If you purchase a new wedding gown, even if is packaged properly, it is likely to need a little steaming or pressing to get it just right for your pictures. It's possible that the wrinkles will fall out of your wedding gown if allowed to hang for a day or two. But be careful and hang it properly so you don't stretch the seams on a heavy gown.
If you plan to wear a previously worn wedding gown, such as a vintage gown from your Mom or a consignment or second-hand gown, it is almost guaranteed to need steaming or pressing before your pictures and wedding.
Almost always a wedding gown needs help to get the wrinkles out. Here are a few tips if you want to try and get the wrinkles out of your wedding gown yourself:
- Hang your wedding gown in a closed bathroom and run some hot water to generate steam.
- If you have a home steamer, work from underneath the wedding dress and wrap a cotton cloth over the head of the steamer so no water drops on the gown. Don't touch the steamer to the gown.
- Never use a hot iron on a delicate wedding dress
If you aren't comfortable doing this yourself, just bring it to us in Birmingham, Alabama. We'll be glad to help you with this and the best part is...
It's Free
Anytime you purchase a wedding gown cleaning and preservation before your wedding, we'll steam or press your gown and get it in perfect shape for BOTH your pictures AND your wedding.
It's not unusual for a wedding gown specialist to charge $100.00 or more to steam or press a wedding gown. But if you're in the Birmingham Alabama area and prearrange your wedding gown cleaning and preservation with us, there is no additional charge to get your gown looking perfect both before your pictures and again before your wedding. This is all part of our commitment to serving you.
And don't forget about our Gown Protection Plan. We'll work on any stains you get in your wedding gown before your wedding, provide minor repairs, if needed...and press or steam your wedding gown before your wedding for a nominal fee. Follow this link to find out more.