How to care for your wedding outfit

Are you getting married and want to know how to take care of wedding clothes? Or are you going to a wedding and wondering how you can easily refresh your occasion wear? We’ve gathered everything you need to know about how to treat your dress or suit, before, during and after the big day.

Before the wedding: Store in a safe place
Before the wedding, the primary task is to make sure your dress or suit is kept in perfect condition for the big day. Also, good preparations beforehand will minimize the risk of extra maintenance during your wedding day.

• Store your dress or suit in a garment bag meant for storage. Never opt for one made of plastic, as it may trap moisture that can cause the garment to catch mold and odors or get stained. The only time to use a plastic bag is during transport, to protect the outfit from bad weather.
• Heavy dresses should be stored lying down, for instance under the bed. Lighter dresses, tuxedos and suits should be kept hanging in their garment bag. Protect them from direct sunlight, since it can make white fabrics turn yellow.
• Store your outfit in a dry and dark place, and where it is not cramped with other garments.

On the wedding day: Be ready with a first aid kit

It’s best to be prepared for spills, tears and wrinkles so make sure to pack a first aid kit. We suggest our Sewing Kit, baby powder and a Clothing Brush or Lint Brush. Don’t forget the steamer, it will ensure that perfect end result. One of the most common questions we get is “Can I use a steamer on my wedding dress?” And the answer is: yes.

• Steam the dress, suit or tuxedo as a last step before the ceremony. The steamer will remove all creases and give the fabric a perfect finish.
• Brush off dust and hair with a Lint Brush.
• Freshen up your dress or suit during the day with a Fabric Spray for a gentle and lasting scent of fresh rose and musk.
• Mask stains, but don’t start any advanced stain treatment. Blot wine stains with a dry tissue. Stay away from harsh chemicals and home remedies since this might harm the fabric. Leave tough stains to the experts at the dry cleaners after the wedding.
• Chalk or baking soda can be used to mask fatty acid stains temporarily. This is only meant for white garments, of course.
• Quickly mend tears with matching thread, if necessary.

After the wedding: Cleaning and long-term storage
The trickiest stains are the ones you can’t spot immediately. Spills from white wine and champagne aren't noticeable right away, but they turn into brown, permanent stains after a while. Many stains can become permanent if you wait weeks before treating them. Bring the garments to the dry cleaner as quickly as possible after the wedding.

• Bring the garments to the dry cleaner, even if you don’t notice any stains right away.
• Hang the garments on a padded hanger. A padded hanger is gentler than a hanger made of wood or metal.
• If the dress is heavy, store it laying down.
• Store your dress or suit in a dry, cool and dark place, in a fabric garment bag meant for storage.
• If you’re not planning on keeping your wedding outfit, consider selling it instead of just storing it.
• Don’t let the garments lay around at home for weeks after the wedding. By then many of the most common stains have become untreatable.