Wedding Idea: Bridesmaid Reveal and New Steaming + Gown Preservation Packages
Planning a wedding comes with so many special moments, from finding “the dress” to gathering your best friends as bridesmaids. Today, here to chat about 2 things — 1. the fun trend of a bridesmaid reveal and 2. our new package offerings when pre-booking dress steaming + preservation + steaming for your girlies too!! Because let’s be real, wouldn’t your girls rather be sipping on mimosas while getting beautified than sweating while steaming dresses!? Just saying…
So first, a few reasons why we LOVE the bridesmaid reveal!!
1. It’s Pure, Unscripted Joy
Your bridesmaids have been with you through it all: late-night wedding planning texts, dress shopping trips, and Pinterest board marathons. Seeing their reactions when you walk in wearing the dress is a priceless moment. Whether it’s tears, squeals, or jaw-dropping gasps, those raw, emotional responses show just how much they care about you.
2. A Chance to Share the Spotlight
While the wedding day is centered on you and your partner, this moment gives you the chance to focus on your girls and remind them how much they mean to you. A bridesmaid reveal isn’t just about the dress—it’s about celebrating the bond you’ve built with your closest friends and sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience with them.
3. A Perfect Photo Op
Let’s be real: You’ll want to remember this forever, and it’s a fantastic chance for your photographer to capture some candid magic. Those instant reactions—happy tears, hugs, laughter—make for some of the most beautiful, authentic photos in your wedding album.
4. It’s a Full-Circle Moment
Your bridesmaids probably helped you pick the dress, weighed in on countless options, and cheered you on through the fitting process. Seeing the final reveal—the veil, accessories, and all—is like watching a masterpiece come to life. It’s a full-circle moment that wraps up months of anticipation.
5. Creating Core Memories Together
Weddings are about creating memories, and a bridesmaid reveal is one of those tiny but impactful moments that will stay with you forever. Years later, you’ll laugh about who cried the most or who was speechless. It’s a sweet, shared memory that’s all about love, friendship, and joy.
How to Plan the Perfect Bridesmaid Reveal
If you’re thinking about doing a reveal, keep it simple but meaningful:
Timing: Schedule the reveal for the morning of your wedding, after hair and makeup but before you head to the ceremony.
Location: Find a well-lit, private spot, whether it’s your bridal suite, a garden, or a cozy corner of your getting-ready space.
Keep It a Secret: If possible, don’t give away too many hints about your dress before the big moment. Let their reactions be genuine!
Capture It: Ask your photographer to be ready to snap those heartwarming reactions.
In the end, a bridesmaid reveal isn’t just about showing off your dress—it’s about celebrating your friendships, sharing excitement, and soaking up every joyful moment leading up to your “I do.” So, grab your girls, cue the happy tears, and get ready for one of the cutest and most unforgettable parts of your wedding day.
Now let’s chat new packages that all about that dress and their spotlight moment…
We have 3 special packages that we have put together with you (& your ladies) in mind!! These packages offer savings of anywhere from $50 to $150 when pre-booking before the big day. Now, I could get into why I think you should absolutely preserve your wedding gown, but this blog would get way too long if I went into all that too…!!! So for now, here are the 3 packages that we are now offering when bundling. Whether you want to simply have your gown steamed & preserved after the wedding or your gown & your ladies’ dresses steamed only or all of the above… we’ve got several options to fit just what you need to prep for your walk down the aisle.
Some FAQ’s can be found below!
FAQ’S
What if I didn’t get my dress from Ivory & Beau (or Camellia?)
- No problem! We frequently steam brides getting married in Savannah for their destination wedding and will steam any gown but…Are there certain gowns you will not steam?
- Yes, but only due to fabrics! Some fabrics will become ruined when steamed and require professional pressing. This option is offered at some dry cleaners; however, at Ivory & Beau we only offer steaming, cleaning & preservation.I got married 10 years ago. Is it too late to preserve my wedding gown?
- Nope! The preservation process will first clean the gown and then preserve the gown. Some yellowing and discoloration, not due to stains, but simply due to oxidation and time, is likely to have occurred. The preservation will not reverse all of these effects but the dress will be cleaned while undergoing the preservation process.How long does it take to get my gown and wedding party dresses cleaned?
- Typically we recommend dropping off gowns on Tuesday for a Friday pick-up. However, we can provide faster turn-around but do request 2-3 weeks notice to ensure availability of our staff to handle dresses.What else do I need to know?
- We recommend bringing some clean sheets to place in the back of your car for whoever is picking up the dress(es.) Our staff will help get dresses to the car and laid out but we typically do not recommend placing gowns back into garment bags after being steamed (unless carrying up to room!) And then once in room we recommend hanging up in the bathroom so they can soak up extra steam during hot showers!
Have any other questions about steaming? Fabrics? Preservation? Professional cleaning!? Click below and one of our Bridal Specialists will be happy to help!!
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