After the wedding, there are several things you can do with your wedding dress. Here are some ideas:
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Preserve and store it: If you want to keep your dress in tip-top shape to be used again in the future or to be put on display, you can have it professionally preserved and stored. This will help protect it from the ravages of time, such as discolouration, moisture and mould, oxidation marks, light damage, and dust.
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Donate it: You can donate your dress to someone in need. Some organizations accept wedding dresses to help brides who cannot afford to buy their own.
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Repurpose it: You can repurpose your dress into décor for your newlywed nest, or even into another garment. For example, you can turn it into a christening gown or other piece of formal clothing for your children or family friends.
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Sell it: If youre feeling the post-wedding budget crunch, you can make a little cash back by selling your dress. You can try a wedding-specific website like Nearly Newlywed or PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com that can help you sell your dress with ease, or list it on eBay or try Facebook Marketing to find your perfect buyer.
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Trash the dress: You can have a post-wedding photoshoot where you “trash the dress” . You can take photos of you in your dress in the ocean, getting muddy on a farm with horses, rolling around in a field of flowers, or having you and/or your kids paint your dress like it’s a blank canvas.
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Throw a themed party: You can throw a wedding-themed cocktail party for you and your girlfriends.
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Frame it: You can frame your entire wedding dress, or get creative yourself to make this happen on a much smaller scale.
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Make home decor items: You can make home decor items out of your dress, such as throw pillows or a quilt.
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Wear it again: You can alter your dress into something new, such as a cocktail dress or a skirt.
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Keep it: If you dont want to part with your dress, you can keep it and store it properly.
