Brides spend several hours or days looking for their dream dress, and wearing the perfect one adds to the magic of the wedding. Outdoor venues provide an ethereal backdrop for the special event, but it can be challenging to keep your white gown clean throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner reception. Here are a few tips to protect your wedding dress at an outdoor wedding.

3 Ways to Prevent Your Dress From Getting Dirty

1. Use a Petticoat

Save yourself from the unwanted stains that come with an outdoor wedding by purchasing a bridal petticoat to lift your dress’ hem off the ground an extra inch. Petticoats are relatively inexpensive and can prevent outdoor stains from grass, wet asphalt, or dirt. These discrete dress additions will come in handy as you walk around outside, and they can be easily removed for photos if you don’t love the look.

2. Ask for a Bustle

Seamstresses typically add bustles to wedding dresses; however, you may want to ask for it to be raised higher and find sturdier ways to secure it. Have someone in your bridal party bring extra safety pins in case a bustle loop breaks. Make sure your dress is bustled up before dinner begins so that you can jump straight into dancing after the meal.

3. Be Cautious

Preview the area before event setup, and find out where the mud and puddle-forming dips are. Have fun on your wedding day, but exercise a little extra caution, avoiding dirt, tall grass, and mulch. Don’t get too caught up in the idea of keeping your gown absolutely perfect. Relax and enjoy your big day.

 

If you’re ready to book your wedding at a gorgeous outdoor venue, contact the team at Experience Nutridge in Honolulu, HI. Your guests will enjoy the beautiful back of a macadamia nut plantation with a view that overlooks Hawaii’s city lights. Their chefs can create a delicious dinner menu of island favorites, and they can even accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian dietary restrictions. View their dinner menu online, or call (808) 531-5050 to learn more about their private events.