I want to sell my wedding dress & wedding ring set, how should i do it?

i have a nice wedding dresses embroidered with beads & pearls, very pretty, and also a set of rings (man's, petit engagement, and wedding band, all with small diamonds in the band) but the women's wedding band was cut off my finger by the paramedics. i want to sell them all, as i have been divorced, but not sure what the best course of action would be. i'm sure i should get the dress cleaned (but it's not stained or anything), but should i get the ring repaired or sell 'as is'? and where would be the best place to sell them each?

How close to my actual wedding day should I take my dress in for bustle, spot clean and final press?

I want my dress to be as fresh and ready to go as possible. I heard that is should be like 2-3 weeks before, why is that? Does it even matter. Would a month out be too far? Need advice from those who have experienced, thanks.

Has anyone had any experience they can share buying a preowned wedding dress?

My wife to be is shopping for wedding dresses, and we are considering buying a preowned wedding dress. However, we are a little uncertain about it. Some of the sellers do not show the actual picture of the dress on the auctions. On other sites, some of the sellers are unwilling to meet with us to let us see the dress before deciding to buy. In one of the cases, a seller mentioned that the dress was never cleaned but on after we asked. Has anyone had any positive experiences or words of advice they could share regarding the purchase of a preowned wedding dress?

How should I store my wedding dress?

I've been married for a couple years now and I looked at my wedding dress and it has 2 small stains from some of the wedding cake that dripped onto my dressSo Im getting it dry cleaned like it says on the label. How should I store it once its clean? I have those vacuum space bags that vacuum the air out, should I use that or just leave it in the garment bag it came with?

Wedding Dress Stains HELP?

I have got a blob of wedding dresses make up on my wedding dress.Any suggestions on how I can remove it. I don't want to spend £150 on getting the dress dry cleaned.

I had my wedding dress cleaned but there is still a stain?

Shortly after my wedding two years ago I brought my dress to a bridal shop and had it cleaned and preserved. They put it in a special box and I have been storing it in my closet ever since. I recently decided to sell it and when I opened it up today the first thing I saw was a yellow spot on the bodice (not there when I gave it to them) and deodorant marks in the armpit area on one side. Additionally, there were still some grass stains under the train and dried grass floating around the box. Does this sound right?my wedding dresses I understand not all stains come out but shouldn't they have told me if the deodorant stains were unable to be removed? And isn't preserving it supposed to prevent the yellow marks? Should I bring it back to the store and complain? I don't feel I can sell it in this condition and I'm really upset.

Can you hand wash a wedding dress?

My wedding dresses is all sweaty from my wearing it in 95 degree weather. I took it to the cleaners, and they said it can suffer damages AND it'll cost $150-200 for dry cleaning. Personally, I'd rather just store the dress for the rest of it's life all sweaty, but I'm supposed to wear it at our coming home wedding reception on Saturday. Is it possible to hand wash my dress? Any tips for cleaning otherwise? It's made of taffeta, with a lace up bodice. Thanks!

How to get dirt, sweat marks off wedding dress?

How to get dirt, sweat marks off wedding dress?
Hi,I've got a white "wedding" dress. It's stored away at the moment so I can't say what the material is but it's made from the same sort of material as the formal/prom dresses are made from. It has dirt marks around the bottom of it (don't ask how it got like that) and sweat marks on it. How to get it off without harming the dress? And once its clean how do i store it to keep it from deteriorating with age?

Wedding dress cleaning?

I spilled white grape juice on my wedding dresses,designer wedding dresses,bridesmaid dresses wholesale, back on July 30 2006 but couldn't afford to get it professionally cleaned. When I pulled it out of its garment bag today, it had yellow stains on it. I sprayed water on it and used a washcloth to wipe it away. Is there anything else I should do?My dress is 100% polyester.lining: 100% acetateNetting: 100% nylonProfessional spot clean only.No direct heat or steampictures of my dress below by clicking on the links:

Clean a dirty wedding dress?

I just got a wedding dress from a family friend who wanted to pass it down to me. She wore it when she got married and it is stained. It has been in the closet for years. This is the only dress I want to wear. There is a brown spot under the see through lace. It has also yellowed. It still looks beautiful. wedding dresses,designer wedding dresses,bridesmaid dresses wholesale,The veil also is yellowed but it is long and the dress has a long train and the veil is long with flowers on it that I want to keep. The head dress part, is bent. I plan to replace it. How can I clean it at home? Any suggestions? I am getting married March 8 2008. There is so much to do in so little time.

On average how much does it cost to get a wedding dress cleaned?

The lady you spoke with cant give you any cost estimates without seeing the dress. If you are able to get a "flat rate fee" then you are going to get "flat rate" cleaning service as well... There are many factors that go into the cost of having the dress cleaned/preserved. Among them are fabric type, beading, detail, stains/dirt, size/style (a plus size gown with a cathedral train isnt going to be as inexpensive as a petite dress with a sweep train), also any repairs that may need to be made... wedding dresses,designer wedding dresses,bridesmaid dresses wholesale,If you want to know what it will cost take your dress to the dry cleaner you plan to use and have her look it over, if she cant give you an estimate then dont use that cleaner.If you would like to have your dress cleaned / preserved without the worries of voiding your warrantee I recommend one of these...

Can I clean my satin wedding dress myself?

I got married in July and am looking into getting my dress cleaned. The quotes I am receiving are min £130 which I've been told will probably rise to £200. I can't justify spending that amount on something I'll never (I hope!) wear again. Can I clean it myself? It is made from satin and is heavily beaded with sequins,pearls etc on the bodice. It only has a small amount of tan/make up around the top edge (it's strapless) and wedding dresses,designer wedding dresses,bridesmaid dresses wholesale some black marks on the train. Thought about trying vanish. Someone else told me to put it in a pillowcase and put it in the washing machine! Has anyone else tried it? Help! I need some suggestions to save myself a fortune

congrats on the wedding!! yeah i washed mine in a duvet cover (pillow case maybe small lol) and it came out fine, i did it on a low heat - 40 - and it removed all the watermelon breezer my godson spilt down it, and only 3 sequins fell off, but saving £200 more than compensated

Is there a home remedy for cleaning a yellowed wedding dress made of tafeta and chiffon overlay?

Sorry No; it's safer to have it professionally cleaned. The process is too hard to perform at home & dry cleaning is involved.* wedding dresses,designer wedding dresses,bridesmaid dresses wholesale Oxygen in the air has oxidized optical brightener on garment, giving a yellow appearance.* Suggest having the dress vacuum sealed and boxed after your daughter's wedding.Good luck!

Keeping a wedding dress clean?

Keep it in a Tupperware tub and don't open the tub in the house where it's smelly. Not only will smoke make it smell but it yellows the dress as well. wedding dresses,designer wedding ,bridesmaid dresses wholesale Get a dryer sheet and tape it to the lid so that it smells nice but does NOT touch the fabric of the dress. If you have the money I would take it to the local dry cleaners and have it boxed until your wedding day. Good luck on your wedding day!

What is a good price to get a wedding dress cleaned and altered?

If you choose something lacey with a lot of beading, the alterations are going to be a lot more. My alterations were $500 because it was beaded and had a lace overlay. All the beads had to be removed and replaced in order to alter it which is what made it so expensive. Just something to consider when trying to save a little.

How do I find a good wedding dress cleaner and preserver?

Preserving a gown is a bad idea. Many gown preserving operations are little more that frauds -- they make you pay a lot of money, they rarely clean the dress well, the often put gobbs of chemicals on the dress, and then they put the dress in a box which is easily eaten by bugs.Think if you really want to keep the dress for the rest of your life. You'll never use it again, and chances are your daugther won't either. Many charities would love to have your gown. That way a bride that couldn't normally afford such a beautiful dress could walk down the asile with pride. If you really want to keep the dress, get it dry cleaned and put it in a garment bag along with some ceder.

Dry cleaning a wedding dress?

I had mine done by Imperial Gown ... the same company that works on dresses for the Smithsonian and has been featured on Oprah. They have a guarantee and it is not voided if you open the box, like most others.My gown was a couture gown, so I really wanted it to be preserved as well as it could be. It ran about $300, but I consider it money well spent. Every so often I do open the box to look at my beautiful dress.The Imperial Gown company's website is gown.com. If you want to be sure that your gown is perfectly preserved, I can't recommend them highly enough.Good luck and congratulations!

How to clean your own wedding dress

Hi there, I used to work in a wedding dress shop and to clean small marks off satin wedding shoes we advised to get a cotton wool ball (like the type you remove make-up from) and run it under warm water. Wring it out so it's not too wet and rub gently over the marks. This should work for small marks on a wedding gown too. If this dress is precious to you and you are going to hand it down through your family or even just keep it, I would advise to get it professionally dry cleaned as the material will rot. It may seem expensive but it is worth it. Hope this helps. x

How to clean my wedding dress before the wedding?

This is your wedding gown. It's an important, delicate thing! You're doing the right thing by having it tailored, but you should be very careful with the cleaning as well. Many dry cleaning shops also offer tailoring and alterations. Seeing as how the dress will already be there getting tailored, they may clean it for you for a discounted price or even for free. If this is not something they offer, speak to your tailor (or a professional at the shop where you purchased your dress -- assuming it was a department, dress, or bridal shop and not a regular clothing store) and ask for safe, effective cleaning methods for the fabric your dress is made of. Satins, silks, and other fabrics bridal gowns are often made from are very fragile and do not respond well to many harsh cleaning products. Best to leave it in the hands of a professional. A few extra dollars for the cleaning will save you alot in the long run, considering you could easily ruin your dress by attempting to spot clean it on your own.

How can I clean my wedding dress before the wedding?

Love, this is your wedding dress. Your. Wedding. Dress. You're wearing this when you walk down the aisle. Do not, do not, do not put in your own washing machine! You need to take it to a dry cleaners. More importantly, they need to know what they're doing with wedding dresses. If you can, find someone in the area that specializes in cleaning wedding dresses. Many places do terrible things to them. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding where they actually burnt a lot of the sequins of the bodice of her dress.... not good. Once the dress is clean, be sure you're keeping it either in a plastic hanging protector or, better yet, wrapped in a white bed sheet. All you need to do is cut a hole at the top so the hanger can come through the top. The white sheet keeps the dress from going yellow; some of the chemicals in the plastic protectors can cause the dress to discolor quickly.Do not put the dress on any floor before first covering it with a clean, white bed sheet- whether you're trying it on at home, in for alterations, getting dressed for the big day, etc. One your wedding day, try to hike the dress up off the floor as much as you can until your altar return photos are finished. You don't want grey and brown splotches on the hem of your dress visible! Best wishes and Congratulations!

Where can I clean my wedding dress that will be reworn in 5 years?

Many dry cleaner have a "Wedding Dress Preservation Service". Basically, they clean the dress and then vacuum seal it in a bag and put the whole thing in a box with a window in the front so you can still see most of the dress.Be prepared though, it ain't cheap. Maybe $200.00.

How to dry clean a wedding dress made of satin?

Take it to the dry cleaner. They will know what to do with it. They clean all wedding gowns regardless of their fabric or detail and offer proper storage for them as well. If your present cleaners can't figure it out, take it to another.