Most convenient
Preserve From Home
- Kit is delivered to your door.
- Pack the dress and ship with the prepaid label.
- Tracking updates begin once the gown is received.
Wedding Dress Preservation
Preserve your wedding dress without the guesswork.
Professional cleaning, archival packaging, tracking, and a 100-year anti-yellowing guarantee in one easy kit.
Starting at $330 Free shipping Store drop-off or at-home kit
Clean stains before they set Hidden sugar, champagne, and perspiration marks can yellow over time.
Skip the storage stress The gown returns in protective archival packaging made for long-term care.
Keep your options open Save it, sell it, repurpose it, or pass it down later.
Choose Your Method
Two ways to preserve. One clear next step.
Use the at-home kit if you want everything shipped to your door, or walk in with your dress if you prefer the bridal team to handle the intake.
Handled for you
In-Store Preservation
- Bring your dress into the St. Paul store. No appointment needed.
- The team packages and ships it with insurance.
- Your order is tracked from start to finish.
Why Preserve
Protection for the damage you can see and the damage you cannot.
Wedding gowns need more than a garment bag. Preservation handles cleaning, packing, and storage in one controlled process.
01
Professional Cleaning
Visible and hidden stains are treated before they have time to set into delicate fabric.
02
Easy Storage
Slim protective packaging makes the gown easier to store under a bed, in a closet, or on a shelf.
03
Long-Term Protection
Acid-free archival materials help protect fabric, lace, beading, and structure for years.
The Process
From wedding day wear to long-term storage.
Each gown is inspected, cleaned, packed, and returned ready for safekeeping.
Inspection
Each dress is reviewed from top to hem before preservation begins.
Professional Cleaning
Visible and hidden stains are treated with care for fabric, lace, and beading.
Hand Pressing + Repairs
Minor repairs and pressing help the dress return in its best possible shape.
Acid-Free Packaging
Archival materials help protect the gown for long-term storage.
Sealed Preservation Chest
The gown is placed into a protective preservation box for safekeeping.
Returned to You
Your dress is shipped back ready for long-term care and backed by the 100-year guarantee.
What You Receive
The kit covers the full preservation job.
Everything is designed to take your gown from post-wedding condition to protected, easy-to-store keepsake.
- Museum-quality, acid-free storage.
- Hand-pressed finish for a smooth, polished result.
- Archival packaging for long-term protection.
- 100-year anti-yellowing guarantee.
Preservation In Real Life
See how simple preservation can be.
An easy process from start to finish. Pack your dress and receive it back safely preserved, protected, and easy to store.
Need to Know
Fast answers before you order.
These are the key details brides need before choosing at-home or in-store preservation.
When should I preserve my dress?
The sooner, the better. Preserving your dress shortly after your wedding helps remove hidden stains and prevent discoloration.
How long does it take?
Most preservation orders are completed within 2 to 10 weeks depending on the season.
Can stains be removed?
The process can remove approximately 95% of stains, including grass, mud, perspiration, and sugar-based stains.
What else can I send with my dress?
You can include items like your veil, gloves, garter, or a flower girl dress. Additional fees may apply.
What process is used to clean gowns?
Each dress is evaluated to determine the safest cleaning method. All processes are gentle and fabric-safe.
Ready When You Are
Give your dress the care it deserves now.
Order the preservation kit today, or walk in for in-store drop-off if you want the Wedding Shoppe team to handle the first step.
