Your Wedding Dress Deserves the Best. Trust Oakwood Cleaners.

Preserve the beauty and elegance of your wedding gown for generations to come.

Your wedding dress is more than just a garment; it's a cherished memory. At Oakwood Cleaners, we understand the sentimental value of your wedding gown. That's why we offer specialized cleaning and preservation services to ensure your dress remains as beautiful as the day you wore it. Oakwood Cleaners is Nashville’s only Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™ as members of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists™ and endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants.

Part of our commitment is that for every wedding gown that Oakwood Cleaners preserves, a tree will be planted in a forest in need, commemorating the bride’s special day with a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship, not only safeguarding memories but also contributing to a greener planet.

Key Features to This Service

Expert Cleaning

Our technicians are trained in the delicate art of wedding dress cleaning and restoration.

Personalized Care

Experience our premium gown cleaning and preservation service, tailored to your needs. Here's what we do to ensure your gown is handled with the utmost care:

1. Comprehensive Inspection: Your gown is meticulously inspected under black light to detect invisible stains. We document its condition with detailed drawings and photographs.

2. Individualized Attention: Our production manager focuses on one gown at a time, addressing spots and any hidden stains discovered during inspection, using meticulous hand cleaning techniques.

3. Environmentally Friendly Cleaning: We use our eco-friendly solvent, GreenEarth®, or a water-based solution to clean your gown, ensuring it remains pristine and free from harsh chemicals.

4. Expert Pressing: Your gown is then expertly pressed by our Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™️, guaranteeing a flawless finish.

5. Preservation Option: If you choose, we can also preserve your gown. Once the cleaning and pressing are complete, your gown is safely sent back to our Nashville location for preservation.

Trust us to keep your cherished gown in impeccable condition, preserving its beauty for years to come.

Preservation

Experience the ultimate in gown preservation with our MuseumCare™ process. Your cherished gown will receive the royal treatment to ensure its long-lasting beauty:

Protection from Yellowing and Decay: We wrap your gown in unbleached muslin and acid-free tissue, then place it in a specially designed, acid-free, ph-balanced, archival-museum quality wedding chest. Say goodbye to worries about yellowing or decay.

Anti-Sugar Stain Treatment: Our process includes an anti-sugar stain treatment, a feature acclaimed by both Modern Bride and Brides magazines. Your gown will remain pristine, free from any lingering stains.

International Guarantee: Rest assured with our international guarantee, endorsed by over 500 members of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists™ and trusted by the Association of Bridal Consultants. Your gown is in safe hands.

Choose our MuseumCare™ gown preservation process to safeguard your treasured memories for generations to come.

Bridal Gown Care Form

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide brides with the peace of mind that their wedding gown is in expert hands. We aim to preserve not just the fabric and lace but the cherished memories that come with it.

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Our Approach

Initial Consultation

We start by assessing the fabric, embellishments, and any stains or damage.
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Cleaning

Your gown undergoes a meticulous cleaning process tailored to its specific needs.
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Inspection

Post-cleaning, the dress is inspected to ensure all stains and impurities are removed.
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Preservation

The gown is carefully folded with acid-free tissue and placed in a museum quality, acid free, ph-balanced preservation box.
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Final Review

You will be asked to come in and review your gown in person, while the specialist explains the guarantee and storage requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Soon Should I Bring in My Wedding Dress for Cleaning?

The sooner, the better to prevent stains from setting, though we see gowns years later and still provide positive results!
Is the Preservation Box Safe for Long-Term Storage?

Yes, our museum quality, acid-free, ph-balanced boxes are designed for long-term preservation.
Can You Remove All Types of Stains?

While we strive for perfection, some stains, depending on age and type, may be difficult to remove completely.

My wedding dress was GROSS when I took it to them to get cleaned, stained with dirt, spray tan, makeup, and spilled wine. It was given back to me in pristine condition, steamed and nicely hung up so it would minimize wrinkles in the dress

- Casey W
I got a vintage wedding veil repaired , cleaned and preserved and they did a wonderful Job! When I picked it up they were meticulous in handling it with white gloves and explaining the care and storage.

- Rita M

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