Many brides are becoming more and more innovative in preserving the memories of their special day. I have hear some wonderful ideas about what to do with the bouquet; the most common is to have it preserved and to use it as a centerpiece on your mantel. Others press it into either a photo album or scrapbook for keepsake. I even had one bride, a jewelry maker, crush the petals of the bouquet, dried them and used it for a jewelry set. Of course there are other brides who either give it away or just toss it.
Now, what to do with that beautiful gown that you have spent a fortune on? First thing is first, I recommend that you take your dress to a reputable dry cleaner that will be able to restore your gown to almost-new. Many brides want save their gowns for either their daughter or granddaughter. Others have it displayed in a shadow box; just like your centerpiece this can definitely spark a reminiscent conversation.
One of most common ways to preserve a dress now-a-days is to donate it to a non-profit organization such as Brides Against Breast Cancer (BABC). BABC will send you a tax donation letter for your gown, it will then be sold at a discounted rate $0.71 of every $1.00 will be used to promote breast cancer awareness for those both effected and wanting to support the cause. BABC is really a great organization, if you decide to donate your dress you'll be helping more than you can imagine.
Erika
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