We've recently decided to build a new house (yay!), which means we need to sell our current house. We sent Alex to my parents' house & busted our butts getting the house ready by de-cluttering & de-personalizing. We put some stuff in a storage unit & donated a lot of clothing, shoes & some other miscellaneous items. It felt really good to get the house re-organized but I am very tired today. Luckily our house is in good condition, so we didn't have to do any big projects. It was still a lot of work. It also gave me anxiety about moving. It will be the first time to move from a house to a house (instead of from an apartment to a house). We've acquired a lot of stuff over the last six years! I hate moving. I start by being really organized - sorting items, labeling boxes, being very neat. By the end I'm almost in tears, throwing whatever into boxes haphazardly & throwing away items I shouldn't just to get them out of my sight.
Ok, enough of that. I'll just worry about crossing that bridge when I get there.
My random question of the day is - what did you do with your wedding dress?
Mine has been hanging in my closet in a garment bag since the wedding. I always meant to get it preserved & put in one of those boxes, but it never happened. First I didn't want to spend the money right after buying a house, going on a honeymoon, etc. But really, when is a good time to fork over $200 for something you really can't get excited about?
Cleaning out my closet, I decided I would just get it preserved & put the box under our bed. I still don't really feel like paying $200 but whatever - at least it won't take up room in my closet anymore. Then I had the thought - what if I just sold it to a consignment shop? I immediately felt guilty, but I'm not sure why. I absolutely loved my dress. It was exactly what I wanted. I still love it. But I don't think I'll ever wear it again. If we were to ever renew our vows, I'd imagine I'll wear something more simple. And if I have a daughter someday, what are the chances she'd actually want to wear my dress? She might have different tastes or wear a different size. Should I preserve it for a sentimental keepsake? Or sell it (not really for the money), but to simplify my life & let someone else love it? I just don't know.
So, I'm taking this to the blogging world. Any thoughts/suggestions??
Such a great day...
3 comments:
If it makes you feel any better, my grandmother paid to have mine cleaned and boxed up while I was on my honeymoon...and I kinda hate that she did that. I never got to see my dress again after my wedding day! The process she paid for basically preserves the dress somehow in the box, so I couldn't open it without ruining what she paid for. (Now I just wish I would have, because seriously, what good is a 14 year old dress sitting around in a box?)
Anyway - I have heard some fun ideas like making ring bearer pillows out of it for your kids' weddings. Of course, I can think of doing that without cringing because my dress is so very out of style now! I shudder to think of chopping up your beautiful dress! Let us know what you decide. :)
My mom had her dress made into a baptismal gown for Finley. (There are pics on my blog somewhere!)
I still have mine, stains and all, in my guest closet.
How exciting about building and selling! Fun!!
I would keep it out! My dress is out of style as well.....but it's in there in the closet somewhere. I'd have a hard time paying for a box to slide under my bed too, but I do love the repurposing/crafting suggestions. Good luck deciding!
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