Please fill out the order form below to receive your shipping kit.  We will get in touch briefly by phone to review the shipping program, confirm your dress size and the needed shipping kit size. We will also give you a general sense of “how we price”, prior to shipping.  If you prefer that we send your Shipping Kit to another address, please call us right away at 800-539-9092.

Once your form is submitted, you will also receive instructions on how to package and ship your beautiful dress to us for review. If you have any questions, again please TEXT us at 800-539-9092

What is Elegance Preserved and what do you do?

Elegance Preserved is a wedding dress preservation company located in California.

We offer nationwide shipping services with a focus in Nashville. Our Nashville rep is always available to assist our local customers.

Elegance Preserved cleans and preserves your wedding gown to be saved and stored for years to come. As preservationists, we will perform small repairs on gowns. We work with local tailors for major re-craft needs.

What is the typical turn-around time to clean/preserve a gown?

The standard turn around time for cleaning only service is typically 6-8 weeks and for cleaning & preservation service is normally 12 weeks. Having said that, we can work with your requirements.

For brides looking to resell we are aware of the more time sensitive nature of your cleaning need. Please reach out and we will meet your turnaround needs.

How much does it cost to have my gown cleaned and preserved?

Please TEXT us at 800-539-9092 to go thru the quote range process.

Pricing is generally split into two categories: “Wedding Dress Cleaning” and “Wedding Dress Preservation”.  

Cleaning pricing: Please keep in mind that certain fabric types, level of soiling and repairs, design / construction of a gown can affect the average range of your cleaning and preservation pricing. Fabric type and soiling level are the 2 main factors.  In answer to the pricing question we state that our final wedding dress cleaning price quote range is generally between $260-$550. This range can move by some higher-end fabrics (typically silks and satins) and higher end designs that present their own challenges. The range is based on fabric type and soiling level which varies the amount of time needed.  A relevant example might be the difference between a store sample gown cleaning versus a large Vera Wang with layers that is heavily soiled. 

Preservation pricing is typically between $188-$214 (larger dresses and additional preserved items are considered). For more information on our preservation services,

I would just like for my gown to be cleaned (not preserved) – what is your cleaning process?

When cleaning your wedding gown, our first step is to inspect the gown for any types of damage. This includes (and not limited to): soiled and ripped hems, loose beading, loose applique, stains from perspiration and spray tans, and of course, accidental spills.

Because every gown is the not the same, some fabrics are more delicate than others. We always run fabric tests to determine how effectively certain fabrics will release stains and spotting. All of our cleaning techniques are done by careful handwork and with the upmost care and attention to detail.

Our wedding dress cleaning services are normally finished with gentle gown rinsing (based on fabric type) and pressing the gown back to its natural form keeping in mind its original drape and design.

If you want to save your wedding gown for years to come, we always suggest to proceed with “Wedding Dress Preservation” after your gown has been cleaned. See below for details in regards to our Preservation process.

May I see my gown before it is “Preserved” and packed?

Absolutely! We completely understand the need to see the progress being made on such an important item.

In order to view your gown before “wedding dress preservation” begins, you must make a note about an early VIEWING when Elegance Preserved sends your quote for services. Most of our brides view their gowns via FaceTime or Skype. Do keep in mind that scheduling a review can slow down or extend your wedding gown’s completion date.

May I preserve other items with my wedding gown? Like my veil or headpiece?

Absolutely! We often receive requests for a bride’s veil to be preserved alongside their wedding gown. Headpieces, petticoats, garters, and handkerchiefs are also common preservation requests.

All items are reviewed for compatibility with the overall fabric composition of the gown it will be potentially stored with. Ultimately we want to avoid any cross-contamination due to material composition.

Since our preservation goal is to always protect the longevity of your wedding gown’s life, we offer the opportunity for items to be preserved and packed in separate Wedding Chests.

Once my gown is preserved, may I open my Elegance Preserved Wedding Chest to view my gown from time to time?

The answer to this question is a resounding “YES!” Brides often worry that by opening their preservation box this will ruin the preservation of their gown.

Not the case! We provide all of our customers with white gloves upon completion of preservation and instructions so they can properly handle their gown after Elegance Preserved services have been completed.

Should you happen to accidentally unwrap the tissue paper or remove your gown completely from the Wedding Chest and repacking would be difficult, simply return to our Elegance Preserved office with the gown (and Bridal Memory Box) and will “re-preserve” your gown at no extra charge.

What is the Elegance Preserved guarantee?

At Elegance Preserved, we 100% guarantee that your preserved gown will not caramelize over time. This guarantee is for a lifetime and extends past the life of our own company.

At any time in the future, if a past customer of ours has a gown that requires re-cleaning, we will clean and preserve the gown at no charge.

As a member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, should our company not be able to assist in re-cleaning and preservation, our Association would manage the re-cleaning and preservation needs at no cost to the customer.

Our Elegance Preserved guarantee is based not only on the strength and reliability of our company, but by a large National and International Association of committed wedding gown preservation companies.

Wedding Dress Cleaning
The proper cleaning and care of your dress is always of primary importance. We clean all soiled areas of your dress by hand with additional techniques used as needed.

Wedding Dress Restoration
This terminology refers to the proper cleaning of aged or damaged fabrics. We do often receive “grandma’s dress” or antique veils for re-conditioning. It’s always a pleasure to work with these cherished family heirlooms.

Wedding Dress Preservation
After the proper cleaning of your dress, you might select preservation which is a long-term storage solution (think decades). There is nothing during the preservation process that affects the fabric directly.

Wedding Dress Preservation for Delayed Weddings
We have been receiving many inquiries from brides asking about preserving their recently purchased dress for delayed weddings during Covid. This page reviews those considerations.