My husband and I got married in an extremely small ceremony (parents, brothers & sisters). We were going to have an actual wedding this summer to celebrate with family & friends and I bought a gorgeous wedding dress and purchased the bridesmaid dresses for my bridesmaids. The wedding got canceled for various reasons & now I don't know what to do with my dress. I don't really want to sell it on e-bay b/c I'm not a fan of e-bay. Ideas please?!!!!
2007-04-02 06:48:41 · 7 answers · asked by Mommy of Isaiah & Kenzie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
STEP 1: Send your gown to a dry cleaner that specializes in bridal wear. Do this immediately after the wedding--perspiration or a teeny splash of champagne can yellow and set quickly. Point out and identify visible stains for treating.
STEP 2: Invest in a dust-proof heirloom box if you must store your dress even briefly. Some dry cleaners can hermetically seal it. Avoid plastic bags and hangers--they seal in humidity and can damage or stretch delicate fabrics.
STEP 3: Go to a consignment store that sells once-worn and never-worn bridal wear. Expect it to turn away any dress that isn't cleaned, pressed, with buttons intact and in near-mint condition.
STEP 4: Agree on a selling price. The store will take into account its styling (a fading fad or timeless statement), condition and age.
STEP 5: Sign a contract, usually for three months. Often you will receive 50 percent of the sale price. If it remains unsold at the end of the agreed-upon time frame, you or the store can extend the arrangement or end it.
STEP 6: Advertise your dress online. You'll need a full-length color photograph that really shows it off and a full description right down to the beading, condition, price paid and size.
STEP 7: Give your gown to a charity thrift shop if you don't need the cash. You will be doing a really nice deed for a bride on a budget (some say it's good luck to pass along your happiness), and you'll get a tax write-off
You can also donate it to charity:http://www.makingmemories.org/
2007-04-02 07:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the drycleaners and have them prepare it for storage.Pack it away in a safe dry place.
One day you may change your mind about having a "wedding" on a special anniversary or save it for a daughter you may have.
2007-04-02 07:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what I did. Have it cleaned and put in a box for storage, then hope that it doesn't fall on your head every time you open your closet. I'd like to think that I am saving it for my daughter, but what are the chances that she is really going to want it!
2007-04-02 08:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by mommy of 2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried craigslist.com? Or even a yard sale? I'm still trying to get rid of mine (very marked down from original) but after it was fitted it doesn't fit anyone. Good luck hon.
2007-04-02 06:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our area breast cancer charities occasionally collect wedding dresses for resale, the profits will then benefit the charity.
2007-04-02 06:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Lepke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it on e bay someone is always looking for a "cheat" dress
2007-04-02 07:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by evwetherell07 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a consignment/resale shop, yard sale, I knew I was never going to wear mine again, so I cut it up & made pillows :)
2007-04-02 07:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by dani77356 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋