Parkers Dry Cleaners

Free Personal Consultation:

We will gladly give you a free consultation and estimate for the care of any fabric, new or old.

Evaluation And Inspection:

All gowns are thoroughly inspected and a written evaluation report is completed and discussed with each client. Notes are made regarding fabric construction, existing damage, and stain identification. Proposed remedies and potential results are detailed.

Wedding Gowns Are Processed On Our Premises:

Many drycleaners accept wedding gowns for cleaning, restoration and preservation but perhaps because of lack of technical skills and/or experience do not do the work themselves. Unfortunately your gown is sent off site and the company you entrusted with your gown is in fact not the company that performs the work!

Hand Cleaning

We hand treat and clean each gown individually—never in combination with other dresses. We take every precaution to protect delicate beads, embroidery, and lace during the cleaning process.

Unique Anti-Sugar Stain Treatment:

Spills containing sugar, salt, and acid often dry clear and cannot be seen. These latent stains do not dissolve during the ordinary dry cleaning process and can turn an ugly brown over time.

Hand Finishing:

Your gown is gently and completely hand ironed to perfection. This is the phase of the procedure where extreme care must be taken to follow the designer’s line and drape. Their creative designs as well as their unique and beautiful laces, embroideries, appliqués, pearls, beads, and sequins demand a degree of hand finishing that only truly dedicated artisans have the skill and knowledge to provide. We treat each gown with the same care we would lavish on our own family heirlooms.

Post Inspection:

You may arrange to inspect your wedding gown before preservation is completed. Should you desire to view the preservation of your gown we will proudly accommodate your request.

MuseumCare^™ Preservations Environmentally-Pure, Lasting Protection:

Vacuum or plastic seals and other acidic materials damage gowns. Your finished gown is placed in a 100% acid free archival quality box. Our archival quality 100% acid free tissue paper is then placed in all the folds of your gown to buffer any potential wrinkles. Your Wedding Gown Specialist box is then closed, our gold international guarantee is placed on your wedding chest and then gently slipped into a Treasured Memories muslin sleeve. Attached to every preservation are 100% white cotton gloves. After our brides put on their gloves they are able to touch and see their gowns whenever they desire without damaging their dress. In fact, we advise our clients to open their wedding chest every year and let air circulate around their gown.