Wearing a wedding dress

10 things to bear in mind when putting on your wedding dress

01. Store your wedding dress hanging freely, away from direct sunlight. Fluff out the top and underskirts. If the underskirt has a rail (frame), make sure it slides smoothly through the channel.

02. Finish your hair and make-up before getting dressed.

03. Put on the dress by stepping into it – without shoes. Pull up the zip and, if necessary, fasten the hook and eye at the top. These two keep the zip in place. Adjust the bust and pull in any ruffles around the shoulders.

04. If it’s cold – wear warm layers underneath. This is important for your comfort!

05. You should be able to walk freely on the floor and on the lawn in your dress, but when going up stairs, the skirt must be lifted. Gather all the layers of the skirt slightly above your right knee. Lift it by just over a decimetre. When you’re about to sit down, lift the skirt slightly at the back so that it doesn’t stretch too much. Try the dress on at home and ‘break it in’. Practise!

06. In a long, wide dress and with a voluminous hairstyle, you’ll take up more space than usual. This is particularly important to bear in mind when getting in and out of the car.

07. Wear any gloves you may be wearing until dinner, when you should take them off. Put them back on before you rise from the table. Wear any bracelets over the gloves; rings should be worn inside them.

08. Take care not to splash water when washing your hands. Many fabrics can become darker from water splashes. Also avoid thorny bushes and rough furniture that could snag the fabric.

09. The bridal bouquet may be full of water. Handle it carefully so that your skirt does not get wet.

10. Finally – in your wedding dress, you are a stunning sight! To the delight of yourself, your family and your friends. Stand tall!

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