Wedding dresses have a lot to live up to. They are dreamed about, obsessed over, there are even television shows devoted to them. But what happens after the big day is in your memory? Many brides have their gowns preserved, where they sit in a box forever more. Some ladies save them for future daughters or daughters-in-law. Some brides share the love by lending them or repurposing them. One of Deb's sisters borrowed her dress, a classic twenties styled drop-waist sheath, for her own wedding. Families pass them down. Deb's mother had her beautiful traditional gown and cathedral length veil remade into her younger sister's communion dress. Have you considered what you will do with yours? We've been looking at different websites and forums, and there are Pinterest boards with endless suggestions.

You can turn something old into something new.

http://thesimpleyear.com/what-do-i-do-with-my-wedding-dress/

Or consider donating yours, giving it even more special meaning.

http://www.thebridesproject.org