How to Steam a Wedding Dress

Tip 1 - Caring for Your Wedding Dress: Removing Wrinkles

When you arrive with your dress (or when your dress gets to you), be sure to put it on a padded hanger right away. may find that many of the folds will come right out, but chances are the gown will probably need to be steamed a little. "Even if the dress has stayed in one spot, hanging in a closet for a week or two, you should still give it one last steaming before the ceremony so it will look fresh," says Steven Saidman, president of Imperial Gown Preservation and Restoration in Fairfax, Virginia.Professional steaming will produce the best results; usually, the bridal salon where you purchased your gown or the place that did your alterations will provide this service. But if you've traveled, this likely isn't a viable option. A good alternative is to create your own steam room. Cover a bathroom floor with towels and run a very hot shower, allowing the room to fill with steam. Turn the water off, then hang the dress on the back of the bathroom door. Next, wrap your arm in a dry, white towel and run it down the length of the gown, smoothing out any wrinkles. This method is much less likely to leave water spots or iron impressions than a home steamer or iron.

Tip 2 - Ironing Your Wedding Dress

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Tip 3 - Wedding Gown Care And Solutions

Wedding Gown Care And Solutions
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Tip 4 - How to Steam a Formal Dress in a Hurry | eHow

Whether it’s your wedding day or prom night, you don’t want a wrinkled dress to be your signature style. And if you’re short of time, taking it to a pro or using a hand-held steamer might not be an option. No matter what material your dress is made of -- linen, taffeta, tulle or even silk -- you can get rid of the wrinkles by...

Tip 5 - Steaming a Chiffon Wedding Dress

A sheer, soft material with a plain weave, chiffon often adorns flowing, billowing clothing like formal dresses and wedding gowns. This lightweight fabric drapes beautifully and typically forms the ...