Bridal stylist and bridal boutique owner Courtney Foreman shares the ABC’s of wedding gown care. Where’s the best place to store your dress after you bring it home? Do bag styles matter? These two tips will help you get started after you’ve made the decision on your dream dress.

What’s next? (Alterations, of course!) and then, steaming your gown. Is there such a thing as a gown that doesn’t need steaming? We cover this in our conversation, along with the best way to prep your gown the days before the wedding.

After the ceremony, brides have the option of preserving their gown. Courtney shares the details involved with dress preservation, so you can make the best choice for your own gown!