Wedding Attire

How can a wedding outfit be protected from jewellery snags during the event?

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Check jewellery edges and closures against the actual outfit before the event, and change any combination that repeatedly catches.

Put on and remove pieces carefully, with help for awkward fastenings, rather than pulling them over delicate embroidery. Ask a jeweller to repair a damaged setting or clasp instead of covering a sharp edge with an improvised fix. Keep spare jewellery away from the garment in storage. A smooth-looking accessory can still snag fine net, lace or raised threadwork when the wearer moves.

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Government Guidance · Live source

Basic care: Textiles

Canadian Conservation Institute

Textile handling, support and preservation principles. Conservation of fragile heirlooms may require specialist assessment.

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Expert Guidance · Live source

Tips on Caring for Jewelry

Gemological Institute of America

Material-sensitive handling, storage and cleaning principles; a jeweller should assess individual fastenings or repairs.

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