How to Care for Your Revelry Dress

Yes — every Revelry dress, from tulle to sequin, can be steamed at home the morning of your wedding and machine washed on cold afterward. The key is steaming from the inside lining out (never the front), and letting your dress hang for a day or two before the big day so most wrinkles fall out on their own. Below is the exact steaming method for each fabric, plus how to clean your dress once the wedding's over.

Quick Summary

  • Every Revelry dress can be steamed at home with a handheld garment steamer — no professional treatment required.
  • Steam from the inside lining out for tulle, velvet, satin, and sequin; chiffon can be steamed directly on the fabric.
  • Hang your dress in the closet 1–2 days before the wedding so wrinkles fall out naturally.
  • Never iron satin or use wrinkle release spray on it — it can burn or damage the fabric.
  • After the wedding, every Revelry dress is machine washable on cold and can be hung to dry, or dry cleaned instead.

Why Bridesmaid Dresses Wrinkle in Transit

Wrinkles on a bridesmaid dress the morning of a wedding are more common than you'd think, and the good news is they're easy to fix. Every Revelry dress can be steamed at home using a handheld garment steamer, with slightly different techniques depending on the fabric. As a general rule, always start by steaming from the inside lining out — this works for tulle, velvet, satin, and sequin — and let the dress hang in your closet for a day or two before the wedding to let most wrinkles fall out on their own.

After the wedding, all Revelry dresses — including velvet, satin, sequin, chiffon, and tulle — are machine washable on cold. Hang to dry. No special treatment required.

How to Steam Each Revelry Fabric

The thought of making a mistake on your dress the morning of the wedding can sound daunting, but we are here to help! Here are the tips and tricks we've picked up along the way for steaming your Revelry dress.

Tulle

Our tulle bridesmaid dresses are relatively easy to steam. We recommend steaming the inside lining layers since that fabric holds the most wrinkles. The tulle layer typically doesn't need to be steamed, but if it does, lightly graze the tulle with your steamer.

Sequin

Our sequin bridesmaid dresses typically don't need to be steamed at all, but if there are light wrinkles, try steaming from the inside out. If there's a crease that's difficult to remove, it's okay to lightly steam the top of the sequins.

Chiffon

Wrinkles come out easily on our chiffon dresses — just place the steamer directly over the fabric to release them. If water droplets appear, wait a few minutes and they'll dry up completely.

Velvet

We recommend steaming our velvet dresses from the inside lining. For intense creases, it's okay to steam the front of the velvet. We recommend using distilled water in your steamer to avoid any damage to the fabric.

Satin

While our satin fabric is delicate, it's not something to fear. Try steaming your satin bridesmaid dress from the inside out to start. For more stubborn wrinkles, you can lightly graze the front fabric with your steamer. Do not iron satin fabric — it is delicate and will burn. We also recommend avoiding any wrinkle release spray on satin.

Pro Steaming Tips

  • Worried about water droplets? Put a sock or pair of pantyhose over the steamer head to keep water from getting on the dress.
  • Hang your dress up in the closet before the wedding — this lets most wrinkles fall out on their own and makes last-minute steaming a breeze.
  • Don't use stain removers, wrinkle release, or harsh chemicals, especially on satin.
  • If you're nervous about steaming for the first time, a local dry cleaner or tailor can professionally steam your dress instead.

How to Clean Your Revelry Dress After the Wedding

It's after the wedding and you're ready to wear your Revelry dress again! Here's how to clean it so you can rewear it for a fancy dinner:

  • Machine wash: All of our dresses are machine washable — yes, all of them! Wash on cold and hang to dry.
  • Dry clean: If you'd rather not wash it yourself, any local dry cleaner can safely clean your dress.

Watch: How to Steam Your Revelry Dress

Shop Revelry Dresses by Fabric

Ready to find your dress, or just want to see how each fabric looks in person? Shop by fabric below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I iron my Revelry dress?
No. Never iron satin fabric — it's delicate and will burn. Steaming is the only recommended way to remove wrinkles from any Revelry dress.

Are Revelry dresses machine washable?
Yes. Every Revelry dress, including velvet, satin, sequin, chiffon, and tulle, is machine washable on cold. Hang to dry.

Can I dry clean my Revelry dress instead of washing it myself?
Yes. Any local dry cleaner can safely clean your Revelry dress if you'd rather not wash it at home.

What if I don't own a garment steamer?
You can get your dress professionally steamed at a local dry cleaner or tailor before the wedding.

How do I avoid water spots when steaming?
Slip a sock or pair of pantyhose over the steamer head — it catches excess water before it reaches the fabric.

Have any further questions on how to care for your dress? Reach out to our Stylists at hello@shoprevelry.com!

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