Carefully fold the dress to evenly distribute the weight so heavier sections like full skirts don’t pull down lighter bodice areas. Wrap folded sections in acid-free tissue or plastic before packing.
Choose a box based on the dress dimensions - not too big to avoid excess shipping costs but large enough to fully contain the gown without squishing it. Reinforced cardboard boxes designed for shipping work best.
Use cushioning materials like plastic bubble wrap or crumbled tissue paper around the dress inside the box so it doesn’t shift during shipping. You can also use a box-in-box method with a decorative inner box.
Place a shipping label securely on the top of the box, avoiding box seams. Include a duplicate label with your business name and phone number inside the box for extra precaution.
Cost varies based on box dimensions, shipping distance, carrier/service level. Estimate costs ahead of time through carriers like UPS, FedEx, or USPS based on details like dress size, destination zip code.
Yes, you can ship wedding gowns internationally but be aware of potential customs paperwork and duties for the recipient. Carriers like FedEx offer international priority shipping with tracking.
Major carriers like UPS, FedEx and USPS offer package tracking services so you can monitor the shipping progress and confirm delivery. Provide customers with the tracking number.
