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Step 1
First, you need to find out if they insure the dress after they have preserved it. A good gown preservation company will offer a lifetime warranty against things like mildew or yellowing of the dress as long as it is kept in the preservation chest.
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Step 2
Investigate who actually cleans and preserves the gown. Some companies ship their gowns to other areas of the country to be cleaned and preserved. This can add extra time and increases the danger of your gown being lost in transit. Choose a company that completes the entire process themselves.
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Step 3
Choose a company that has clear time lines about the handling of the dress. Companies that communicate with the bride about when they have received the dress, when gown preservation is complete, and when the gown is shipped back are the best ones to choose. Stay away from gown preservation companies that just tell you to ship your dress in a box and do not offer you any additional information.
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Step 4
Lastly, make sure that the gown preservation company of your choice removes all stains--seen and unseen. Most wedding gowns have things such as hairspray, perspiration, cake icing, and grass stains on them. If only the visible stains are removed the unseen stains will appear on your dress over time and the dress will need to be restored. Choose the company with the most comprehensive and thorough cleaning.
