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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 7, 2014 14:07:53 GMT
I went to a real estate open house a few years ago- for sale by owner. The owners had read every staging tip possible- except about Decluttering.
One bedroom still had Laura Ashley style wall paper and was over the top girly. They had wedding dress laid out on bed, makeup mirror lights on, etc.
It was ridiculous! I'm sure they hadn't a clue people weren't buying their "elegant" lifestyle. I felt sorry for them, because the wife had worked hard arranging all the rooms like this- and blocked the "bones" of the house. I couldn't go through entire house, it was overwhelming and I usually have a good imagination placing myself in a house.
I know that's got nothing to do with OP, except I wondered if she arranged the room before open house, like a life size memory box.
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oldcrow
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: Ontario,Canada
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 7, 2014 14:28:12 GMT
I had mine until I got divorced and was going to throw it out but my oldest DD snaggled onto it. She still has it along with her own.
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scrappert
Prolific Pea
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Location: Milwaukee, WI area
Jul 11, 2014 21:20:09 GMT
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Post by scrappert on Aug 7, 2014 14:39:21 GMT
Still have mine, in the house my ex lives in!
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Post by queenofshoes on Aug 7, 2014 14:49:36 GMT
I still have mine, but I am not sure why. I am positive that my daughter will never wear it.
Lesa
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Post by jmurray on Aug 7, 2014 15:12:11 GMT
Mine's in a plastic tub in the garage. Been there since 2005 (when we married). We don't have kids and I've never given it much thought as to what to do with it. We'll be having a giant cleanout of the garage soon so I guess I'll need to make a decision then. Don't feel ready to get rid of it yet though!
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 7, 2014 15:23:52 GMT
I'd love to see a photo of your 40s style wedding dress. I'll bet it's gorgeous!
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Post by kristalina on Aug 7, 2014 15:24:31 GMT
I didn't wear a dress, it was an informal wedding at the beach with just us and our two witnesses. I wore my favorite top and slacks (ok, stirrup pants! ) I didn't keep the outfit, although I got a little misty when I sold the top at a garage sale.
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scrappyesq
Pearl Clutcher
You have always been a part of the heist. You're only mad now because you don't like your cut.
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Jun 26, 2014 19:29:07 GMT
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Post by scrappyesq on Aug 7, 2014 15:40:30 GMT
Yes. I'm very sentimental like that, so it is in a gown preservation box in my closet.
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Post by gar on Aug 7, 2014 15:46:57 GMT
Yes. It was made for me by a professional and I love it still. I intended to make a christening gown from it but didn't. Dds would be welcome to it but one girl would need it significantly shortened and I'm not sure that would be possible. I'm not ready to give it up yet....25th anniversary next year so maybe I will put it on one more time:)
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Post by rhhdk on Aug 7, 2014 16:02:24 GMT
I still have mine in a box in the basement My oldes DD got merried two month ago, and at a point she thought of having a dress made for her, and we talked about looking if anything from my dress (29 years) ago could be us fx the lace
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 7, 2014 17:24:11 GMT
Mine dress is in a bag in the back of my closet. I didn't have it cleaned either.. so there is a spot in the front and the bottom is a little dirty from the floor... My dd won't wear it I am sure (dd who is 17 is way smaller and shorter than I am and my dd who is six will probably be about the same)... and it is one of those BIG frilly dresses along with a big bow on the backside.
So I am thinking maybe one day take off the bow and some of the bling and get rid of the dress?? Or donate the rest to that charity for babies, there is enough material to go around even with the stain.
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Post by LovMelrose on Aug 7, 2014 17:27:51 GMT
Yes. I had it cleaned and sealed in a box. Haven't looked at it for almost 30 years!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 7, 2014 17:43:06 GMT
My first wedding I kept the dress for almost 12 years. When we were divorcing I threw it out. I threw out my wedding rings too and now I really wish I hadn't done that and had given them to DD instead. So, note to anyone considering divorce, your kids might appreciate your rings even if you don't.
I just got married for the second time in Las Vegas. I wore a pretty pink dress that I could wear just about anywhere. I have it in my closet and I don't know whether I should just wear the damn thing or if I should save it. I think I may have to just wear it. I really love that dress.
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Post by Kelpea on Aug 7, 2014 17:57:07 GMT
I rented mine at a place in NYC when I lived there. The fee provided fittings, alterations and a return. I knew my daughter would likely not want it (and boy was I right; she's already dreaming of long, straight gowns or mermaid gowns; mine was the typical "princess" early 90s fashion).
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Post by jenjie on Aug 7, 2014 18:28:25 GMT
I designed my wedding dress, and my Maid of Honor made it for me, she did an amazing job. I embroidered white-on-white then entire front bodice, my own design too, and I spent so many hours working on that during my lunch hours at work. Although the embroidery has yellowed in the 36 years since our wedding, the dress is still as white and fresh as it was in 1978. I'll keep it always, unless someone in the family wants to use it. I have my Grandma's handmade wedding dress from 1909, she and her mother sewed every stitch and tuck. I love the idea of keeping wedding dresses as heirlooms. Maybe I'd feel differently if I'd bought mine, but I'm really glad I did it the way I did. @stfdesign I really enjoyed your blog posts about your grandmother's wedding dress, the LO you made, and the story of how your grandparents met. Thanks for sharing.
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Cim03
Junior Member
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Jun 26, 2014 15:14:48 GMT
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Post by Cim03 on Aug 8, 2014 0:08:11 GMT
I still have my wedding gown hanging in my storage closet. I was married in 1979 and I sewed my dress and hand applied the lace and every one of the hundreds of pearls embellishing the lace. I can't bear to part with it even though my daughter will never wear it. Maybe I can redesign it someday into something if my daughter ever marries.
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