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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning and Preserving Your Wedding Gown Everything You Need to Know

As a bride, you’ve spent countless hours and possibly months searching for the perfect wedding gown. You’ve tried on numerous dresses, walked down the aisle in your dream dress, and danced the night away. But now, what do you do with your dress after the big day? While many brides may store their gown in a box and forget about it, it’s essential to properly… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning and Preserving Your Wedding Gown Everything You Need to Know

Why You Should Consider Wedding Dress Restoration and Preservation

Do you have a vintage gown that belonged to a family member? Maybe it’s your own gown. Either way, wedding dress restoration can restore that treasured item. Everyone looks forward to saying “yes to the dress” on their wedding day. As one of the most cherished and important pieces of a wedding, the dress takes center stage on the days leading up to your event.… Read More »Why You Should Consider Wedding Dress Restoration and Preservation

Real Bride Spotlight: Aja’s Rochester Wedding & Gown Preservation

Real Bride Aja, who look absolutely radiant, married her husband in a Tara Keely wedding dress. The Royal Park, in Rochester, served as the backdrop as they not only married each other, but also two different cultures and religions.  What was your wedding date?May 7, 2016 What was your wedding location and venue name?Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan Who is the designer of your wedding… Read More »Real Bride Spotlight: Aja’s Rochester Wedding & Gown Preservation

Real Bride Spotlight: Elizabeth’s Galia Lahav Wedding Gown Preservation

Elizabeth looked stunning while marrying the love of her life, Roberto, in her beautiful Galia Lahav wedding dress. She was lucky enough to get married in a spot her family has been visiting for 65 years and to have 15 members of Roberto’s family travel there from his home country of Venezuela.What was your wedding date?Our wedding date was June 25, 2016.  It was my… Read More »Real Bride Spotlight: Elizabeth’s Galia Lahav Wedding Gown Preservation

Real Bride Spotlight: Brittany’s Rochester Wedding & Gown Preservation

Bride Brittany took her gown to Janet Davis Cleaners to have her gown cleaned and preserved after her beautiful wedding at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, MI in her Ines di Santo wedding dress to her lucky husband. What was your wedding date?August 13th, 2016. What was your wedding location and venue name?Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, MI   Who is the designer of your… Read More »Real Bride Spotlight: Brittany’s Rochester Wedding & Gown Preservation

Putting Your Wedding Gown on Display

There is a new trend among those who preserve their wedding gowns. Some brides are re-defining what to do with their wedding dress after the wedding. Instead of packing it away in a closet or under the bed, they are putting their cherished gown on display. Here are a couple examples. The Bridal Armoire Company At nearly $15,000 this is the ultimate way to showcase your… Read More »Putting Your Wedding Gown on Display

Which Type of Box Should I Store My Gown In? Plastic vs. Paperboard

What type of box should I store my gown in? There are two main types of boxes you can store your wedding gown after it’s been professionally cleaned. Plastic and paperboard. Plastic boxes are really good at keeping stuff out, but that also means they are really good at keeping stuff in. This is bad for your dress, especially if it was packed on a… Read More »Which Type of Box Should I Store My Gown In? Plastic vs. Paperboard

How to Choose a Dry Cleaner to Preserve Your Wedding Gown

I am often asked by people outside Michigan (and even by a few people outside the United States) how to find a local dry cleaner than can properly clean their wedding gown. It is important to find a specialist that knows what they are doing when it comes to your wedding gown, you don’t want to leave anything to chance. Here are a few ways… Read More »How to Choose a Dry Cleaner to Preserve Your Wedding Gown

Store Your Gown Like The Royal Family – Wedding Gown Preservation for the Everyday Princess

Queen Victoria bucked a lot of trends in Great Britain when she married for love, wore a simple yet elegant gown made of English lace and silk, then kept her gown for sentimental reasons and even wore lace from her gown for special occasions and her husbands funeral (to remind everybody of her love for him). Today, Queen Victoria’s gown is cared for by Britain’s… Read More »Store Your Gown Like The Royal Family – Wedding Gown Preservation for the Everyday Princess