When it comes time to put your wedding dress on for the big day, it will be in pristine condition, but there’s a chance that you’ll notice a few stains once the celebrations have ended. Between eating, drinking, dancing and socializing all night long, there are bound to be a few spills that end up on your gown. Never fear, though! Professional cleaning can help your gown look as perfect as the day you took it home. Keep scrolling for our tips on preparing your dress to be dry cleaned, as well as our local recommendation in Columbus!
Unlike traditional cleaning methods, dry cleaning uses special solvents to clean delicate fabrics. This process is especially important for garments like your wedding dress, which could be easily damaged with improper cleaning. Dry cleaning not only ensures that your gown will be perfectly clean, but it also helps preserve delicate details like lace, beading, and embroidery. Plus, when your gown is dry cleaned, it’s inspected by extra sets of eyes to ensure they’ve gotten any stains you may not have noticed!
Prepare your wedding dress
After the big day, it’s important to assess any damage or stains that may have happened during all of the festivities! Like we mentioned above, the dry cleaners will inspect your dress thoroughly, but it’s crucial for you to identify where cleaning is needed. Once you’ve identified what needs to be cleaned, carefully hang the dress in its garment bag and connect with your preferred dry cleaners.
Dry cleaning timeline
We get it, after the big day and the excitement of your honeymoon, getting your gown cleaned may not be your top priority. However, it’s important to remember that dry cleaning your wedding dress as soon as possible will help prolong its lifespan, preserve its beauty, and ensure it remains a cherished heirloom for years to come.
The ideal timeline for cleaning your gown can vary, but as a general rule of thumb, we recommend getting your gown to the cleaners within a few weeks after your wedding! Prompt cleaning reduces the risk of stains setting or causing further damage. The dry cleaning process itself may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the extent of the cleaning required, the materials of your dress, and any embellishments like beading or lace.
Our recommended cleaners
At La Jeune Mariee, we have trusted Dublin Cleaners with the care and cleaning of both our stock pieces and our brides’ gowns. They offer exceptional wedding dress cleaning and gown preservation, which will help to ensure that your gown stays clean! If you’re local to the Columbus area, we encourage you to reach out to the Dublin Cleaners team to determine if their services are right for you.
If you’re not local to the Columbus area, you may need to do some additional research to determine who to trust with your gown. Be sure to read reviews and thoroughly evaluate each cleaners’ processes, to ensure that they’re right for you! When in doubt, give them a call to make sure they can properly dry clean your wedding dress, or give our boutique a ring at 614.228.2700 and our team would be happy to help you find a trusted wedding dress cleaner in your area!
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