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Wedding
Gown Specialists
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 arrange 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!!!
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