amom23
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Post by amom23 on Aug 6, 2014 23:50:58 GMT
I have mine on the top shelf of my walk-in closet. I haven't looked at it since it was dry cleaned and sealed right after my wedding in 1997. Honestly, not sure why I'm hanging onto it. I have all boys and doubt anyone will ever "want" it.
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Post by melanell on Aug 6, 2014 23:53:04 GMT
I kept mine a few years and one day decided it was silly and donated while someone else could still use it. And by "silly", I mean silly for me to keep mine. I know many people have many reasons to want theirs, but I really didn't want mine. And saving something you don't want is what seemed silly to me.  |
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Aug 7, 2014 0:02:04 GMT
Yes, mine is in a black plastic bag in our loft. I have no idea why I still have it. I think I showed it to my DD about ten years ago, but apart from that, it has never left that bag.  |
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Post by jinxmom2003 on Aug 7, 2014 0:04:36 GMT
Saw awesome opportunity online yesterday to get rid of those old wedding dresses. I don't recall exactly the name but it was something like dresses for angels. Old wedding gowns were made into gowns for stillborn newborns to have their pictures taken They were very beautiful. Something to consider.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 0:08:37 GMT
Saw awesome opportunity online yesterday to get rid of those old wedding dresses. I don't recall exactly the name but it was something like dresses for angels. Old wedding gowns were made into gowns for stillborn newborns to have their pictures taken They were very beautiful. Something to consider. Oh wow - that seems like a really good cause. My wedding dress is just hanging in my closet and I'd love to donate to something like that. |
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marimoose
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Post by marimoose on Aug 7, 2014 0:10:09 GMT
I have mine but haven't looked at it in 27 years. I can guarantee that neither of my daughters would ever have interest, not would it fit them. Now I am asking why I still have it.
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lisasahm
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Post by lisasahm on Aug 7, 2014 0:10:58 GMT
I didn't and I wish I had. My oldest daughter said she would have liked it  |
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Post by donna on Aug 7, 2014 0:11:04 GMT
I still have mine. I will probably hold onto it until I have grandkids and maybe have christening gowns made out of it.
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KateMarie
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Post by KateMarie on Aug 7, 2014 0:11:25 GMT
I kept mine for a couple of years, then it went to Goodwill.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 7, 2014 0:13:03 GMT
My niece wore mine for her wedding. A friend of my sister borrowed it for her daughter's wedding. The best part? It was sent to the bridal store by mistake ~ it was a size 4 ~ so they sold it to me for $99 It should have been over $1,000. (1984) So I think we got our money's worth out of it. I have no idea where it is now.
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MaryMary
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Post by MaryMary on Aug 7, 2014 0:13:29 GMT
I still have mine. I don't know why, but I can't get rid of it. ---And I love to throw things out. I don't expect my girls to wear it, but I still can't get rid of it.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 7, 2014 0:16:50 GMT
I have mone. It makes me smile just knowing it is there
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Post by creative*moma on Aug 7, 2014 0:17:32 GMT
I still have mine. I even have my homecoming and prom dresses! I've got two boys, so not sure why I'm holding onto it. |
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Aug 7, 2014 0:25:48 GMT
I got married in just a regular dress (1972 mini-skirt) and no, I didn't keep it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 0:29:07 GMT
I still have mine too. I know I could sell it and get a few hundred bucks but I just can't bring myself to do it.
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Post by Barbie on Aug 7, 2014 0:31:49 GMT
I kept both of mine until 2 years ago. I kept them in case my daughter wanted them--the first one I wore when I married her father. But she didn't want either of them and I was getting divorced again and moving across the country to an apartment. I took them to Goodwill along with about 3 truckloads of other stuff.
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Post by tommygirl on Aug 7, 2014 0:33:28 GMT
I have mine. A few years ago my 2 dd's and I took it out of the box and they tried it on . They were 14 and 9 at the time. They thought it was so much fun. It was very sweet to see it again. Even though I have pictures I had forgotten how pretty it was. I doubt either of them would wear it. I wouldn't even ask them because I feel like every girl should be able to decide what they want to wear for their own wedding without pressure. I don't know if it is ruined forever since we took it out of the box the dry cleaner had it sealed in? I don't know why I save it exactly but maybe someday my grandkids will want to dress up in it like their mommies did .
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Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Aug 7, 2014 0:34:39 GMT
I did save mine, it's stored at my parents' house. My mother sewed it for me, so I am kind of attached to it, but I can't imagine anyone else would want it. I don't have kids. It's a lovely dress.
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Post by chrispeas on Aug 7, 2014 0:40:13 GMT
I made my beautiful wedding dress 16 years ago. It's still hanging in the bag the bed and breakfast place gave me to put it in. Sad.
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Post by gotranch on Aug 7, 2014 0:44:15 GMT
My niece wore mine for her wedding. A friend of my sister borrowed it for her daughter's wedding. The best part? It was sent to the bridal store by mistake ~ it was a size 4 ~ so they sold it to me for $99 It should have been over $1,000. (1984) So I think we got our money's worth out of it. I have no idea where it is now. Great story! |
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Post by pierkiss on Aug 7, 2014 0:49:23 GMT
I still have mine. It lives at my parents house. They are not allowed to get rid of it.  I suspect that after we are settled into our new house I will receive a package in the mail. I am keeping it. I have no reason to keep it, other than I am still completely in love with that dress. A few years ago, when my daughter was about 1.5, we went to visit my parents. I pulled that dress out and put it on my little baby girl and took photos of her in it. They are some of my favorite photos ever. So adorable. Besides, that's probably the only time she'll want to wear it. |
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Post by gotranch on Aug 7, 2014 0:52:18 GMT
I have mine sealed in a box from the dry cleaner from 24 years ago. I have a goal to lose some weight in the next year so that I can fit into it by my 25th wedding anniversary next summer. Maybe have a photo shoot and then what??? I don't know. I do have 3 dds that may want to have a part of it for their wedding. Most likely would not fit any of them and the 80's style is out, but it could be remade into something beautiful. Who knows? Now that I put that goal into actual print for others to see - I have to do it. Right?!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 7, 2014 0:57:01 GMT
It is at my parents house, preserved. For what exactly, I'm not sure as we don't have children. I'm not ready to give it up.
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Post by stingfan on Aug 7, 2014 0:59:09 GMT
It's been hanging in my closet in a garment bag for 17 years. I put it on about a month ago and my 4yo loved it. She wanted to see me twirl in it. Then she was upset I didn't keep it on and wear it for the day - so cute . |
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Post by pierkiss on Aug 7, 2014 1:16:35 GMT
Here's one of them.  |
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 7, 2014 1:26:24 GMT
Saw awesome opportunity online yesterday to get rid of those old wedding dresses. I don't recall exactly the name but it was something like dresses for angels. Old wedding gowns were made into gowns for stillborn newborns to have their pictures taken They were very beautiful. Something to consider. Actually, there was a thread posted here by jenjieAngel Dresses |
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 7, 2014 1:28:52 GMT
I still have mine. No daughters. I thought if I have a granddaughter someday I could have a christening gown made.
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Aug 7, 2014 1:39:20 GMT
I had DD christening gown, and ring bearer pillows for both of my kids made from mine. I have the rest of the dress put away incase DD wants the beading for anything.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 1:48:32 GMT
Yes --until the divorce was final. And then I had a *fabulous* bonfire in the back yard upon which I burned that sucker.  I have to say it was very, very cathartic! It was also very scary (really!) how fast it burned up! I was so glad no candles fell on me while I was wearing it originally.  |
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Post by Cupcake on Aug 7, 2014 1:49:37 GMT
I still have mine (from 1997). It was handmade by my aunt, who is a professional seamstress specializing in bridal. She has made gowns for her own daughter, daughters-in-law, my sister and sister-in-law, and myself, in addition to her many paying customers over the years. Each gown is so different, she really is great at personalizing them. Mine was ivory shantung with a deep pink liner, so the gown appeared to be a shimmery pink. I still love it! Lisa B. |
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I suspect that after we are settled into our new house I will receive a package in the mail. I am keeping it. I have no reason to keep it, other than I am still completely in love with that dress. 
I have to say it was very, very cathartic! 
