I couldn't donate my wedding dress

By Gill
@Gilljane (2902)
Sutton, England
September 27, 2023 10:01am CST
I have mine and my mum's wedding dress stored away safely t I asked my daughter if she would like them to be used to make something for the twins She advised me to donate the dresses to a charity called little angels This charity want the dresses to make shrouds for still born babies I can't do it so when I have gone I will leave it to the twins to decide What would you do?
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@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 23
My wedding dress is beautiful, I would place an add and donate to a girl who wants it.
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@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 23
@Gilljane I was less than 8 stone, I weighted 40 Kg when I married. The dress was tailor made for me. I have to find a very slim girl to wear that dress.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Mine is too. I only weighed 8 stone when I married. The dress was expensive as it was made to measure but if it fitted a slim girl then she would be welcome to it
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
@LadyDuck My mum's dress was much smaller than mine so an ultra thin girl would have to be found
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
28 Sep 23
I would donate it to another charity if you're not comfortable with Little Angels. I'm still hanging on to my dress. I don't know why. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
28 Sep 23
@Gilljane I think you're right.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
@LindaOHio Thank you
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I think it's the joyous memories behind the dress
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@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
27 Sep 23
I think your decision is the right decision let them decide.
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@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
28 Sep 23
@Gilljane That’s right and you do what you feel is right.
@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Thank you and it is my decision, not my daughter's
@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Sep 23
I tried to donate my wedding dress, but nobody would take it! Lol You should donate your dress as requested.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Sep 23
@Gilljane Good God I hope not! Lol
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
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@aninditasen (16381)
• Raurkela, India
28 Sep 23
Wedding dresses cannot be used for mourning events. That can't be called auspicious.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I agree
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• Mombasa, Kenya
29 Sep 23
I donated mine 2 years after my wedding. I didn't see the need to continue keeping it
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• Mombasa, Kenya
29 Sep 23
@Gilljane I understand dear
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
29 Sep 23
I would if the right person came along
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@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
28 Sep 23
For some it feels like an honor of the dress owner. I still have my dress, except for the sleeves which my mom did in Irish crochet. We added those to my daughter's wedding dress.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
I agree. Part of my cousin's wedding dress was made into a Christening gown and was lent to me when my daughter got christened
@snowy22315 (180480)
• United States
27 Sep 23
I would donate it to the suggested charity.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
27 Sep 23
it feels creepy
@wolfgirl569 (105977)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Sep 23
You have to do what feels right. I got rid of mine when I got divorced
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
If I was divorced I would have slung the dress on a bonfire
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@RasmaSandra (79711)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Sep 23
The shroud think gave me the chills. Painful memories of stillborn baby, I think I would keep for the twins,
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
It gave me the eebie jeebies
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@xFiacre (12970)
• Ireland
27 Sep 23
@gilljane on one level that’s a bit creepy, but I understand that a grieving parent might appreciate something they might not otherwise be able to afford.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
27 Sep 23
True but these dresses were for joyous occasions i have tops that could be donated
@Ronrybs (19186)
• London, England
27 Sep 23
I can understand the feelings. I think I'd donate myself
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Not me, it is creepy
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@Kandae11 (54986)
27 Sep 23
Sorry , l would never give my wedding dress to a charity like the one mentioned. I would prefer to donate something else.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
Me too
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@MarieCoyle (37227)
28 Sep 23
There are a few places here that people donate wedding dresses, tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses...the idea that those who would not have had a dress or proper attire can possibly get items. They charge $10 for a weekend of using the item .The money goes for the store rent and utilities. The workers are all volunteers. Maybe you have something similar nearby? They offer a lot for a nominal fee so that girls can dress for their occasion.
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
28 Sep 23
That is a very good idea and there must be places nearby
• United States
27 Sep 23
I don't know what I would do. That's kind of a hard decision to make
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
27 Sep 23
yes and it is my decision that counts
@NJChicaa (119565)
• United States
27 Sep 23
I’d donate it as they requested
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@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
27 Sep 23
I have lace tops, I would prefer to donate them
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@Bernabe (64)
28 Sep 23
Nah I will not donate it because that dress is part of your most memorable moment.