Trusted by Florence Brides Since 1964 for Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation
Specialized care for a dress you hope to keep forever.
Over 60 Years of Bridal Cleaning Mastery
Preserving the Beauty and Meaning Behind Your Wedding Dress
After the celebration, most brides don’t realize how quickly a wedding dress can start to age. Body oils, spills, and even rain or grass stains – those you barely noticed – can surface months later and permanently discolor the fabric. Storing it at home can make things worse. Our Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation Service at White Swan Cleaners stops that aging before it begins.
We clean every layer with gentle methods, reshape the dress, and protect it in an acid-free preservation chest that shields it from yellowing and moisture. Drop it off today or set up a FREE Pickup and Delivery Service. We’ll help you keep your dress beautiful for a lifetime.
We’re the Region’s Most Experienced Bridal Preservation Team
Brides want reassurance their dress will be cleaned and stored the right way, not rushed through a basic process. Our long history in garment care is what gives people confidence in how we handle such important pieces.
These are the reasons our Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation Service is so trusted:
Generations of Expertise
With three generations behind our craft, we’ve refined the process of shirt laundry and dry cleaning through years of hands-on practice and modern innovation. Every shirt and garment benefits from the skill, consistency, and attention to detail only decades of experience can deliver.
Award-winning Quality
Voted Best of the Pee Dee for more than five consecutive years, our Shirt Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services are recognized for their reliability and precision. From crisp collars to smooth finishes, we take pride in work that stands out.
Trusted by Our Community
For more than 50 years, Florence families, professionals, and local businesses have depended on us for consistently clean, well-pressed shirts and garments. Our reputation comes from reliable results and genuine hometown service.
Eco-friendly Cleaning Technology
We use advanced, environmentally responsible cleaning systems tailored for shirts and delicate garments. Your items come back looking sharp and fresh without harsh chemicals that harm fabrics or the environment.
Same-day Service Availability
If you drop off your shirts or dry cleaning by 8:30 a.m., most locations will have them spotless, pressed, and ready later the same day. It’s convenient and designed for busy schedules and last-minute needs.
Free Pickup and Delivery
Our FREE Pickup and Delivery Service makes caring for your shirts and dry cleaning effortless. We’ll come to your home or office on a set schedule, handle everything for you, and return your items cleaned, pressed, and ready to wear or use at no extra cost.
What Our Neighbors Say
Why Florence Families Trust White Swan Cleaners
We’re honored to care for your most treasured pieces with craftsmanship you can feel and service you can trust.
Our Bridal Care Process
How We Professionally Clean and Preserve Every Wedding Dress
Wedding dresses are made with delicate fabrics and details that require more than routine cleaning. That’s why we follow a method designed to protect the dress now and for years to come.
Here’s how our preservation process works, step by step:
01
Detailed Inspection
We examine your dress from top to hem, identifying stains, loose beading, fabric concerns, and areas that require specialized care before cleaning.
02
Hand Pretreatment
We gently treat each stain by hand using solutions formulated for the fabric, lace, beadwork, and delicate finishes of your dress.
03
Professional Fabric-safe Cleaning
We clean your dress with advanced techniques designed for fine bridal fabrics, removing dirt, perspiration, and hidden stains without stressing the material.
04
Expert Pressing and Final Shaping
We press and reshape the dress, restoring its original drape, structure, and elegance while protecting trims and embellishments.
05
Museum-quality Preservation
We carefully place the dress in an acid-free preservation chest with pH-neutral materials that prevent yellowing, moisture damage, and long-term fabric deterioration.
06
Sealing and Final Review
We seal the preservation chest and complete a final inspection to ensure your dress is protected, beautifully packed, and ready to be cherished for decades.
As soon as possible is best! The quicker we can treat your dress, the better we can remove stains and prevent yellowing. But even if it’s been months or years, we’ll still do our best to restore its beauty.
Most stains can be significantly lightened or completely removed with our fabric-safe treatments. While some deep-set marks may need extra care, we always use the gentlest methods to get the best results possible.
We use acid-free, museum-quality preservation chests designed to protect against dust, moisture, and fading, helping your dress stay in great shape for years to come.
We can’t promise it will stay bright white forever, but our professional preservation process greatly slows yellowing and fabric aging, keeping your dress looking fresh for decades when stored properly.
You can, but we recommend keeping handling to a minimum to maintain its sealed condition. If you ever want to see or repack it, we’re happy to help you do it safely at White Swan Cleaners.
frequently asked questions
Bridal Preservation FAQs From Local Brides Just Like You
Every bride has a few questions before trusting someone with her wedding dress, and we completely understand. Here are some of the most common questions Florence brides ask us, along with honest, professional answers from our preservation experts.
