Posted by Customer Service on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 @ 02:02 PM
When the big day is over and the honeymoon is completed, consider preservation for your wedding gown. You will find that it is so simple and affordable to preserve your wedding gown. In the years ahead, you will be so glad that you chose to take such great care of your wedding gown. You never know, your daughter may want to wear it and you know that you will want it to look as great as it did the day you purchased it.
Simply purchase your wedding gown preservation kit. It will come with a sturdy box for shipping your gown, an air tight bag to insure that your gown is safe from spills or weather while shipping. It will also have a prepaid order form that is good for cleaning and preserving your gown and up to 3 accessories. You'll also get the prepaid shipping labels from UPS that you will place on your package. There will be stain stickers that allow you to point out any stained spots on the dress so that nothing is missed when the dress is being cleaned. It will also help to insure that your gown gets the proper attention that it needs. You will also get the packing tape that you need to seal your box.
Once you have received your kit, you will fill out the form and the shipping label. You will want to include an e-mail address so that you can get regular updates on your gown. Place your stain stickers on your gown where they are needed. You do not need to include the hemline, it will automatically get the proper attention that it requires. Place your gown in the bag along with the white and yellow copies of the form that you filled out. Keep the pink copy for yourself. Tie the bag with the twist tie that is provided. Assemble the box and tape it up the bottom. Place your bag inside and tape the top of the box. Add you shipping lable and place a copy of the shipping number on your pink receipt. See the How It Works video here for more deatils. Take the box to your nearest Mailboxes Etc. or a UPS terminal. You can also give it to any UPS driver or take it to work with you if your company uses UPS and it can ship from there with no charge to your employer or to you. You might also use a Staples store or an Office Depot store near you if they use UPS. If you choose, you can call 1-800-PICKUPS and schedule the pick up to be at your home.
Your package can be insured by choosing which line of preservation you would like to have on your gown. One line offers more insurance than the other and also hand pressing or steam pressing make the difference in the line that you choose as well as the material that the gown will be wrapped in after preserving. The shipping is paid for going to Affordable Preservation Company and being shipped back to you. It will be shipped back to you in an acid free packaging that has a window on the front of the box for viewing. It takes from 4 to 6 weeks to get your gown back.
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Posted by Customer Service on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 @ 12:18 PM
The wedding was a smashing success and photographs will preserve the memories forever. There are many keepsakes from the wedding, but none are quite the same as the wedding gown itself. That is why it is essential to consider wedding gown preservation and the many benefits of possessing it done. When deciding where to take the gown for preservation, it is essential to consider many factors.
What to look for when deciding on a wedding gown preservation service
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Selling Price Comparisons: One of the first things that should be regarded when seeking wedding gown preservation is the cost. The cost ranges, but it is essential to look at the reasons why they vary so greatly at some places. For instance, some organizations only quote the cost of the actual wedding gown preservation service. It does not involve shipping, taxes or insurance. Other service providers involve the total cost. Ask the provider what is involved in the cost of their preservation so that you get the most for your dollars. Be sure to compare prices.
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Accessories: Ask whether the accessories that go with the dress are involved in the cost. For instance, the veil or hat that was worn with the dress should also be preserved with the wedding dress. If the cost is separate, it may not be the great deal that you think it is.
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Insurance: Insurance for wedding gown preservation is a must. Anything can happen when sending a wedding dress for preservation. The worst case scenario is that the dress is lost in the process. Insurance will not replace the actual dress that you wore on your wedding day, but it will pay for any damages or loss that occurs, which can greatly ease the pain of the loss. When comparing wedding gown preservation services, be particular to add this to the list of must-have amenities.
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Guarantee: Look for a assurance that the wedding dress preservation service will back up their promises. Although things can happen from time to time, a company should be trustworthy enough to add a assure to their service. A assure aids in assuring the company will do Every little thing in its power to preserve and return your gown in perfect condition. When there is no assure with the service, it could denote a less than satisfactory result from a company that has absolutely nothing to lose.
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Opinions: Read as many evaluations about the wedding gown preservation service as you can. opinions are very telling of what business enterprise practices are with a particular company. One bad evaluation among hundreds is commonly a sign that the company has an excellent track record for preserving gowns and returning them to content proprietors. Mixed evaluations that have just as many bad as good or more bad than good is a signal to stay away from that particular company for preservation services.
Researching different wedding dress preservation organizations is the best way to avoid unnecessary extra costs and possible wedding dress disaster. The wedding gown is one of the most memorable elements of the wedding day and should be preserved appropriately, but without hidden costs that you were not prepared for.
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Posted by Madelaine Melberg on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 @ 01:44 PM
Thank you to all our customers that helped us acheive this great industry award again this year!
Affordable Preservation Company is pleased to announce that it received the WeddingWire Brides Choice Award for the 4th consecutive year.
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Affordable Preservation Company was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.
Affordable Preservation Company takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service to each and every client, which sets them apart from other wedding gown preservation companies.
In its fourth, the Bride's Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. Affordable Preservation Company stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding dress preservation companies, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
Please read the complete bridal gown cleaning press release here.
We sincerely thank all the Brides that have rated us for bridal gown cleaning and wedding gown preservation over the last year. It is a great honor to get this award from our customers for the 4th straight year.
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Posted by Customer Service on Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @ 12:09 PM
2011 is winding down and it has been a good year for Affordable Preservation Company.
Affordable Preservation Company is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Elite Dealer" status with the Wedding Gown Preservation Company. Afforabel Preservation Company is the top online authorized dealer for The Wedding Gown Preservation Company.
Wedding Gown Preservation Company was founded in 1913. This Endicott, N.Y. based company has been professionally cleaning and preserving wedding gowns for almost a century, making it the oldest and most reputable company of its kind. That is why Affordable Preservation Company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Wedding Gown Preservation Company’s “Elite Dealer” status. “In the bridal business, becoming an Elite Dealer is an honor, considering the prestige and benefits that come with this ‘club’ recognition”, according to Owner, Tom Melberg.
Please read the complete wedding gown preservation Elite Dealer status award press release here.
We sincerely thank all the Brides that have rated us for bridal gown cleaning and wedding gown preservation over the last year.
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Posted by Customer Service on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 @ 11:36 AM
Weíre getting ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov 26. Come shop with us to support small businesses. Buy any of our wedding gown preservation packages on Nov 26th and qualify for a $25 statement credit when you use your American Express card.
Use this link to register your American Express card for this offer: https://sync.americanexpress.com/sbs2011
Thank you for your support of our small buiness!
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Posted by Customer Service on Wed, Jun 15, 2011 @ 11:11 AM
Wow - is summer finally arriving? If you are looking for a great bridal shower gift and can't figure out what to get, we have a the perfect idea....
A gift certificate for Wedding Gown Preservation.
This is a really thoughtful gift that is easy to order and give in a gift card at the bridal shower.
Just follow the these simple steps:
1. Choose Amount
Wedding Gown Preservation gift certificates are available in
the following denominations: $25.00, $50.00, $100.00,
$149.00
(Traditional Line) and $189.00
(Celebrity Line).
2. Purchase
Purchase a bridal gown preservation gift certificate by clicking on a "Buy Now" button. An email with the redemption code will be sent to the recipient of your bridal gown preservation gift certificate along with a link to access the
Affordable Preservation Company's site.
3. Redeem
The recipient simply accesses our website and goes through the steps to place an order. At checkout they will be prompted for their gift certificate redemption code. We'll ship them their prepaid bridal gown preservation kit as soon as they redeem their certificate and pay any remaining balances, if applicable.
Do you have any other cool gift ideas that you would like to share with us? Please leave us a comment below.
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Posted by Customer Service on Wed, May 18, 2011 @ 09:36 AM
Caring for your wedding dress after your wedding with wedding gown cleaning and preservation is important and these photos show how bridal gown cleaning can make a dramatic difference.
In our previous wedding gown preservation post we showed you a wedding gown with hem line stains.
Part two show photos the bust line with make-up and perspiration.
Here are the before and after photos.
Before
After
We use several different processes for bridal gown cleaning. Each gown is carefully evaluated by an expert technician before cleaning and the best processes for that particular gown are used.
Gowns are inspected under fluorescent light to identify stains not visible to the naked eye. All of the processes are safe, gentle, and environmentally safe. Your gown is then fitted onto an acid-free bust form and carefully packaged in an acid neutral preservation chest.
In addition to bridal gown cleaning our service preserves your gown for years to come. It protects against the long term yellowing, fabric deterioration, or invisible stains that can surface over time and potentially ruin your precious wedding gown.
Our top rated wedding gown preservation and cleaning services are backed by 100% lifetime guarantee, assuring that your gown will always be free of yellowing.
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Posted by Customer Service on Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 09:25 PM
Wow - now that is a dirty wedding gown!
We decided to take some before and after photos of a couple of wedding gowns to show how our wedding gown preservation and cleaning really does make a difference.
The first wedding gown was very dirty around the hem with black dirt. This a common stain. You can see the top wedding gown stains and how to avoid them.
Before
After
The pictures do a good job of showing how much of the dirt was removed. If your gown looks like this there is hope to restore it to the way it was the day it was purchased.
Look for our next post showing the before and after with make-up stains.
Do you have any photos of the before and after the cleaning you would like to share? Simply comment on the post below.
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Posted by Customer Service on Thu, May 05, 2011 @ 01:03 PM
What cleaning method is used in our wedding gown preservation process?
There are a couple of methods of wedding gown cleaning we use based on the type of material the wedding dress is made out of:
Before either bridal gown cleaning method is used the gown goes through an inspection using special lights that can pick up any invisible stains such as perspiration, white wine or sugers.
The gowns are spot cleaned for any stains found in this initial stage. It is very common for the hem of the wedding gown to be very soiled and stained. Once the spot cleaning is complete the bridal gown will be cleaned with one of two methods based on the type of fabric.
Most gowns made today are either polyester, silk or a combination of the two fabrics.
If the gown is polyester we use a "wet clean" process in which the gown is hand washed in our proprietary process with cleaning agents that will not harm the fabric.
If the bridal gown is made of silk we use a dry cleaning process as the wet wash method would damage the fabric.
Once the bridal gown cleaning process is complete the gown will then be treated for the preservation. The gowns are them placed on a bust form and gently put into the preservation chest and shipped back to our customers.
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Posted by Customer Service on Wed, May 04, 2011 @ 12:06 PM
Wedding Gown Cleaning - Question of the day
Can your wedding gown cleaning process remove self-tanning lotions and sprays?
The use of self-tanning lotions or spray tan has become more popular. Inevitably the use of these can stain your wedding gown.
Although it can become a mess on your gown, it can be removed with the proper cleaning techniques.
As with any stain in your wedding gown you should always treat any stain as soon as you can. The Affordable Preservation Company has 2 packages that can clean your wedding gown back to it's pre-tan state.
We utilize the approved cleaning methods and standards as reccomended by the:
There are many other stains that should be removed as soon as possible from your wedding gown. Check our blog post Top Wedding Gown Stains and How to avoid them.
Do you have stain horror stories? We love to hear about them in the comments below.
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