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For many brides their wedding day remains one of the most precious memories throughout their lives. And although pictures are a lovely way to capture the visuals of that special day, many brides like to preserve something more tangible such as their wedding day attire- be it their dress, headpiece, veil or all three.
Keeping your wedding hair accessory allows you to not only reminisce-touching and feeling the textures of that day-but it is something that can be shared with others. Although daughters and nieces may not want to wear your dress, as wedding gown styles rapidly change and may appear dated, she might want to borrow your bridal jewelry as it offers additional options for those wanting to incorporate family heritage into their wedding ceremony. Properly storing your wedding hair accessories will allow future generations to enjoy them as well.
Box it up
Materials:
- Sturdy acid-free box
- Acid-free tissue paper
- Foam ball (optional)
Before you store away your bridal accessories, you need to make sure that they are well protected and secure. Only use acid-free tissue paper as it won’t cause your veil or piece to yellow. Also be sure to not use plastic to wrap your piece in as the chemicals in plastic will cause discoloration to fabric and trim over long periods of time.
Take your acid free tissue paper and gently wrap your headpiece. If your bridal hair accessory is one that conforms to the head, try wrapping a Styrofoam® ball in acid-free paper or mold the tissue into a ball to rest your headpiece on for support and to keep its shape. Once you have the piece wrapped, place it in the box and add more tissue to keep it from shifting.
If storing a veil place sheets of acid-free tissue paper between the layers.
When storing your wedding hair accessories it is important to find a sturdy acid-free box to place them in. If you are keeping your pieces tucked away in a closet or under a bed there is a chance that the box may be inadvertently placed under other items and squished. Having a box with a strong frame will help prevent your pieces from being distorted under crushing weight.
Stash it
Once the accessory is secure in the box, store it in a dry dark place, such as under the bed or a closet. Avoid areas with humidity and temperature extremes such as attics and basements. Also steer clear of garages as mildew and pests may make its way into the box and cause damage.
Protect the boxes from dust with old sheets, you should avoid plastic as it may lead to condensation and cause mildew.
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Source by Michelle Pharr
