A Perfect Preparation! The Train Keeper: Protecting Your Dress from Ground Scrapes and Dirt During Location Shoots

How to Keep Your Dress Clean During Pre-wedding Photos?

When going out for outdoor location shoots for pre-wedding photos.

What often worries brides is the issue of keeping the hem of the dress clean.

@momo.wd.1106

Whether it's in the city, at the beach, or in a park, outdoor shoots come with a lot of movement.

The basic moving style involves hair and makeup artists or staff supporting the bride (sometimes the groom, too!) by lifting the train with both hands so that the bride can walk easily and the dress remains clean.

However, even with this support, it can still happen that:

- The hem of the skirt gets dirty or stained

- The delicate tulle or lace gets snagged on the ground and tears

These are actual occurrences that can happen.

@peanuts0830

It's worrying to think about how any stains could show up in important photos or the additional costs of cleaning and repairs afterward.

Especially if you have a long train or a voluminous dress, you need to be extra careful handling it.

@0310_nzm

Do You Know About the "Train Keeper"?

So!

I found a very convenient item that can help prevent concerns and troubles related to the hem of your dress getting damaged or dirty.

It’s called the "Train Keeper."

The Train Keeper is a specially designed sheet that allows the bride to easily lift and carry the train of her wedding dress.

Here’s a photo of it in use ♩

The white sheet surrounding the dress’s skirt is the Train Keeper, which helps cover and protect the dress from rubbing against the ground or bumping into surrounding trees or walls.

The specific mechanism of the Train Keeper is explained in this video. (Check 0:14-0:28!)

Here’s how to use it ♩

It seems like you can set it up alone.

The Train Keeper sheet has handle-like hooks, making it easy for assistants to hold it with one hand.

In the past, there were cases where the train was bundled tightly in both arms, resulting in uneven pressure tearing the dress or crushing the tulle and decorations, but

with this, you have zero worries.

Plus, for the accompanying staff, the burden of having to carry their heavy belongings while carefully holding the dress is reduced, making it extremely beneficial.

Having this Train Keeper prepared not only ensures the dress stays clean, but "I think it might make the staff happiest above all."

Created by a Dress Cleaning Company ♩

The Train Keeper is made by Remotion, a company that originally provides dress cleaning and consignment sales.

They are currently in the process of applying for a patent.

The price is 17,380 yen (including tax) for purchase and 5,280 yen (including tax) for rental.

It’s not overly expensive and I think it’s a necessary expense to protect the dress. (Especially recommended for those who purchased their dresses *)

Applications can be made through the order form on their website.

The Train Keeper is truly an excellent item that protects wedding dresses from beach sand, park trees, road dirt, and the walls of narrow paths ♩

Brides who are about to do location shoots would find it very useful on the day.

➡ Here’s the official page for the Train Keeper and how to apply