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Wedding Gown Preservation Boxes
Why should I invest in a Wedding Gown Preservation Box?
Our simple reply is: to avoid regret.
For the cost of a fancy dinner, you can preserve a witness to your family’s love story so it can be passed on to the next generation. Some things are just too precious to risk losing.
Our long reply, based on over 20 years of experience caring for gowns:
It’s not just about being sentimental or “keeping memories.” It’s about protecting an irreplaceable piece of your love story It’s about protecting an irreplaceable piece of your love story. You never really know; one day, someone you love may wish to wear your wedding gown as a tribute to her mother’s love and legacy. Today, you may think your gown is just for the wedding day. Often, it’s only later, when you have children, that you realize your wedding gown holds an irreplaceable place in your family’s story.
Sadly, in over 20 years of caring for wedding gowns, we’ve seen too many gowns lost because of improper storage. Yellowed fabric, permanent stains, and weakened fabric have destroyed heirloom gowns. We want to help brides preserve this important part of their family’s story.
This is why ABSOLUTE partnered with Foster-Stephens, a company with over 90 years of expertise in wedding gown preservation boxes and a trusted supplier to wedding gown specialists around the world. ABSOLUTE uses the same preservation boxes used by experts worldwide.
Whether you prefer the simple reply or the long reply, the conclusion is the same. Why invest? For the cost of a fancy dinner, you can preserve a witness to your family’s love story so it can be passed on to the next generation. Some things are just too precious to risk losing.
Preserve the gown. Preserve the Love it represents.
FOSTER-STEPHENS Preservation Boxes
ABSOLUTE proudly offers these archival-grade Foster-Stephens Preservation Boxes, a testament to ABSOLUTE’s commitment to providing world-class service, ensuring that your dream gown is stored in the best possible manner.
True story: We did not simply order these boxes online. We went to the Foster-Stephens headquarters in the U.S. and sat down with the 2nd and 3rd generation owner-operators. For reference, a photo from our visit to Foster-Stephens is included at the end of this page.
They showed us records of gowns preserved in their boxes for over 50 years. That firsthand assurance is what we pass on to every bride we serve.
Foster-Stephens Preservation Boxes help protect your gown’s delicate beauty for generations
Space Saving and Practical
A gift that lasts, for your wife, mother, daughter, or dearest friend. Imagine the smile when she sees her gown, preserved for the next generation.
A Preservation Box is a space-saving and convenient way to store your dream gown. Two colors are available: Gold and Pink, to match your personality, either color offered at the same price.
LOCAL Shipment: Customers all over the Philippines have shipped gowns to ABSOLUTE for cleaning - debut gowns, fashion gowns, and wedding gowns. The preservation box is the ideal way to ship the gown back to the provincial address either to be worn or for storage.
INTERNATIONAL Shipment: ABSOLUTE has boxed wedding gowns for hand-carry to other countries by our overseas Kababayans who chose to get married in the Philippines.
Wedding Gown Preservation Box Process
1. Certified Cleaning:
Every gown is cleaned to international standards, ensuring the complete removal of all unseen residues. This critical first step guarantees the gown's long-term preservation.
2. Steaming:
We gently steam the gown, using specialized techniques mastered for over 20 years. This allows the delicate fabrics to relax and return to their original silhouette and drape.
3. Preservation Box Packaging:
Our experts apply the standards and procedures we learned through training in the United States with the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists. Each gown is meticulously packed in a Foster-Stephens acid-free preservation box for preservation storage.
A Gentle Reminder
The preservation box is designed with a viewing window so you can see your gown without exposing it to the environment.
If you wish to open the box further, please note that the international guarantee becomes void once the seal is broken.
If you must open the box, please wear gloves. This simple step helps protect the gown from the natural oils on your hands, which may transfer to the fabric over time.
Every detail matters when it comes to keeping your gown safe, cared for, and as beautiful as the memories it holds.
● Store the box in a cool, dry place.
● Avoid direct sunlight.
● Do not store in damp areas.
● Avoid repeated opening unless necessary.
● If you must, handle the gown wearing gloves.
What makes a preservation box different?
The wrong box can stain your wedding gown.
Many boxes that come with wedding gowns are laminated only on the outside. Inside, they may still use ordinary brown board or paper. Over time, especially in humid conditions, these inner materials can cause discoloration or stains on the gown.
Even if the inside of the box looks white, it is still difficult to know whether the board, glue, and coatings are acid-free and safe for delicate fabrics. We have seen cases where the storage box itself stained the gown.
The Preservation Boxes we offer are made by Foster-Stephens, a 90-year-old company specializing in long-term textile storage. With Foster-Stephens boxes, brides can be confident that the materials used are safe for wedding gown storage.
Foster-Stephens boxes are the same preservation boxes used by certified wedding gown specialists around the world. This is a testament to the world-class standard ABSOLUTE brings to wedding gown care.
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