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What is the story behind Pratt Abbott Cleaners?

With twelve locations in the greater Portland, Southern Maine area, family-owned garment care company Pratt Abbott Cleaners has specialized in wedding dress cleaning and preservation since 1944. Accredited by the Association for Wedding Gown Specialists, Pratt Abbott is passionate about providing professional, eco-friendly service customized to the needs of each bridal gown.

Services Offered

Whether you need your gown cleaned before, during, or after your wedding, Pratt Abbott is happy to serve you. Pratt Abbott completes all wedding gown preparation, cleaning, and preservation services in-house by certified garment care coordinators. Pratt Abbott can also aid in vintage wedding dress restoration, and steaming and pressing services can be provided for bridesmaid's gowns, suits, and tuxedos. All clothing is hand-cleaned and preserved in acid-free packaging. Flexible to your needs, bridal party services can be provided on-site or via shipping, and Pratt Abbott offers free delivery to nearby homes and hotels. A pick-up service is also available to immediately preserve your gown after your wedding.

Only a MuseumCare™ wedding gown preservation is true protection for your wedding or family gown and for you. Look for the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists name, and look for their logo!

Their written international preservation guarantee is backed by their Certified Wedding Gown Specialists™ of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, who are represented in more than 500 cities around the world.

Return your wedding or family gown to any participating Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™ who will inspect and press your gown at no charge. Improper handling of the wedding or family gown without the supervision of a Certified Wedding Gown Specialist™ may cause damage and compromise the true preservation of your wedding gown.

Association of Wedding Gown Specialists established a ReforestationFund™ and will help provide support to the Arbor Day Foundation, the perfect partner to help make a positive impact in nature and celebrate your wedding gown preservation, to plant a tree for every wedding gown our members preserve. Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest member nonprofit dedicated to planting trees. Together with their members, partners, and programs, they have helped plant more than 500 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forests throughout the world.

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What are the most frequently asked questions about Pratt Abbott Cleaners?

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Preservation
Warranties

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

What are real couples saying about their experience with Pratt Abbott Cleaners in reviews?

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Allie Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gown looks beautiful!

My gown looks gorgeous after being dry cleaned with Pratt Abbott! I was soo pleased with it. There was some rips in my dress that happened from my bustle and they were able to fix it all and make it look brand new again. Highly recommend!
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Suzan Sent on 11/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding dress preserved

My sister had her gown which was my grandmothers 1932 princess style gown refurbished first then Pratt Abbott preserved it in 1991. It is stunning! This is why ai chose Pratt Abbott to reserve my Gunne Sax dress from 1985. They brought it back to its original white color and preserved in a beautiful box with a window. Thank you. Highly recommend
Nellie
Nellie Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Organized and clean

She was incredibly helpful and really laid out the timeline for me and exactly what I should expect and she over delivered and returned the dress to me in perfect condition. Would highly recommend.
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Maxime Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

This is my regular dry cleaner and I brought my wedding dress here it was a great experience.

This is my regular dry cleaner and I brought my wedding dress here it was a great experience. I can’t remember the price. It took about a month.
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Kristen Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful service, thank you!!

We were so impressed with the fantastic service! The gals helping us went above and beyond to accommodate our travel and wedding weekend schedule. My daughter’s dress was picked up, steamed and prepared perfectly, and returned to our hotel in a very timely manner. Pricing was very fair. Wonderful advice was kindly shared with us to maintain the dress in good shape with the additional travel we had to the wedding location. After the wedding, once again arrangements were happily made to pick up the dress for cleaning with consideration of the bride and groom’s honeymoon schedule. Thank you Pratt & Abbott for making one of the many wedding logistics a pleasant and successful one!
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Pat Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Destination Maine

With a daughter living across the country and returning to Maine for her nuptials there were plenty of details to confirm. As mother of the bride, one of mine was to have her gown pressed and ready for the special day! I could not have been more pleased with the professionalism and attention to all my questions and concerns. Pratt Abbott did a fantastic job! The gown looked perfect and was ready exactly when promised. I will now be returning to have the gown cleaned and preserved. I HIGHLY recommend for your wedding gown needs!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Quick and Easy

Very much recommend Pratt Abbott. Originally my wedding dress cleaning was expected to be $300+ and take 4 months. Instead of this, my cleaning was about 1/2 of what was expected and I could pick up my dress after only 2 weeks. PLUS, it looked incredible!
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

There expertise and experience is what I was looking for.! all our wedding gowns are precious, our gem..u

We all want the best and expect nothing less. Trust in Pratt& Abbott.
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Lois Sent on 08/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional

Such a comprehensive and professional experience having a wedding dress cleaned! Highly recommend
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Ashley Sent on 08/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very friendly, professional and quick.

Pleasant experience. They staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I had already gotten married and just needed my dress cleaned for storage. They told me it would be a couple of months because I didn't need it by a certain deadline and it was done in half the time they anticipated.
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What awards has Pratt Abbott Cleaners won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Pratt Abbott Cleaners? Which ones?

2 Endorsements
Flora Fauna Flora Fauna Wedding Florists

Love the on-site service that Pratt Abbott provides. They are so careful and detailed!

Destination Maine Weddings Destination Maine Weddings Wedding Planners

This is my go-to company for ANY wedding dress/attire issue...they're always a pleasure to work with and will always go the extra mile to make your day special! Diane York Diane York Weddings $ Events, Inc.

Where is Pratt Abbott Cleaners based?

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