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Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation

Professional Household Items Cleaning Service

From hand cleaning to stain treatment to long-term preservation, our Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation Service is second to none, and our specialists are always up to the task!

There’s no outfit or piece of fashion that’s quite as iconic as a wedding dress. These dresses are the highlight of millions of weddings each year, elevating the status of the lovely brides who wear them.

It’s every bride’s worst nightmare that something bad might happen to her gorgeous wedding dress, especially before the wedding. But what about after the wedding? Should you get it cleaned and preserved, or should you just store it away in a storage box and place it somewhere you may not remember later?

For complete wedding dress care in St. Charles, Illinois, and the nearby areas, Marberry Cleaners and Launderers is the company to call. Bring your dress to any of our stores or call us at 630-587-2400.
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Loved by Locals, Trusted for Generations

Why Wedding Dress Preservation Always Begins with Cleaning

Your dress may look fine on the outside, but hidden inside those layers of satin, lace, and tulle are sugar from cake frosting, perspiration salts, even invisible champagne splashes that can yellow, stiffen, or weaken the fabric if they’re sealed away. Cleaning ensures your dress is stable, safe, and protected before it’s tucked into a preservation box for decades.

At Marberry Cleaners and Launderers, we always start our preservation process with a deep clean, because we’re in the business of saving details, not skipping steps.
What Cleaning Does Before Preservation
  • Removes invisible stains: Prevents sugar or oil marks from yellowing or attracting pests over time.
  • Protects delicate fabrics: Stabilizes silk, lace, and beading before long-term storage.
  • Stops aging in its tracks: Cleaning resets the condition of your dress before it’s sealed for preservation.
  • Ensures accuracy: Gives us a clear canvas to examine the dress fully before preservation begins.
Inside Our Professional Wedding Dress Cleaning Process
  1. Detailed Inspection — We examine the dress from top to train for fabric types, stains, embellishments, and wear.
  2. Stain Targeting — We hand treat visible and invisible stains (wine, dirt, oils, makeup, etc.) with fabric-safe solutions.
  3. Gentle Immersion Cleaning — Based on the fabric of your dress, we use a wet-cleaning or dry-cleaning method that’s safe and effective.
  4. Rinse and Review — After cleaning, we rinse the dress thoroughly and inspect again for any missed areas.
  5. Steam Pressing or Hand Pressing — We carefully press the dress to restore its original shape without harming embellishments or layers.

We Provide Expert Care for Every Style of Wedding Dress

Whether your dress is sleek and modern, vintage and lace-heavy, or a full-skirted ball gown with layers of tulle, we’ve seen—and cleaned—it all. At Marberry Cleaners and Launderers in Saint Charles, we treat every style with the care, expertise, and attention it deserves, because no two dresses (or weddings) are ever the same.
Classic Styles
  • Ball gowns
  • A-line Dresses
  • Empire Waist Dresses
Designer and Couture Dresses
  • Custom Designer Dresses
  • Silk, Satin, and Organza Dresses
  • Hand-Beaded or Embroidered Dresses
Modern and Minimalist Styles
  • Crepe or Sheath Dresses
  • Backless or Illusion Neckline Dresses
  • Minimalist Satin Dresses
Vintage or Heirloom Dresses
  • Delicate Lace or Antique Fabric Dresses
  • Restoration Before Preservation Dresses
  • Previously Preserved Dresses

After Cleaning Comes Expert Preservation

Once your dress is cleaned and refreshed, preservation is what locks in that beauty for good. At Marberry Cleaners and Launderers, we don't just place your dress in a box—we preserve it with archival-quality materials and meticulous care. Our preservation process keeps your dress protected from humidity, light, and time, so it stays as stunning as it was on your wedding day, even decades later. This isn’t off-the-shelf storage. It’s preservation worthy of your memories.
Step 1

Final Inspection Post Cleaning

We inspect the dress again to ensure it’s spotless and structurally sound for storage.
Step 2

Acid-free Tissue Layering

We use acid-free tissue paper to support folds, prevent creasing, and protect details.
Step 3

Sealed in a Museum-quality Box

Your dress is placed in an acid-free, archival storage box designed to keep out light, dust, and air.
Step 4

Humidity-resistant Packaging

We use breathable materials that help prevent mildew, discoloration, and long-term fabric breakdown.
Step 5

Return with Care Instructions

You receive your preserved dress, along with detailed care instructions, so you always know how to keep it safe.
How Delivery Works

Dry Cleaning, Redefined by Marberry.

1
Schedule Your Pickup
Sign up online or give us a call to arrange your free pickup. No need to be home—we’ll handle the rest.
2
Expert Cleaning
We clean, press, and inspect your garments using eco-friendly, perc-free methods with unmatched care.
3
Delivered to Your Door
Your items are returned on your next scheduled delivery day—fresh, clean, and ready to wear.

Get Your Wedding Dress Cleaned and Preserved by St. Charles’ Best – Marberry Cleaners and Launderers!

One of the worst things you can do to your dress is to let it sit in your closet for years. As the dress is brushed against and moved around, the fabric might become torn or damaged, and the cloth could get stretched around the hanger.

Have your wedding dress cleaned and preserved by our wedding dress specialists at Marberry Cleaners and Launderers. It’s never too late to get it treated, and the outcome is definitely worth it!

Call your nearest location or email us at customerservice@marberrycleaners.com to book your Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation Service consultation today.
Experience Clean Like Never Before

Experience Quality, Convenience & Care

Free Pickup & Delivery: Enjoy the convenience of our complimentary pickup and delivery services, making your dry cleaning experience seamless and hassle-free.
Eco-Friendly Practices: We utilize environmentally safe, "perc-free" cleaning processes to ensure the well-being of your garments and the planet.
Advanced Technology: Our use of automated assembly and real-time order tracking guarantees efficiency and transparency in our services.
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