Even though you may have a local dry-cleaners who is reputable and
trustworthy with your daily clothing, we strongly recommend against
subjecting your wedding gown to the dry cleaning process. The
solvents inherent in the dry-cleaning process can cause irreparable
damage to the delicate beadwork on your gown and cause discoloration of
the delicate fabrics and laces. In response to so many requests from
our brides, we are pleased to introduce The Bridal Gallery's in house
Cleaning and preservation service.
Our expert seamstresses, beaders, and pressers, the same people
who prepare your gown for your wedding, will repair, clean, and oversee
the preservation of your bridal gown right after your wedding. All work
is performed on premises, not shipped out of province or off-site.
Aqua Cleaning
Aqua cleaning is a delicate process where by each gown is given a
special treatment in a solvent free natural cleaning solution. Through
careful handling and our specific methods we are able to restore your
gown to its optimum condition before preservation. Ours is one of the
only installations of this specialized equipment in the province.
Archival Bridal Garment Bag
We have designed the ultimate storage method for your bridal gown.
Our archival bag design is based on the Smithsonian Institute's method
of long term storage of historical garments. Our archival bag is 100%
acid free, breathable and certified by Canada's leading fabric
institute.
Myths
Storing your gown in an acid free, vacuum sealed cardboard box
with viewing window is not the recommended storage method. Vacuum
sealed boxes in fact prevent your gown from breathing which has been
shown to accelerate the yellowing of bridal gowns.
