Wedding dresses are one of the most spoken about elements of any wedding. After having such a big role in your big day, preserving the dress may be your decision. If you decide to store your dress, it may need a polish after a couple of years. Here’s how to clean your wedding dress after the big day, to keep it beautifully preserved and in tip-top condition.
Ask your sales consultant
When you purchase your wedding dress from a boutique, be sure to inquire about the cleaning. Your sales consultant should be able to advise on how to properly clean it. There may also be special instructions that come with the gown on how to clean it.
Sooner the better
If you do decide to store the dress, it’s very important to clean it before packing it away.
Dry cleaners
If you’d rather not chance it or perhaps don’t have the time, you could always look for a special dry cleaner. They should know how to clean the wedding gown and the specific materials used correctly.
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Simple dresses
If your gown is made from simple materials and fabrics, you could clean it yourself – just be sure to do some research before attempting it.
Light
When your gown is drying, keep it away from natural and artificial light.
Know your fabric
If you decide to wash it yourself, know what type of fabric the dress is made of. Be aware of what type of embellishments are on the gown. Odds are, you can probably gently wash it by hand. Also, be aware that some fabrics can stretch when hung up, and because a wedding gown is particularly heavy, it’s best to let it dry while flat.
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Spot clean
If your wedding gown is very detailed and large, you may have to opt for spot cleaning. This would involve pinpointing the stains and just cleaning those instead of the whole dress.
Whatever option you choose, just make sure you know what your wedding dress consists of and what it’s made of. Lastly, be gentle with your gown, especially if it’s big and consists of lots of detail (for example beads).
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Former Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and her fiancé Tim Tebow have reached out to their followers for help. They’re struggling to come up with a wedding hashtag, so on September 17, 2019 the couple took to Instagram to explain their predicament:
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They explained that they haven’t come up with any wedding hashtags and sarcastically joked that the search is going really well. “Please guys, don’t you have any ideas,” said Demi-Leigh.
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The pair have been together since her reign as Miss Universe in 2017. During her farewell at the 2018 Miss Universe, she thanked Tim for all his support. Tim got down on one knee on January 9, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Their followers have come up with some creative hashtags so far. One follower suggested #TyingTheTebow, while another said #YouHadMeAtTebow.
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Demi-Leigh celebrated her bachelorette party over the September 13-15, 2019 weekend. The bachelorette fun took place in New York.
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She shared her bridal shower pictures on Instagram on August 15, 2019 as well:
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The happy couple have not released their big day’s date, but with all the wedding festivities in full swing, it may be soon!
We wish Demi-Leigh and Tim all the best for their future!
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Whether it’s before, during or after your wedding planning process, it’s essential to take some time to relax and indulge in your favourite type of treatment. Have some well-deserved me-time or share it with your partner or your best friend – the choice is yours.
We’re giving you the chance to get that feeling and indulge at a Sorbet salon near you.
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Gone are the days when monetary gifts are seen as rude and unthoughtful. Nowadays most people live together before marriage so they often don’t need the traditional gifts. Giving money is an easy option but how much should you give as a cash wedding gift?
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There are many reasons why a couple might request a cash gift. Many couples prefer receiving money because it can contribute to the honeymoon or big purchases. Maybe the couple would prefer to buy their own things from various places and therefor one registry wouldn’t work.
But as a guest, how much money should you give? You don’t want to give too little but at the same time you don’t want to be bankrupt.
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Things to consider
Firstly, your final amount depends on your relationship with the soon-to-wed pair. If you’re an intimate family member or a very close friend, you would obviously be expected to give more.
If you’re a distant relative and you don’t really see the couple often or if you’re a co-worker then you wouldn’t give as much.
Ask yourself, how much would you spend on a gift? The amount you gift should be similar.
Base your figure on your own budget. What can you afford to give? If you’d like to give a large amount then you could perhaps save a little money each month.
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Drum roll please..
An acceptable amount for a wedding gift can range anywhere from R300-R1000.
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