Oakwood The Greener Cleaners

ugh a white glove tour of the newly cleaned and carefully preserved dress. We could not have trusted any other vendor with such a special family heirloom. Thank you, Oakwood! I recommend without reservation.

I wanted to take the same care of the dress. Oakwood Cleaners made that possible. When it was returned to me, Pat gave me careful instructions on how to continue to care for my dress and make the most of the preservation. Taking my dress to Oakwood was certainly the right decision.

s a breeze. I would definitely recommend!

ly come out. Pat assured us that they could clean and preserve my wedding dress. They didn't return the dress until it was as good as new! Very pleased with the result and the level of care and service. It took a couple of months, but they were diligent about updating us throughout the process. Phenomenal service - Highly recommend Oakwood Cleaners to anyone looking to clean and in my case restore their dress to like new condition!

t was best for preserving my dress and what I needed to do once I got it back. I will definitely be recommending them to my friends and family!

d cleaning process were. Upon picking up my wedding dress, I was very happy with their ability to remove signs of dirt from my train! They packaged up the dress well so that it could make a drive across the country to a new city my husband and I moved to. I am very happy with the entire process and would recommend Oakwood Cleaners to anyone looking to preserve and clean their wedding outfit!

s at Oakwood Cleaners were wonderful and really made me feel like my gown would be as treasured as them as it is by me. When I dropped it off they described the cleaning process and what kinds of repairs they would also make if needed. When I picked it up, it looked perfect, just incredible. The bodice and sleeves are padded inside to keep their shape, wrapped in acid-free paper, and gloves are included in case it needs to be handled. The box is sturdy and slides inside a cloth dust cover - the whole package looks like a treasure that belongs in a museum. My mom was amazed and said it looks like the day she bought it. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience from start to finish. I would absolutely return in a heartbeat and would recommend their services without hesitation.

e about preserving our special pieces for us. Don’t leave it to chance!

to our gown was unlike anything I had experienced with dry cleaners in the past. All of the staff that I encountered were so nice and caring. I especially appreciated the time they took to explain the process. The end result of the preservation was so beautiful. It was definitely worth the wait to have the preservation done after their expert cleaning. Oakwood has won me over!

to ensure the dress will be preserved properly for many, many years! Very Impressed!

so knowledgeable about the entire process and explained basically from start to finish what would be happening. I loved how sweet and friendly everyone was, the best part being the Earth friendly products and packaging. Also, knowing that the Hermitage store I brought it in to was the location it would be cleaned at gave me so much reassurance because I've heard horror stories of what could happen at other places. When I came in to pick it up it seemed as though their staff were just as excited about how beautiful the dress looked as I was! I will definitely be recommending Oakwood Greener Cleaners ONLY from here on out. Thank you guys so much!

uld. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. It took a while for them to finish and I did call a couple of times to check on it, however, they never seemed to mind and had no problem updating me. It was worth the wait-the gown was preserved BEAUTIFULLY! I was very impressed that I could open the box and touch it. I love love love that they gave me a lifetime guarantee and I know they will be there for me anytime. After my experience I can't imagine putting my items in the care of any other cleaners. I'm thoroughly impressed.

nced under the stars The gown had quite a bit of mud and dirt along the hemline, and at the bottom of the veil after all of the celebrating. I was concerned that the dress would be stained forever. But a few months later- I was amazed at how perfect the dress was once again! Oakwood Cleaners managed to make the same miracle happen with my Mother of the Groom dress. The manner in which the wedding gown was preserved was absolutely astounding. The presentation of the restored gown is a moment in time I will never ever forget. The thoughtful attention to detail and pride that Oakwood Cleaners took in cleaning and preserving the gown is truly astounding. I am so grateful to Oakwood Cleaners, and hopefully someday my grand daughter will wear her Mothers wedding gown, looking as gorgeous as her Mother did in that perfectly beautiful dress!

ed it and did some hem touch ups. The dress looked beautiful! After our weddings, Oakwood Cleaners cleaned and preserved the heirloom wedding dress, as well as the wedding dress our daughter changed into for the reception. They also cleaned and preserved our other daughter's Justin Alexander -- with an extremely long train! Everything was returned to us beautifully cleaned, preserved and boxed. We truly enjoyed working with the team at Oakwood Cleaners. Everyone was very nice and attentive. As some reviewers said -- this is not a "speedy" process, but it is well worth the wait -- so plan accordingly.

in on the status of it. They were great with texting updates when my dress was ready for pick up as well.

n. The seamstress at Oakwood Cleaners was so sweet and amazing! She was so careful to make sure that I was happy with every step of the process. She combined the top and bottom to form one seamless gown. She continued the little satin buttons from the embroidered tulle top all the way down the romantic satin train (200+ buttons). She hemmed the bottom of the dress for my height and added a bustle. And she added a little satin trim (taken from the scrap of the skirt) to the embroidered tulle edge that irritated my neck. I purchased a large beige satin sash on Etsy to tie around my waist (with a romantically sized bow in the back and long tails that reached near the end of my train), and she helped me play with it to make sure it was the right size and length (so that it wouldn't drag). I always felt so pampered, and I had no issues with my gown at all on my wedding day. I was super comfortable in it for all 9-12 hours that I was in it. Of course, I took it back to Oakwood Cleaners when the time came for me to have it cleaned. I had no idea that they preserved gowns. I loved every detail of my dress, so I had them preserve it. It is pricey, but it can save money in the long run if the dress is reused. And the amount of work that they put into the preservation is worth the money. It took a year, but that was ok because I didn't need the dress for anything during that time. ;) I am so happy with my dress, and I was so happy with how Oakwood Cleaners took care of it so very well. It was nice to have an expert to trust.

e entire process. Pat is the sweetest and kept me up to date with the cleaning process. She also recommended a very talented seamstress to do my alterations. I highly recommended Oakwood Cleaners and I thank them for helping me get ready for my big day.

r and they helped me figure out how to make it the dress of my dreams. The problem was that it is a dress older than me and it had already been through one wedding. It needed some love. I took it to Oakwood before my wedding and they returned the shine and the beauty in the dress. It truly became the dress of my dreams. My dream dress took a beating during the reception from dancing and whatnot. Some of the original beads had come off, some of the original lace was torn, and the lace hem was so dirty. I thought I had ruined it. I was terrified. I took it back to Oakwood and they once again performed a miracle and the dress is back to being the dress of my dreams. They removed every single inch of dirt and it looks as if they found replacements for all of the original beads and helped restore every bit of the original lace. When I saw it I almost cried. When my mother-in-law saw it again, she did cry. She thought after two weddings there was no possible way to bring it back to life but we were so so so wrong. Oakwood has restored the dress of both of our dreams and has made it an heirloom that we will try to continue to pass down. Oakwood now has a place in my family forever and we can not thank them enough.

t use harsh chemicals, etc) and because they were reasonably priced. When I picked up my gown, I immediately panicked. It was gray and no longer the beautiful white it once was. It looked like it had been dipped in dirty water (come to find out, it had!). And the stains at the bottom were exactly how they were when I dropped the gown off. After two months, the gown started developing yellow spots. I thought my $2500 wedding gown was ruined. That's until I went to Oakwood Cleaners! I was so hesitant because I didn't think anyone could fix it. However, upon talking with Pat, she immediately put me at ease. She is knowledgeable about wedding gowns (accurately estimated the price of mine, asked great questions regarding the material), knowledgeable about the cleaning process (educated me on what this other "green" company likely used on my dress and how the dress was machine cleaned), and was honest about expectations regarding their capabilities. She walked me through how they would treat my dress. They don't use harsh chemicals (while not flaunting this "green" name). They meticulously hand wash all layers paying close attention to stains and also vulnerable areas that may turn over the years. And they take their time (several weeks, which shows the amount of care they give your dress). When I picked up my gown, I was almost in tears. It was the beautiful white it once was, no yellow spots, and the stains on the bottom from my wedding day were gone. Mrs Pat took the time to show me how to care for it in the future, including how to pack it in a safe box with acid-free tissue paper while using gloves and how often I should take it out to check it. Other reviews may have dock them stars because they are pricey. But let me tell you from experience, you get what you pay for. Take them your delicate and sentimental items. Do not chance those to anyone else! Mrs Pat is amazing (I know I've mentioned knowledgeable but did I mention sweet, compassionate, and honest?)! And I wish I knew who actually cleaned my dress. They are all miracle workers.

reserved but they guaranteed their work. The dress is beautifully displayed in a box that can actually be opened! I highly recommend Oakwood. They did a superior job and it is apparent that this is the norm for them.

of time in the store with their seamstress, Rima, and she was very patient and kind while helping me achieve my perfect look!! Thank you all so much for the wonderful experience!!

wedding in November 2016. The bottom of the dress was heavily soiled (mud stains, grass stains, etc.) and I was worried that it would never look like it did the morning of my wedding. After close to eight months, I received a call saying that my dress was ready to be picked up. I was absolutely amazed when the associate opened the box: it looked brand new! It's almost impossible to tell that it's ever been worn. While it did take quite a long time to get my dress back (I was informed when I dropped it off that they were running on about a six-month turnaround, plus additional cleaning time for my heavy stains) and you'll need to be prepared for a pretty steep price tag, I believe that it was worth it. You pay for what you get, after all! Oakwood Cleaners took wonderful care of my dress and made it look fantastic once again! I would high recommend entrusting them with one of the most important pieces of clothing you'll ever own!

to you, but it is totally worth the wait; as you can be assured they are going over every detail making sure it is perfect!

was in perfect condition!

e their getting it ready for me to take back up to Montana. Great job!

eded my expectations. It came back absolutely perfect--as if had never worn it--in a gorgeous box inside a muslin bag; the dress itself wrapped in special tissue paper, with white gloves and a certification that the dress will not yellow. The people at Oakwood not only did an amazing job but were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond for me. I coordinated with Rhonda from Miami before the wedding and she was able to recommend a dress attendant for me, who was invaluable. Rhonda then fedexed the dress back to me in Miami when they were done with it. I was very worried about my precious dress and Oakwood put me ease completely. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

cannot tell the veil even had any. Miss Pat has a way of putting people at ease, their inspection, cleaning and preservation processes are explained thoroughly. An email was sent to me when the veil was finished saying how beautiful it looked. I was beyond delighted when I saw my veil! Our daughter will soon be wearing the veil in her wedding-how exciting! Thank you Oakwood Cleaners, I am so happy I found you when I did.

er, that was also damaged. Irreplaceable and personal only start to describe how devastated she was. Here comes Oakwood cleaners to the rescue! They were not only able to get the staining off the dress but fix the veil! It took them a few months to complete the work, due to the delicate nature, but the dress is now back to its original beauty. My wife cried as she inspected the dress afterwards, a reaction worth every penny. I cannot thank Oakwood Cleaners enough for taking on this very difficult challenge and knocking it OUT OF THE PARK!! Pat was awesome to work with and I really felt she cared as much about the dress as my wife. I will not hesitate doing business with them in the future.

e intake and approval process is so thorough that after thoroughly inspecting the gown for tears, rips, stains, spots, even pin holes from safety pins, etc., it is then hand-sketched highlighting any areas that the cleaning experts need to be aware of to achieve optimal success in cleaning the gown. During the muslin preservation process, the bridal gown specialist nets her hair and wears cotton gloves to prevent any body oils from being passed to the gown while it’s being preserved. Oakwood Cleaners are true wedding gown specialists and experts. The intensive labor required is truly a labor of love and artistry above and beyond the science.