Wondering what to do with your wedding dress after the big day? Here are some creative and practical ideas to help you decide!
For those who see no point in aimlessly storing a wedding dress, we tell you how to give it a new life. Whatever method of “recycling” you choose, action is always better than inaction, right?
Sell
Many brides find it difficult to part with their wedding dress – in this case, the dress often becomes a bulky souvenir that takes up space in the closet. Before deciding on “eternal” storage, think: will an outdated, dusty dress please you years later? Perhaps it is better to keep it in memories and also earn some money. Place an ad on online message boards and wait for responses – sooner or later a buyer will be found.
Pass on by inheritance
We warn you, there is no guarantee that future heirs – be they daughters or granddaughters – will be happy with such a gift. But if you have a gorgeous dress of a classic, timeless style, it may still be worth the risk. For storage for future use, do not forget to dry clean it, and then put it in a cover for better safety. It would not be superfluous to check the item at least once a year for the absence of dampness, foreign odors and insects.
Give away
We often forget about the opportunity to create a miracle with our own hands. Not everyone has the opportunity to buy a dream dress, but you can become a fairy godmother to one of the Cinderellas. Donating your wedding dress is a wonderful way to share the joy and memories of your special day with others. Fulfilling someone else’s dream will give you much more positive emotions than in the case of selling. But of course, it is up to you to decide.
Remake
If you can’t even imagine that your favorite dress will fall into the wrong hands, perhaps you will like the option for creative and imaginative people: a total alteration for the sake of further wearing. For example, try to dye a precious thing pink and use it for cocktail parties or arrange upcycling of the dress with scissors. And if the alteration does not go according to plan, you will have another incredible story in your arsenal.
Remake into a children’s outfit
One wedding dress can be used to create several “snowflake” costumes or a couple of “princess” looks. Involve the younger generation in creating the outfits – the children will be delighted! If you feel sorry to “spoil” the outfit, consider that this is also a kind of inheritance, but in this case there is no doubt about the recipient’s joy.
Give it to the theatergoers
Another original way to get rid of a dress is to give it to theatergoers. In this way, a festive wardrobe item will become part of art and, perhaps, will serve him for many years. You will see it on stage in the spotlight – and, perhaps, you will get impressions no less vivid than on the day of the celebration. Thus, the dress will bring joy not only to you, but also to many people.