Expert care for your gown—from ceremony to keepsake (or post- wedding selling).
What is the Average Cost
Wondering what is the cost of a wedding dress preservation? Unlike some other wedding dress preservation companies, we do not offer a preservation package because each wedding gown is so unique. Every gown also comes in its current condition based on the wedding day. Rainy day? Outdoor wedding? Lots of dance floor time? All of these cost factors play a part on the wedding dress dry cleaning, finishing, and any extra care needed.
Request a quote today by completing the form below.
Why Preserve Your Gown?
Preserving your wedding dress isn’t just about storing it—it’s about safeguarding the story it tells. Over time, invisible stains, environmental exposure, and improper storage can damage delicate fabrics and detailing. Professional preservation ensures that your gown stays as beautiful as the day you wore it, ready to be cherished for years—or even generations—to come. If you do not wish to preserve, you can use the form below for a clean-only estimate.
Questions about our form? Email bridal@hallak.com. Although Hallak encourages all couples to think about post-wedding garment care, this form works ideally true-to-date. If your wedding date hasn’t passed, you are welcome to complete the form. However, kindly keep in mind a gown’s current condition; it is relevant to a proper evaluation. With that said, let’s learn a bit more about your options!
Our Expert Cleaning and Wedding Dress Preservation Process
Every gown is unique, and we treat it that way. Our process includes:
- Detailed Inspection – We assess your gown for hidden stains and fabric sensitivities.
- Couture-Level Cleaning – Gentle and precise cleaning techniques tailored to luxury and vintage fabrics. (Includes a patented anti-sugar treatment.)
- Hand Finishing – Steam pressing and final touch-ups by skilled garment finishers.
- Archival Packaging – Acid-free, museum-quality preservation boxes with tissue to prevent yellowing and deterioration.
Why Brides and Boutiques Trust Us
- Trusted Since 1966 – Over five decades of bridal and couture garment care
- Luxury & Vintage Expertise – We specialize in delicate fabrics, hand-beading, and designer gowns
- Boutique Recommended – We’re the preferred preservation partner of high-end bridal salons
- Free Pick-Up & Delivery – Available throughout Manhattan, Bergen County, Westchester, Greenwich, Short Hills, and the Hamptons (seasonal)
- Free Return Nationwide Shipping – If you require additional shipping insurance, you only would be responsible for that insurance coverage fee.
- Wedding Gown Preservation Storage – Limited space? Hallak offers monthly and annual climate-controlled, secure wedding gown storage.
- Eco-Conscious Practices – Non-toxic solvents and environmentally responsible techniques
What Types of Gowns Do We Preserve?
- Modern designer gowns (e.g., Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Galia Lahav)
- Vintage and heirloom gowns
- Custom couture or one-of-a-kind creations
- Beaded, lace, tulle, and multi-layered silhouettes
- Gowns from destination weddings
- Pre-owned and sample gown cleaning
I brought my gown in right after the wedding, and I’m so grateful I did. They treated it with such care—and now it’s beautifully boxed and preserved forever.
Your Gown Deserves the Best
Whether your gown was a new designer piece, a secondhand treasure, or a family heirloom, it deserves expert care. As a couture dry cleaner, we are proud to help brides preserve more than a dress—we help preserve the memory.
Have questions? Ready to get started? We invite you to request a custom quote today.
The entire process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the dress fabric type, level of soiling, and any special details like beading or lace. If you need your gown sooner, let us know—we’re happy to accommodate rush timelines whenever possible..
Hallak’s lifetime guarantee comes with every wedding gown cleaning and preservation provided. It is backed by both us and the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists. If you should ever notice any yellowing or anything that looks ‘not right’, you may bring it into one of our locations for an inspection and re-cleaning. The guarantee is void should the gown be stored improperly, worn again, etc.
Hallak Cleaners offers two different sizes of wedding gown preservation boxes. These two sizes accommodate most gowns including ballgowns and cathedral trains. You can store your acid-free box under your bed, in the back of a closet, or some other climate-controlled and away from direct sunlight. With every gown preservation, we include storage instructions.
Absolutely. In fact, we specialize in delicate, vintage, and heirloom gowns. Hallak has been caring for brides since 1966. And we have been fortunate enough to see generations return. We have seen gowns from pretty much every decade that need a little extra love. Learn more about our vintage fashion services now.
We recommend bringing your gown in as soon as possible after your wedding—ideally within a few weeks. The sooner we can treat stains like champagne, makeup, or grass, the better the long-term results. Your dress will be in the best of hands with our wedding dress specialists.