Here is a wedding idea that brides, moms, and mothers-in-law can all agree on — and one that will stop your guests in their tracks.
Place a dress form at your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception and display mom’s — or your mother-in-law’s — wedding gown alongside a photo of her on her wedding day. It’s a stunning, personal display that honors the women who shaped you and gives guests a beautiful glimpse into your family’s history.
Not ready to wear your mom’s gown but don’t want to hurt her feelings? This is the perfect solution. She gets to see her dress celebrated, and you get to wear exactly what you want.
Beyond the sentiment, this display is surprisingly practical. A dress form can cover a large area at a fraction of the cost of flowers, balloons, or traditional decorations — and unlike those, it doesn’t get thrown away after the wedding.
A dress form is a sustainable investment you can use throughout your wedding journey and long after. Display your own gown before the big day for bridal suite photos, use it at your reception, and repurpose it to display clothing in your home when it’s all over.
We ideas on how you can use a mannequin dress form for other purposes before, during and after the wedding check out our Pinterest boards – Bridal Suite Getting Ready Photos, Balloon Wedding Gown Displays and Wedding Dress Preservation.
We sell new and used dress forms in a variety of styles at Mannequin Madness.com
Visit our website to shop for mannequins and dress forms, rent display pieces, or recycle your old mannequins.
