Dress Cleaning & Preservation

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Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation with Savvy Bridal

Savvy Bridal Collective (Kansas City MO, Saint Louis, MO & Fort Lauderdale, FL) offers full Cleaning and Preservation of your wedding gown and veil, in a process that couldn’t be easier. You do NOT have to be a Savvy Bride to use this service. We accept wedding gowns that are purchase anywhere.

Upon purchasing your preservation package and receiving your confirmation receipt, please call the shop to confirm hours of operation for your drop-off.
Preservation packages can be purchased at any time before or after a wedding, and there is no deadline.

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Select A Package

In House Dress Cleaning
+ Steaming Package

This package includes Standard Cleaning for one bridal gown & Steaming. Turn around time 1-2 weeks

“In-house cleaning does not support Preservation Box add-ons.”

$249

Deluxe Package

Cleaning and Preservation for one bridal gown and one Veil, Anti-Yellowing Treatment, and an Airtight Keepsake Box for Gown, and a lifetime guarantee.

$329

Couture Preservation

One Bridal Gown and two Accessories (Veil & Overskirt), Gown Conditioning, Anti-Yellowing Treatment, an Airtight Keepsake Box for Gown, and a lifetime guarantee.

$399

Cleaning Only Package

This package includes Standard Cleaning for one bridal gown. Anti-Yellowing Treatment and returned in a Garment Bag.

$299

In house Veil cleaning only package

This package includes Standard Cleaning for one veil. Turn around time 1-2 weeks

“In-house cleaning does not support add-ons services.”

$100

Add-Ons (À La Carte)

Enhance your gown’s care and preservation with optional add-on services.

Note: Personalization and Specialty Handling add-ons are available exclusively for Preservation Packages sent to our off-site partners.

Specialty Gown Handling

Vintage Gown Handling (20+ Years Old)

Vintage garments require delicate cleaning techniques and additional preservation care to safely restore and protect the fabric.

$200

Extra-Large Gown Handling

Applies to exceptionally oversized gowns such as dramatic ballgowns, cathedral-train gowns, or couture pieces with significant volume.

$200

Additional Garments & Items

Detachable Items Cleaning

Includes removable pieces such as overskirts, detachable sleeves, overlays, slips, or bridal shoes.

$80 per item

Additional Accessories

Applies when accessories exceed the number included in your selected preservation package.

$30 per accessory

Preservation Box Options

Preservation Box Personalization

Create a custom keepsake preservation box with your name, wedding date, or a favorite photo.

Text Personalization – $80 Photo Personalization – $100 Text + Photo Personalization – $120

How to Personalize: After selecting your package, please include your Custom Name, Wedding Date, or Photo details in the “Special Instructions” section at checkout form. If you choose the Photo option, our team will email you a secure link to upload your image after your order is placed.

Preservation Box Options

Separate Preservation Box for Veils or Accessories

Ideal for preserving delicate veils or heirloom accessories separately from the gown.

$120

Insurance Coverage

Additional Declared Value Coverage

Increase insurance protection beyond the included $2,000 coverage for high-value gowns.

$100 per $1000
cleaning and preservation packages

Optional Services

Rush Processing

Expedited cleaning and preservation service based on availability.

$150

Rush Cleaning Service

Expedited In-house cleaning completed within 1 week.

$60

FAQ cleaning & preservation

Answers to your Cleaning & Preservation Questions

No. You do not have to purchase your gown from Savvy Bridal Collective to use our cleaning or preservation services. We accept gowns purchased from any bridal retailer.

We recommend cleaning your gown as soon as possible after your wedding. Stains from champagne, makeup, sweat, dirt, or grass can set over time and become harder to remove.

However, you may purchase preservation before or after your wedding, and there is no strict deadline.

Cleaning removes stains, oils, dirt, and debris from the gown.

Preservation includes professional cleaning plus additional treatments and archival packaging designed to protect the gown from yellowing, discoloration, and fabric deterioration for many years.

  1. Purchase your cleaning or preservation package online.
  2. Contact the store to confirm business hours for drop-off.
  3. Bring your gown to one of our showroom locations.

Our team will handle the cleaning and preservation process from there.

Yes. Gowns that are 20 years or older require delicate cleaning techniques and additional preservation care due to the fragility of older fabrics and embellishments.

Vintage Gown Handling – Additional Fee: $200

Exceptionally oversized gowns that require additional handling may incur an additional fee. This typically applies to extremely full ballgowns or couture gowns with significant volume.

Standard gowns do not fall into this category.

Extra-Large Gown Handling: $200

Yes. Additional detachable pieces can be cleaned and preserved along with your gown.

Examples include:

• Overskirts

• Detachable sleeves

• Overlays

• Slips

• Bridal shoes

Additional Item Cleaning: $80 per item

Typical turnaround time is 8–12 weeks for standard cleaning and preservation services.

In-house cleaning only: 1–2 weeks.

Preservation timelines may vary depending on the package selected.

Rush service may be available if needed for an additional cost.

If your gown requires repairs, we may be able to assist.

All repair work will be evaluated and quoted first, and you will receive an email for approval before any repairs are completed.

Yes. Veils or accessories can be preserved in their own keepsake box if requested.

Separate Preservation Box: $120

Our preservation packages include a limited number of accessories. Additional items may still be preserved.

Additional Accessories: $30 per accessory

Each gown must be processed individually.

For example, if you have both a ceremony gown and a reception gown, each garment will require its own preservation service.

Yes. We offer customization options for preservation boxes.

• Text Personalization: $80

• Photo Personalization: $100

• Text + Photo: $120

Yes. Every preservation includes $2,000 in declared value coverage.

Additional coverage may be added if desired.

Additional Insurance:

$100 per additional $1,000 of declared value.

Yes. Rush service may be available depending on our current processing schedule.

Rush Processing: $150

While professional cleaning removes the vast majority of stains, complete stain removal cannot always be guaranteed, especially if stains have set over time or have altered the fabric.

Our specialists will always use the safest and most effective cleaning techniques possible.

Cleaning methods are designed for delicate bridal fabrics. However, due to the nature of bridal construction, some fragile embellishments may loosen during cleaning.

Great care is taken to ensure your gown and accessories are cleaned and preserved while maintaining their integrity.

Preservation treatments help prevent yellowing and discoloration, but natural fabric aging can still occur over decades. Proper storage and preservation significantly reduce this risk.

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