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How to Send a Wedding Dress in the Post
Whether you’ve sold your wedding dress online or are jetting off to a destination wedding, this is our ultimate guide to how to send a wedding dress in the post.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to package the wedding dress safely which packing materials are non-negotiable, and how much it will cost to ship.
07 May 2026
Author: Parcel2Go.com
How to Package a Wedding Dress for Shipping
A wedding dress is one of the most important things you may ever send, so packing it properly matters.
If it’s travelling across the UK or around the world, the right preparation helps it arrive looking as good as the day you packed it.
Essential Packaging Materials
Tools you’ll need to get your wedding dress ready for shipping include:
A clean, sturdy cardboard box
Acid-free tissue paper
A large plastic bag
Strong packing tape
The Best Way to Send a Wedding Dress Safely
There’s more to shipping a wedding dress than meets the eye, but by following our step-by-step packaging guide, you’ll take the stress out of sending it through the post.
Close and Fold Your Dress
Before folding, close any zips or buttons on the dress to stop it bunching up. Don’t bustle it.
If your dress has no embellishments, turn the gown inside out before folding. Lay the dress on your bed and start by folding the sides inwards. Place some acid-free tissue paper between the folds to prevent snagging and creasing. Fold in the sleeves, train, and skirt. Finally, fold the bodice over the skirt.
Protect It with Plastic
Although plastic isn’t recommended for storing your dress, it will do a great job of protecting it from the elements during its journey.
Box It Up
Choose a new, clean, and sturdy box to ship your wedding dress. You don’t want to squash your dress into the box, so choose one that allows just enough space for it. This will make sure your dress doesn’t slide around during transit.
To find out what size box you need, loosely fold your dress and measure the length, width, and depth.
Seal It Securely
Seal the top and bottom of the box with plenty of strong, wide packing tape.
Top Tip: Include a duplicate address label inside the box just in case.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Wedding Dress?
If you’re posting your wedding dress within the UK, average costs can be between £6 and £30+. This will depend on the size and weight of your parcel, the speed of delivery, and whether Parcel Protection is included.
Keeping Shipping Costs Low
By using Parcel2Go, you’ll have access to the cheapest quotes from the UK’s most trusted couriers.
Postage costs depend on the size and weight of your parcel. A great tip to save money on your shipping is to make sure that the box you’re using is just big enough for your wedding dress to fit inside.
To find out how much it will cost to ship a wedding dress, simply enter your parcel’s size and weight in our quick-quote tool, and we’ll give you a quote in seconds. For help with getting accurate details of your parcel, read our guide on how to weigh and measure your parcel
Express Delivery for Sending a Wedding Dress
If you’re in a hurry, we have a range of express delivery services that can get your gown to its destination in next to no time.
Delivery for wedding dresses starts from just £1.99 (exc VAT). Choose next-day delivery, or timed delivery with Parcelforce if it needs to arrive at a set time.
We also offer collection and drop-off services, plus recorded delivery for extra peace of mind.
What Size Box Will the Post Office Send?
Royal Mail will ship most boxes as long as they stay within their weight and size limits:
Maximum weight: 20kg
Maximum size: 61 x 46 x 46cm
It costs from just £2.32 (exc VAT) to send a parcel with Royal Mail – get a quote with us today.
Sending a Wedding Dress with Parcel2Go
There are plenty of reasons you should send a wedding dress with Parcel2Go.
Parcel protection. We’ll always take care of your parcels, but opting for Parcel Protection can give you extra peace of mind. You can cover your parcels up to a value of £10,00 when you take our Parcel Protection.
Free parcel tracking. Find out exactly which stage of its journey your dress is at with our free parcel tracking. No need to add it at checkout – every parcel you book with us comes with free tracking as standard.
Lowest shipping prices, guaranteed. We’re so confident that our prices are the cheapest around, if you find a comparable quote elsewhere, we’ll match it.
No more comparing quotes. It can take hours to trawl the internet looking for the cheapest quote – get a quote and let Parcel2Go do it for you in seconds. Just enter your parcel’s dimensions and weight and you’ll be comparing quotes in no time.
