Let’s just assume that you’ve walked down the aisle and perhaps about to finalize your honeymoon plans, but have you thought about some of the loose ends? These typically include unwrapping gifts and figuring out what to do with the wedding gown, now that the celebrations are over. Luckily, there are several things that you can possibly be doing with your wedding outfit now that the nuptials are over. You can either opt for wedding gown preservation i.e. having it preserved as a keepsake, donate it to someone in need, or even repurpose it as a décor piece or some other form of garment.
If you are focused on sustainability, you would be pleased to know that we have a few tips for you that can help you repurpose it.
- Wedding gown preservation: Are you the sentimental type? You probably spent many days trying to figure out the right attire for your wedding day and thus, it holds a special place in your heart. In such a scenario, it’s best to first get the dress cleaned and get rid of the smudges and stains, and follow it up with a reliable preservation procedure – one that can seemingly keep it pristine for years to come. In fact, when you get in touch with the professionals, you do not have to worry about the cleaning or the preservation process at all. Moreover, professional wedding gown preservation companies know best how to keep the gown sparkly for a long time to come.
- Sell the wedding dress: If you’ve already made up your mind that you do not want to go through the hassle of maintaining the wedding gown, you can choose to have it sold. The best part? There are many online stores that offer special deals when you sell your wedding gown, more so if you have a designer gown. This is a quick and easy way of making some cash. As designer gowns continue to grow beyond the reach of most women, buying pre-owned gowns – ones that seemingly look like new, is something that’s been on the rise recently.
- Donating the gown top charity: There are many organizations that accept donations in the form of apparel. In fact, most such teams working as charitable organizations would be happy to have wedding gowns and assist women who can’t afford one on their own. Some of these organizations sell the gown and raise the money for different causes. If you don’t have a particular charity in mind, you can take some time out to check for one over the internet or ask for referrals from family members or friends.
- Get crafty with your wedding gown: Are you savvy with the sewing machine? If not, you can even explore the same via someone else’s help. Hope you don’t have any problem seeing your dress in tatters/ pieces. Once you’ve had the gown cleaned, you do not have to opt for wedding gown preservation. Instead, simply use the gown to come up with a table cloth, multiple napkins, or perhaps even a curtain. You can even create scarfs, a cocktail dress, clothing for dolls, a baby blanket, a christening gown, stocking, or something else.
- Have a post-wedding photoshoot: Some brides have an artistic bent of mind and thus come with innovative ideas of dealing with the wedding gown such as events like a post-wedding photoshoot where they trash the dress. It is a way of getting your picture taken in a less than formal setting. So, you can basically head out to a beach, a creek, or even a nearby park for some fun.
Key takeaway
What are your thoughts on these innovative ways of dealing with your wedding gown? Let us know what you plan on doing with your wedding gown. Would you be opting for wedding gown preservation or do something else with it?
