The guests have left, the cake has been eaten, and that beautiful wedding dress that made you feel like a million bucks is stuffed in the back of the closet. Wedding dress shopping is definitely a highlight of the planning process but what’s a girl to do with the beautiful gown once the big day has passed? I’ve heard of getting wedding dresses preserved, framing them in a box, using fabric for a future child’s christening gown, and of course… saving it in hopes that your daughter will wear it. Let’s be honest ladies, chances are slim.
Instead, why not repurpose your dress? If you don’t feel like keeping your dress around forever, are in need of some extra storage space, and would love to make another bride’s day… just sell it! Yes it’s a sentimental piece but why not make someone’s day by helping them get a heck of a deal?
STEP ONE: Check the value of your wedding dress
PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com has a wedding dress value calculator that literally takes 5 seconds to fill out. All you need to know is the designer & style of your dress, condition, the date it was purchased, the price, and if it has been dry cleaned. You don’t have to list it for the calculated price, but it’s a good place to start.
STEP TWO: Create an account
Next, create an account and get ready to list your dress. There is a one time listing fee of $25 for wedding dresses and a $5 listing fee for bridesmaid dresses, MOB dresses, and accessories. Yes, you can sell those too!! The great thing is this site doesn’t charge commission so you’ll make more compared to visiting a consignment shop or other resale site.
STEP THREE: Start your listing
Now it’s time to add a few more details to your listing. You only have to list the label size & street size but it will help if you know things like the waist size, dress length, and other details specific to your dress. Did you get alterations like a hem or a bustle? Did you sew on an accessory like a belt? Did you dry clean it or does it come as-is? These are all things a potential buyer would like to know so try to be as specific as possible!
STEP FOUR: Upload photos & submit!
Include high quality photos of your dress from the front and back. Remember, buyers prefer seeing it on a person rather than hanging or laying flat. Details are great as well such as close ups of the fabric, bustle, and buttons. Then submit your listing and you’re ready to go!
And let’s not forget you don’t only have to sell- PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com has over 20,000 wedding dresses available to purchase. They range from size 0 to 30 and prices go anywhere from $100 to over $10,000. So if you have to have that Vera but it’s a little out of your price range, this is the site to check out. So many pretty dresses!!I’d love to know what you guys think. Have any of y’all sold your wedding dress or would you consider it? If not, how do you store your dress or what do you plan to do with it in the future? No matter what you do, you will always have photos to look back on and the memories in your dress will always be cherished!
I've considered selling my wedding dress but I just don't think I'm ready yet!
Fizz and Frosting
Wow this is really cool! Great way to save money for a wedding too!
Karen
LadyinViolet.com
I've tried to sell my wedding dress, but then I couldn't part with it…so it's sitting in my sister's attic 3 years later!
Loved this post. Such a great point! Might as well let someone else get a good deal and not waste such a pretty dress!
If this site would have existed when I got married I probably would have sold mine! It's in a box in a closet and I haven't even looked at it since I got it back from the cleaner! What a great idea!!
Such a great option, love that you can also sell BM dresses and accessories, makes it easy to part with things knowing you'll get some money from it!
My cousin recently got married and she said she's never gonna sell her dress. but I know I will prob sell mine when I get married one day lol! You will get your money back or atleast some.
http://xoxobella.com
This is such a great idea! My wedding dress is currently doing just that…. stuffed in the back of one of our closets – it's so sad!
This is so interesting! I've never thought to sell my dress but it's never left the box it was put in after our wedding, so it may be something to consider!
xx Nina
http://www.thehssfeed.com
Wow this is such a great post !! Totally makes sense to do this !! Thanks for sharing!
I've been talking about selling my dress for the past 4 years!!! It's hanging in my closet!! You've motivated me to sell it!!!
I think I'm about ready to sell my dress. It's been almost four years! Great tips!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
What a beautiful wedding dress you had! I am so happy your were able to make another bride's day by selling your dress. #client
I have a bunch of friends debating this right now so I will pass this along!
Such a hard decision!
Since I'm not a bride yet, I'm not sure if I would sell it… BUT I think the points you make are excellent! A great way to help another girl out and make some cash! Your dress was BEAUTIFUL by the way! 🙂
This sounds like a great service for people looking to get some money back! and perfect for gals shopping on a budget!
Maggie
http://www.polishedclosets.com
Great post. If I get to wear a wedding dress I think I will def sell mine to help spread the love to another girl at her wedding.
Lindsay | sell eat love
I def agree about selling it! I think someone else should love it just as much as you do!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
This is so cool! I'm keeping mine in hopes that one of my daughters will someday wear it or use it in their weddings!
What a great idea! I even have mine laying around somewhere. Gotta get on this!! 🙂
I'm so happy to have found this post because as I'm preparing for my wedding in two months, I still can't believe how much I spent on my dress (hey, it's gorg!) and have been thinking about selling it at some point!
This is such great information – I have such a hard time thinking about parting with my dress, but it's just sitting in a closet! Might be considering this idea!
What a smart idea! I never thought about this. Although it might be a hard thing to part with, it's a good option for those looking for some extra cash. Thanks for sharing!
Such an informative post! I don't know if I could ever part with mine, when the day comes!
Oooooh how interesting. I've always thought you're kinda "stuck" with your wedding dress after the big day but this is FABULOUS! I'd love to make some money back and help someone else post wedding. Great idea, thanks for sharing! xx Adaleta Avdic
Wow, this sounds like such a great service! I will definitely have to keep it in mind when I get married one day.
xx
Mollie
http://www.astylishsideproject.com
My sister wants to sell her wedding dress so I need to show this to her! Such a great service.
xx
Lauren
The Fashionista's Diary
I LOVE this idea but I can't get my heart to do it. I wear my dress each anniversary and still am in love with it!
I wish I would have done it now! 🙁
I don't know if I could ever bring myself to sell my dress…although I got married a month ago, so it's still a bit fresh in my mind! ha!
Coming Up Roses
I'm not even close to being engaged haha, but I have to keep this in mind for the future! I had no idea it was this easy to sell your dress!
xo, Alicia | Alicia Tenise
Omg I dont know if I could part with it lol I would die!
xo,
L
Living in Color
@livingincolorstyle