean the dress
After the wedding, but before the preservation process, you have to clean the dress. Of course you could take it to the cleaners, but if you want to do it yourself you need to be aware of the materials your dress is made of. Don’t use harsh laundry detergent and never use bleach.
If you preserve the dress without cleaning it first, all the tiny stains and marks will set and will become impossible to remove in later years.
– Acid Free tissue paper
At this point, if you’re enlisting the help of a professional, your dress will be put into a preservation box and will be sealed (commonly, you’re advised to never break the seal unless you want to use the dress).
If you’re DIY-ing then you better get some acid-free tissue paper or pre-washed unbleached muslin. Place layers of tissue paper or muslin between folds of the dress. Stuff the bust with tissue paper too, this helps to maintain shape over time.
NB! Do not use coloured tissue paper, it’ll stain the dress over time.
– Acid free container
After it’s folded, store the dress in an acid free container. Add silica desiccant packets inside the box.
– Store in a cool dry place
We all have heard this phrase before, but this time it’s serious. Don’t skip this step. If you’re thinking of storing the dress in the attic, basement or garage…DON’T! Cool and dry is the best option. Under a bed or in a closet is probably the best way to go.
– Check in
If you’ve preserved the dress yourself, you have to check in on it now and then. Every 2 -3 years, have a look at it and maybe give it a re-fold.
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