Wedding dress preservation can last over 100 years, but only if your gown is cleaned and stored the right way. In this free guide, we break down exactly what it costs, what affects the price, and how to choose the right kit for your gown with confidence.
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Most wedding dresses start yellowing within 6 months of the wedding, not from dirt, but from invisible stains that dry completely clear and oxidize over time. The only way to stop it is professional cleaning and preservation, done soon. But with prices ranging from $260 to $500+ and four different kit options, knowing what to choose isn't always obvious. This guide breaks it all down so you can act with confidence and stop worrying about your dress sitting in that bag.
| ⇨ Clean Only: | $260; museum-quality cleaning, free insured shipping, GownTracker, up to 5 accessories |
| ⇨ Traditional Preservation: | $360 — most popular; for gowns under 20 years old in good condition |
| ⇨ Celebrity Preservation: | $435 — for couture or designer gowns valued over $3,000 |
| ⇨ Restoration: | $500 — for yellowed gowns or heirlooms over 20 years old |
| ⇨ Every kit includes: | SYSTEMK4 museum cleaning, free 2-way insured shipping, GownTracker, and a 100-year anti-yellowing guarantee on preservation kits |
| ⇨ Optional add-ons: | Rush processing ($50), extra shipping insurance (up to $6,000), personalization ($30–$60), additional items like shoes or detachable skirts ($50 each) |
Most brides spend $2,000+ on their wedding dress. Professional preservation is one of the smartest ways to protect that investment, but only if you choose the right serviceÂ
This guide helps you:
The biggest threat to your wedding dress isn't visible dirt; it's invisible stains.
 Champagne, sweat, body oils, and perfume dry completely clear on white fabric. You can't see them. But they're there, and they're oxidizing. Within 6 months to a year, those invisible stains begin turning yellow or brown, and once they set into the fabric, they can be very difficult, sometimes impossible, to fully reverse.
That's why professional preservationists recommend sending your dress within 1 to 3 weeks of your wedding, and not months later.Â
We're not a dry cleaner that moonlights in bridal gowns. Wedding dress preservation is all we do, and we've been doing it since 1913.
Knowing when to act is important, but knowing what your gown needs, cleaning or preservation, matters just as much. Cleaning removes stains, while preservation protects your dress long-term. Choosing the right approach can directly impact how well your gown holds up over time.
Access your free cost guide and understand wedding dress cleaning and preservation pricing with ease.Â
Yes, the Traditional, Celebrity, and Restoration preservation kits all include complimentary cleaning and preservation of up to 5 wedding day accessories at no extra charge. This can include your veil, sash, gloves, garter, or headpiece. Additional items like shoes or silk bouquets are $50 each.
Professional wedding dress preservation can last 50 to 100+ years when done correctly with museum-quality acid-free materials. Trusted Wedding Gown Preservation backs every preservation kit with a 100-year anti-yellowing guarantee.
Not necessarily. The Restoration Kit ($500) is specifically designed for yellowed gowns and heirloom dresses over 20 years old. It uses museum-quality restoration techniques to correct yellowing, fabric aging, and visible wear before full preservation, so even older gowns can often be brought back to life.
Over 3,000,000 brides have trusted us since 1913. Every kit ships to your door in 3–6 business days.
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