In January 2006, Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists, LLC was born. I worked out of my house, borrowed equipment from my parents’ cleaners, and became a certified member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists. Little by little, brides returned—and so did boutiques, trusting us with their clients' most treasured garments.

From 2007 to 2014, I also owned a bridal store, helping nearlyweds find their dream looks and continuing to clean and preserve gowns behind the scenes. But it was the care—not the sales—that pulled me in deeper. By 2014, I sold the store to focus on what I loved most: preserving the garments that hold the most meaning.

Then came the growth.

By 2020, our wedding gown care services had expanded so much that I acquired the former Lemon Fresh Cleaners at 983 Butternut Drive, turning it into West Michigan’s only 100% wet cleaning facility—a safer, gentler, and greener way to clean everything from couture gowns to everyday wear.

In 2024, my dad retired and officially closed Lemon Fresh, passing the torch to me. Great Lakes Clothing Care added a second location and a new chapter began.

When you trust us with your gown, your comforter, or your vintage heirloom, you're not just another customer. You're part of a story that started in a small-town family shop—and continues with every stitch, every press, every preserved memory.

We don’t just clean clothes.
We care for what matters.