Brides plan their summer weddings all year. However, when the big day comes and goes, few have an actual plan for what to do with their wedding dress afterward. You could decide to preserve it for future family members or upcycle it into an item that you can wear again! If you decide to upcycle, read our latest blog post for ideas on the type of garments or decor you could create. Also, reference our past blog post for the top 3 reasons your wedding gown should be professionally preserved.
Upcycled Garments
Your wedding dress will most likely be one of the most memorable and expensive pieces you ever wear. So why only wear it once? You could decide to shorten or tailor it to fit special occasions, parties or date nights. If you wore a two-piece dress, you could decide to wear the top for your anniversary and transform the train into a lace or summer skirt.
If you have extra fabric on hand from shortening it, you can lend it to family members to use as a christening gown or flower girl dress.
Decor and Accessories
You may have already considered tailoring your wedding gown to use for other occasions, but what about transforming your dress into table clothes, table runners, or curtains? It may sound crazy, but the fabric and lace from your gown could make the perfect centerpiece. You could even use fabric scraps from the alteration and cover your wedding album with fabric and lace.
Does your family prefer a white Christmas? You can create a new holiday tradition and use part of your wedding dress to make a tree skirt for your Christmas tree. You could also create a throw pillow using detailed adornments on the front side and plainer fabric on the back.
Upcycled Bridal Designers
We know just the alteration specialist who can help you create your dream post-wedding dress here at Urban Valet Cleaners. However, if you plan further in advance you may consider buying your wedding dress from a brand that can also alter it post-wedding.
Nadia Manjarrez, a wedding dress designer based in Mexico, launched her self-named bridal collection in 2021. Her collection offers versatile pieces that can be worn after your wedding day, like detachable puff sleeves and billowing capes. Her gowns include other classic elements like delicate cut-outs and tailored separates.
At Urban Valet Cleaners, our July 2024 monthly special is 25% off wedding gowns with code BRIDE724. Whether you decide to upcycle your dress or store it away for future generations, we will make sure it is fresh and clean! There are only a few days left to take advantage of this promotion, so bring in your wedding gown as soon as you can.
