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KRaeBride
Dedicated July 2018

Revamping Grandma's Wedding Dress

KRaeBride, on November 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 29

Hello there! My dad still has my grandmother's wedding dress from the 1960s, and he told me that I can have it to wear at my wedding. It is an incredibly sweet gesture but the dress is very outdated and doesn't fit quite right. I tried it on but it would definitely need some alterations and...

Hello there! My dad still has my grandmother's wedding dress from the 1960s, and he told me that I can have it to wear at my wedding. It is an incredibly sweet gesture but the dress is very outdated and doesn't fit quite right. I tried it on but it would definitely need some alterations and modernization. Does any one know of a place that can help me do this? Preferably somewhere in the Bay Area. Thanks!

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  • O&L
    VIP September 2016
    O&L ·
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    Please let us see before and after pictures if you decided to go that route!!

    Also, we are organizing a Bayarea meet up from the members here if you are interested!

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  • Hallie
    Expert November 2017
    Hallie ·
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    I think it's gorgeous, and I would wear it as-is myself, except for size alterations. Search for bridal "restyling" if you really want to change it, though. Good luck!

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    I'm just in awe over the fact your grandma got married in the 60's!! My grandparents all got married in the 40's/early 50's

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  • Alise
    Devoted November 2016
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    I would lose the sleeves and have the skirt changes to mermaid or something more fitted to you. I actually like the lace on the back.

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  • Redhead Ishida
    Dedicated October 2017
    Redhead Ishida ·
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    Your Grandma's dress is amazing! Ultimately, wear what makes you feel fantastic. You definitely alter the neckline and all that to make it a bit more modern. It's so romantic.

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  • Christinanyc
    Master December 2016
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    @KRaeBride Omg, what an absolutely stunning dress! Lucky!

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  • BoudreauToBe
    Master July 2018
    BoudreauToBe ·
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    If they are not able to alter it they way you'd like, you could always take some fabric from it and make a belt for a different dress out of it

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  • Fitz
    Master August 2018
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    I think the dress is gorgeous as is!

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  • Jacky
    Master June 2017
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    I'm not in your area, so I'm not much help in where you should go. But, I really love the skirt. I agree, i would make it a sweetheart neckline. And if you want cuff selves, maybe you can see if they can be made from the lace sleeves?

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