Wedding Dress Preservation

What is true preservation?

True preservation of your gown includes:

-hand cleaning with special chemicals to remove visible stains

-thorough cleaning in a solvent bath

-unique anti-sugar stain treatment featured in Modern Bride and Brides.

-Environmentally-pure, with lasting protection of acid free tissue, an acid free acetate
window for viewing treasured memories, and an acid free, archival-quality wedding chest.

Why are sugar, salt and acid important?

Wedding gown spills, such as soda, wine and cake (many times caused by a guest and
unnoticed by the bride) contain sugar and often dry without leaving a visible mark. Sugar is
not dissolved during ordinary dry cleaning and caramelizes over time into ugly brown stains.
Salt too, can remain behind after ordinary dry cleaning and literally eat the fabric of the
gown. Ordinary boxes and tissue are heavy in acid, which also damage fabric. Ordinary
boxes actually yellow and "burn" gowns. After a few years there will be dark brown streaks
where ever the fabric was in contact with the box or tissue.

When should I preserve my gown and where should I keep it?

Gowns should be treated with the true preservation process as soon as possible after the
wedding, before stains can set and sugar begins to caramelize. Do not keep gowns in
plastic bags (plastic emits fumes that yellow the gown). Never store gowns in the attic or
basement where there are extreme changes in temperature and /or humidity.

What is my guarantee?

You receive a written 100% international guarantee against sugar stains or yellowing of the
gown. When the gown is to be worn again, it will be inspected and pressed by any
participating wedding gown specialist at no charge.

Family owned since 1919

Our thoroughness and attention to detail guarantee great results!

No additional charge

For additional items (veil, garter, etc.) going in the same box.

Hand Cleaning

We hand treat and clean each gown individually--never in combination with any other
dresses. We take every precaution to protect delicate beads, embroidery, and lace during
the cleaning process.

Anti-sugar Stain Treatment

Spills containing sugar, salt, and acid often dry clear and cannot be seen. These latent
stains do not dissolve during ordinary dry cleaning and turn an ugly brown over time. Our
unique anti-sugar stain treatment, featured in Modern Bride and Brides, ensure that all
sugar, salt, and acid-- seen or unseen -- is removed.

Environmentally-Pure, lasting protection

Vacuum or plastic seals and other materials can damage gowns. Your gown is layered with
acid- free tissue and carefully folded into an acid-free, archival- quality wedding chest.