Question About My Wedding Gown

My mother's friend also wasn't blessed with children. They 'adopted' the two children of a neighboring family. Those two will in fact one day inherit the couple's house. My husband's ex-boss was in a similar situation. They 'adopted' their nephew. So, is there a special child in your life like a niece, neighbor girl, somebody? That would be the person I would offer the dress to. Otherwise, either keep it for sentimental value or sell it and maybe you can get enough money for a second mini-honeymoon;) Also, keep in mind that a daughter may not have fit into or even liked the dress. I kept mine, but know my oldest will be much taller than me. My middle one may fit into it as an adult if her current growth rate is any indication, but who knows if she'll like it. I keep mine for sentimental values although I myself will probably not fit into it again either, lol. Darn pounds want 'melt' off;)

well i guess handing it down to my daughter will do the trick..that is if im in you shoes...and of course depending if my daughter likes it also and fit her well and everyhting...or maybe since i had some sentimental value on it..then i had to keep it somewhere safe...or the reverse..give it or sell it..

Are there some keepsake kinds of items you could have made from it, such as a cover for a photo album, maybe the album of your wedding pictures? Is it trimmed in lace? Could a section be cut, or more than one, and framed, maybe in a shadow box? Do you have any nieces you are close to that you could pass it to? Those are some things that come to my mind. I also think of the charitable organizations that give beautiful clothes to poor, or abused women, to help their self esteem. I cannot remember any of the names, but that might be wonderful, say to give it to someone who has survived a serious illness and is able to get married. If that were the case, I would take beautiful pictures of it to keep, and also of the recipient. Remember, getting rid of the dress does not get rid of the memories, or the meaning it had for you. Only gives you space, and gives the dress another life.

I had various ball gowns including my beautiful debut gown and my Mum got rid of them. I don't know what happened to them. I was thrown out of home when I was 16 and when I went back years later, all my stuff was gone. I don't know what I would have done with them. Possibly kept them out of interest. I gave away my wedding dress...it was an off white wool mini dress. I gave away a black crepe halter neck I wish I'd kept. I have a few bits and pieces that I hope my grandkids will be interested in. My daughters are not into the sentimental things I've collected.

Happy Anniversary! I would check and see if there is anyone in your family getting married that needs a dress. If not, there might be some organization around that helps poor girls with a dress to get married in. We have one in Austin that helps poor girls have nice dresses to go to the prom in called - I think - Fairy Godmother. I think that there might be something if not in your town, in a city nearby. Finally, if you need some cash, there might a vintage type place that will sell it for you.

That's a difficult one to answer. If it were me, I would probably try to find someone who could not afford a nice wedding gown. How I would go about doing that is another question. Perhaps I would let the pastors in the area know that I had it. Or perhaps I might contact the local newspaper and see if they might want to write about it and help you find a deserving woman.

You could always dontate it or give it to any neices you may have.

Do you have a favourite Niece or a very good Friend who has a Daughter that maybe you could pass it on to? The only thing I suggest is do keep hold of it as maybe one Day someone might need it you just never know I know it is taking up space but as you say it means a lot to you

I would say that if the dress means that much to you and your husband then keep it but if you have a niece or cousin, maybe you can hand it down to them. Or maybe if you plan to adopt you could keep the dress and hand it down to your adopted daughter. If not, then maybe you could donate it to Good will or the Salvation army. :)

If it is too hard to part with, keep it. Or you could sell it on Ebay for a reasonable price and give someone else as much joy as you got in wearing it. Just remember, you will always have pictures.

I cannot say what I would do in your situation because I would be devastated if I could not have children. However, if you have a niece, cousin or sister with whom you are very close you could give it to them. They would better be able to understand the sentimentality of the dress better than a stranger would. Also, if you are feeling especially generous you could donate it to the local goodwill or salvation army store. Good luck in whatever you decide and I'm sure everything will work out for the best.

I'm sorry to hear that you were not able to have children. However, if I were you I would pass the wedding gown down to either a niece, cousin, or some other close family member. This way they are able to understand the great sentimental value that is has to you and your husband. Or if you are feeling extremely giving, you could donate it to the local salvation army or goodwill store. Most people would not want to do that with their wedding gown though. Good luck in whatever you do and I'm sure that everything will work out for the best!

Here in Israel we have several organizations that loan wedding gown to poor brides who can't afford to rent or buy one. The bride just has to dry clean it before returning it for the next young woman to use. You might want to see if there is such a service in your area. They are usually run by religious and charitable organizations. Check the yellow pages or call your favorite charities. You could make many young women very happy to be married in a beautiful gown. Alternatively you could take it to a consignment shop and it would become someone else's heirloom gown. Purrs and wags, The Cat Lady

it seems you are so much attached to your weeding dress that you cant give it as a gift so keep it and let it be in the box. the best thing you can do is to give this valuable dress as a wonderful present for would be young couples and they will forever be greatful. but it seems you cant part with it

Firstly, I'd like to congratulate you for 17 years of marriage. Only a few lucky couples are able to stay together that long, and I hope I'll be one of them. It's too bad that you don't have any kids, but I'm sure your love is expressed elsewhere be it through charitable work or caring for animals. With regards to the dress, perhaps you can lend/give it a niece? If it still fits you, then you can also wear it to celebrate your golden anniversary.

hi friend, advance happy anniversary to you and your hubby.If your or neibhour have babies means you give this gown to that babies.take care.

There are several things, perhaps hadn it down to a niece or a younger sister, some other younger female that you are especially close with. You can sell it, ebay is a great place, to sell and tget a decent price for it, or at a consignment shop. If you are creative and can sew, you can use it to make other garments, and perhaps keep a part of it such as the train if it had one, as your rememberance for the sentimental value.

im already 30 and i dunno if i will be blessed with children. but im also thinking of what i will do with my wedding gown. here are some suggestions. i know you said its too pretty to cut up, has so much sentimental value but too space consuming...still,if you change your mind about cutting it up, you can ask a professional to make miniature version of the wedding gown and have it displayed in a small glass box. The remaining fabric can be used as a boarder to a large photo frame with your wedding picture on it. and if there's some more remaining fabric, you can ask a special niece or god daughter to make it a part of a her new wedding gown, that way, a part of your dress will live on...

i think you should keep it until forever for jit is of a good value to you .maybe you can give it to you daughter as a memorial

I guess it would all depend on what you may want to do with it. A friend of mine and I just recently had this discussion. She and I are both plus size girls and do not want to see our children this size when they get married. She had a great idea for us...make something out of the gown. If all it is going to do is take up space, make something out of it. We discussed using the lace on the gowns for a border on a pillow made from the satin on the gown. Since you have already had it cleaned and preserved, it shouldn't be a problem doing this. We had also thought about getting a keepsake box for all of the wedding memories from that special day (the cake server, glasses, etc.) and then you could pad and cover the outside of the box with the material from the gown and keep it in your living room or bedroom. There is always the option of putting the gown up on EBay and selling it there or taking it to you local consignment shop if you can't bear the thought of cutting into the gown to make something out of it. There are many people out there that look for inexpensive gowns for their big day.