My wife is looking into preserving her Wedding Dress and came across plenty of Bridal Gown cleaning and preservation sites that advertise it but we must ship it to another State (i.e. Texas).
Check out http://www.projectwedding.com/. There should be some reviews, and it's all local.
How have you gotten your gown preserved?
I found a website that sends you a box, you put your dress in it and mail it back to them... they clean it and preserve it, then send it back to you... does this seem like a good idea?
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You could also go to a local cleaners. Many of them will clean and preserve the dress for you, without having to ship it off. Personally, I'd be a bit nervous about shipping my gown off to a place I'd never been too. If anything, I'd see if I could mail my dress back to the
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Memories ...
During this exciting time of planning and preparation, it seems as if memories of your wedding day will last forever. After all, you can't put this much time, money, effort (and love, too, of course) into one day and then just forget it, right?
The truth is you probably won't ever forget your wedding, but over time the details will fade. You may not remember exactly what your bouquet looked like, every guest who attended and all the beautiful details of your gown and veil -- especially after you've been married long enough and added children to the mix.
Never fear. You can take steps take now, and shortly after the big event, to keep these special memories alive. They all require investing some time and money, but it's hard to put a price on a memory.
Let's start with the dress and accessories. Many brides-to-be don't give much thought to what they're going to do with them after the wedding. While you obviously -- hopefully? -- won't wear the dress again, it is still a family heirloom. Perhaps a daughter or niece will use it down the road. At the very least, some of the material could be used for a christening gown, pillow or money bag. "It is worth preserving even if the entire piece is not used," says Marylu Aragosa , creative director at Ferri Formals in Schenectady, where about 95 percent of brides get their gown preserved for a cost of $200 to $300. "It becomes a heirloom in the family. It is definitely worth the investment to keep the quality of materials preserved.