Does David’s Bridal clean wedding dresses?

Let David’s Bridal restore your gown to its original beauty with our exclusive wedding dress preservation and cleaning kit. We’ll thoroughly clean your wedding gown and send it back to you carefully steamed and displayed in an heirloom-worthy box. The display box can even be personalized* for an extra-special touch.

How much does wedding dress preservation cost?

Budget for Wedding Dress Preservation Considering the average wedding preservation kit costs $250 to $750, it’s a significant expense.

Can you vacuum seal wedding dress?

Never store your dress in a vacuum sealed bag or plastic container! While this may seem like a great way to preserve your gown, plastic containers or bags emit fumes that can yellow or discolor the fabric. Additionally, moisture trapped within the container can cause a buildup of mildew or mold.

How much does it cost to alter a wedding dress at David’s Bridal?

It cost $250 for hem, bustle, shortened straps, and cups put in.

Is it too late to get my wedding dress cleaned?

If you have an older gown, or a gown that you haven’t gotten into the cleaners even weeks or months after your wedding, don’t fret. While ideally, sooner is always better than later, the actual truth is that it really is never too late to have a wedding dress cleaned and preserved.

Can you wear your wedding dress after preserved?

For 99% of dry cleaners the answer is NO. But because at Jeeves New York we are always looking to be the exception to the rule, the answer is YES. Jeeves does not use “hocus pocus” preservation methods such as; vacuum sealing, nitrogen gas sealing or plastic sealers.

Is preserving a wedding dress worth it?

Should I Do Wedding Dress Preservation? Definitely have preservation done if you want your dress’s beauty to last long term, and you aren’t planning on taking it out of its box anytime soon. Dresses that aren’t preserved can yellow over time.

What’s the best way to store a wedding dress?

To keep it safe in the meantime, follow this must-do’s: Use a garment bag. Wrapping your dress in plastic traps moisture, which means mold and mildew, and plastic also emits fumes that can yellow your gown. Store your wedding dress in its proper garment bag away from light.

Why do wedding dresses turn yellow?

Phenolic yellowing is due to a chemical reaction created by an interaction between fabrics and the chemicals in the plastic garment bag. Your wedding gown is definitely a keeper. However, time, heat, light radiation, and improper storage conditions could make even the whitest and the brightest wedding gown turn yellow.

What do you do with your wedding dress after the big day?

Discover 14 things to do with your wedding dress after the big day:Preserve it. If you anticipate turning your dress into a family heirloom, make sure you get it professionally preserved. Turn it into art. Reimagine it. Sell it. Donate it. Create a costume closet. Repurpose it for children. Make home decor items.

What is the average cost to dry clean a wedding dress?

Pricing for this type of service can range anywhere between $300-$600, with an average cost for cleaning and preservation falling near $450 depending on your gown. Pricing can also vary slightly depending on the market you are in. There are certain factors that cause the price of cleaning and preservation to go up.

How long can you wait to preserve your wedding dress?

six months

Can you buy off the rack at David’s Bridal?

cat89: yes you can buy off the rack at Davids bridal. They carry the dresses in one or two sizes in store pretty much pin or hold up the dress so brides can see how it fits. If you are really far off from their sample sizes, they may not have any on the rack that you can buy.

How long do dress alterations take at David’s Bridal?

Please allow 4 weeks between the first and final fittings. If you need your alterations before 4 weeks, please contact your local store. For bridesmaid dresses, social occasion dresses, and all other garments, we can provide alterations within 2 weeks; however, a rush fee may apply.