Setup, Compatibility & Care Instructions
Proper handling and care will ensure your wedding dress remains pristine for your big day and beyond.
Initial Handling
- Unpacking: Upon receiving, carefully remove the dress from its packaging. Avoid pulling or tugging on embellishments.
- Hanging: Immediately hang the dress on a sturdy, padded hanger using the interior hanging loops. This helps the fabric to relax and any creases to naturally fall out. Avoid wire hangers, which can distort the fabric or shoulder area.
Fitting & Alterations
- Professional Alterations: Due to the intricate embellishments and sculpting satin silhouette, it is crucial to seek a professional bridal seamstress for any necessary alterations. Schedule fittings well in advance of your wedding date.
- Undergarments: Consider specialized bridal undergarments. Given the open back and halterneck, a traditional bra is not suitable. Options include adhesive bras, stick-on cups, or a specialist bridal corset that can be sewn into the dress.
Care Instructions
- Cleaning: This dress requires dry cleaning only by a reputable bridal specialist. Inform your cleaner about the delicate hand-stitched embellishments and satin material to ensure appropriate cleaning methods are used.
- Storage: Store the dress in a breathable, acid-free garment bag (never plastic for long-term storage) in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can cause discoloration. Ensure the dress has ample space and is not crushed.
- Wrinkle Removal: For minor wrinkles, hang the dress in a steamy bathroom for 15-30 minutes, ensuring it does not get wet. For more stubborn creases, use a handheld garment steamer on a low setting, keeping it several inches away from the fabric. Never iron directly on the satin or embellished areas. Test on an inconspicuous inner seam first.