Weird Question...

Oilers_Mama

I was thinking of putting my wedding dress and other accessories up for sale as I'm starting to save up to move once our house here is sold but I dont know if I can bring myself to do it. I dont really have room to store any of this stuff and I could probably make quite a bit of money but I really love these items just not what they represent. I got my dress out of storage and just started crying because I remember how excited I was when I first bought it and how "in love" we were, but I know the money will be helpful to me as I am on maternity leave until next January and am only making a fraction of the money that I was.

My marriage ended in such a horrible way so I dont know why I want to keep these items so for those of you who were married, did you sell any of your wedding attire or accessories or even rings?

bradyg927

I've kept all my items.  I was going to sell my veils, but at the last minute decided not to.  Everything is in storage at my parents' minus the rings.  I've gone back and forth on selling my wedding ring, but I think I might want to take the diamonds out and create a new piece of jewelry.  As for my engagement ring, I just love it too much to part with...for now.  I've been selling a lot of my personal items to help make some money, and if it came to that selling my ring would help, I would.  But for now I'm holding onto it.

Though I'm sad my marriage ended, looking at these items does not make me sad.  If they did, I'd probably sell them.

PoundCake

I'm not ready to sell them or if I ever will.  I am planning to turn my veil into a veil for my DD when she receives First Communion in 3 years.  I don't see it as a part of him, but a part of my happiness.  I can't forget that I was happy and she was a part of that.

Momma2Nugget

I wasn't married but I was engaged for over 2 years at one point. When he called off our wedding I wasn't ready to give it up yet. In fact, I was a complete mess for quite a while. However, after about 3 months I sold off some of the jewelry he bought me. Everything else (all letters, cards, pictures, stuffed animals, gifts and the ring itself) I packed into a box and mailed it to him via fed-ex. I wanted to make sure it was received so there was a tracking number. Just take your time and remember, when you decide the time is right, it's ok to cry. It's actually therapeutic. Getting rid of everything is pretty much the final step in letting go so it's ok if it takes a while. You'll know when it's time and yes, it will still be sad because in getting rid of these things, you're also getting rid of the hopes and dreams you once had. In the end, just remember, everything happens for a reason and as Marilyn Monroe said, Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together.

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Honestly, I never even thought of selling it until you brought it up.  Hey, thanks for the good idea.  

 

So to answer your question- yes I have thought about it.  Just in the last five minutes.  Sounds like a good idea to me!  Especially if you need the money!  And hey, some other girl will be able to get some good wedding stuff a lot cheaper than normal- so you're helping out someone else too!  

 

Oh... and I've def. thought about unloading my wedding ring/engagement ring.  I just don't know where to find a good diamond broker.  So I'm waiting to do that- I could get some niceeee money for that sucker.