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I completely agree with both Catherine & Christina.

My mom borrowed her wedding dress, so ultimately had to give it back and it's one thing she regrets. She wished she'd had the opportunity to keep it so I would have had the chance to wear it myself.

I have my dress stored in a beautiful box in my bedroom. Should I ever have a daughter I would like to give her the opportunity to wear it plus my niece has her eye on it too!

I'm all for charitable giving (and do personally donate many other items) but don't make us feel guilty for keeping hold of our dream dresses.
Comment by Helen on May 13 11:45

I totally agree with Catherine. If you have a happy marriage, it is great to keep the dress that was a very special part of the big day as a memory.

My mother has kept hers too and it was fantastic to see it when I was a child and imagine how she looked and felt on her day.
Comment by Christina on May 13 11:22

I can understand why people whose marraige hasn't worked might want tot donate their dresses, however I think it's a bit cheeky to suggest everyone should give away their dresses.

My dress is part of my special day, and it does lie in a box and I doubt I'll ever wear it again, but I wouldn't part with it for the world.

I give a lot to Cancer Research, all of my clothing to charity goes there, I donate books and give money, but I really object to being told how, what and when to give, it's a personal choice adn donors should not be dictated to
Comment by Catherine on May 13 09:19