Hi all,

I am hoping some of the conservators out there can answer my question.  I need to have my wedding gown cleaned and preserved.  What is the best way to have this done?  Is there a storage method that is better than another?  I have seen some places that store the gowns in cloth bags on hangers and others that pack them in acid free/lignin free boxes.  Also, what is recommended for veil storage?  I've also heard I should not have the gown pressed before storage, is this true?

If you have any suggestions on companies I should use that would be helpful.

Thanks!
Dana

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