There are many reasons you may consider having your wedding dress cleaned before your big day. Here are just a few of the most common reasons:

• You purchased your wedding dress as a sample, or it may be an older gown that has been passed down through generations.

• Your dress is a different color than your eyes, and the color of your dress is much darker than your skin tone. In this case, you’ll definitely want to have your dress cleaned, steamed, and pressed so you can best show off your beautiful wedding gown.

• It may be a little dusty with makeup, hairspray, and perfume.

All of the above reasons can easily be addressed by having your wedding dress professionally cleaned by a reputable cleaner. But before making that decision, here are the other things you may want to consider first.

Things to Consider When Having Your Wedding Dress Cleaned

Drastic measures tend to look obvious. Don’t let cleaner steam aggressively wash your dress if it requires a bit of tender loving care.

Think about it—if you have a very well-fitted dress, the fabric may tear if it’s steamed or cleaned too aggressively. The same is true if the dress is a little large or old and has gotten a bit crumpled but still hangs nicely. You should also include alterations and steaming your dress into your price range.

The cleaning process can be very rough on your dress. If you have a very delicate fabric, have your dress professionally cleaned before the wedding so that you’re not stressing out about rubbing, tugging, and spending more money on alterations for your gown.

In the end, it’s all about striking a balance between giving your dress the attention it may need and how much you’re willing to spend. 

Where Should You Get Your Wedding Dress Cleaned?

If you’re looking for a reputable place to have your wedding dress professionally cleaned, you’re going to want to start with a place that is both easy to get to and affordable. The great news is that there are lots of places you can go to get your dress cleaned. The best place is a cleaning facility that can include alterations, steaming, pressing, and taking care of any other pressing needs your clothing may have.

This way, you can not only get your dress cleaned but get any other pressing needs that may need to be addressed, like bustle or hem work, into the price of cleaning your dress. By only dealing with one service provider, you don’t have to worry about the person working on your dress taking shortcuts.

For those looking for an affordable way to get their dress cleaned, you can always take it to a local dry cleaner to be cleaned. Keep in mind the cheaper it is, the more shortcuts you may be faced with.

A few dry cleaning tips:

• Double-check to make sure your dress is dry cleaned and not just cleaned.
• Check to ensure they use the proper cleaning solution in the chemical spotters.
• If you have a white dress, don’t trust a dry cleaner who doesn’t understand the difference between white and off-white.
• Dry cleaning is typically more affordable, but it’s best to take your dress to a dry cleaner who does a lot of wedding dresses.
• The last thing you want to do is go to a dry cleaner who’s not experienced with wedding dresses. They may use the wrong chemicals, accidentally bleach it, or overpress the gown, which can cause damage.

Conclusion

Don’t let your dress fall victim to a dry cleaner who doesn’t know what they’re doing with your dress. There’s no need to have your dress professionally cleaned unless you think it needs a thorough cleaning. If you’re going to have your dress professionally cleaned, make sure it’s done by a professional cleaner who knows how to handle the fabric of your dress.

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