How To: Prepare Your Wedding Dress
Everything you need to know to unbox, prepare, and care for your gown — so it looks and feels just as breathtaking as the moment you said yes to it.
When Your Gown Arrives
Your gown has been thoughtfully prepared and carefully packed for its journey to you. Before you open your box, take a breath and let the moment settle. This is the beginning of something beautiful.
As you unbox it, you may notice a few soft creases from travel — this is completely normal and easily refreshed. Our fabrics are delicate, so take your time as you unwrap each layer. There is no rush here.
Once unboxed, do a gentle inspection to ensure everything is just as it should be. This gives you peace of mind and lets you tend to anything early, well ahead of your big day.
Before You Try it On
The way you prepare yourself matters just as much as the gown itself. To protect the delicate fabric, we gently recommend a few things to be mindful of before slipping it on.
No makeup or fake tan
Transfer onto fabric can be difficult to remove. Keep your skin clean and free of heavy products before your try-on.
Avoid heavy moisturiser
Allow any body products to fully absorb before dressing. Your gown will thank you.
Wash your hands
A simple step, but an important one. Clean hands protect embellishments and delicate fabrics from oils and residue.
Gently Refresh Your Gown
Once you are ready, it is time to give your gown the gentle care it deserves. Soft creases from transit are a natural part of the journey, and with a little patience, they ease away beautifully.
Use an iron on a silk or low-heat setting to smooth the fabric, working slowly and gently. Always ensure your iron is clean and free from residue before you begin. Each gown is unique, and different fabrics require slightly different care.
Silk & Satin Gowns
Crepe & Lace Gowns
We recommend ironing on a low heat setting, gradually increasing if needed to ease out creases. Always ensure your iron is clean and free from residue to avoid marking the fabric.
Beaded Lace Gowns
Create a Moment
Your gown deserves more than a hurried try-on in front of a bathroom mirror. This is a moment to be savoured — one that deserves intention, softness, and a little ceremony of its own.
Choose a time when you feel calm and unhurried. Soft lighting, a clean and quiet space, and perhaps a person you love standing beside you. Set the scene the way you would for something precious, because this is.
We hope that the moment you slip your gown on again feels just as breathtaking as the first time you said yes to it — full of wonder, full of joy, and entirely yours.
Caring for Your Gown Before the Big Day
To keep your gown looking flawless in the lead-up to your wedding:
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Store your gown in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
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Hang your gown using the internal hang tags 1–2 weeks before your wedding day to allow any natural creases to fall out
This gentle preparation helps your gown settle beautifully before final steaming or pressing.
A Final Note
Your gown is more than just a dress, it’s part of your story. Taking a little extra care now ensures it looks and feels just as beautiful when it matters most.
We hope you enjoy every moment leading up to your day. If you have any further questions on how to prepare your gown, please reach out via Online Chat or email cx@graceloveslace.com
