A Cinderella Story: Cassady’s Timeless Wedding Gown Journey
Some wedding memories are simply too precious to let fade — and for Cassady Adams, preserving her wedding gown was always part of the plan. After all, she is a photographer herself, so she knows everything that goes into making a wedding day memorable.
A self-described sentimental person, Cassady knew she wanted her dress professionally preserved after her wedding day. After waiting two years to find the right time and conducting extensive research to explore her options, she decided on Owl Premier & Bridal. She also initially held off on preserving her gown, as she and her husband planned a one-year celebration in Cape May, where Cassady wore her dress again and they shared a piece of their frozen wedding cake.
The team’s investment in museum-quality preservation and their recognition through America’s Best Cleaners stood out to Cassady, offering the trustworthy care she was looking for. The extra attention to detail was essential to her, ensuring her gown would be protected for generations to come.
“I’m so happy with it, and it looks even whiter than when I bought it. I’m also so glad I was able to see the gown before it went into the box.” – Cassady
Her gown, a Cinderella-inspired design from Alfred Angelo’s Disney Collection that she first fell in love with in 2011, was everything she had dreamed of: full, poofy, and detailed with intricate, sewn-on beading. As Cassady said, “All I wanted was a poofy dress.” The nickname “Cinderella Dress” quickly stuck.
Although the bottom of the dress picked up a little dirt during the wedding celebration, it had no stains and came through the cleaning process beautifully. One tip for future brides: if you plan to change into shorter shoes, like Cassady did when she swapped her heels for flip-flops, expect some dirt at the hem due to the height difference!
Cassady’s patience paid off. Ten years after her wedding, she opened her preserved gown and found it nearly flawless, with only a few light creases. To celebrate, she slipped into her dress once again for a special anniversary photo session with a photographer friend — and it still fit perfectly. They captured the memories back at Penn State, where Cassady and her husband first met as students.
“It’s never too late to preserve your wedding gown. It’s something to consider beforehand so you don’t have to worry about it during the wedding planning process and after your wedding. Ask yourself, ‘What do I want to save from the wedding?’” – Cassady
Looking back, she’s thankful not just for the preservation itself, but also for how Heather and the team made the process special, sending updates and photos before the gown was boxed. From her wedding day memories to her 10th anniversary celebration at Penn State, Cassady’s story is a beautiful reminder: some things — like love, cake, and a wedding dress — are worth saving (and celebrating!).
For more information on Owl’s gown preservation process, please email Heather directly at heather@owlcleaners.com or 724-272-0324.
PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS
Wedding Photographer: Michael Will Photographers
Penn State Anniversary Photographer Amy Rizzuto Photography
Penn State photos edited by Cassady K Photography