by Kathy Wright | Sep 11, 2019 | General, Wedding Gown Preservation
A question we are often asked is how do we preserve strapless wedding gowns with Museum Method™ (hanging) wedding gown preservation? Or what about a gown with thin spaghetti straps, or straps made of delicate fabric? Are those small straps supposed to bare the...
by Kathy Wright | Jan 11, 2019 | General, Wedding Planning
It’s January and it’s cold outside, unless of course you live below the equator. But for those up north it’s a cold, cold month. If you happen to be planning a winter wedding , please consider your comfort! Most brides think only of how gorgeous...
by Kathy Wright | Sep 21, 2018 | General, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress Story By Ellen D. This wedding dress was worn by my grandmother, Jeweldine, in July 1955. She purchased it at a department store in Athens, Georgia, for about $100. She’s kept it in her cedar chest wrapped in a plastic bag ever since. My...
by Kathy Wright | Dec 20, 2017 | General, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Stories
Katherine wore this Luly Yang “Spring Glow II,” ball gown style wedding dress when she married Mark Caldwell at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, in Seattle, Washington, July 1, 2016. Her reception was at the Inglewood Gold Club, in Kenmore, Washington....
by Kathy Wright | Nov 16, 2017 | General, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Stories
By Toni Urban My dress was a replica of a vintage 1930s gown that I was enamored with, but was too stained and fragile to be worn (see picture at bottom of page.) Now that I look back, maybe I just should have sent it to your team for restoration! I took a few...
by Kathy Wright | Nov 6, 2017 | General, Wedding Gown Preservation
Do you have questions about wedding dress preservation? Such as what is the proper way to store your wedding gown? What is better for wedding dress preservation, tissue or muslin wrapping? Which box is better, buffered or unbuffered for wedding gown preservation? Does...