Before you mail or deliver your gown, it would be nice.....
A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE AND YOUR NAME and the size and make of the gown should accompany your dress. It will make it possible for the charity to send you a receipt.
CLEAN YOUR GOWN FIRST AT HOME! If
your gown needs cleaning, please clean your wedding dress before you
send it. If it is a normal wedding satin (not silk or taffeta), you CAN
wash it in your washing machine but remember to pre-spot spots and hem
dirt. Do not be afraid to do this! BUT DO NOT PUT IT IN YOUR DRYER.
HANG IT TO DRY! Caveat: if you glued sequins or beads to your gown,
then do not attempt to wash it as the decorations will probably
fall off.
If your gown has been preserved, remove it from its
box and send it in the smallest possible box to save you shipping costs
and to ease the charity's burden in disposing of large boxes
