If you have not already ordered a wedding gown preservation kit before your wedding is over, it's not too late. You may not get around to thinking about preserving your wedding dress until you get back from your honeymoon, but that's OK.

You may want to take into account some important little things you can do during your wedding day and when you put your dress away that day.

You will get the best results if you will perform some basic pre-stain treatments on your dress before you let your dress sit too long. Here are some of the common stains that can occur during your wedding and how you can pre-treat them.

Drink stains: Wine, coffee, tea, or carbonated sodas are common. Some of these stains may not be visible at first. If you know of a stain or can see it, first don't use soap to try and remove it. Instead is is best to use a white vinegar and water mixture (1/3 white vinegar 2/3 water). Spray the mixture on the stained area, allow it to sit for a minute or two and then rub off with a soft cloth. Repeat it needed.

Chocolate: Since chocolate fountains have become so popular this stain is also popular. It is best to soak the area in cold water. Use a soft bristled tooth brush to brush the area. Use a small amount of dishwashing soap and repeat. You're not trying to remove the stain completely so don't worry too much about the process. You do not have to rinse. Remember you are just pre-treating these stains, it's the wedding gown preservation company that will finish the job and remove the stains completely.

Dirt stains: Don't even worry about dirt stains. You'll find them where people stepped on your wedding gown train and around the hem - caused from dragging your dress around during and after the ceremony. Dirt, even asphault stains can easily be removed by a professional wedding dress preservation company.

Do yourself a favor. When you get back from your honeymoon (unless you did it earlier) check out various wedding gown preservation companies. Compare services offered. Compare prices. Choose a company that will do a complete job, but at a reasonable cost. It should cost you between $149 - $189. If you pay more than that, you've paid too much. But whatever you do, get your dress cleaned and preserved as soon as possible.