what are you girls doing with your

lishbone Posted: Nov 21, 2005 02:47 PM

what are you girls doing with your

dresses.?? i was thinking of not keeping it and making something out of it for my children when they get married..like a 'something old'but what can i make out of it? it is organza..any suggestions? im not going to keep it because i wont know what to do with it later on in life..so i figured if i have girls i can do something special..thanks!!

mable Posted: Nov 21, 2005 03:04 PM

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You can make a communion dress for your daughter and then make the bag to collect the cards..

cjik Posted: Nov 21, 2005 04:27 PM

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I wound up having it preserved, though I'm not certain it will ever be worn again

Mrs. Powell Posted: Nov 21, 2005 04:36 PM

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I am having my gown preserved.

ShortBride Posted: Nov 21, 2005 04:41 PM

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I donated mine

AnniesSS Posted: Nov 21, 2005 06:03 PM

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I had mine cleaned and boxed... my mother has my christening dress that was made in Spain, so my kids (if/when) will wear it. My dress will prolly stay in the box lol

raken40 Posted: Nov 22, 2005 06:42 AM

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I got mine cleaned and boxed right away..i havent even looked inside the box to make sure its my dress inside!

m&m2005 Posted: Nov 22, 2005 03:01 PM

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I am having mine turned into a Christening gown, maybe two if there is enough material. That way my children will use them and then if they would like their children too.

eogara Posted: Nov 22, 2005 03:26 PM

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If you're planning on Christening your children, using your dress to make the outfit is a nice idea.

We're not so I'm going to get the layette for our child(ren)'s bassinett made out of the material from my dress. I had a small bow too so if the first is a girl, it'll go on the layette; if it's a boy, it won't.

divabride Posted: Nov 22, 2005 04:16 PM

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I was thinking of having it altered to be a fitted gown or cocktail dress. I'd have to see how much it will run though.

lishbone Posted: Nov 22, 2005 06:40 PM

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these are all great ideas!! thanks!

RVCBride Posted: Nov 23, 2005 10:34 AM

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I am keeping it in storage.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Nov 23, 2005 10:37 AM

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I am not really a sentimental person nor am I a pack rat. I was seriously contemplating donating my dress, but I can’t bear to part with it! I’m going to have it cleaned and preserved.

WedHead Posted: Nov 23, 2005 11:34 PM

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I dropped it off to be cleaned and preserved the day after the wedding - now I'm wondering if I should consider selling it. Kills me that I can't wear it again!

julz33 Posted: Nov 24, 2005 12:03 PM

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rightnow it is preserved and in a box in the spare bedroom. i have no clue what to do with it.

adioguardi Posted: Nov 26, 2005 04:42 PM

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My dress is still hanging on my bedroom door in the bag that it came in. I'll probably have it cleaned and preserved and then never look at again!

I'd be happy if my daughter wanted to wear it for her wedding, but I'd also understand if she wanted to get her own.

N.Y.bride Posted: Nov 27, 2005 03:54 PM

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If I have a girl Im going to make a christening gown..

Maybe a bassinett - god knows my dress was big enough LOL

Maybe a baby blanket for special occasions

My MIL wanted to make a quilt with a little piece of everyones dress in it...

My WHOLE family thinks Im crazy to cut it up. One said I should wear it on my anniversary LOL (I thought that was crazy) and another just wanted me to save if for a possible daughter...