Where can I find a preservation company for wedding dresses | ByCouturier

Posted by Darvinty on April 9th, 2019

After countless hours spent searching for your dream wedding dresses (not to mention the dollars spent), its only fair to give your gown a happily-ever-after too, right? Whether you just want to cherish the memory of your wedding day forever, or you plan to pass down your dress to a relative, preserving your wedding gown is the best way to keep it in its best condition.

What is wedding gown preservation?

Wedding gown preservation is the special cleaning and packaging process that helps your gown retain its original appearance. A professional preservationist will inspect your dress. Then–based on the fabrics, embellishments, and various stains–he or she will formulate a cleaning procedure. Having your dress preserved will prevent it from yellowing over time, so it will still look brand new even on your fiftieth anniversary!

Does Bycouturier recommend a specific preservation company?

Yes! We recommend the aptly named Wedding Gown Preservation Company, based in Endicott, New York. With this company, you can feel comfortable knowing that your gown will be organically cleaned. They even offer a 100 year guarantee! In the extremely rare case that your gown ends up turning yellow, Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will re-clean your dress at no cost.

How long does this process take?

Processing of your gown will take anywhere from 2-10 weeks. WGP can either ship your newly preserved gown to your home address or to ByCouturier. Just know that they require a signature upon delivery, so you will want to make sure somebody is home to sign for it!

How much does it cost?

Preserving your dress is 0 for a 00 declared value. If your dress was more than this amount, it is an extra per 00 declared value. For example, if you paid 00 for your mermaid wedding dresses, the cost of having it preserved would be 0.

What do I get for my money?

If you use our recommended company, you get a lot! Your 100% organically cleaned wedding dress will come in a box with a window in it so that you can look at it whenever you want! WGP will also preserve up to three of your accessories including your veil, garter, and jewelry. You also have the choice of having them include a picture from your wedding day, a caption, or both on the outside of the box. Prices vary based on these options. You can also upgrade to their Celebrity Line. This includes a silver preservation chest, handpressing, and draping your gown in unbleached muslin.

How do I go about preserving my dress?

All you have to do is make an appointment with us! You will need to bring your gown with you and fill out a form. This form will ask you for your information, the fabric of your dress, and any repairs that it might need (example: missing buttons.) Then we will ship it to WGP, and they will take it from there!