Wedding Dress Preservation

Your wedding day was memorable, filled with treasured moments with friends and family. 

Your dress was a show-stopper!

It's time to think about how you will preserve and store your cherished wedding dress. The sooner, the better. This is the key – either before your honeymoon or upon your arrival home. Or if you have a family member or friend take care of it, that is also a good option. 

The key to preserving your wedding dress and avoiding the cost of expensive repairs is to take the time after your wedding day to carefully clean, store and safeguard your wedding dress.

After all, it's the piece that will last a lifetime.   

Use a Professional Dry Cleaner

Professionally cleaning and safely storing your dress in the right type of Garment Bag will preserve your bridal gown and allow it to age gracefully so that you have a keepsake or an heirloom for generations to come, as well as cherished memories of your special day.

To clean and preserve your wedding dress, take it to a reputable dry cleaner as soon as possible so stains don't permanently set in. Professional dry cleaners are equipped with the experience and the specialised tools to safely care for your wedding gown and prepare it for careful storage.

Their trade secrets and expertise will assist in preventing permanent stains, dirt, perspiration, and skin oil from settling into the delicate and embellished fabrics - which is why it's important to have your dress cleaned so soon after your wedding day. 

Say NO to Plastic and Non Woven Garment Bags

We repeat: Say NO to plastic and non woven garment bags! If you are choosing to store your wedding dress in a plastic or non woven garment bag (perhaps included with your dress purchase) - or were thinking of doing so - Don't! 

You'll find that the most common types of bridal garment bags are manufactured from a plastic called PEVA, which is often used in shower curtains. When used for storage purposes, these plastic storage bags do not allow for changes in humidity and are unfavourable for short and long term storage of your gown.

100% Cotton Garment Bags are your best storage option for wedding dress preservation (more on this below).

Plastic Garment Bags

Discolouration to your wedding dress can also be caused by BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and anti-oxidant found in these plastic bags. The detrimental effects on your wedding dress and the delicate fabrics, including lace, chiffon, satin, silk and other fabrics, can be irreplaceable. Once the gown is discoloured, it can be very difficult and costly to bring it back to its natural glory. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Woven Garment Bags

 

 

The other main type of garment bag to avoid when it comes to storing your wedding dress (or any garments) is the non woven fabric garment bag. This fabric is similar to the old green grocery bags found in supermarkets.

These unfavourable bags are regularly used for bridal garment bags and come in various colours and densities. They also contain plastic or resin, and they don't allow air to circulate comfortably around your wedding dress. They are not eco-friendly, and they are not biodegradable.

Non woven bags will disintegrate and crumble over time under the harsh humidity.                            

Humid conditions will cause damage to your stored gown by either having the dress cover fabric melt (as it's made from plastic or resin) or the bag will crumble into a thousand fragments.

This leaves your gown uncovered and exposed to the elements and subliminally allows dust, dirt, insects (especially moths), sunlight to enter the back and moisture to develop. It's even worse if you forget to check on your wedding dress or don't air it out every 8 - 12 months, or you've forgotten about it altogether. I get it. Life gets busy!

As a lover of taking care of my garments, and through extensive research and research, plastic and non woven garment bags are detrimental for long term wedding dress storage, in fact, all garment storage.

These ineffective dress covers do no favours for your beloved gown or the environment and actually do more harm than good.

Bridal Garment Bags | 100% Cotton

When deciding between storage options for your wedding dress, and for travelling with your dress on your big day, you can't go past Kazzi Kovers 100% Cotton Bridal Garment Bags. 

LARGE Bridal Cover For Simple Bridal Gowns

Large (long) Bridal Cover for simple wedding gowns.

Kazzi Kovers Large Bridal Cover includes one cotton loop and one full-length side zipper with a 10 cm gusset (width).

Ideal For | Wedding Dress | Bridal Dress With Train | A-Line | Empire | Mermaid | Sheath | Column | Tea Length | Simple Gowns | Short or Long Veil.

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EXTRA LONG Bridal Gown Cover 

Extra Long Bridal Cover for the fullest of bridal gowns.

The Extra Long Bridal Cover is incredibly spacious and designed to accommodate more robust gowns and skirts. The dress cover includes two cotton loops and two full-length side zips with a 40 cm gusset (width) for easy access and storage. 

Ideal for Long Bridal Gown | Princess Gown | Ball Gown | Trumpet Gown | Dress With A Full Skirt. For example, Tulle | Dress With A Long Train | Dress with a Long Train and Veil. E.g. Cathedral Veil.

PRO TIP | Roll Your Train. When travelling with or storing your gown, it is better to ROLL a long train with acid-free tissue paper in between the folds than it is to FOLD a long train.

Rolling reduces creases and is more nurturing towards delicate fabrics, especially when stored long-term. Meanwhile, acid-free tissue paper creates a protective barrier between delicate and embellished fabrics.)

Bridal Garment Bag | Features

• Material | 100% Cotton 
• Zipper | Nylon
• Colour | Cream
• Breathable | Acid Free | Lightweight | Hygienic | Low Maintenance
• Protection against dirt, dust, insects (especially moths), mould, mildew and moisture build-up
• Allows fresh air to circulate in and around your wedding dress due to the breathable natural cotton fabric
• Preserves and protects your gown unfolded
• For travelling with your dress on your wedding day
• For storage of your wedding gown after your big day
• Safeguards against fading and discolouration
• Reinforced hanger opening to securely hold and store your dress
• Two double-stitched, strong cotton loops are sewn in at the bottom for your convenience. The loops make it easy for you to fold the bag over when travelling to and from your wedding destination
• Suitable for short and long term storage
• Machine washable in cold water
• For Home | Storage | Business | Travel | Hotel Purposes.

 

They are simply perfect and practical, even if we do say so ourselves!

 

  

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Extra Tips for Bridal Dress Care

Never store your wedding dress on a wire or plastic hanger

Wire and plastic hangers are cheap and lack the support your wedding dress needs. If you have stored your dress in a humid or moisture-filled wardrobe or space with little to no airflow for extended periods of time, the wire can sometimes tarnish your dress, and the wire colour can transfer to your gown and cause an embedded stain that can be deemed irreparable.

Invest in a premium wood hanger

Your dress should always be stored on a well-constructed premium wood hanger to maintain the structural integrity of your dress and reduce creasing.

It is recommended that your dress be stored in a space where airflow is sufficient and can circulate comfortably in and around your gown to preserve the delicate fabrics and embellishments and enrich the preservation of your wedding gown.

Kazzi Kovers beautifully crafted FSC® 100% Certified European Beech Wood is the ultimate wood for hangers. Our wood hangers are custom made, stylish, contoured (to mimic your shoulders' shape) and incredibly durable to withstand the heaviest of garments.

Each bridal hanger is designed and purposed to ensure your dress' shape, structure and fabric integrity are fully supported for long-term storage and garment care.

 

Storing Your Gown | Checklist

• Have the gown professionally dry cleaned.
• Check that your Kazzi Kovers 100% Cotton Garment Bag is fully zipped
• Hang the dress in the darkest place possible to avoid light, discolouration, pesky insects, airborne particles and dust.
• You can store your veil with your dress, but make sure it is wrapped in white acid-free tissue paper or a natural white cotton (preferred) shirt or material to separate the dress from the veil when storing. 
• Do not use wire or plastic hangers to store your dress as, over time, these materials will inevitably cause damage
• Kazzi Kovers exclusive European German Beech Wood Bridal Hangers are the perfect companion to support your gown. Available in Natural Wood Grain or Walnut with a smooth gloss finish.
• Do not store your gown in a plastic or non woven garment bag. Over time, these materials tend to crumble and cause detrimental damage to your gown. These materials/fabrics will also cause discolouration and fading to your gown when stored for long periods of time. 
• Ensure that airflow and ventilation on either side of your wedding dress is sufficient, which is essential in protecting the gown from mould, moisture build-up and mildew.
• Kazzi Kovers Cotton Garment Bags are easy to inspect the dress periodically and require no awkward refolding as boxed methods.
• Periodically, once every 8 to 12 months, take the dress out of the garment bag and gently shake it so unnatural creases do not form. Also, allow the dress to breathe outside the garment cover to preserve it and then return to storage. 

When your wedding dress is properly stored and protected, it stays free from discolouration, fading, and broken spots of fabric and reduces creasing.

It is important to safeguard your bridal gown in a 100% Cotton Garment Bag so you can enjoy this special piece, and perhaps it will become a family heirloom for generations to come.  

Thanks for reading.  

Remember, ‘Love it, Cover it!®.’ with Kazzi Kovers.

Updated | 7th April 2025

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Kazzi Kovers Founder | Maria Kazzi

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GARMENT BAG + EUROPEAN BEECH WOOD HANGER PACKAGE

Whether it's your favourite dress, suit, jacket, coat, a unique one-off piece, or even a treasured heirloom, Kazzi Kovers' all-in-one packages are the perfect solution—offering excellent value while supporting and preserving your garments for the long term.

Ideal for your occasional, seasonal and one-off pieces such as your suits, dresses, formal and cocktail wear, wedding dress, coats, jackets, costumes, sporting attire, heirlooms and more. 

Wood Hangers are available in Natural Wood Grain or Walnut colours.

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PACKAGE OFFER 1 | REGULAR Garment Bag

Includes 1 x REGULAR Garment Bag + 1 x Wood HANGER

Kazzi Kovers all-in-one packages are ideal for your occasional, seasonal and one-off pieces. Protect and store your suits, dresses, coats, jackets, pants, skirts, formal attire, costumes and vintage pieces, sporting apparel and more.

Choose your GARMENT BAG | Regular Size or Large Size

Choose your HANGER SIZE | Clothes Hanger, Suit/Dress/Jacket Hanger, or Coat Hanger

Choose your HANGER COLOUR | Natural Wood Grain or Walnut.

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PACKAGE OFFER 2 | LARGE Garment Bag 

Includes 1 x LARGE Garment Bag + 1 x Wood HANGER

Kazzi Kovers all-in-one packages are ideal for your occasional, seasonal and one-off pieces. Protect and store your suits, dresses, coats, jackets, pants, skirts, formal attire, costumes and vintage pieces, sporting apparel and more. 

Choose your GARMENT BAG | Regular Size or Large Size

Choose your HANGER SIZE | Clothes Hanger, Suit/Dress/Jacket Hanger, or Coat Hanger

Choose your HANGER COLOUR | Natural Wood Grain or Walnut 

 

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