Once your gown has been fully cleaned and dried, it moves into the restoration and boxing stage. Here, our experienced seamstresses carefully examine every detail, ensuring your dress is flawless before it is placed into its preservation chest.
This stage focuses on refinement, gentle repairs, and precise presentation so your gown looks as beautiful as the day it was worn.
Each gown is handled individually and reviewed with patience and precision. From delicate beadwork to structural seams, every element is inspected to ensure it is ready for long-term preservation.
Our expert seamstresses begin with a meticulous inspection, examining each bead, seam, and embellishment to ensure everything remains secure and properly aligned. Years of experience allow them to recognize even the smallest imperfections and restore details to their original condition.
Areas that experience the most movement, such as hemlines, shoulder seams, and closures, are reviewed first. These sections are more prone to stress during wear, and our team carefully checks for snags, tension points, or early signs of wear that may need attention.
If repairs are needed, they are handled by our in-house specialists who are trained in delicate bridal fabrics. For any repair beyond minor adjustments, we always contact you first with a clear explanation and cost. No major work is ever completed without your approval.
Loose beads, buttons, or decorative elements are carefully reattached using techniques that preserve the original design. If you send any loose adornments separately, our team will match and restore them during this stage.
After repairs are complete, the gown is gently hand steamed and pressed to restore its natural drape. The silhouette, skirt, and train are carefully shaped so the dress looks smooth, balanced, and presentation-ready.
Your gown is then carefully positioned inside its preservation chest, which is designed using archival-quality materials selected for long-term protection. The dress is arranged to maintain its shape while preventing stress on delicate fabrics.
Before sealing, a final inspection ensures the gown is perfectly positioned and ready for storage. The chest is then securely sealed to protect against environmental exposure and accidental openings during delivery.
What if my gown/dress needs additional repairs?
If it happens, we'll give you a call. We'll talk about what we can do and any extra costs. We won't fix anything major without asking you first.
My wedding gown’s adornment is loose. What should I do?
When sending your gown, include loose adornments in the bag. Our seamstress can reattach them. Fill out paperwork carefully. If your adornments are missing, we may have extras for your dress.
I have a large gown. Do you have a kit to fit it?
Our kits come in different sizes to fit all gown sizes and shapes, even large ones. Every wedding dress we've received fits in our shipping box or preservation chest without any problems.
Will my accessories related to my wedding gown be preserved in the dress preservation chest?
Unless you tell us otherwise, we'll put all your preserved accessories at the bottom of your kit, except for your veil. We'll attach your veil to the side of your dress.
If you are not able to find the answer to your question in our FAQ. You can contact us. We will answer you shortly!
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