Going to the bathroom with your wedding dress, here’s how to do it without stress
It may sound like a small detail, but many brides don’t think about it beforehand. Until the moment arrives. Going to the bathroom with a wedding dress works a little differently than you’re used to, especially if your dress has a full skirt, a train or multiple layers.
Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that. With a little preparation and a few helpful tips, your dress will stay nice and clean and you can tackle this moment in a relaxed manner.
As practical: it’s different, and that’s okay
On your wedding day, you’re probably thinking of anything but the toilet. Still, it’s nice to know in advance what to expect. Your dress is often bulky and the fabric is delicate, so you need to be just a little more conscious of how you move.
With a calm approach, you soon find that it is all doable.
Choose space and take someone with you
Not every restroom is equally practical with a wedding dress. A more spacious space, such as a disabled restroom, makes things a lot easier. You have more freedom of movement and prevent your dress from bumping into anything.
In addition, many brides like to have someone with them.
Consider your mother, master of ceremonies or a close friend.
- Someone to help lift the dress for a moment
- Someone to watch to make sure everything stays tidy
- Someone who makes sure you don’t have to worry about anything
It is a small moment, but gives much peace of mind.
The easiest way: sitting backwards
While trying on, we often hear it back: sitting backwards works best. With your face toward the sink, you have more control over your dress and the fabric stays out of the way better.
Lifting your skirt gently and keeping the layers together will prevent the fabric from falling down. It doesn’t have to be perfect; if you keep an overview, it will work itself out. This way works for almost any silhouette, whether you wear a breezy A-line or a dress with more volume.
Do you have multiple layers? Here’s how to keep an overview
For dresses with multiple layers or an underskirt, it helps to lift the bottom layers first and bundle everything together. That way the fabric stays together and you can move more easily.
- Gather the layers together quietly
- Hold the fabric in front of you or slightly up
- Take your time, without haste
It may sound like a lot, but in practice it soon feels obvious.
We just help you with this
At During your final pick-up appointment, our stylists always go over this with you. You don’t have to practice anything, but you will be given practical tips on what to look out for.
Think about how best to lift your dress, what’s handy to tell your entourage and what to look out for with a train or multiple layers. Little tricks that will ensure you know exactly what to do on your wedding day.
You don’t have to worry
With a little preparation and a calm approach, going to the bathroom with your wedding dress is not a stressful moment at all.
It just comes with the territory and you will find that in practice it comes naturally.
And before you know it, you’re back on the dance floor