Here is an idea for your wedding festivities that you, your mom AND your mother-in law can all agree on and it will WOW your guests. Rent or buy a mannequin dress form and display your mom and mom-in-law’s wedding gowns and a photo of them on their wedding day. Everyone appreciates a trip down memory lane to see wedding gowns from another era.

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This is an idea that brides are using at either their engagement party, rehearsal dinner and some even have it at their wedding reception.

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Dress forms,  can be rented or purchased from companies like Mannequin Madness. If you buy a dress form you can use it to display your gown but before and after the wedding.

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If  your mom had her heart set on you wearing HER wedding gown but you don’t want to, this is a way to please her.

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Some brides take it a step further and include the wedding gowns of all the close family members of the groom and the bride. (sister, aunt, grandmother) 

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Other brides include  heirloom wedding gowns of deceased family members. A wonderful way to honor your ancestors. 

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Best of all, this decorating idea can cover a wide area at a much cheaper cost than flowers, balloons or decorations.