What to do with my wedding dress?

[3disneykids]

I have been clearing out my late mums house and have come across my wedding dress. I have also been trying to clutter my own home and obviously have kept things that remind me of my lovely parents.
This has meant I have been bringing all sorts back home. I have been as harsh as possible and got rid of loads of items both at mums and at home that I would class as sentimental.
Now to the wedding dress. I have been married nearly 13 years and feel like it is a sentimental item however I have loads of pics of me in it(obviously) I'm 99% sure I will ever fit in it again and it is massive. I'm just not sure I see the point in keeping it but feel a massive guilt in getting rid of something that feels so important. What would you do or have you done with your wedding dress?
Thanks in advance.

[choccielover]

I’m afraid I’ve got mine and won’t be getting rid. I’m not sure why, I certainly won’t be forcing my dd to wear it if she doesn’t want to but the resale value was peanuts and I can’t bring myself to throw away £2k of dress. I had it professionally cleaned and boxed and it lives under a spare bed. We have lots of space though so I have no urgent need to declutter it

[marypoppins38]

I still have mine after 21 years. It is in a vacuum bag stored away. I also still have my late mums wedding dress, headdress and veil along with my parents wedding album. It’s over 60 years old and very precious to me.

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by choccielover

I’m afraid I’ve got mine and won’t be getting rid. I’m not sure why, I certainly won’t be forcing my dd to wear it if she doesn’t want to but the resale value was peanuts and I can’t bring myself to throw away £2k of dress. I had it professionally cleaned and boxed and it lives under a spare bed. We have lots of space though so I have no urgent need to declutter it

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I have space to store it in the loft if I need to. I guess clearing out my mums has made me realise that I don't want my own kids having to go through the same emotions as I have been going through

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

I still have mine after 21 years. It is in a vacuum bag stored away. I also still have my late mums wedding dress, headdress and veil along with my parents wedding album. It’s over 60 years old and very precious to me.

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My Mum got rid of her wedding dress at some point (i'm not really sure why) It is strange really because I get my sentimental side from her. I can understand why it is precious. At least i'm not being irrational about having a sentimental attachment to mine.

[Smilesonfaces]

I do still have my dress gathering mothballs in the loft. Not quite sure why I have kept it, it is old fashioned, it is just there ! It is probably fit for nothing but the bin now.

I am not sure if this would interest you but there are a few organisations that accept wedding dresses to make gowns for Angel Babies. Maybe knowing the dress is being given for a bereaved family would make it easier for you to part with the dress.

[Floridarules]

Mine is only short and more like a dress than a ‘wedding dress’ as we married in Celebration🌞
Mines hanging in my spare room ♥️
I agree though, a full on wedding dress will take up loads of room- maybe time to part with it 😥

[Loulou127]

When we moved house and had to de clutter I sold mine (80’s full Princess diane style) on eBay, apparently they are popular as Halloween costumes!

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

I do still have my dress gathering mothballs in the loft. Not quite sure why I have kept it, it is old fashioned, it is just there ! It is probably fit for nothing but the bin now.

I am not sure if this would interest you but there are a few organisations that accept wedding dresses to make gowns for Angel Babies. Maybe knowing the dress is being given for a bereaved family would make it easier for you to part with the dress.

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Aww this sounds such a lovely idea. I think I will look into this

Originally Posted by Floridarules

Mine is only short and more like a dress than a ‘wedding dress’ as we married in Celebration🌞
Mines hanging in my spare room ♥️
I agree though, a full on wedding dress will take up loads of room- maybe time to part with it 😥

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Yes ... I mean seriously why are they so big lol

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Mine is in the loft in a vacuum packed bag 😳