We had a wedding, carefully hung the dress in the closet, but after three months we began to think about what to do next? Or have you had your treasured case for several years and only now are you wondering about its fate? We are here to help and tell you what to do with your wedding dress after the wedding!
Save as a memory
If you have space in your closet and having an extra outfit isn't annoying, why not keep it? After many years you will take it out and admire it, you can even try to wear it for your anniversary, if the size does not change much.
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Leave it for my daughter
An unreliable option, because it is not clear whether you will have a daughter or a son. And an adult girl may not want to get married in a vintage outfit. At the same time, she will at least be interested in looking at her mother's dress, so you have nothing to lose.
Give to another bride
When deciding what to do with a wedding dress after the wedding, this method is rarely chosen, but in vain. Not all brides can afford a high-quality outfit, why not make the one who needs it happy? Check forums and thematic groups on social networks, surely someone in your city will be happy about the gift.
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Sell
Is it possible to sell a wedding dress? It is believed that a dress is a talisman for a young family, so you cannot give it away (and especially for money). In fact, it’s possible if you don’t believe in omens. Please note that people are reluctant to buy used dresses because of a different belief, so this will not be possible to do quickly. The sign that bothers you says that the wedding dress takes on the fate of the bride’s marriage; if it was unsuccessful, then the new owner will suffer the same fate.
Alter
Often the bride cannot decide where to wear her wedding dress and changes it into something else. There are also completely eccentric ways to remake an outfit, turning its tablecloth, pillow or lampshade (!) into a lamp. Some even make a baby blanket or a child’s christening dress from this fabric, but this seems strange to us. It’s better to simply change the dress into a casual one, if the fabric and style of the original allow it.
Paint
An unusual way to remake a dress is to paint it a different color. Yes, that's possible too.
Throw a themed party
If you still haven’t figured out what to do with your wedding dress after the wedding, gather your friends and have a party in these dresses. Take more photos, you can even walk along the streets.
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Do a trash the dress photo shoot
For those who have decided to get rid of the dress, but want to do it with a sparkle, a photo session that depicts the process of destroying the outfit is suitable. Splashing or pouring multi-colored paints looks most impressive; you get bright pictures. Some brides roll in the mud on camera, but we don't think it's very aesthetically pleasing.
Throw away
Sometimes this is the best way to solve a problem. If you don't want to sell it, sew lampshades, run through the streets in it, or pour paint on it, just throw away the dress. Nobody will blame you for this.
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Hello again, dear readers of my blog! I often tell you about how to organize the perfect wedding, choose the best dress and bring the celebration to perfection. However, not only before, but also after the holiday, the bride will face a lot of trouble. Among other things, she will have to answer the question: is it necessary to store a wedding dress after the wedding?
Do you believe in omens, or do you dream of practicality? Are you going to get the most out of your outfit or save it for fond memories? In any case, you will have to weigh all the pros and cons, and this is worth scrupulous attention and work. I'll tell you what to expect with any decision and give you some helpful tips, so by the end of the article you'll know exactly what to do with your wedding dress.
Save an outfit as a keepsake: pros and cons
Let's assume that you still dare to keep the vestments that are valuable to you. You have washed it from sweat stains, traces of makeup and varnish from a luxurious holiday hairstyle, and have already imagined how you take it out ten years later, and your heart is filled with warm memories... But what next?
What do the signs say?
The signs in this case are very different. Many brides equate wedding dresses with rings, preferring to store them to avoid an unhappy marriage.
On the other hand, ruining or dirtying a dress after a wedding is considered a bad sign... And the event is, in principle, unpleasant: after so many years, wipe away a nostalgic tear and discover that your favorite and expensive outfit is irrevocably ruined!
Recently, the trend of deliberately damaging a wedding dress as part of a photo shoot has been gaining immense popularity. Spray it with paint, roll on the grass or swim in the lake in your wedding dress: what could be more fun and extreme? However, signs in this regard have a whole heap of nightmarish predictions: from minor quarrels in the family to widowhood!
They say that if the spouses have divorced, then after the divorce you should not keep the outfit. With its reputation, however, it will not be easy to sell it or rent it out. Still, not every girl will agree to buy an “unlucky” outfit.
Practicality of storage: is it that simple?
Looking ahead, I’ll say: it’s not easy. You will have to spend a lot of time if you want to preserve the dress and keep it for several decades.
But you won’t believe me so easily? That is why I simply have to justify my warnings.
Storing in a bag: a find or a mistake?
Most often, brides receive dresses in this packaging. It is convenient to transport an outfit in it, and it may seem that storing it in it would be a great idea. Actually this is not true. Or rather, not at all like that.
- Contrary to popular belief, storing an outfit in a plastic bag is a bad idea. Not only because of the resulting folds and creases, but also because the polyethylene cover is intended exclusively for transportation. Leave the dress in it for a long time, and within a couple of months you will get a wrinkled, moth-eaten, yellowed and irreparably damaged dress.
- Some people prefer to use paper bags, believing that they allow the fibers of the fabric to breathe. They allow you to do so, but at the same time they will not protect the dress from sunlight, bacteria, dampness, mold, moths, in general, from anything that can ruin the outfit.
Storing on a hanger: a sea of difficulties!
Decided to store your dress on a hanger in your closet? Not a bad decision.
Storage in a box: how not to wrinkle the material?
Many brides store dresses in boxes and don’t even know what it can turn into.
Collect dust in the closet or find an alternative?
On the other hand, the dress does not have to be stored in such a “sealed” way, even if you do not intend to give it away or sell it.
Thus, in large cities, for example, in Moscow or St. Petersburg, the practice of handing in a work order is widespread 
English proverb " Something old and something new, something borrowed, something blue“—without an old, new, blue or borrowed item, not a single girl gets married abroad, and compliance with these customs is considered the key to a happy marriage. Our country also has old traditions: the dress must be white, of a solid cut, with an odd number of buttons, it must not be shown to the groom and, of course, it must be kept after the wedding. However, over time, everything changes: wedding dresses amaze with the variety of cuts and colors, and not everyone keeps them in their closet for years after getting married. So what can you do with the dress after the wedding? Let's try to figure it out.
Life hack #1: Family heirloom
This option is suitable for sentimental women who want to see their daughter or granddaughter walking down the aisle in the same dress in the future. To prevent your outfit from losing its decent appearance, you need to approach its storage wisely. The dress should not be stored in a plastic case on a hanger: this will cause it to become deformed and turn yellow.
After the wedding, take the veil, gloves and dress to the dry cleaner, and then put all items in separate covers made of natural fabric, and metal elements in small bags. It is best to store a future family heirloom in a closet in a spacious box along with moth repellent - this way the fabric will not be spoiled by either dampness, light or insects.
Lifehack #2: Wedding cashback
It’s no secret that a dress is not a cheap thing, and lately there has been a growing tendency to get married in a simple dress from the mass market and spend the money on a honeymoon, but many girls still want to buy “that same” luxurious dress, the price of which can reach hundreds of thousands of rubles.
Wedding fashion is fickle, so it’s best to sell the outfit immediately after the ceremony: the sooner you do this, the more money you can “get back”, and the price depends not only on the brand and condition of the dress, but also on the presence of a veil, handbag, gloves or shoes.
As a rule, it is impossible to guess that an outfit was bought second-hand, and many young wives offer accessories as a gift to speed up the deal - it is equally beneficial for both the seller who wants to recoup the costs and the buyer who cannot afford to buy the dress at full price. boutique price.
Life hack #3: Cleaning karma
Hurry to do good deeds - this poetic line, which has become an aphorism, may well become a guide to action for recent brides. A wedding dress can be given to someone who dreams of a luxurious outfit for the most important day, but cannot buy it.
There are many advertisements on the Internet, but you need to choose carefully - many of them, unfortunately, are not posted by the most honest people, and you run the risk of seeing a dress donated with all your heart on one of the sales sites. This can be avoided by giving a gift to someone you know who you like well and want to please. Another option is the theater, where the donated dress will certainly be used.
Lifehack #4: Fifty-fifty
If there are people willing to rent your dress, you can gradually return all the money spent on it and keep the wedding symbol as a keepsake. Place your ad only on trusted resources: in popular communities on social networks with a large number of positive reviews and on specialized websites.
Before you rent out your dress, you need to tidy it up because no bride wants to get married with a birthday cake stain on the hem. So that you don’t have to contemplate stains from other people’s treats and other unpleasant surprises, be sure to sign a rental agreement with detailed terms and conditions for using your outfit. Of course, you need to take money up front, and you shouldn’t inflate the price too much.
Lifehack #5: Emotional shake-up
A dress that is stored correctly remains snow-white for a long time, and can be worn more than once or twice - for example, on a wedding anniversary, which many people do, and even to work, if its design is suitable for everyday use. In recent years, bride processions have also gained popularity: wives with a wide range of experience put on their white dresses and, in full dress, with hair and makeup, walk through the city in a column, and then participate in competitions together with their husbands.
There are many examples of such traditions in the world - for example, King Mswati III of Swaziland organizes a parade of brides when he wants to choose a new wife to join the others. True, African brides do not parade in snow-white dresses, but in loincloths. Apparently, the spectacle is truly spectacular - the king presented the last chosen one, the thirteenth wife Phindile Nkambula, with a new BMW X6 and a separate palace.
Life hack No. 6: All the best for children
One of the most popular ways to extend the life of a wedding dress is to sew it into a baby envelope. Most dresses are still white, and this color is suitable for both girls and boys, and you can decorate your first outfit with a blue or pink ribbon. The tradition, which is steadily gaining popularity, has a deep meaning - in the old days it was believed that parents who sew clothes for children from their own, thus convey to them their love, support and protection. Many mothers use wedding dresses to sew not only envelopes for discharge from the maternity hospital, but also baptismal clothes for babies.
Lifehack No. 7: Both in the feast and in the world
From a disposable and prohibitively expensive item, a wedding dress turns into a universal outfit for all occasions: lush crinolines, tight uncomfortable corsets and scatterings of fake diamonds are becoming a thing of the past, giving way to minimalist looks, gentle boho, natural rustic style and practical transformers.
Any studio can help you alter the dress: it can be divided into a fluffy summer skirt and crop top, turned into a maxi sundress, a cocktail dress, or decorated with contrasting color elements, such as ribbons or a veil. Another option is to turn a wedding dress into an intimate one, although in order to give a new flavor to family life, for some, putting on a veil on time is enough.
Lifehack #8: You for me, I for you
The dress can be exchanged for something of equivalent price, but this option is not very popular yet. Many girls consider the exchange to be something blasphemous, but there are also those who are ready to part with their white outfit, veil and rhinestone shoes without regret and receive in return an item or service that is more relevant for the current wife than for yesterday’s bride.
Most often, “that same dress” is exchanged for several “just dresses”, but there are other options - however, in order to find a decent one, you will have to spend a lot of time on specialized sites and forums.
Lifehack No. 9: Make a mess
Tear it, pour paint on it, drown it in mud and burn it - all this can also be done with a wedding dress, if you want to add photos to the family album in the “trash the dress” style, that is, “dress in the trash.” The main rule is one - no rules: selflessly destroy the dress as you please, and ideas for a photo shoot can be found on any social network using the hashtag #TrashtheDress.
There are many reasons to follow the fashion trend of destroying a memorable outfit - in return you will get incredible impressions, a lot of fun and bright, unique pictures that will collect hundreds of likes. The dress can also be destroyed right at the wedding - then not only the guests and the bride and groom, but even the workers of the wedding palace and random passers-by will definitely never forget it.
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Popular wisdom says that the bride's dress is a talisman of family happiness, and this wedding attribute must be treated with respect. In this regard, many newlyweds are tormented by the question of what to do with the dress after the wedding.
There is a lot around the wedding dress. Our great-grandmothers believed that the bride's dress is the strongest amulet protecting the family and its family happiness. But there is one problem - there is simply nowhere to store such a chic dress, and it is almost impossible to use such a wardrobe item. The editors of the site offer to find out what to do with the dress after the wedding and how not to harm yourself.
1. The most common sign is that the dress must be stored so that the marriage does not break up. And there is a completely reasonable explanation for it. In the past, people believed that passing on a dress to another bride could transfer someone else's destiny. There was also a fear that the dress could be damaged, thereby bringing trouble to the young wife. Therefore, if you are very conservative and do not want to leave your family happiness in the wrong hands, keep your wedding dress. If you are more determined and not so superstitious, then we advise you to consider other beliefs.
2. The dress can be sold, although not earlier than after a year of marriage. It is advisable to sell the outfit to loved ones, thereby blessing them with a happy future. Before handing over the dress, it is advisable to carry out a ritual of energy cleansing.
3. The dress can be reused: for a wedding, a family photo shoot, a copy of the ceremony, inheritance from a daughter or another significant event, for example, leaving a chic outfit for an anniversary. An important point: the dress used for the wedding in the church must be preserved along with the baptismal attire and veil.
4. It is prohibited to sell a dress that you have sewn or decorated yourself. Some girls decorate their dresses with their own hands, sew patterns, weave lace, reading conspiracies for family well-being over the dress. This dress is charged with energy that supports happy family relationships for many years. Therefore, you should not sell it for money. If the wedding dress is bought in a store, its sale will not affect the well-being of the family.
5. If you don't want to keep your wedding dress at home, you need to take the process of selling it seriously. Make sure that there are no hairs or threads of yours left on the dress, through which they could easily be damaged or jinxed. You can wash your wedding dress yourself, but before selling it, it is best to entrust it to professionals. You can also give the dress to a photo studio or theater, where such a gift will be very welcome.
7. If you want to keep the dress after the wedding, inspect it carefully. If it is torn, then your mother-in-law will be hostile towards you, so if there are any defects on the dress, you need to fix them immediately.
8. The same goes for buttons. If they are on the dress, and one of them is torn off, you should immediately sew it on so that.
9. You should not let your friends, acquaintances and relatives try on your dress, especially if you decide to keep it for yourself. As you already know, things absorb people’s energy, which can negatively affect your marriage and family happiness.
10 . You can inherit a wedding dress only if your marriage was successful and your family relationship was long and happy. Otherwise, the dress may bring an unhappy family life to your children or grandchildren.
11. Under no circumstances should you throw away your wedding dress, much less burn it. Such actions can easily attract troubles and misfortunes to the family. If you really want to get rid of a wedding dress, then sew it for your daughter for the holiday, cut it and use it in the interior, or make an envelope out of it for the baby’s discharge.
From time immemorial, a wedding has been considered an important rite, and even now many people try to follow the rules and honor the traditions of this important event, so as not to incur trouble. Whether you believe in omens or not is up to you, as is what to do with the dress after the wedding. Happiness, and don't forget to press the buttons and
25.05.2019 08:10
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