Don’t Be Afraid to Clean Your Gown Says Nashville’s Wedding Gown Expert, Oakwood Cleaners
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
There are only a few things that you actually get to walk away with after your wedding day: memories, pictures, gifts and most importantly, your gown. Believe me, I know trusting one of your most treasured and expensive possessions with a stranger is something that can keep you up at night. Thankfully, Oakwood Cleaners is here to calm your fears and make sure your wedding dress is not only spotless after your big day, but will also stand the test of time. Who knows, your daughter may actually want to wear your beloved gown one day!
To give us some insight on this process, we spoke with Rhonda Wernick, who is not only the owner of Oakwood Cleaners but is also a board member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists! She helped us to understand some common fears that brides have during this process and also why it really is imperative to clean and preserve your gown.
Photo: Oakwood Cleaners
Why should brides get their gown professionally cleaned after their wedding?
Your gown means the world to you and you will never forget how you felt in it, and how it still makes you feel to this day. You danced, laughed, cried, drank, ate, hugged, all on the biggest day of your life. No matter how careful you are, your gown is a magnet for food particles, drinks and perspiration; there is ground-in dirt from hours of sweeping the floor. Even hugs from family and friends can transfer oil and dirt that can ruin your gown. If you want to keep it for the next generation then cleaning and/or preservation is a must.
What are some typical concerns that you hear from brides who are unsure about this process?
Some concerns that we commonly hear are: Who is cleaning the gown? Will it be sent away away? What kind of cleaning agent is being used? Will my gown be cleaned with other clothing or another gown? The gown is delicate or a family heirloom, what if something happens?
How do you calm those fears?
We begin the process by talking with each bride about any specific concerns that she may have (stains, damage, loose embellishments, etc.). Each gown is treated individually on a case-by-case basis, as if it were our very own. We will have the gown for two to four months and you can rest assured knowing that your gown will not be sent to a mass-production cleaning plant, we do all of our own cleaning and preservation in house. Finally, we have a pressing specialist on site who will carefully inspect the gown and make sure it is returned just as beautiful as the day you wore it.
Photo: Association of Wedding Gown Specialists
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This certainly helps to ease my mind and I hope it does yours too! Oakwood Cleaners is a family owned business that has been in Nashville for over 15 years. They are Nashville’s only members of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists and are also certified couture cleaners, so you can have confidence in the fact that no matter what the fabric or difficulty level of the wedding gown, Oakwood will handle it with expert care.
About the Author:
Newlywed Heather
Heather is a Pittsburgh, PA native who now proudly calls Nashville home. As a newlywed herself, Heather is excited to talk about the latest wedding trends and share everything she learned in planning her very own Nashville wedding (psst: don't stress...At the end of the day, you'll be married to your best friend!) with Ashley's Bride Guide's readers.
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Posted on September 3, 2014 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses & Accessories,
