FAQ

Wedding gown preservation is a specialized process that includes expert cleaning, detailed inspection, and long-term storage using museum-quality materials. At Missouri Gown Preservation, we use polypropylene boxes, acid-free archival tissue, and two layers of muslin wraps to keep your gown safe from yellowing, moisture, and protect it from bugs, dust, or damage over time.

Preservation protects your gown from stains, oxidation, fabric breakdown, permanent creases, and environmental damage. Whether you want to pass it down, repurpose it, or simply treasure it, proper preservation keeps your dress beautiful for decades.

The sooner, the better. We recommend preserving your gown within the first few months after your wedding to prevent stains from setting and fabric from breaking down. Invisible stains—like sweat, perfume, oils, sugar, or champagne—can surface over time and cause yellowing if left untreated.

That said, now is better than never! We regularly work with gowns that are 5, 10, or even 30 years old. Whether your wedding was last month or decades ago, we’ll treat your dress with the care it deserves and help restore it before preservation.

It is never too late! We regularly preserve gowns that are 10, 20, or even 50 years old. The sooner you start, the better, but we specialize in restoration and know how to handle vintage pieces with care.

Yes. We have helped many brides preserve their gowns long after the big day. Our cleaning and prep process is designed to revive gowns even if they have been hanging in a closet or packed away for years.

We do not seal your gown in cardboard and plastic or ship it off to a warehouse. Your dress stays local, is cleaned with expert bridalwear methods, and preserved using materials trusted by museums. This is hands-on, personalized care and everything the best wedding gown preservation should be.

Yes, we can. While wedding gowns are our most common preservation request, we’re honored to help protect any meaningful garment you'd like to preserve for the long term.

We’ve preserved christening gowns, First Communion dresses, quinceañera gowns, prom dresses, military uniforms, and even getting-ready robes or special family pieces. If it holds sentimental value, we’ll help you protect it with the same expert care and museum-quality materials we use for wedding gowns.

Not sure if your item is a good fit for preservation? Reach out and we’ll be happy to talk it through.

Absolutely! Whether your dress was altered here, elsewhere, or not at all, you’re more than welcome to bring it to us for preservation. We’re here to care for your gown, no strings attached.