After months of anticipation, your wedding gown has finally arrived.
Whether it's travelled from overseas, been safely stored before your wedding or transported to your venue, it's completely normal for your dress to have a few creases.
The good news? In most cases, these creases are easily removed with the right steaming process.
Will My Wedding Dress Need Steaming?
For most brides, yes.
Wedding gowns spend time carefully folded during manufacturing, shipping and transport, so some creasing is expected.
How much steaming your gown needs will depend on its fabric, construction and how it has been stored.
Some soft fabrics naturally relax after hanging for a day or two, while structured satins, crepes and heavier fabrics may require more attention.
When Should My Dress Be Steamed?
The ideal time to steam your wedding dress is as close to your wedding day as possible.
If your gown is steamed too early and then transported or packed again, new creases can develop.
If you're getting married locally, many brides have their gown steamed the day before or the morning of their wedding.
For destination weddings or weddings away from home, we generally recommend having your gown professionally steamed once you've arrived at your destination. This ensures any creases from travelling are removed and your gown looks its absolute best when it's time to get dressed.
Should I Steam My Dress Myself?
While it may seem like a simple job, wedding gowns are delicate garments.
Different fabrics, lace, beading and embellishments all respond differently to heat and moisture.
For this reason, we recommend using someone with experience whenever possible.
Attempting to steam your gown yourself without understanding the fabric can sometimes cause damage or leave water marks, particularly on delicate materials.
If you're ever unsure, it's always best to ask for advice before applying steam.
Don't Iron Your Wedding Dress
Wedding dresses should almost never be ironed.
The direct heat from an iron can permanently damage delicate fabrics, flatten textured materials, melt synthetic fibres and even leave shiny marks that can't be removed.
Professional steaming is a much safer and gentler way to remove creases while protecting the beauty of your gown.
We Offer a Wedding Dress Steaming Service
If your Honey Fawn gown has become heavily creased before your wedding, we may be able to help.
We offer a professional wedding dress steaming service for eligible customers.
Because every gown, timeline and circumstance is different, this service is available by enquiry only, and conditions and availability apply.
If you think your gown may require professional steaming before your wedding, please contact our team to discuss your options and we'll let you know whether the service is suitable for your situation.
Travelling With Your Dress?
If you're taking your gown interstate or overseas, we almost always recommend arranging for it to be professionally steamed once you've arrived at your destination.
Even if your dress leaves Tasmania beautifully steamed, travelling in a garment bag, suitcase or car can introduce new creases.
Having your gown steamed on location is usually the best way to ensure it's looking its very best on your wedding day.
Hang Your Gown Correctly
Once your gown arrives at its destination, remove it from the car or suitcase as soon as possible and hang it in a cool, dry place.
Keeping it hanging in its garment bag allows many minor creases to begin relaxing naturally while also protecting it from dust, dirt and accidental damage.
The Finishing Touch
Steaming is one of the final steps before you walk down the aisle.
It's the moment your gown truly comes to life, allowing the fabric to drape beautifully and every detail to be seen exactly as the designer intended.
Whether you arrange professional steaming at your wedding destination or speak to our team about our in-store steaming service, it's a small detail that can make a big difference to how your gown looks and feels on your wedding day.
If you have any questions about caring for your gown before the big day, we're always happy to help.