I couldn't donate my wedding dress

@Gilljane (2905)

Sutton, England

September 27, 2023 10:01am CST

I have mine and my mum's wedding dress stored away safely t I asked my daughter if she would like them to be used to make something for the twins She advised me to donate the dresses to a charity called little angels This charity want the dresses to make shrouds for still born babies I can't do it so when I have gone I will leave it to the twins to decide What would you do?

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@LadyDuck (458607)

• Switzerland

28 Sep

My wedding dress is beautiful, I would place an add and donate to a girl who wants it.

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@LadyDuck (458607)

• Switzerland

28 Sep

@Gilljane I was less than 8 stone, I weighted 40 Kg when I married. The dress was tailor made for me. I have to find a very slim girl to wear that dress.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

Mine is too. I only weighed 8 stone when I married. The dress was expensive as it was made to measure but if it fitted a slim girl then she would be welcome to it

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

@LadyDuck My mum's dress was much smaller than mine so an ultra thin girl would have to be found

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@LindaOHio (156629)

• United States

28 Sep

I would donate it to another charity if you're not comfortable with Little Angels. I'm still hanging on to my dress. I don't know why. Have a good day.

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@LindaOHio (156629)

• United States

28 Sep

@Gilljane I think you're right.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

@LindaOHio Thank you

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

I think it's the joyous memories behind the dress

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81538)

• Onaway, Michigan

27 Sep

I think your decision is the right decision let them decide.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81538)

• Onaway, Michigan

28 Sep

@Gilljane That’s right and you do what you feel is right.

@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

Thank you and it is my decision, not my daughter's

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@moffittjc (118511)

• Gainesville, Florida

27 Sep

I tried to donate my wedding dress, but nobody would take it! Lol You should donate your dress as requested.

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@moffittjc (118511)

• Gainesville, Florida

28 Sep

@Gilljane Good God I hope not! Lol

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

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@joanwanjala (522)

• Mombasa, Kenya

29 Sep

I donated mine 2 years after my wedding. I didn't see the need to continue keeping it

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@joanwanjala (522)

• Mombasa, Kenya

29 Sep

@Gilljane I understand dear

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

29 Sep

@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

29 Sep

I would if the right person came along

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@ogbenishyna (2962)

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29 Sep

Oh, I guess you are still emotionally attached to the dress.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

29 Sep

Yes I am

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@GardenGerty (157629)

• United States

28 Sep

For some it feels like an honor of the dress owner. I still have my dress, except for the sleeves which my mom did in Irish crochet. We added those to my daughter's wedding dress.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

I agree. Part of my cousin's wedding dress was made into a Christening gown and was lent to me when my daughter got christened

@snowy22315 (170204)

• United States

27 Sep

I would donate it to the suggested charity.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

27 Sep

it feels creepy

@wolfgirl569 (95439)

• Marion, Ohio

27 Sep

You have to do what feels right. I got rid of mine when I got divorced

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

If I was divorced I would have slung the dress on a bonfire

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@RasmaSandra (73570)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Sep

The shroud think gave me the chills. Painful memories of stillborn baby, I think I would keep for the twins,

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

It gave me the eebie jeebies

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@Ronrybs (17840)

• London, England

27 Sep

I can understand the feelings. I think I'd donate myself

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

Not me, it is creepy

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15749)

• Raurkela, India

28 Sep

Wedding dresses cannot be used for mourning events. That can't be called auspicious.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

I agree

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@Kandae11 (53677)

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27 Sep

Sorry , l would never give my wedding dress to a charity like the one mentioned. I would prefer to donate something else.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

Me too

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@MarieCoyle (28810)

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28 Sep

There are a few places here that people donate wedding dresses, tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses...the idea that those who would not have had a dress or proper attire can possibly get items. They charge $10 for a weekend of using the item .The money goes for the store rent and utilities. The workers are all volunteers. Maybe you have something similar nearby? They offer a lot for a nominal fee so that girls can dress for their occasion.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

28 Sep

That is a very good idea and there must be places nearby

@xFiacre (12609)

• Ireland

27 Sep

@gilljane on one level that’s a bit creepy, but I understand that a grieving parent might appreciate something they might not otherwise be able to afford.

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

27 Sep

True but these dresses were for joyous occasions i have tops that could be donated

@Marilynda1225 (79842)

• United States

27 Sep

I don't know what I would do. That's kind of a hard decision to make

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

27 Sep

yes and it is my decision that counts

@NJChicaa (116061)

• United States

27 Sep

I’d donate it as they requested

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@Gilljane (2905)

• Sutton, England

27 Sep

I have lace tops, I would prefer to donate them

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28 Sep

Nah I will not donate it because that dress is part of your most memorable moment.