With all the preparation and planning that goes into the wedding day, you may forget about what to do after all is said and done! Enter: the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists! Their nationwide network of specialists can take care of your dress from cleaning it after the wedding, preserving it and even restoring vintage gowns to their original beautiful condition. ZeroCarbon Wedding Gown Preservations ensures that while their specialists are caring for your gown, the processes that they use will not harm the environment (a big feat when you’re talking about all their cleaning procedures!). And if you’re restoring a vintage gown, they follow standard museum quality practices (so you know you can trust them!). Their MuseumCare Preservation specialists are even endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants and more than 70 museums and bridal designers recommend their services. Talk about guaranteed professional service.

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Putting together your wedding day look takes some serious work — so make sure your dress stands the test of time with professional preservation. We stopped by to chat with some reps from the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists in between runway shows and accessory appointments and learned just how important gown preservation is. Over time, all that gorgeous silk and lace can grow mildew or turn yellow — and that’s hardly fashionable.

Your next step? Check your dress for a care label courtesy of the association, or check out their website or our city-by-city listing to find a pro who can make sure your dress stays beautiful.

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