Staff is polite and courteous. My dress was cleaned beautifully and ready for pick up as promised
– Denise Hudson
Wedding Gown Steaming & Pressing
Whether your gown is contemporary or vintage, simple or ornate, Janet Davis Cleaners has the experience to make your gown look just right. Removing wrinkles from wedding gowns is an art that we’ve been perfecting for over 50 years. When we are done, your dress will look flawless for your wedding.
Why have your gown steamed or pressed before your wedding?
To remove wrinkles from every layer of your gown to give your gown the proper volume and special look you expect.
Before
After
Vintage Wedding Dress Transformation
Interested in seeing more comparisons like these? View featured Before & After images like this in our Wedding Dress Gallery.
Who needs her gown steamed before her wedding day?
If you purchased your gown and had your alterations done at the same place, chances are they pressed or steamed the gown for you before you picked it up. Regardless of how you acquired your dress, ask your seamstress to be sure. In this case, you would not need your gown steamed again.
If you acquired your gown second-hand, this service may be for you.
If you need to travel with your dress before the wedding, you will want to steam and or press your dress at your destination before your wedding day. If you are traveling to the Detroit area, contact us about reserving a slot to steam your gown when you arrive. If you are traveling from the Detroit area, please view our Wedding Gown Price Estimator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the full ‘box up’ or ‘forever storage’ service include?
Our complete MuseumCare™ preservation service includes expert cleaning, professional pressing or steaming, and meticulous white-glove handling. The cleaned gown is placed in an acid-free, archival-quality preservation chest, backed by an international lifetime guarantee against yellowing and creases.
What kind of ‘storage box’ is used for keeping the dress safe ‘long-term’?
We use a high-quality, acid-free (not just pH neutral) archival chest specifically designed to protect textile heirlooms long- term. This special chest is key to our lifetime guarantee, ensuring your gown remains in pristine condition.
Is my wedding veil or accessories included in the service ‘price’ or ‘cost’?
Our preservation package includes the cleaning and steaming of one standard wedding veil at no additional charge. We will carefully inspect and preserve any detachable accessories, such as sleeves, alongside your gown.
How long does the full ‘preservation process’ typically take?
Typically, the process takes three months to allow for our multi-step cleaning and preservation standards. We provide an estimated completion date at drop-off, but we can often accelerate this timeline for emergencies. These expedited slots are limited and handled on a case-by-case basis—just let us know what you need!
Is there a ‘guarantee’ or ‘warranty’ against the gown yellowing over time?
Yes, we offer a lifetime guarantee against any yellowing or permanent creasing of the gown within the archival preservation chest. This guarantee is backed by the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists.
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