Once the big day is over, it can be such a sigh of relief. However, the to-do list doesn’t end there. One very important item on your post-wedding to-do list is what to do with the gorgeous gown you spent so much time finding, altering, and wearing. Some people opt to re-sell the dress, while others decide to dye it or tailor it into a whole new dress. For those looking to have their dress preserved, however, choosing whose hands to entrust with your dress can be trick, as the process includes special cleaning and treatment to keep the dress in mint condition, preventing any yellowing or other unwanted stains from remaining. It also includes a special box, often with acid-free tissue paper to help preserve the dress. But fret not, our bridal friends. We’ve got you covered with the local places that specialize in wedding dress preservation. Keep reading for a list of places you can get your wedding dress preserved in North Jersey.
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Bridal Atelier | 623 Valley Road, Montclair
Ever since 2017, Bridal Atelier has been providing services to brides around the Montclair area. They provide a variety of services from their in-house alteration team to their designer curation. In terms of wedding dress preservation, you can check out their site for more information and request appointments at your convenience, as they do have a partner who they work closely with who handles this.
Coastal Cleaners | Multiple Areas in Hudson + Bergen County
With experts who have more than 35 years of experience, Coastal Cleaners is a great option when it comes to cleaning and preservation. This cleaning company has a few processing centers in the area and serves Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Union City, Guttenberg, West NY, and North Bergen areas. The team cleans, presses, and preserves dresses starting at $300. The dress is then placed in a museum-quality archival box and delivered back to you.
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DeLuxe Cleaners | 1280 Main Avenue, Clifton
DeLuxe Cleaners has been preserving wedding gowns since 1930 – talk about an OG. Nearly 100 years of experience means that customers will get the best care. Not only will the dress be cleaned and preserved, but the team will also make minor repairs including reinforcing beading and replacing any missing buttons. There is no starting cost for gown preservation, but visit the website for more on how to get an estimate.
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La’Ber Boutique | 821 Main Street, Hackensack
La’Ber Boutique offers tailoring and dry cleaning for all clothing items. For wedding preservations, services start at $395. What is incredible is that the preservation box has a clear window so that customers can enjoy their dress, even when it is put away.
Perfectly Pressed Dry Cleaner + Tailors | Chester and Stirling
Perfectly Pressed Dry Cleaner + Tailors offers many different cleaning options for garments in a few locations. For wedding dress preservation the staff has a master procedure to clean and preserve gowns. Prices vary, so make sure to reach out for more information.
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Spring Cleaners and Tailors | 1253 Springfield Avenue, New Providence
Spring Cleaners and Tailors is more than a brick-and-mortar shop. Customers can request services via the website, and within 48 hours, the company will come to pick up items, and then deliver it back to you when it is complete. It takes a minimum of one week to prep and preserve a gown, and the services are eco-friendly, which is a great plus.
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Today’s Cleaners and Tailors | Bernardsville + Berkeley Heights
This company does all preservation in-house and focuses on removing stains and spots during the preservation process. The gown is also placed in a special box to ensure it is kept safe. There are multiple locations in Northern NJ, so be sure to check the website for more information.
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