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Shannon Murphy

What should you do with your wedding dress?

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It’s the day you commit to spending the rest of your life with your partner, and it’s a day filled with love, joy, and happiness.


One of the most significant aspects of a wedding day is the wedding dress. It’s the one thing that every bride dreams of wearing, and it’s the dress that will be immortalised in photographs and memories for years to come.


Many brides struggle with the decision of what to do with their wedding dress after the big day. Should they keep it, or should they sell it, donate it or have it professionally preserved? In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why you should or shouldn't keep your wedding dress from a professional organiser.


Reasons to Keep Your Wedding Dress


1. Sentimental Value: Your wedding dress holds significant sentimental value as it represents one of the most important days of your life. Many brides choose to keep their wedding dress as a reminder of the day they got married and the love they shared with their partner.


2. Family Heirloom: If you plan on starting a family or passing down your wedding dress to your daughter, it’s important to keep it in pristine condition. By having your wedding dress professionally preserved, you can ensure that it remains in excellent condition for generations to come.


3. Future Use: You may also want to keep your wedding dress for future use. Many brides choose to wear their dress to renew their vows or have it altered so it can be worn again for other formal events.



Reasons to Not Keep Your Wedding Dress


1. Space Constraints: Wedding dresses can take up a lot of space, and if you don't have enough room to store it, it may not be practical to keep it. If you live in a small flat or have limited storage space, you may need to consider other options.


2. Cost: Professional wedding dress preservation can be expensive. If you're on a tight budget, it may not be practical to spend money on preserving your wedding dress.


3. Changing Fashion Trends: Wedding fashion trends can change quickly, and what was in fashion today may not be fashionable in a few years. If you don't plan on passing down your wedding dress to future generations or wearing it again, it may be more practical to sell it or donate it to a worthy cause.


Conclusion

Deciding whether to keep your wedding dress or not is a personal decision that depends on various factors. If you have space to store it and you plan on wearing it again, preserving your wedding dress may be the best option.

However, if you're short on storage space, on a tight budget, or don't plan on looking at it or wearing it again, it may be more practical to sell or donate it.


Ultimately, the decision is yours and I believe there is no right size fits all when it comes to what you keep in your home. Your gut will tell you what is the best option for you. Do not worry about what others will think and say, they aren't the ones storing your wedding dress in their house!




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