Wedding Dress Preservation The Preservation ProcessThe Wedding Gown Preservation Company puts the highest degree of professional care into the heirloom processing of your gown. First, we examine your gown to find all spots. A detailed Quality Control Report is updated through each and every step. We use proven formulas to remove spots and treat the entire gown for sugar stains. Your gown is thoroughly cleaned with extra attention given to the neckline, trim and hemlines.Our experts shape the gown, position a full bust form and fill the sleeves. It is then wrapped in acid-free tissue (Celebrity Kit is wrapped in unbleached muslin), and fitted carefully into a preservation chest with an acid-free display window. The preservation chest is then enclosed in a 700 lb.-test shipping carton.Your gown is then shipped back to you pre-paid anywhere in the Continental United States via Fed Ex Ground. The preservation process will be completed in 2-6 weeks after we receive it. Please Note: During the height of our busy season the preservation process may take slightly longer. Repairs or additional services requested may also extend the processing time.Questions & Answers              Do I need to have my gown cleaned before sending it to your company?No, we will handle all of the cleaning necessary to ensure a proper preservation.                    What exactly is the process that you use to clean the gown?       WeddingGown Preservation Company has several different processes that are usedin cleaning. Each gown is evaluated before cleaning and the bestprocess for that particular gown is used. All of the processes aresafe, gentle and done by hand. Please note: We do removeshoulder pads and bust forms, as leaving them in the gown could causedamage over time. They are then packaged separately and shipped withyour gown.                    What stains are removed with your process?                    Weare able to remove at least 95% of all stains. Those such as tar,blood, grass stains, mud, grease and food are the most common, and ofcourse any sugar stains such as cake icing, wine or other types ofbeverages.                    What can be seen through the display window?                    Youare able to see your gown and veil through the display window. Otheritems are positioned near the bottom of the window where possible orunderneath the gown.              &