by Kathy Boyd-McLaughlin
You may need to practice this since it does sound trickier than it really is. Simply get a long robe, sit in a chair and practice, practice, practice. If you’re riding in a carriage, follow this advice:
- Make sure the driver has a stable step stool for you to step on. Lift your skirts up away from your feet. Have someone hold your train. Grab onto a handle and lift yourself onto the carriage steps.
- Once at the top, step into the carriage and gather all your skirts to your front. Sit back and relax. Have your train draped over your lap to reduce winkles and place flowers away from you so that they do not drip onto your dress.
- Make sure your veil does not get caught in any hardware on the carriage.
- When you arrive at your destination, let someone gather your train while you stand. Lift your skirts so they do not get caught on your shoes or so you do not trip and fall out of the carriage.
- Someone should be there to hold your hand. TAKE IT! With one hand, hold onto the person's hand, with the other, hold on to your skirts. Get your balance. Step out one foot at a time. Once down on solid ground, have someone retrieve your bouquet, straighten your dress out, and then proceed into the ceremony site.
All these tips sound harder than they actually are. If you’re lucky enough to have your dress, try it on one day, and practice in it (NOTE: USE CLEAN WHITE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING YOUR DRESS TO AVOID HAND AND BODY OILS FROM GETTING ON YOUR DRESS). You should be a pro by the time your wedding comes around.
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