Would have loved it if you could demonstrate how to properly steam a dress with a handheld steamer! Also, what handheld steamer would you recommend, or what do you use at your boutique? There are so many options out there, I can't decide!
I linked handheld steamers on Amazon in the description. Any 5 star options should be great! For our shop we do not use handheld. We use more industrial professional steamers that have rolling ground tanks.
Do you have a video or would you consider making one about destination weddings? Like how to fly with the dress and how to plan the whole thing? My boyfriend mentioned to me that he might be interested in us having a destination wedding and I feel like I don't know the first thing about them! Thank you so much, your videos are always so helpful :)
Question: will I completely negate the steaming if I put the dress back in the garment bag for a couple hours afterwards? How would you recommend transporting the dress post-steaming?
1) Yes because the fibers are still a little damp from the steaming. At least let it dry for 24 hours before you hang it in the bag. 2) Lay it flat in a backseat and then hang it up high in the venue/hotel when you arrive. Untuck it from the garment bag to let it "breathe"
So it will react like how a bread would when it instantly is put inside a container/plastic after baking right? Kinda like the same effect because of the steam and moisture 🤔💙
If I have a fairly simple dress (sheath tulle and lace with 1 liner layer) is it ok to steam myself after alterations? Is there a risk of ruining the dress?
It depends on the fabric. What is it made out of (polyester, for example) and what kind of fabric (silk, taffeta, lace)? If you do steam it, I recommend doing it a day or two before the wedding in case something goes wrong. Steam from underneath each layer and don't let it linger too long or drip.
This is one of the few things that I have been set on since I got engaged, steam steam and more steam! All the photos of my venue are so gorgeous, and then you get to the reception. Creases here, wrinkles there, I can't see anything else 😂 it just makes everything look so cheap and thrown together when the linens aren't steamed or pressed.
I would definitely recommend having it professionally steamed if you can. They’ll know best how to work with the gown. If you have to do it yourself steam every layer from underneath first and the the top layer should be carefully steamed from about half an inch away.
Yes because chiffon will show wrinkles from a distance unlike a lace dress which will have more flexibility with showing wrinkles. It is ok to diy steam it if it's just a few wrinkles but if the whole gown is very wrinkly I would definitely recommend a pro steaming.
Would have loved it if you could demonstrate how to properly steam a dress with a handheld steamer! Also, what handheld steamer would you recommend, or what do you use at your boutique? There are so many options out there, I can't decide!
I linked handheld steamers on Amazon in the description. Any 5 star options should be great! For our shop we do not use handheld. We use more industrial professional steamers that have rolling ground tanks.
@@cavinelizabeth Awesome - thank you!
Do you have a video or would you consider making one about destination weddings? Like how to fly with the dress and how to plan the whole thing? My boyfriend mentioned to me that he might be interested in us having a destination wedding and I feel like I don't know the first thing about them! Thank you so much, your videos are always so helpful :)
I will add it to my list!
This is why I'm so happy that my venue includes a steamer!
Nice!
Question: will I completely negate the steaming if I put the dress back in the garment bag for a couple hours afterwards? How would you recommend transporting the dress post-steaming?
1) Yes because the fibers are still a little damp from the steaming. At least let it dry for 24 hours before you hang it in the bag. 2) Lay it flat in a backseat and then hang it up high in the venue/hotel when you arrive. Untuck it from the garment bag to let it "breathe"
@@cavinelizabeth awesome, thank you!
So it will react like how a bread would when it instantly is put inside a container/plastic after baking right? Kinda like the same effect because of the steam and moisture 🤔💙
Great video! Tons of information and smart ideas. Thanks for this!
You’re welcome!
That was so useful thank you!
You're welcome!
If I have a fairly simple dress (sheath tulle and lace with 1 liner layer) is it ok to steam myself after alterations? Is there a risk of ruining the dress?
It depends on the fabric. What is it made out of (polyester, for example) and what kind of fabric (silk, taffeta, lace)?
If you do steam it, I recommend doing it a day or two before the wedding in case something goes wrong. Steam from underneath each layer and don't let it linger too long or drip.
This is one of the few things that I have been set on since I got engaged, steam steam and more steam! All the photos of my venue are so gorgeous, and then you get to the reception. Creases here, wrinkles there, I can't see anything else 😂 it just makes everything look so cheap and thrown together when the linens aren't steamed or pressed.
It can be very distracting in photos. A little steaming goes a long way!
How would you steam a heavily embroidered gown? Mine has beading and things, lots of layers
I would definitely recommend having it professionally steamed if you can. They’ll know best how to work with the gown. If you have to do it yourself steam every layer from underneath first and the the top layer should be carefully steamed from about half an inch away.
Do I need to steam chiffon?
Yes because chiffon will show wrinkles from a distance unlike a lace dress which will have more flexibility with showing wrinkles. It is ok to diy steam it if it's just a few wrinkles but if the whole gown is very wrinkly I would definitely recommend a pro steaming.
@@cavinelizabeth Thank you!