Safeguard your gown’s beauty and legacy with our renowned wedding dress cleaning and preservation services. Trusted by over three million brides since 1913, we’ve perfected a restoration process that provides exceptional care for every gown.
Basic Repairs, Steaming, Inspection, and Boxing
Nothing might be more disheartening than spotting a stain on your wedding gown, except, perhaps, finding a fabric snag that resulted from the day's events. Throughout your wedding day, several unfortunate situations may cause damage to the material of your dress. Fabric tearing at the hem from a misstep out of the limo, loose threads on the neckline due to a lively dance floor, and an unintended pull from a chair's spur during your meal—all these incidents have the potential to impose stress on the delicate fabrics of your wedding dress. For a bride deeply attached to her gown, these situations can evoke significant concern about maintaining its impeccable shape.
Expert Seamstress Specializing in In-House Wedding Gown Repairs
Trust the master seamstress at DressPreservation.com to perform magic on your gown. From fixing damaged lace to addressing fabric pulls, our skilled professionals are adept at restoring your dress to its original form. About one in ten wedding dresses arriving at our facility requires basic repairs and inspection, often unbeknownst to the brides. Common repairs include:
- Fabric Pulls
- Organza Tears
- Worn Material
- Fabric Runs
- Lace Damage
- Loose Adornments (crystals, sequins, etc.)
Hand Steaming & Pressing Your Wedding Gown
In addition to repairs, your gown receives professional hand-steaming and pressing in our finishing department. This ensures your dress is wrinkle-free and ready for placement in the Preservation Chest. We pay close attention to key areas like the silhouette, skirt, and train, ensuring every fold is gentle and protective. These steps are part of our wedding dress preparation process, which guarantees your gown remains flawless for years to come.
Our careful placement method eliminates harsh folds, protecting the fabric while preserving its shape inside the Preservation Chest.
Boxing Your Wedding Gown in the Preservation Chest
After undergoing cleaning with the SYSTEMK4 process and any necessary minor fabric repairs, your wedding dress is ready to be placed in the Preservation Chest. The chest is made from acid-neutral materials to meet delicate fabric care standards recommended by the International Fabricare Institute. This provides long-term protection against dust and UV light, ensuring your dress is a timeless heirloom for future generations.
Your Wedding Dres Preservation Kit Also Includes:
- Sturdy Storage Chest (shields the Display Chest)
- UV-Protected Viewing Window
- Preservation Bust to Prevent Creases Over Time
- Space for Additional Wedding Day Keepsakes (stored or displayed)
- 100-Year Yellowing Resistance Guarantee
Ensuring the Safety of Your Wedding Dress and Accessories
Our preservation process isn’t limited to gowns—it extends to your wedding day accessories. Items like veils, gloves, and sashes can be stored securely within the Preservation Chest, accommodating up to five optional items. The tie-down system eliminates stress on fabrics, ensuring all components stay perfectly intact. This process, along with steaming, inspection, and boxing, ensures your keepsakes remain pristine.
Final Inspection of Your Wedding Dress Preservation
Every preserved gown undergoes a detailed final inspection to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Our team evaluates your wedding dress and accessories, checks personalization details, and confirms secure placement inside the Preservation Chest. Once approved, your Preservation Chest is sealed with stickers to prevent accidental openings, providing you with confidence in its protection.
Ready to Preserve Your Wedding Dress?
Your wedding gown deserves the best care. Start your preservation journey today by visiting our homepage and exploring our Wedding Dress Preservation Kit. With our focus on Basic (Minor) Repairs, Steaming, Inspection, and Boxing, you can rest assured your dress will be preserved to perfection for generations to come.FAQs About Wedding Dress Repair and Boxing
The embellishment on my gown became detached and dropped off on my wedding day. What should I do?
Kindly include any loose embellishments in your clothing pouch when you send your gown to us initially, and our seamstress will reattach them for you. Ensure to provide comprehensive details in your paperwork. If, in certain instances, your wedding dress's adornments were lost or misplaced after your wedding day, we might have additional embellishments that can be utilized.
I'm a bit anxious about the fit of my gown/train in your preservation chest because it's exceptionally large.
The Wedding Dress Preservation Kit is available in three varying sizes, designed to cater to the diverse dimensions and styles of wedding gowns. The most extensive option can comfortably house a young child within its chest, having successfully preserved gowns from the Azalea Trail Pageant in Alabama. If you've witnessed the grandeur of the enchanting gowns showcased in this classic Southern pageant, you're aware of their considerable size. Every wedding dress sent our way has effortlessly fit into either the shipping box or the Preservation Chest.
Where do my accessories go in the preservation chest?
If there are no particular instructions in your documents, all kept accessories will be positioned at Kit's base, visible through the window, except for your veil. Your veil will be fastened to the side of your wedding gown, ensuring a splendid display of both the veil and the dress.
My accessories require preservation. Can they be kept safe without being stored in the preservation chest?
Certainly, by paying a $35 charge (either by check or through a provided online payment link), we offer the option to place your belongings in a specialized preservation box. This box comes with a 100-year anti-yellowing assurance and a viewing window. Many brides opt for this distinctive miniature preservation kit for items like ring bearer pillows, gloves, shoes, and more. Upon sending your wedding dress to us using the Wedding Dress Preservation Kit, you'll receive all the necessary documentation.
Do You Need Additional Information Before Confirming Your Order?
Find answers to most questions in our preservation FAQ, or contact us for any additional assistance you may need.
Why Choose Our Wedding Dress Preservation Services?
Most Secure and Trusted
Free Shipping
Each Wedding Dress Preservation Kit includes complimentary, fully insured round-trip shipping. Our in-house team ensures every gown is cleaned, preserved, and safely returned to you.
Museum-Quality PreservationÂ
We use advanced cleaning processes and museum-trusted technology to handle gowns with meticulous care. Acid-free materials prevent discoloration, ensuring your gown remains a timeless beauty and cherished heirloom.
Affordable Elegance
Our kits provide exceptional preservation at accessible prices. From traditional to luxurious solutions, we deliver unparalleled care for vintage and contemporary styles alike.
90-Day Return Policy with No Questions Asked
With our 90-day return policy and 100-year guarantee, you can trust our Wedding Dress Preservation Kit to preserve your cherished gown with lasting peace of mind.