Bridal Lehenga & Sherwani Care: Before and After the Wedding
Wedding outfits are often the most expensive clothes in the wardrobe, and the easiest to damage. A simple plan for before, during and after the big day.
By Chandra Power Laundry, Goregaon West ·
Before the wedding
- Try it on 1–2 weeks early. This leaves time for alterations, loose hooks or missing buttons.
- Get it steam pressed 2–3 days before. Steam removes deep creases from heavy lehengas, sherwanis and silk sarees without flattening embroidery. Pressing too early means it creases again in the cupboard.
- Hang it in a breathable cover, not a sealed plastic bag, so it doesn’t trap moisture.
- Don’t press embroidery or zari directly with a hot iron. That’s how shiny marks and flattened work happen.
On the day
- Perfume first, then outfit. Spray perfume and deodorant and let them dry before dressing. Alcohol and oils in perfume can leave marks on silk.
- Keep a clean tissue handy to blot food spills immediately. Blot, don’t rub.
- Haldi or mehendi function? Wear a different outfit, and see our haldi stain guide if something gets marked.
After the wedding
- Air it out on a hanger for a few hours to release sweat and moisture.
- Check for stains: food, makeup, sweat marks under the arms, and the hem, which often picks up dust.
- Get it dry cleaned within a week or two. Sweat and food stains that look invisible now can turn yellow or brown in storage.
- Never wash heavy bridal wear at home. Water can make colours run, damage zari and leave watermarks.
Stuck with a stain? Send us a photo on WhatsApp or call. We’re near Inorbit Mall with free pickup and drop in Goregaon West & Malad West.
Storing it for years
- Fold, don’t hang, heavy lehengas. Their weight stretches the fabric on a hanger over time. Sherwanis and suits can hang on a broad, padded hanger.
- Wrap in soft cotton or muslin cloth. Avoid plastic, which traps moisture.
- Put tissue paper between folds and over the embroidery to protect it.
- Refold every 3–4 months along different lines to avoid permanent crease marks and cracks in zari.
- Fight Mumbai humidity. Keep a silica gel pack in the cupboard, and don’t let naphthalene balls touch the fabric directly.
Our wedding-wear services
We dry clean and steam press lehengas, sarees, sherwanis, suits and kurtas at our shop near Inorbit Mall, Goregaon West. A lehenga steam press is ₹140 and lehenga dry cleaning is ₹350. See dry cleaning, steam ironing and the full price list. We offer free pickup and drop in Goregaon West and Malad West.
Frequently asked questions
When should I get my wedding outfit steam pressed?
About 2–3 days before the event. Earlier than that, it may crease again while stored.
Can I wash a bridal lehenga at home?
It’s not recommended. Water can make colours bleed, damage zari and embroidery, and leave watermarks. Dry cleaning is safer.
How should I store a bridal lehenga?
Fold it with tissue paper between the folds, wrap it in cotton or muslin cloth, keep it in a dry cupboard, and refold it every few months.
How much does lehenga dry cleaning cost?
At Chandra Power Laundry, lehenga dry cleaning is ₹350 and a lehenga steam press is ₹140. Heavily embellished pieces are checked at the counter first.
Need it cleaned properly?
Call or WhatsApp us with your address. We’ll confirm a pickup time and take it from there.