Wedding Dress Spa

CLEAN.
PRESS.
Preserve.

Professional wedding dress cleaning and preservation, sent and returned via tracked Australia Post. We email your prepaid label — you pack, post, and leave the rest to us.

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Australia's Bridal Specialists

Bride and groom on marble staircase
1,400+ Gowns restored
99% Satisfaction
6–8 wk Turnaround

How It Works

Four steps to
forever clean.

1

Book & Pay Online

Choose your package and complete your booking. We email you a prepaid Australia Post shipping label within 24 hours — no charge at the post office.

2

Pack & Post

Pack your gown in a sturdy box (at least 600 × 400 × 300 mm) — available from Officeworks or your nearest Australia Post outlet. Attach the prepaid label we email you and lodge it over the counter. Tracking registers on the spot.

3

Expert Clean

Our bridal specialists hand-clean every detail — beading, lace, silk, and embroidery. We'll keep you updated throughout the 6–8 week process.

4

Returned & Preserved

Your cleaned gown is pressed and returned in a beautiful bridal box, presented with care and ready to treasure. Delivered to your door via tracked Australia Post, anywhere in the country.

Packages

Care for every
kind of gown.

All packages include a free prepaid Australia Post label and insured tracked return. Not sure which to choose? We'll advise you after a free consultation.

The Refresh
For lightly worn gowns. Gentle cleaning, minimal staining, short ceremony.
$299
Starting from · Shipping label included
  • Gown inspection & report
  • Gentle wet or dry clean
  • Spot treatment (up to 5 areas)
  • Professional steam press
  • Garment bag return
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Most Popular
The Preserve
Our signature service — deep clean plus museum-quality acid-free box preservation.
$449
Starting from · Shipping label included
  • Gown inspection & report
  • Deep clean — all fabrics & beading
  • Full spot & stain treatment
  • Professional steam press
  • Acid-free preservation box
  • Before & after photography
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The Restore
For heirloom and vintage gowns. Bring decades-old dresses back to life.
$649
Starting from · Shipping label included
  • Vintage & heirloom specialist care
  • Yellow & age stain removal
  • Minor repairs & bead re-sewing
  • Professional steam press
  • Museum-quality preservation box
  • Full written condition report
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Bride and groom on marble staircase
pH-Neutral. Fabric-Safe. Specialist.

We use only processes approved for fine bridal fabrics.

Why Choose Us

Not every
cleaner knows
silk.

01

35+ years of bridal experience

We've worked exclusively with wedding gowns for over three decades — silk charmeuse, Chantilly lace, mikado, and hand-beaded chiffon are our daily work.

02

Fully insured, end to end

Your gown is insured from the moment it's lodged at Australia Post until it's safely returned to you — coverage capped at $2,500. You're covered, always.

03

Free shipping anywhere in Australia

Metro or regional, we've got you covered. We email your prepaid Australia Post label — head to your nearest post office, grab a free box, pack your gown inside, and lodge it over the counter. Every postcode, no surcharges.

04

Honest advice, always

Before we begin, we assess your gown and give you a realistic picture of what's achievable. If we can't improve it, we'll tell you.

Our Story

A wedding day lasts a few hours.
The dress lasts much longer.

We’ve spent more than 35 years in bridal, and in that time we’ve seen thousands of dresses: the lace, the beading, the hand-stitched details, the gowns that carried a bride down the aisle and into a new chapter. That experience taught us something simple. Dresses are forever, and every one deserves to be treated that way.

That’s why we started our wedding dress spa. Whether your dress is heading into keepsake storage, being lent to a sister or friend, or finding its next bride through resale, we give it the same care it had on the day it was first worn. Every gown is individually assessed, gently cleaned by hand where it needs it, and carefully restored so it looks its best for whatever comes next.

We work with brides right across Australia. Simply send your dress to us in Melbourne, and we’ll look after it with the patience and attention that only decades in bridal can bring.

The day goes. The dress stays. We make sure it stays beautiful.

35+
Years in Bridal
100%
Female Led
5★
Star Service
AU
Wide Service, South Yarra Studio

Reviews

What brides say.

Wedding Dress Spa fixed every issue with the dress and made it that much better! They were both super sweet and made everything stress free. Appreciate everything so much! I will definitely recommend to my family and friends.

C
Courtney Radford
Australia · Google Review

"Sent my grandmother's 1968 silk gown — I was terrified. The team called me before starting, walked me through every step. Returned looking a decade younger. I cried when I opened the box."

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Amelia Chen
Sydney, NSW · The Restore

"So easy — I just dropped it at my local post office and it was handled from there. The wine stain from the reception was completely gone. Before and after photos were incredible."

S
Sophie Williams
Melbourne, VIC · The Preserve

"As a bridal boutique owner I recommend Wedding Dress Spa to every client. Their handling of beaded and lace gowns is exceptional, small repairs included, at prices better than anything local."

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Natasha Petrov
Brisbane, QLD · Studio Account

"My Pronovias gown came back looking like it had just left the atelier. The delicate Alençon lace on the sleeves — I was so worried — not a thread disturbed. Worth every cent for the peace of mind alone."

C
Claire Moreau
Adelaide, SA · The Restore

"Living in Perth I'd resigned myself to local options that weren't quite right. Found Wedding Dress Spa online, posted it on a Tuesday, had it back by the following Wednesday. Flawless. I'll preserve my daughter's gown here one day too."

J
Jessica Huang
Perth, WA · The Preserve

FAQ

Got questions?
We've got answers.

Yes — Australia Post handles thousands of fragile items daily and your gown is insured up to $2,500 from the moment it's lodged. Simply head to your nearest post office, grab a free Extra Large box, pack your gown inside with the tissue from your confirmation email, and lodge it over the counter. We include a full packing guide with your prepaid label.
Cleaning and preservation typically takes 6–8 weeks from the date we receive your gown. This allows our specialists the time to treat every detail properly — no rushing, no shortcuts. We'll keep you updated throughout, and let you know before we begin if your gown requires additional time.
Absolutely — it's our speciality. Hand-beaded bodices, Chantilly lace, Alençon lace, silk organza, and complex embroidery are our daily work. We assess each section individually and choose the safest method for every detail.
In most cases, yes. Oxidised sugar stains — the most common cause of yellowing — respond very well to our specialist processes. We give you an honest assessment of what's achievable before we begin.
Yes — we accept gowns from every postcode in Australia, metro or regional. Once you book, we email your prepaid Australia Post label within 24 hours. Simply take it to your nearest post office, and tracking is registered the moment it's scanned at lodgement.
After cleaning, your gown is carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent the oxidisation that causes yellowing over time. This archival-quality tissue protects the fabric for decades — keeping your dress as beautiful as the day you wore it.

YOUR DRESS,
forever
PERFECT.

Drop us your email and we'll send a free consultation and quote within 24 hours. No commitment, no cost.

Free consultation · No obligation · Free prepaid shipping label