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Post by teddyw on Jan 14, 2024 22:38:58 GMT
My nephew is getting married this summer and was very close with my mom and my grandmother. I have both their wedding dresses and would like to have something made specifically for him for that day with pieces of the dress.
I can only come up with pocket square or handkerchief.
Just wondering if anyone has seen something else.
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Post by Lexica on Jan 14, 2024 23:06:24 GMT
Yeah, for a man, there isn’t a lot that I can think of either. Maybe a little piece artfully folded or cut to go into the boutonnières that the guys will wear?
Would his bride want to have a piece made into the garter or some type of embellishment for her bouquet? Maybe something made to go on the tables for the reception like a runner on the main table or pieces used in the numbering/marking of the table seating? What are the dresses like? Is there a lot of old lace?
I Googled repurposing a vintage wedding dress and the first thing to come up is a link to 79 ideas on Pinterest. Maybe check that out to see if anything is appealing to you. I think you are very sweet to want to use those vintage dresses to help make his wedding day extra special.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 14, 2024 23:08:50 GMT
If appropriate, start a family tradition with a new Christening dress, made from the fabrics, for future babies.
Place folded pieces of the dresses/fabrics in a shadow box frame with an invitation and/or a wedding photo.
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Post by getting started on Jan 14, 2024 23:32:39 GMT
Yeah, for a man, there isn’t a lot that I can think of either. Maybe a little piece artfully folded or cut to go into the boutonnières that the guys will wear? Would his bride want to have a piece made into the garter or some type of embellishment for her bouquet? Maybe something made to go on the tables for the reception like a runner on the main table or pieces used in the numbering/marking of the table seating? What are the dresses like? Is there a lot of old lace? I Googled repurposing a vintage wedding dress and the first thing to come up is a link to 79 ideas on Pinterest. Maybe check that out to see if anything is appealing to you. I think you are very sweet to want to use those vintage dresses to help make his wedding day extra special. Wow there are so many great ideas here! I'm writing these down for future weddings. |
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Post by peasapie on Jan 14, 2024 23:45:43 GMT
I made Christmas angel ornaments using fabric from my mom’s favorite lace dress for each of my kids. You could display one on an ornament hanger at the table where pictures of grandparents who have passed are placed.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jan 15, 2024 0:16:26 GMT
what about a pillow for the rings, Christening gowns for any future children, or some sort of bunting for the backs of their chairs at the reception?
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Post by lisae on Jan 15, 2024 1:16:18 GMT
Will there be a ring bearer? You could make the pillow from the dress lining and use a bit of lace on top. You could also use ribbon or lace from a dress as an accent for the flower girl basket.
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Post by Merge on Jan 15, 2024 2:06:26 GMT
If appropriate, start a family tradition with a new Christening dress, made from the fabrics, for future babies. Place folded pieces of the dresses/fabrics in a shadow box frame with an invitation and/or a wedding photo. This is our plan. Neither of my daughters would be able to wear my dress even if they wanted to, because they are substantially taller than me. MIL is a beautiful seamstress and at some point will make my dress in to a christening dress for my grandchildren if the girls want that. |
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Post by teddyw on Jan 15, 2024 2:09:37 GMT
I've loved baptism dress idea since I first heard about it. I planned to make one for each of my kids to use for their offspring, but honestly am now hesitating as not sure either will baptize their kids and would hate for them to see it as some expectation/pressure from me. Same for me. There’s been 1 grandchild and I asked once and got no response so I quickly dropped that idea. I have no idea about this couple other than I know she’s an atheist and he never discusses his beliefs. |
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Post by teddyw on Jan 15, 2024 2:11:07 GMT
Will there be a ring bearer? You could make the pillow from the dress lining and use a bit of lace on top. You could also use ribbon or lace from a dress as an accent for the flower girl basket. No children will be attending. So that really great idea is out unfortunately. |
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Post by teddyw on Jan 15, 2024 2:13:05 GMT
I made Christmas angel ornaments using fabric from my mom’s favorite lace dress for each of my kids. You could display one on an ornament hanger at the table where pictures of grandparents who have passed are placed. This is a really nice idea. He would be all for it but I feel like the bride will want no part of pictures of the deceased displayed. The ornament is still a really nice idea for a gift. I’m going to look into that. |
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Post by teddyw on Jan 15, 2024 2:15:10 GMT
If appropriate, start a family tradition with a new Christening dress, made from the fabrics, for future babies. Place folded pieces of the dresses/fabrics in a shadow box frame with an invitation and/or a wedding photo. I really like the shadowbox idea. I could do that for the shower possibly. These are all really nice ideas. I knew the peas would have great suggestions. I’m thinking possibly of having multiples made because he has 4 brothers. 1 is already married but I just hadn’t thought of it til now. |
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Jan 15, 2024 2:21:23 GMT
This company makes beautiful things out of old wedding dresses - you might get some ideas from their website! www.unboxthedress.com |
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Post by caangel on Jan 15, 2024 2:46:31 GMT
Would the dress have significance to them/him? Like does he have memories of it specifically? If not I don't know that it will be as meaningful to him as you'd hope.
I think a handkerchief would be nice, has low expectations (can have in his pocket, not on display) and easy to keep tucked away at home, no need to display unless he/they really want to. And would be easy to duplicate for the other siblings.
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 15, 2024 5:05:41 GMT
If appropriate, start a family tradition with a new Christening dress, made from the fabrics, for future babies. Place folded pieces of the dresses/fabrics in a shadow box frame with an invitation and/or a wedding photo. I gave my SIL my wedding dress. It had a lot of tule in the skirt that she used elsewhere. I really didn't ask what happened to it, but was sure she'd use pieces of it. This summer, she brought us a christening gown and suit she made from it for our new little granddaughter. It was quite a surprise to see it. |
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Post by smasonnc on Jan 15, 2024 12:35:01 GMT
Would the dress have significance to them/him? Like does he have memories of it specifically? If not I don't know that it will be as meaningful to him as you'd hope. He probably doesn't remember his mom's wedding dress, but an item made from it would be special to him because it was hers and she's not there. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 15, 2024 15:14:59 GMT
I've loved baptism dress idea since I first heard about it. I planned to make one for each of my kids to use for their offspring, but honestly am now hesitating as not sure either will baptize their kids and would hate for them to see it as some expectation/pressure from me. Same for me. There’s been 1 grandchild and I asked once and got no response so I quickly dropped that idea. I have no idea about this couple other than I know she’s an atheist and he never discusses his beliefs. That lovely thought would have been a total waste to us, we never had our only child baptized. As someone who had religion shoved down my throat from birth until I moved out of my parent’s house at 19, I wanted my kid to decide for herself what she wants to believe. |
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Post by caangel on Jan 15, 2024 16:13:46 GMT
Would the dress have significance to them/him? Like does he have memories of it specifically? If not I don't know that it will be as meaningful to him as you'd hope. He probably doesn't remember his mom's wedding dress, but an item made from it would be special to him because it was hers and she's not there. I believe the dresses are from OP's mom (groom's aunt?) and their grandmother who he was close to. Which is why I think a small item like a handkerchief would be appreciated but I think something larger or intended to be displayed in the home may or may not depending on the couple. It is a hit or miss in what some one finds meaningful and since OP is not close to the couple I'd recommend the safer route. |
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Post by FurryP on Jan 15, 2024 16:29:00 GMT
I agree about keeping it to something small with low expectations. What if it is not as important to him as you think? With a small kerchief he can graciously accept it and no one has to know he has it on him.
Somethings are not as important to others as we may think. Especially a younger couple. I would not have appreciated my DH's family adding things to our wedding especially because I was not close to them and he is not sentimental.
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 15, 2024 17:01:51 GMT
A lot of the brides around here have their mother's dress wedding dress restyled into a short dress that they wear to the rehearsal dinner or the wedding reception. That's probably not helpful to you since you are on the groom's side of the family.
I love the idea of a christening gown. If they are not religious, you could always just have it made into a fancy dress or suit for a dressy occasion and/or a portrait.
If I were you, I might talk to the bride and tell her you want to do something special w/ the dresses and why You can share some of the ideas you have and ask for her input. You can ask her to help surprise your nephew w/ the gift. That way, you would be ensuring that the gift would be appreciated by both the bride and groom and you would bond w/ your future niece by sharing the surprise w/ her.
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Post by epeanymous on Jan 15, 2024 18:19:48 GMT
I browsed Pinterest and it seems like it's 100% pocket squares for grooms  . I did see a lot of nice bridal purses from remade wedding gowns, but perhaps it's just me, but I wasn't carrying a purse at my wedding (and the wife doesn't necessarily have the sentimental attachment). I do think I'd ask if he is interested before I potentially cut up a dress. |
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Post by happymom on Jan 15, 2024 18:52:00 GMT
Not wedding related. I gave my mom my old dress and she is making baby blankets out of it.
I have sons so no daughter to pass it on to.
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Post by teddyw on Jan 15, 2024 22:53:06 GMT
If I can get my brother to relinquish one of my dad’s many handkerchiefs I’ll just go that route. He has probably 20 If not I’ll order a nice white one.
Possibly I can also have their wedding date embroidered on it too.
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. I did see a lot of nice bridal purses from remade wedding gowns, but perhaps it's just me, but I wasn't carrying a purse at my wedding (and the wife doesn't necessarily have the sentimental attachment).
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