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Post-wedding blues? What to do with your dress after the wedding

Post-wedding blues? What to do with your dress after the wedding


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
8th of March 2023

You’ve found the perfect dress and you never want to take it off - if only we could get away with wearing wedding dresses to work eh?! Instead of hiding your beautiful gown in the back of your wardrobe, why not try one of these post-wedding dress ideas.

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Frame it

Never want to stop looking at your dress? Nowadays brides have the opportunity to frame their dresses so they can display them forever in their homes. An eye-catching talking piece for parties, don’t you think?

Style it

Why not get your dress restyled so you can wear it again? There are many dressmakers out there who would love the challenge - you could chop and change it the style or even dye it to a completely different colour. We’ve even seen brides save their dresses for their daughters and get them restyled for the day - perfect for a hint of vintage.

Trash it

This super popular option is great fun and something you can do with your partner. Arrange a photoshoot with your wedding photographer and grab the paints, head to a farm or find yourself a beautiful river to dunk in.

Re-home it

Whilst many brides choose to sell on their dresses, we love the idea of passing it on to charity. Helping others have their dream day by donating your beautiful dress will make you feel amazing.

Box it

Keep your dress safe from dust and light pollution by getting it professionally boxed. Bridal boutiques tend to offer this service and for affordable prices - a great way of keeping your dress safe for years to come.

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About the author


Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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