Wedding season in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane runs from November through February, and most households will have more than one function to dress for — sometimes several in the same week. That means silk sarees, sherwanis, lehengas and suits coming out of storage, sometimes with only a day or two to get them ready.
Here’s how to plan ahead so nothing is a last-minute scramble.
Why wedding outfits need extra care
Zari work, heavy embroidery, sequins and delicate silk weaves aren’t things a home wash — or even a home iron — should touch. A wrong move can pull embroidery loose, bleed colour between fabrics, or flatten texture that can’t be restored. Outfits stored since the last wedding season also pick up fold-line creases and a faint musty smell, even if they looked clean when put away.
What to send for dry cleaning vs. just steam ironing
- Dry cleaning — for anything actually soiled, stained, or that’s been stored long enough to need a real clean: silk sarees, sherwanis, suits, and any “dry clean only” labelled piece.
- Steam ironing only — for outfits that are already clean but creased from storage or travel; steam lifts fold lines far more effectively than a home iron, without flattening embroidery or sequins.
- Both together — the most common combination for outfits that have been folded away since last season: a proper clean followed by steam finishing so it’s ready to wear straight out of the bag.
What Launspace’s process covers
Every garment sent for dry cleaning is fabric-tested first, then cleaned on German-built advanced machines — Launspace is the only dry cleaner using this technology across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane — so zari, sequins, embroidery and delicate weaves are preserved rather than risked. Creased or stored outfits can be finished with our steam ironing service so they’re ready to wear, not just clean.
Planning tips for a busy wedding season
- Book at least 5–7 days ahead — wedding weeks are the busiest time of year for every dry cleaner in the city, Launspace included.
- Point out embellishments — zari, sequins and beadwork need to be handled specifically, not just general-cleaned.
- Separate strong colours — deep reds, maroons and dark silks are more likely to bleed if grouped with lighter fabrics.
- Check shoes and bags too — pair your outfit prep with shoe cleaning or leather cleaning so accessories match the effort put into the outfit.
- Plan for multiple functions — if you have several events close together, book pickups in sequence rather than all at once so nothing is rushed.
Launspace serves Mulund, Bhandup, Powai, Kalyan, Dadar, Sanpada, Thane and nearby areas across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, with free doorstep pickup and delivery.
Ready to book? Schedule a doorstep pickup or contact your nearest Launspace store to get your wedding season wardrobe sorted ahead of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book for wedding season?
At least 5–7 days ahead of when you need the outfit, since wedding weeks are the busiest period of the year.
Can heavily embellished lehengas and sherwanis be dry cleaned safely?
Yes — each garment is fabric-tested first and cleaned with a process matched to the material, so zari, sequins and embroidery are preserved.
My outfit is clean but creased from storage — do I need dry cleaning?
Not necessarily. If it’s already clean, steam ironing alone is usually enough to remove storage creases and make it ready to wear.