What to do with your wedding dress after the wedding?

The wedding is over and you don't know what to do with your dress? Here are some good options:

1. Cleaning

First of all, you should consider having it cleaned, that will allow you to make a better decision about what to do with it. Go to specialized dry cleaners. Most wedding dresses require more than just dry cleaning by hand, but by people who know how each fabric reacts, keep that in mind.

2. Pass it down, donate it, or store it for a long time.

If you're thinking of keeping it and passing it down to your daughter, you can consider a vacuum storage service; you can also find this service at dry cleaners. This will not only preserve the fabric but also save you space, though you should know that after years, when you take it out, it will still need maintenance, including special ironing.

You can also donate it to a bride who can't afford to buy a dress. This is an option that will surely bring you many gifts in life.

Some people keep it to wear again on an anniversary. If that's the case, you can adapt it to the moment, not just in terms of measurements but perhaps by transforming sleeves or other things, renewing the design a bit. Contact us for these transformations; we love giving wedding dresses a new life.

3. Trash the dress

We are not big fans of this option because a good dress not only involves a significant investment but also has a very special meaning, and it's not very ecological either. However, it might be worth it if it allows you to get some spectacular photos, for example, submerged in water, in which case it could still be used again.

4. Transform it and wear it.

Nowadays, some dresses are already transformable; check out the options we have at Débh Herrera, for example, with bodysuits and detachable skirts. It's a shame to have beautiful embroidery on the torso and not be able to show it off again, but if you separate it from the skirt and combine it with colored pants, for example, you can give it a whole new look and take it out of the bridal concept. Skirts can be cut, and if there are transparencies, colored linings can be added. There are many options; if you're interested, contact us, and we'll help you.

5. Sell or rent it.

You can advertise it on social media or specialized bridal sites. Some physical boutiques also do this; you can take your dress for evaluation. At Débh Herrera, we have started to offer space on our online site for this option to clients who purchased their dress from us, and you will soon see options advertised on debhherrera.com. If you need more information about this initiative, contact us.

6. Preserve it as a work of art.

If your dress was a custom design, inspired by you with uniquely crafted details, it is truly an extension of you, a beautiful object that, like a painting, expresses who you are. You could mount it on a mannequin, frame it, or hire an artist to intervene it as a sculpture.

These are just a few options; we hope they are useful, but remember, it's your wedding dress, you decide what to do. If you want to keep it and take it out occasionally just to admire it, that's valid.