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Wedding Dress Restoration

Give Your Wedding Gown a Second Life

Whether you've discovered your mother's wedding dress tucked away in the attic, inherited a treasured family heirloom, or found your own gown has yellowed with time, restoration may be possible.

At Only You Bridal, we've partnered with Wedding Gown Preservation Company, a family-owned bridal gown care specialist since 1913, to offer professional wedding dress restoration services for gowns that need more than standard cleaning.

Every gown tells a story. Our goal is to help preserve yours for generations to come.

Ready to bring your gown back to life?

Schedule a Gown Restoration Drop-Off

About Wedding Gown Restoration

What Is Wedding Dress Restoration?

Wedding dress restoration is designed for gowns that have experienced damage or aging over time.

Unlike routine cleaning, restoration focuses on addressing years—or even decades—of discoloration, improper storage, environmental exposure, and other issues that may affect the appearance and longevity of a gown.

Because every gown is unique, restoration specialists carefully evaluate each dress to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Common Reasons Brides Seek Restoration

Restoration may be recommended for gowns that have:

  • Yellowed with age
  • Been stored improperly
  • Developed oxidation stains
  • Sustained water damage
  • Been exposed to smoke or odors
  • Been stored in attics, garages, or basements
  • Lost their original brightness
  • Been passed down through multiple generations

Vintage & Heirloom Wedding Dresses

Family heirlooms deserve extraordinary care.

Whether you're hoping to:

  • Wear your mother's gown 
  • Preserve your grandmother's dress 
  • Display a cherished family keepsake 
  • Pass your gown to a future generation 

professional restoration can often help revive delicate fabrics while respecting the integrity of the original garment.

Every restoration is unique, and results vary depending on the gown's age, fabric, storage history, and condition.

Why We Partner with Wedding Gown Preservation Company

When recommending restoration services to our brides, experience matters.

That's why we've partnered with Wedding Gown Preservation Company, a family-owned business specializing in bridal gown care since 1913.

With more than a century dedicated to wedding gowns, their specialists use proven restoration techniques designed specifically for delicate bridal fabrics, vintage lace, intricate beading, and heirloom garments.

Their reputation, attention to detail, and decades of experience made them the natural choice for our brides.

What Restoration May Include

Depending on the condition of your gown, restoration services may include:

  • Professional evaluation 
  • Advanced stain removal 
  • Treatment for yellowing 
  • Brightening of aged fabrics 
  • Odor removal 
  • Careful treatment of delicate lace 
  • Restoration of vintage textiles when appropriate 
  • Preparation for preservation 

Because every gown is different, restoration recommendations are made on an individual basis.

Do I Need Repairs Before Restoration?

If your gown has structural damage such as:

  • torn lace 
  • loose seams 
  • missing buttons 
  • detached appliqués 
  • broken zippers 

we recommend completing those repairs with an experienced bridal alterations specialist before your gown is sent for restoration.

Addressing structural issues first helps ensure the best possible restoration results.

Restoration vs. Preservation

Restoration

Focuses on improving the condition of an aged or damaged gown.

Ideal for:

  • Vintage dresses 
  • Yellowed gowns 
  • Heirloom garments 
  • Improperly stored dresses

Preservation

Protects a gown after it has been cleaned or restored using museum-quality archival packaging designed for long-term storage.

Many restored gowns are preserved afterward to help protect the results for future generations.

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Ready to Prorect your gown?


Schedule a Gown Restoration Drop-Off

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at business@onlyyoubridal.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 Many yellowed gowns can be significantly improved through professional restoration. However, every gown responds differently depending on its age, fabric, and the cause of discoloration. Results cannot be guaranteed. 


 Yes. Many vintage gowns can be restored, although each garment is carefully evaluated before treatment to determine the most appropriate restoration process. 


 Not always. Some fabrics naturally weaken over time, and certain forms of damage may be permanent. Every gown is individually assessed before restoration recommendations are made. 


 Yes. We recommend having structural repairs completed by an experienced bridal alterations specialist before your gown is sent for restoration. 


 Many stains can be significantly improved or completely removed, but because every stain is different, results vary based on the fabric, stain type, and how long it has been present. 


 In many cases, yes. Veils and select bridal accessories can often be evaluated alongside your gown. 


 Turnaround time varies depending on the condition of the gown and the restoration required. We'll be happy to discuss estimated timelines during your consultation. 


Why Choose Only You Bridal?

 At Only You Bridal, we believe your relationship with us shouldn't end when you say "yes" to your dress. 

 From expert alterations and wedding-day concierge services to professional gown care, cleaning, and preservation, we're committed to caring for your gown throughout every stage of its journey. 

 Every service we offer reflects the same attention to detail, craftsmanship, and personalized care that define the Only You Bridal experience. 

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5611 Colleyville Blvd. Ste 340, Colleyville, TX 76034


(214) 724-0444


business@onlyyoubridal.com 


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