With our exceptional wedding gown department, we are
prepared to clean, preserve and restore your cherished garments
for future generations. Brides choosing to box their gowns
may select our Heirloom Packaging, which includes an acid
free window box for see-thru viewing.
The months, weeks and days preceding a wedding are full of
'to do' lists and details, large and small, that must be dealt
with if the 'BIG DAY' is to be the success that dreams are
made of. There are dresses to buy, tuxedos to rent, flowers
to arrange, songs to select, a photographer to choose, appointments
to make - the list of things to handle would fill pages. And
the fear that some small detail has been missed, or some arrangement
has not been made, never leaves the subconscious, and often
even the conscious mind.
After the beautiful day is over, you're usually off on your
honeymoon trip. That gorgeous gown is usually left bunched
up in a corner, placed under a bed, or in a closet. It's not
until some time later that thoughts of cleaning and preserving
your expensive wedding gown reach the top of your "things
to do" list.
Since many stains, especially alcohol and sugar, tend to "set"
in fabric over time, it is a good idea to make sure that your
gown is brought in to us for proper treatment as soon as possible.
We will even be glad to come and pick up the gown for you.
Just click on the e-mail link at the bottom of this page and
we'll be glad to arrrange a convenient time.
Cleaning and preserving gowns is a job we take very seriously.
Most brides want to preserve memories with pictures, videos,
and a preserved wedding gown in a beautiful preservation chest.
The task of preserving a wedding gown is multi-faceted. It
involves:
- Proper inspection of all areas of the gown
- Proper testing of all the different beading and trim
- Selection of the soaps and solvents needed to carefully
remove all stains
- Gentle cycle cleaning in a specially designed wedding
gown net
- Careful re-inspection of all trim and soiled areas
- Meticulous pressing and stuffing with acid-free paper
to ensure no fading over time
- Sewing of any loose beads or buttons or trim
- Careful placement in an acid-free box to ensure safe storage
over the years
All these steps are taken to ensure your complete satisfaction
in knowing that your gown will be a valued keepsake in your
family for many years to come. When you trust your gown to
us, a simple pressing 20 years from now will have your gown
ready to wear by the next generation!!! |