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By Randall Ware
Times-Democrat Writer
Every girl dreams of looking beautiful in a lovely white gown on her wedding day.
She often spends months searching for the perfect dress. After she finds it, she may go through countless alterations to make sure it fits just right. And when the big day finally arrives, she wears it with grace, confidence and pride.
Yet after all this preparation, most wedding dresses make their debut and then quickly settle into permanent retirement. Then the question is, what to do with it?
Wanda Evans has the answer. Clean it, box it, preserve it — and don't waste any time.
"The biggest mistake brides make is waiting too long before having their dress cleaned," said Evans, owner of Acclaim Cleaners in Warrenton.
Stains that aren't visible the day after the wedding can oxidize and turn yellow after the dress has hung in a
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