Shopping for your Gown

When selecting your perfect wedding gown be sure and look at the manufacture's care label for cleaning instructions. Believe it or not, we have seen gowns which have care labels which state: “Do Not Dry Clean, Do Not Wash.” Others may state that the gown should be mailed to a post office box for cleaning or should be cleaned by one establishment only.

You will find many wedding gowns with a label recommending that they be cleaned by a member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists. Tuesdays Fine Dry cleaners is a certified member of this association.

Carefully and fully inspect your gown—inside and out.

Check the beading—is it sewed or glued? Some glued beads cannot withstand dry cleaning or even a gentle wet cleaning process.

Inspect the gown for loose trim—make sure all ends are properly sewed.
Look at the pleats. Sometimes small pleats may not withstand cleaning, pressing or steaming without losing their crispness or structure.

Prior to the Wedding

Avoid excessive handling of your gown. Clean hands are a must.

Always hang your wedding dress from the loops inside the gown which are attached to the side seams. No wire hangers!

Protect your gown from exposure to light and air by wrapping it in a clean sheet. Never keep your gown in a plastic bag. Fabric needs to breathe.

Traveling with Your Wedding Gown

Click here for some tips and tricks.

Association of Wedding Gown Cleaners Video