Elegance Dry Cleaners, Clapham

Wedding Dress Dry Cleaning in Clapham

Careful cleaning for bridal gowns and occasion wear, handled by people who know delicate fabrics.

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35+
Years on Northcote Road
5,500+
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Service on many items
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Looking for wedding dress cleaning in Clapham? Elegance Dry Cleaners, at 180 Northcote Rd, London SW11 6RE, has served Clapham for over 35 years. Delicate fabrics handled with care. Stain treatment before cleaning. Advice at drop-off. Call 020 7738 2266 or request a free quote online. You always get a price before any work begins.
Wedding dresses on a rail after professional dry cleaning
35+years on Northcote Road
Wedding Dress Cleaning

Look after the dress you will keep forever

A wedding dress deserves specialist attention. We inspect every gown on arrival, check fabric, beading and trims, and clean it according to what it needs. Heavily embellished gowns may take longer, and we confirm timing at drop-off.

We also clean bridesmaid dresses and other occasion wear.

What you get

What we clean

Wedding and occasion wear we clean

Bring the dress and tell us about the day. We will advise on everything else.

Wedding gowns

Satin, silk, lace, tulle and chiffon gowns, inspected for stains, beading and trims before cleaning.

Beaded and embellished gowns

Beading, sequins and appliqué need extra care and often extra time. We confirm timing at drop-off.

Bridesmaid dresses

Matching dresses cleaned and pressed after the big day.

Mother of the bride and guest outfits

Occasion dresses, jackets and formal wear.

Veils and accessories

Bring them in and we will advise on what can be cleaned.

Fit and repairs

Hems, zips and small repairs from our in-house tailor, before or after cleaning.

Fabric care

Fabrics and finishes we inspect and clean

Every gown is checked on arrival and cleaned to its fabric and care label.
SilkSatinLaceTulleChiffonOrganzaCrepeBeadingSequinsAppliquéPearlsCotton blends
How it works

How we clean a wedding dress

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1. Consultation and quote

Show us marks, repairs and special trims, tell us your timeline, and get a clear price before we start.
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2. Detailed inspection

We check fabric, beading, seams and lining, and note every stain.
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3. Stain pre-treatment

Hem dirt, make-up, food and drink marks are treated before cleaning.
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4. Cleaned to the care label

The method is chosen for the fabric and embellishments, not a one-size process.
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5. Finished and pressed

Professionally finished, ready to wear again or store.
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6. Collect or delivery

Collect in store, or ask about free local collection and delivery.
Expert tips

Wedding dress care: what to know

Simple advice from our team.

Clean it soon after the wedding

Marks such as champagne can dry clear but turn yellow over time, so the sooner the better.

Point out every mark

Tell us where spills happened, even if you cannot see them. Sugary stains can appear later.

Allow extra time for embellished gowns

Beaded and lace gowns take longer. Ask us for timing before you need it back.

Plan how you will store it

Tell us how you plan to keep the gown and we will advise on the best way.

Related services

Done properly, every time

Stain Removal

Expert pre-treatment for stubborn marks.

Alterations & Repairs

Hems, seams, zips, buttons and linings.

Suit, Dress & Coat Cleaning

Suits, dresses, coats and knitwear, cleaned to their care label.

The Elegance promise

Six promises we keep on every single item

Whether it is a work shirt or a wedding dress, this is how we look after your clothes.

Every item inspected

We check each garment on arrival, so we know exactly what it needs.

Cleaned to the care label

Fabric and care label guide the process, with no shortcuts.

Stains pre-treated

Marks are treated before cleaning for the best chance of removal.

Professionally finished

Pressed and finished with professional-grade equipment.

Price before we start

A clear quote first, with no hidden charges.

Honest advice

If something cannot be fully saved or needs longer, we tell you at drop-off.

Customer reviews

Rated 4.7 on Google from 115 reviews

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Real feedback from real Clapham customers.
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“Elegance managed to get a horrible huge espresso martini stain out of a brand new silk dress. The likelihood of removing it was very low but they managed! Absolute saviours – an amazing service!!”
Lucy Baker-Cresswell
★★★★★
“My beautiful designers guild curtains which were sheer voile were cleaned and invisibly mended after years of wear and tear. My interlined and lined really heavy cream curtains were also cleaned immaculately.”
Amanda Butler
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“Amazing service. They shortened three of my trousers so last minute and stayed open for me so I had time to pick them up after work.”
Darcy Brown
★★★★★
“I phoned up after they had closed and they sent someone down to open up so I could collect my order as I was going on holiday! They were so helpful and amazing!!”
sanyuktha balaji
★★★★★
“The best dry cleaners in London! Impeccable attention to detail and highest quality of service!”
Olga Semenova
★★★★★
“Best of the best service, highly recommend to anyone in London needing dry cleaning or alterations done.”
Paul Green
Helpful guides

Care guides from our experts

How to store and preserve your wedding dress after cleaning

How to clean delicate fabrics

How to clean silk clothing

Local service

Wedding dress cleaning for Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth and beyond

We clean wedding dresses for brides and wedding parties from our Northcote Road shop at 180 Northcote Rd, SW11 6RE, serving Battersea, Wandsworth, Fulham, Balham, Tooting Bec and the rest of South West London.

Drop your dress in store, or ask about free collection and delivery in Clapham, Wandsworth, Battersea and Fulham. Call 020 7738 2266 or request a free quote.

Areas we serve

Free collection and deliveryClapham, Wandsworth, Battersea and Fulham. Ask about other areas.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the gown. We confirm timing at drop-off, especially for embellished dresses.

We pre-treat stains before cleaning. Results depend on the fabric and stain, and we will be honest about what is achievable.

Our in-house tailor handles many alterations. Ask in-store.

Generally yes, as stains can set over time. Contact us for advice.

The price depends on fabric, length, embellishment and stains. We quote before any work starts. Send a request or drop in.

Yes. We inspect it first and choose the method for the fabric and embellishment. These gowns often need more time.

Cleaning is usually done after the wedding to remove marks. If you need pressing or a small repair beforehand, ask us.

We clean bridesmaid and occasion dresses. For veils and accessories, bring them in and we will advise.

Free collection and delivery is available across Clapham, Wandsworth, Battersea and Fulham. Call us to arrange.

Gowns usually need more time than everyday garments. We confirm timing at drop-off.

Areas we cover

Serving Clapham and nearby areas

Based on Northcote Road, we look after customers across Clapham and the neighbouring SW postcodes.

Ready for fresher, sharper clothes?

Get a free quote in minutes, or call us on 020 7738 2266. Free collection and delivery available.
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Elegance Dry Cleaners, Northcote Road

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri8am–6pm
Wednesday8am–1pm
Saturday9am–6pm
SundayClosed
Bank holidays8am–1pm
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