Cinnamon Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 As I am clearing out EVERYTHING before we move abroad, I decided that my 28 year old 1980's meringue of a wedding dress HAD TO GO Now, this will not be to everyone's taste. I have had people say it is creepy & morbid, but I decided to donate it to Cherished Gowns, who turn the dress into little outfits for stillborn or babies who die soon after they are born to be buried in. Obviously these babies are often tiny & their parents struggle to find anything suitable for them to wear. Cherished Gowns provide a hamper with little clothes & nappies in. They are made by volunteers who take their own time to dismantle the gowns & make these tiny outfits. As you can see, my dress was quite ornate & large, so they managed to get a lot of gowns from it Here are my before & after photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I don't think that's morbid at all, it's a wonderful thing to do. I hadn't heard of that before. Such a lovely gesture. Nice wedding photo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Wow - I have heard of this charity, and I think it's a really lovely idea - what I hadn't realised was that they would actually show you what they made from it. Those little gowns are absolutely beautiful, they must have some very talented seamstresses. You've got a beautiful photo of yourself wearing the dress to remind you of that day, and what a much better use than to have it hanging in the wardrobe. I applaud you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Not morbid at all. What a great idea, I am going to pass this to my daughter and daughter in law who still have their dresses. Mine went to charity many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 That's wonderful. I did know of this charity as I used to work on a neonatal unit, and sadly used their services. Well done to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 What a fantastic thing to do....those dresses are so beautiful. What an amazing charity...makes me feel very humble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Lovely and very touching. Where are you moving too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I have heard of them too. It's a lovely thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 What a lovely idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egzandra Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 That's a wonderful idea, I do like your wedding dress as it was and you look lovely in the wedding photo. Nice looking hubby too! The little dresses are beautiful as well. It has given me an idea of what to do with a little bridesmaid dress I was making for my eldest daughter's wedding but never finished it as she decided not to get married after all! I was thinking I'd finish it sometime and donate it to a Catholic church for some little girl's first Communion - but this is a wonderful way to use it. Cherished Gowns - I will look them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 That's a lovely idea Sarah. Been away from the forum for a bit, so had no idea that you're moving abroad - must check for the thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 There isn't one just yet - got to get everything finalised first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Oooo, do PM or email me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyBean2605 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I think this is a great idea and plan to do this with mine, sadly their lists for dresses are closed at the moment but I will keep checking for when they reopen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
