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Wedding Gowns Preservation

Bridal Gown Preservation Services

For many years, brides have had their wedding gowns preserved in hopes that a future daughter or daughter-in-law may wear their bridal dress on her wedding day, or even at your own vow renewal ceremony. Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, and New York City brides have trusted Winzer Cleaners for generations for our professionalism and experience in restoring and preserving wedding gowns. Here we present an overview of the process Winzer Cleaners’ Bridal Gown Preservation experts take to protect and preserve your future family heirloom, your wedding gown.

Wedding Gown Preservation Process

Over several decades, the Wedding Gown Preservation experts at Winzer Cleaners have perfected techniques to clean and restore every bridal gown entrusted to our care. To begin we carefully examine each bridal dress and note its condition, the fabric used, any staining, or loss of embellishment, loose threads, etc. All repairs are made by our expert seamstresses prior to thoroughly cleaning the bridal gown. Next, for additional protection, the wedding dress is wrapped in acid-free paper and covered in a muslin wrapper.

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Museum Quality Preservation Box

The most common preservation method in use today is to store the preserved wedding gown in a preservation box. This way it can be protected from damaging UV rays, dust, and pollutants which can cause the fabrics to yellow, and embellishments and threads to deteriorate. This preservation method has been perfected at Winzer Cleaners as the preferred method to preserve heirloom gowns.
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Storage

The box containing your bridal gown should be stored in an area where temperature and humidity are as constant as possible. An interior closet is generally the best location in our clients’ homes. Avoid storing the box containing your wedding dress in the attic or basement and be sure to avoid placing the box within close proximity to heating and/or cooling ducts, or radiators.
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Care in 2-3 years

Every 2 to 3 years, open and inspect your wedding gown. Check for fabric discoloration and/or spots. Please contact Winzer if you are concerned about any of your observations. Be sure to examine the paper, protective layers, and cotton fabric. It is not necessary to remove the gown from the box during these inspections.
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Handling During inspection

Before inspecting your gown, be sure to wash your hands with warm water and a small amount of baking soda. This will help to neutralize the acid in your skin. Ideally, white cotton gloves, available at many pharmacies or through photo supply houses, should be worn to prevent oils and residue from your hands being transferred to the fabric of your wedding gown, where over time it can deteriorate or stain the material.
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Care in 10-15 years

After 10-15 years, it will be necessary to wash the cotton liner and cover. Remove your gown, place it on a clean, flat surface, and launder the coverings. Carefully replace your gown when the outer covering and liner are clean.

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