Nu-Yale Wedding Gown Preservation

Preserve the memory. Protect the moment.

Your wedding gown isn’t just a dress, it’s the symbol of a day that changed everything.

At Nu-Yale, we understand the deep meaning woven into every stitch. Whether you’re preserving your gown for a daughter, restoring a treasured family heirloom, or simply protecting the memory of your special day, we’re honored to care for it as if it were our own.

We are proud to be the only local Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™, trained and trusted by the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists. Our methods meet museum-quality standards, and our packaging is crafted for true, lifelong preservation.

What Does It Mean to Preserve Your Wedding Dress?

Preserving your wedding dress means more than just storing it safely, it’s a process designed to protect the fabric, shape, color, and emotional significance of your gown for generations.

At Nu-Yale, preservation includes:

  • Meticulous Cleaning
     Your gown is hand-cleaned by certified professionals locally to remove both visible and invisible stains — including sugars, oils, and perspiration that can cause yellowing or permanent damage over time.

  • Acid-Free Packaging
     Once cleaned, your gown is carefully folded with acid-free tissue and stored in a museum-quality preservation chest. Unlike traditional storage boxes, this archival-quality chest prevents discoloration caused by light, air, and moisture.

  • Long-Term Protection
     Our preservation method keeps your gown in its best possible condition, whether you plan to pass it down, repurpose it, or simply keep it as a treasured keepsake.

  • Lifetime guarantee - brandon to send pic of gold label

Preservation isn’t just about caring for a garment, it’s about honoring what the dress represents: your story, your style, your celebration.

Whether you’re still planning, helping someone else, or ready to preserve your gown now, we’ve got you covered.

  • Just researching? We’ll email you everything you need to know.

  • Have questions? Our gown care team is here to help.

  • Ready to go? We’ll come pick up your dress, free of charge,  or you can drop it off at any of our 14 locations.

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What Makes Nu-Yale Gown Preservation Different

Eco-Friendly, Museum-Quality Care

  • Museum-level standards used to protect historic textiles

  • Acid-free, archival-quality materials prevent yellowing and damage

  • No vacuum sealing, gowns need to breathe over time

  • Certified process using the MuseumCare™ ZeroCarbon™ system, trusted worldwide

Hand Cleaning by Bridal Experts

  • Each gown is individually inspected and hand-cleaned

  • We remove invisible stains like sugar, soda, wine, and perspiration

  • Color-safe methods preserve lace, beadwork, and delicate trims

True Heirloom Packaging

  • Gowns are layered in acid-free tissue for long-term safety

  • Stored in a clear-view preservation chest (never sealed shut)

  • Our materials are non-damaging and chemically inert

  • Guaranteed for life against yellowing and sugar-stain caramelization

Emotional Value Meets Lifetime Guarantee

We don’t just preserve dresses.
We preserve memories, family stories, and the quiet magic of a day you’ll never forget.

And we stand behind it, with a written international guarantee recognized by Certified Wedding Gown Specialists™ around the world. Years from now, should your gown be worn again, we will inspect and press it at no charge.

Other Bridal Services

  • Before the Wedding
    Professional pressing for your gown and veil, we’ll make sure your dress looks smooth, photo-ready, and flawless for your big day.

  • After the Wedding
    Seamless pickup, gentle cleaning, and archival preservation, with optional care for veil, gloves, garter, and more

  • Restoration of Vintage or Damaged Gowns
    We restore heirloom gowns or those affected by smoke, water, or age,  even from a previous generation

Keepsakes You Can Preserve with Your Gown

Many brides choose to preserve more than just their gown. We can also carefully pack:

  • Veils, gloves, garters, and handkerchiefs

  • Flower girl dresses or petticoats

  • Ring bearer outfits or other family heirlooms

All items are separated and packed using the same archival-quality process for long-term protection.

Looking for a Thoughtful Gift?

Wedding gown preservation makes a beautiful, lasting gift. It's perfect for a bridal shower or as a meaningful addition to a wedding registry. It's a way to protect her dress and the memory for years to come.

Want to give it as a gift?

Just give us a call or send a quick email. We’ll help you set everything up.

Local and Trusted

When it comes to something this meaningful, you deserve to know exactly who’s caring for it.

At Nu-Yale, your gown stays close to home, all preservation work is done in-house at our facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana. You’ll never have to wonder where your dress is or who’s handling it.

We’ve been part of this community for over 70 years, and every gown we preserve is treated with the care it deserves.

We’re also the only local cleaner certified to provide MuseumCare™ wedding gown preservation, using trusted methods recognized by gown designers and wedding professionals around the world.

No impersonal service. No generic boxes. Just thoughtful, professional care, right here, when you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I preserve my wedding gown?

Ideally, you’ll bring your dress in within a few weeks of the wedding, but it’s never too late. We’ve preserved gowns just days after the big event and restored others decades later. The sooner we can care for it, the better we can protect it.

Do I need to clean my dress before bringing it in?

No, we take care of everything. Cleaning is a key part of the preservation process. We’ll inspect your gown, remove visible and invisible stains (like sugar, wine, or sweat), and prepare it for long-term protection.

Can you restore an older or heirloom dress?

Absolutely. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a gown that’s been in storage for years, we can often restore yellowing, lift stains, and bring delicate fabrics back to life, safely and gently.

Ready to Protect Your Dress?

Whether you’re just starting to think about preservation or you’re ready to move forward, we’re here to help.

  • Need more info? We’ll send you the details by email.

  • Want to talk it through? Our gown care team is happy to help.

  • Ready to protect your gown? We’ll come pick up your dress, or you can bring it to one of our 14 locations.