Your wedding day is considered by many to be the most important day of your life, or at least up there with graduation or the birth of your children. Therefore, it only makes sense that you would like to preserve your wedding dress for generations to come. We at Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners can make that dream a reality for you, but have you ever stopped to think about the particular past of this practice? Even if you haven’t, you might find this article provided by the team at our esteemed Orange County dry cleaning service to be quite fascinating.
The preservation of wedding dresses dates back all the way to the late 1700s. During this time, having extravagant weddings was very popular. If you were from royalty, then such a grand celebration was obviously a no-brainer. However, the fabrics used for wedding dresses made them more perishable, including silk. The oldest preserved wedding dress is that of Princess Charlotte (1796-1817), but it was actually her cousin, Queen Victoria (1819-1901), who popularized the classic white wedding gown we know today. Despite this, the first recorded instance of the white wedding dress was utilized by Philippa of England in 1406.
Naturally, a white wedding dress is prone to yellowing, brown oxidation spots, and collecting dust. That is why people several hundred years ago decided to begin preserving them so that they could last for decades or even centuries to come. While wedding dresses from generations in the past were preserved by displaying them in cool areas away from sunlight, modern-day techniques used by Orange County dry cleaners include storing your beloved white gown in a sturdy but fashionable box. Best of all, your dress can be worn again after preservation.
If you need your wedding dress preserved, then you are in the right place. Our General Manager, Mr. Bill Alvarez, has half a century of experience in this specialty! Perhaps you decided to wear your mother’s dress to your wedding and you want a better way to preserve it. We know how to prevent your beloved gown from getting pesky stains so that your future daughters or granddaughters may have the option of wearing your same dress when their special day rolls around. Give your dress the gift of the Crystal Clear Orange County dry cleaning treatment by giving us a call at (800) 801-0010 or sending us an email at info@drycleaningstogo.com. We are looking forward to serving you!
Testimonials from Real Customers
“Needed my wedding dress straps altered, I looked everywhere & this spot was the only one that did it in 2-4 days. Everyone was very nice & friendly. Quick service. Got the dress delivered & before the wedding. Definitely would recommend!!” – Jessica S., Anaheim
“They took excellent care of my wedding dress. It was given back wrapped in a pretty blue plastic. They had been told I did not need it preserved as it would be worn by a second bride in a month or dress was cleaned with care and the beads stayed attached.” – Angela M., Irvine