How Long Does the Wedding Dress Preservation Process Take?

Depending on the condition of your dress and the severity of the stain, the dress preservation process can take six to eight weeks. However, there’s more to the preservation process than these two factors. 

In this blog, we’ll go over the factors affecting the processing time of dress preservation and by how much.

Factors Affecting the Dress Preservation Timeline

As mentioned above, other factors can affect the processing time of dress preservation, like:

Time of the Year

Since the majority of weddings in the US take place from July to October, expect a delay of an additional week or two in the preservation process during this time of the year. 

During the peak wedding season, dress preservation can take anywhere from eight to 10 weeks. 

Condition of the Gown

The condition of your gown will also directly affect the duration of the preservation process. Dresses that are heavily stained, made of delicate fabric like chiffon, or contain extensive beading may require additional time for cleaning and careful handling. 

Depending on the condition of your wedding dress, you can expect an additional week in the processing time, approximately eight to nine weeks. 

Specific Services Requested

Finally, the specific type of service you request will also directly impact the processing time. 

For instance, if you request to add personalized details like your name and wedding date, include fabric repairs, or preserve additional items such as your bouquet, these extra services can add anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to the overall preservation timeline, so you’ll have to wait anywhere from nine to twelve weeks for your preserved dress.  

Expedited Services (Rush Processing)

If you’re not willing to wait for such a long duration for your wedding dress preservation, then you can opt for an expedited service. The typical rush wedding dress preservation process takes 14 days. 

Please note that this service will cost extra.

Conclusion

Generally, wedding dress preservation takes between six and eight weeks. However, depending on several factors like the season, gown condition, and any extra services requested, you can expect delays.

Understanding these factors can help you better plan your preservation timeline.

For reliable and expert preservation services, contact Trusted Wedding Gown Preservation today!