How you pack your wedding dress before it ships directly affects how well it can be cleaned and preserved when it arrives. Most damage that happens in transit, snagged lace, permanent creasing, and moisture exposure, is preventable. This guide walks you through every step, in the right order, so your gown arrives at the facility in the best possible condition.
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A step-by-step walkthrough of exactly how to pack and ship your wedding dress safely, what to do, what not to do, and what comes inside your shipping kit.
Sending your gown for preservation starts before you drop it off at UPS. The way you fold your gown, the stains you mark, and the accessories you include all make a difference to what happens at the preservation facility. This guide covers everything inside your shipping kit and walks you through each packing step in the right order, so your gown arrives in a perfect condition, ready for the best possible care.
| ⇨ Send your dress within 1 to 3 weeks of your wedding | Invisible stains from sweat, body oils, and champagne begin oxidizing immediately. Stains removable in the first week can become permanent after just a few months. |
| ⇨ Do not try to treat any stain yourself before shipping | Home remedies and regular dry cleaning are not designed for delicate bridal fabrics. One wrong product can permanently set a stain or cause irreversible damage to lace and beading. |
| ⇨ Everything you need to ship safely is already inside your kit | Your shipping kit includes a crush-proof water-resistant box, a waterproof poly bag, commercial-grade tape, fabric-safe stain stickers, a prepaid UPS label, and a detailed order form. |
| ⇨ Never fold your gown in sharp creases | Gently gather the fabric with the natural flow of each layer rather than pressing it into tight folds. Sharp creases cause permanent damage to silk, satin, and lace that cannot be reversed during preservation. |
| ⇨ Mark every stain with the included stain stickers before packing | Place a fabric-safe stain sticker on every area that needs attention, like the hem, bodice, underarms, and train, so the specialists can handle the rest. |
| ⇨ Up to 5 accessories can be sent alongside your gown at no extra cost | Your veil, gloves, tiara, handkerchief, and garter can all be included in the same shipping kit. |
Your shipping kit tells you what to pack, but this guide tells you how to do it right. Following the steps correctly makes the preservation process smoother and gives the specialists the best chance to protect every detail of your gown.
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Since 1913, wedding dress preservation has been the only thing we do. We do not offer alterations, general dry cleaning, or any other service. That singular focus is what allows us to care for every gown, regardless of age, fabric, or condition, with the level of expertise it deserves.
Understand exactly how to pack your wedding dress the right way, what to include in your shipping kit, and how to send it safely for preservation. Download this free guide and give your gown the best possible start to a lifetime of beautiful protection.
Within 1 to 3 weeks of your wedding. Sweat, body oils, and sugar-based stains begin oxidizing immediately and become harder to remove with every passing day. Stains removable in week one can be permanent after a few months.
No. Home stain removal methods are not designed for delicate bridal fabrics. DIY treatment can permanently set stains into silk and satin, damage lace, loosen beading, and make invisible stains impossible to fully reverse during professional cleaning.
A crush-proof water-resistant shipping box, a waterproof poly bag, commercial-grade packaging tape, fabric-safe stain stickers, a prepaid UPS shipping label, a detailed order form, and an alternative delivery form. Everything needed to ship safely is included.
Do not fold it in sharp creases. Gently gather the gown with the natural flow of the fabric, working layer by layer with care. A loosely gathered gown causes the least stress on delicate lace, tulle, and embellishments during transit.
Up to 5 accessories are included at no extra charge — veil, gloves, tiara or hair piece, handkerchief, and garter. Additional items like silk flowers, bridal shoes, a slip, or a detachable skirt can be included for a small additional fee. Note each item on your order form before sealing the box.
Your shipping kit arrives within 2 to 5 business days of placing your order. Pro tip: order your kit 3 to 4 weeks before your wedding so it arrives on time, and you can ship your gown the very next day after your big day.
The memory lives in every thread. Download the free guide, follow the steps inside, and let our specialists take care of everything from there. Over 3,000,000 brides have trusted us with their most precious dress since 1913. Yours deserves the same care.
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