How to Clean and Store Your Wedding Dress After the Big Day

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Wedding season in the Czech Republic kicks off in May, and with it comes a question almost every bride faces a few days after the wedding: what now with a dress you waited months for and wore just once?

Why not to wait on cleaning it

Stains that aren’t visible at first can “yellow” over time – this mainly applies to sugar from champagne, sweat, or make-up, which reacts with white or cream fabric over the following months and creates a stain that wasn’t visible on the wedding day at all. The sooner the dress gets cleaned, the better the chance of avoiding this entirely.

What to do before sending the dress off

Don’t try to remove stains yourself, especially not with water or household stain removers – on silk, satin, or lace, that can cause more damage than good. Just fold the dress gently (don’t force it into a tight bundle) and send it off for professional treatment as soon as you can.

How to store the dress properly

After cleaning, we’d recommend not storing a wedding dress in plastic – it traps moisture inside, which over time encourages yellowing and odour. A cotton or non-woven cover is a better choice, and the dress should hang on a wide, padded hanger rather than a thin wire one, which deforms the shoulders.

What about accessories

The veil, petticoat, or the groom’s suit deserve the same attention as the dress itself – hidden stains show up on these too, over time. Deal with everything at once, so you’re not left dealing with one forgotten piece a year later.

What it costs

According to our price list:
Wedding dress – 1,290 CZK
Men’s suit – 635 CZK
Shirt – 135 CZK
For wedding dresses, expect a slightly longer turnaround than for everyday clothing – it’s hand work on delicate fabric.


Don’t leave your wedding dress waiting in the wardrobe. Book a pickup and have it properly stored before the memory starts to fade.

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When should we pick up?

We’ll collect your items right from your door and deliver them back meticulously cleaned within 24 hours. Schedule a pickup:

For now, we only offer the service in Prague.