GOWN PRESERVATION

For many brides, saying goodbye to their wedding dress after the wedding is over can be difficult after trying on countless different gowns, going to multiple fittings, and wearing it for what is likely one of the most important days of your life. The good news is that you're not required to! After the big day, you have a plethora of options regarding what to do with their wedding clothes. Some brides decide to make lingerie or cocktail wear out of their gown to get multiple uses. But most of our brides just want to hold onto that garment because it is such a symbol of celebration, love, and happiness. It is both a financial and emotional investment. Many are unsure of what they will keep it for. But know that they want to regardless as to if they decide to wear it again for a 10th anniversary vow renewal (or 20th, 30th, 50th) or offer it to their daughter or granddaughter when their time comes for a beautiful wedding.

That's why wedding dress preservation is so important. A wedding dress is usually intricately designed and extremely delicate, and it can't be cleaned like any other piece of clothing. Wedding dress cleaning and preservation are key to making sure your dress lasts a lifetime. If you choose not to preserve your wedding dress, you may risk yellowing of the fabric, brown oxidation spots, mold and mildew growth, and permanent fabric creasing. There can even be hidden stains you are not even aware of that caramelize over time causing the degradation of your beautiful gown. There are very few stains that are merely surface. Most of the stains—aside from hem heavy soils which are inorganic and pretty straightforward—have a water or liquid component to them that act as an accelerant to push the acids, alcohol, or sugars into the yarns and deep into the fibers of the dress. This is part of the complexity of preservation which takes it beyond a regular cleaning.

Wedding dress preservation is a special cleaning and packaging process that is done to ensure the garment will retain its quality for years to come. It is not as simple as dry cleaning the gown, putting it inside a box, and storing it away. Preservation is a different standard which ensures long term physical and chemical stability of the fabric. Acid free specialized materials are a must!

Generally speaking, dry cleaners will not analyze the specific stains on your gown or make repairs—they'll follow a standard one-size-fits-all cleaning approach. Proper preservation should begin with an experienced specialist to assess stains and create a unique treatment plan according to the fabric, stitching and details of the dress. Wedding dress preservation should only be undertaken by a professional; this is not a DIY job or something that the average person can do at home.

We offer a traditional and VIP gown preservation package to all brides regardless of where you purchased your gown!

Our traditional preservation package includes your gown cleaned, steamed, minor repairs and placed in our white, acid neutral preservation chest with a clear viewing window. It includes shipping both ways and you may include up to 5 accessories. You will have $2,000 of Declared Value (insurance on the dress,) and a 100-year guarantee. Price: $300


Our Madeline VIP preservation package includes your gown being cleaned, hand pressed, minor repairs and placed into our white, silver or champagne acid neutral preservation chest with a clear viewing window. It also includes shipping both ways and you may include up to 5 accessories. The declared value in this package is $3,000 and has a 100-year guarantee. Price: $400


Accessories you can include are:
Veil
Detachable Train
Handkerchief
Corset strap (lacing)
Jacket
Shaw/Cape
Tiara
Garter
Duster
Ring Pillow
Money Bag
Purse
Gloves
Sash


Shoes, slip/detachable skirt, and gown overlay are not included in the above packages but can be added for additional fees.

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