How to sell a wedding dress

Posted on April 28, 2004 by Ampersand

Bitter divorced man, or brilliant salesman? You decide.

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  1. 201
    Daniela says:
    January 8, 2008 at 10:31 am

    Hi, I got a brand new Maggie sottero dress in white size 8. The style is Aseel Marie, this dress is absolutely beautiful… if anyone is interested u can write.

    [Update: This dress has been sold.]

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  3. 203
    JAYNE says:
    January 31, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    THIS IS A DIFFERENT REQUEST AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GO TO POST IT. MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED IN MID MARCH. PLANS WERE MADE BUT NOTHING PURCHASED. WE ARE SELF EMPLOYED AND SUDDENLY ALL BUSINESS HAS SHUT DOWN. I DON’T HAVE THE HEART TO TELL THIS TO MY DAUGHTER. SHE HAS HER EYE SET ON AN IVORY COLORED DRESS WITH SMALL TRAIN IN A SIZE 14 BUT CAN WEAR A 16, JUST DEPENDS ON MAKE. IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS A DRESS THEY WOULD LIKE TO BLESS SOMEONE WITH OR PERHAPS SELL VERY CHEAP? IF SO, I COULD SOMEHOW SHOW HER ANOTHER DRESS TO TAKE THE PLACE OF THE ONE SHE LOVES. YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT [email protected] IF YOU CAN HELP ME OR POINT ME IN A DIRECTION, IT WOULD BE A GOD SEND! THANK YOU SO MUCH

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  4. 204
    Stephanie says:
    February 12, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Hey ladies! I have a brand new, tags on, never worn, beautiful David’s Bridal wedding gown. The style # is T9218 with Truffle (dark brown) trim. It is a size 0 with no alterations. David’s is currently selling this gown for $599. I will sell it for $499 or make and offer! I also have a gorgous vail that matches the dress perfectly, this is also new with tags from David’s Bridal style # 418. DB is selling the vail for $135, I’ll sell it for $100!! If anyone is interested contact me at [email protected]

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  5. 205
    Linda Souid says:
    March 31, 2008 at 7:24 am

    Hi,
    I have a gorgeous custom made wedding gown by a new york designer. It is pearl white, made from Italian taffeta with swarovsky crystals all over. It is a size 2-4.
    The most beautiful wedding gown ever. u will feel like a princess in it. Please let me know if u are interested and i will e-mail u pics.
    e-mail: [email protected]

    thanx,
    Linda

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  6. 206
    Tiffany says:
    April 6, 2008 at 6:36 am

    I have a great dress I would like to sell. Never been worn. I believe it is a size 4 from davids bridal. Ball gown, white with some metallic thread detail on bodice, pearls, button detail on back. Has had no other alterations besides the bra cups sewn in and the busle (sp?). I also have matching veil and tiara. I will sell every thing for $800. I am a LITTLE flexible on price!! If you want pics just email me!! ( [email protected] )

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  7. 207
    Lillian Pinckney says:
    April 7, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Attention Atention Plus Size Ladies,
    I have a beautiful Ivory/Champagne 2piece wedding gown size 22. It has never been altered.
    The Dress is strapless, A-line, with small embroidery over the breast.
    The jacket is the train. Its long sleeve nettingwith small pearls and embroidery throughout the jacket
    Its Drop Dead Gorgeous. Worn only 1 time $350.00
    Be the Bell at your Ball. Contact me ([email protected])

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  9. 209
    Tee says:
    April 15, 2008 at 5:43 am

    Hello:

    I am a 2 gown bride, I paid $2500 for Both of these Ian Stuart gowns that I planned on wearing for my big day. Now we’ve decided to elope and buy our first home instead. So, I would like to sell these gowns to gather monies for a down payment on our home. The first gown is Brand New with tags, size 10 Ivory Ian Stuart Sheath Gown with a Detachable train. It has ivory and gold sequins on the bodice and matching long sleeve gloves with the same decoration. My second gown is also Brand New with tags, a size 12, White Ian Stuart Ballgown. It is a Ball gown with straps and there are clear swavorski crystals in a swirling pattern throughout the gown.. Please email me for pictures at [email protected].

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  10. 210
    Kelly G says:
    May 21, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Hi all. Its nice to see that I am not the only bride out there with a dress that was never worn! I bought my dress last August right after I got engaged and just recently found a dress that I like better for me. Therefore, I am in terrible need to sell this dress before I can go ahead and order my new dress. The dress I have now is a discontinued style from MAGGIE SOTTERO and is very much a princess style dress. It is off white/ivory in color, has an overlay of fabric that has gold thread leaf-like designs on it, laces up in the back (as most of her dresses do), and is also covered with sparkles and crystals which looks absolutely beautiful in the light. I would keep this dress but I felt it was a bit too much for the type of wedding I am going to have. I paid around $600 for it, but I will sell it for $500/obo and even throw in the shoulder length gold trimmed veil for free. If anyone is interested plllleeeeaaaasssseee email me. I will send you pictures of the dress from any angle you wish :o ) Thank you! hope this works, I want my new dress hehe :o ) EMAIL: [email protected]

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  11. 211
    stacy says:
    May 22, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    i am getting married and looking for a dress in a size 14 or 16, i want a dress with either long sleeves or short sleeves, i love a syle i seen it had sheer sleeves and was A-line and kindof like an empire waist, it was beautiful, but i really can’t afford to spend more than $130 on a dress “its just a real small wedding” if anyone has a dress like this i would Love to buy it, i really don’t want a train but if i find a dress like the one i describe for the price i can always have the trian bussled, Thanks Stacy

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  12. 212
    Kelly G says:
    May 23, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Hi all, looks like I may have my dress sold! From this point forward, I would ask that any other party interested refrain from responding. I can’t believe it, posting on this blog actually worked! Good luck to everybody :o )

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  13. 213
    Heather Z-D says:
    May 28, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    I am selling my wedding dress from David’s Bridal. It has been worn once (when I got married), and was then cleaned and professionally boxed up. I am now getting a divorce and no longer need to keep it.

    It is a beautiful strapless satin A-line with split-front overskirt and embroidery. The dress is Ivory. I think the dress is size 14 (I am size 4).
    http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=318&prodgroup=10

    Please email me if interested – [email protected]

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  14. 214
    Melissa C says:
    May 30, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Hi there, my name is Melissa. I have my wedding dress for sale. I got married in July 2004, wore the wedding dress once. I had the wedding dress professionally cleaned and preserved. It is a beautiful Michaelangelo Size 12 Queen Anne style dress. It has long sleeves. The train is extremely long. I have a picture of the dress available if you are interested and would like to see the dress. I am looking for the best offer on it.

    Please email me fi you are interested at [email protected]

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  15. 215
    Desiree says:
    June 2, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    Hey i just ran across this site and wondered humm give it a shot! I’m selling a brand new never worn or altured ALLURE wedding gown size 12 and 2 layer veil .Reason why i eneded up getting pregnant and had to put my dream dress on hold for a dress that would fit a 9 month preggo tummy, though i wish it would have fit my husband is military so we needed to get it done for insurance purpose otherwise i would have waited..lol.I have no use for it now but to just stare and sigh at its beauty! so if interested email me [email protected]. It is beautiful i have pix. JUST PICKED IT UP TODAY AT BRIDAL SHOP!

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  16. 216
    Jill says:
    July 4, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Looking for a Romona Keveza dress or similar style. It’s an old style, from probably 2003 or 2004 Legends collection, I think! Style #385 – Silk, strapless, with loads of ruffles on the bottom half of the dress. Sweeping train. I’m stumped, as I can’t find one anywhere… did she make more than 1 dress??? Thanks for any insight!

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  18. 218
    Mzfreeagent says:
    July 16, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Ok this must be fate! I have a NEVER WORN, NEVER ALTERED wedding gown from David’s Bridal that I purchased thinking that I was going to get married, but I didn’t! So I would like to make someone else the proud owner of this beautiful gown! I believe it is a size 16, but in real life I am a 12-14. It is a strapless, taffeta number with beading across the chest. It’s a beautiful gown and I also have a NEVER WORN tiara to go with it! I paid $650 for the dress and tiara, but I am parting with it for $450/obo. Tags are still attached and both the dress and tiara are in it’s original packaging! I will find out the name and style number of the dress and take pictures of the tiara and dress. If you are interested you can contact me at [email protected]

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  19. 219
    April says:
    August 8, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Hi I have a brand new size 4 Eden bridal wedding dress with matching veil that I would like to sell, bought it for a friend but it was to small, It is white with beautiful lacing and on the train it has white roses the veil also has white roses on it . if you are interested and would like to know more you can email me at [email protected] and I will send you photos and you can also contact me by phone for more info and ask for april 870-490-0214, I will gladly work with you to get you this beautiful wedding dress, a match made in heaven for the perfect bride on her most cherished day thank you and hope to hear from you soon

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  20. 220
    kate says:
    August 9, 2008 at 9:05 am

    I have a really beautiful dress for sale, $450, ivory, size 12, Forever Yours #48109, embroidered pearl details, 1″ strap sleeves, built-in underskirting to create the a-line effect, chiffon overlay, modest train, sewn in bra pads, ivory sash, plastic zippered garment bag…
    i have plenty of pictures if you want to see it!

    It’s only been worn once, on the happiest day of my life. I hate to part with it, but need the money more than the dress now.
    This dress is valued at $650.
    [email protected]

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  21. 221
    Catherine Mason says:
    August 18, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    I have a beautiful wedding gown, I am interested in selling. It is a 2-piece strapless gown with gorgeous detailing. It is a size 18, should fit a size 14-16. Paid $1500 for it, would sell for $1000. Have pictures if interested. Can email me at http://[email protected] if interested.

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  22. 222
    Susan Roth says:
    October 3, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    Hi all, I am in the process of taking phone numbers of potential Pre-loved Wedding Gown sellers. I am opening a retail pre owned Wedding Gown business.The actual retail sight will not open for a few months while all the gowns are collected. The location will be in Hanover Township, Pa. Please email if interested @ [email protected] and supply info on how to contact you. The gowns will need to be professionally dry cleaned prior to sending or dropping them off. The other details are being worked out and I will send them out if you are interested.

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  23. 223
    Susan Roth says:
    October 4, 2008 at 5:40 am

    Sorry if I caused confusion but as per my #222 blog this will be a consignment shop nothing would be paid until sale of the gown.However I feel there is a far greater chance of selling your gown if they can be seen,touched and tried on. As I said kinks have to be worked out but I feel it will be a huge success.

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  24. 224
    victoria says:
    October 10, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    I have a beautiful flower girl dress wore a couple hs as we left when food started coming, very prett, true sz 8 ivory, gold spun, beaded would like 100 for dress and matching basket. it is a Mon Cheri and is on craigs lsit right now in albany ny.
    shipping would be your expense

    you’d cut your expenses in 1/2 for this – they don’t match the wedding dresses anymore

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  25. 225
    Maria Martin says:
    October 22, 2008 at 6:42 am

    I’m selling a beutiful David’s Bridal wedding dress size 18w it has not being alter. It has only being used ones. It needs to be dry clean.
    This dress is in white, chiffon side drape with beaded lace over satin a-line gown. Split back skirt and chapel train. For more information on the dress you can contact me at 678-472-6871 or you can go to davids bridal websited and the style is E9351 for reviews.

    I will also give aline slip size 18w from davids bridal. regular price $50

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  26. 226
    Barbara Rpwe says:
    October 22, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    Hi – This may be unusual. I have a wedding gown which is over 25 years old. It was from Galina of Boston which at the time sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Montaldos and stores of this nature. It was beautiful and expsnive. It is ivory satin and lace with pearls and beads and small buttons up the back. It is long sleeved and the neck is high. It would probably make stunning bedding (but I am not handy). Do you know where I can try to sell this? I realize today’s bride wants to wear backless, low cut, etc. I just hate to dispose of it. It has been carefully stored.

    Please help. Thank you very much. I live in both New Jersey and New York City.

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  27. 227
    Terry says:
    November 6, 2008 at 7:06 am

    Hola!
    GreatForever Wedding Dressing Co Ltd Founded in 2002,Our factory is
    the professional wedding dresses, bridal gowns, evening dresses/ prom
    gowns, flowergirl, bridesmaid and mother dresses manufacturer in
    China. We are major in manufacturing high- quality/first class
    dresses, the fabric we often used are imported satin, taffeta, silks
    and chiffon.
    And we have been manufacturing so many products for world famous
    brands in Europe and America, South-East Asia and Mid-East countries.
    We supply also OEM service. We manufacture the most creative products
    by choosing very great materials; our products are more competitive in
    the same field because of the strict control of quality.

    Attached files FYI

    Hope it can help

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  29. 229
    Christena Wilborn says:
    December 9, 2008 at 9:42 am

    I have a gown size 4: no alterations for sell that has never been worn, wedding plans changed so got a different dress for the new style we chose. The dress is Dere Kiang style; 1561. It is strapless, beaded, and ivory. It’s gorgeous! After the wedding I wished I would have wore it, but it was too late! It is on the market at most sites for $958 but I am willing to see for $700 or best offer. email me at [email protected] for pictures, etc. Thank you :)

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  30. 230
    JoAnn Cottengim says:
    December 17, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    My engagement was broke off in July. I was to be married in September. I have a beautiful dress that hasn’t even been out of the bag. I tried the store sample on at Wend’s Bridal and ordered the dress. The wedding was called off before I even picked it up. It is beautiful.

    It is a size 10, Jacquelin Wedding Dress Style 9771. I got it on sale for $925. I am willing to sell it for $450. You can type in your browser Jacquelin style 9771 and you will be able to find the dress on a few sites. This new dress with tags is in it’s original bag. It is diamond white with beautiful beading on the front torso with beading from the Knee down with beading all along the train. It has a mocha colored sache that runs around the waist to the back, come together with beading and drapes down along the train. I would love to have someone purchase this dress for their wedding day. It is too pretty to be hanging there. Let me know if you are interested [email protected]

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    jenn says:
    December 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    help! i got married a few years ago. i’m now divorced, but still have my dress. i had some changes made to the dress and had the tag size removed. i was serval size’s bigger so i can’t really guess the size by using my clothing size. i would love to be able to sell the dress so that someone could put it to good use. any suggestions welcomed [email protected]

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  33. 233
    jenn says:
    December 30, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    if i am a size 12/14 what size wedding dress would i wear? please help i am desperate to buy a cheap wedding dress online but don’t have any idea what size dress i would wear. thank you for any suggestion you can email me at [email protected]

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  35. 235
    Michelle says:
    July 8, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    I am trying to sell my wedding dress I bought last year about this time. I would like to get 175.00 out of it. It is a Forever Yours Informal wedding dress. Style 35208.Size 18 but fits like a size 14-16. If you would like pictures conntact me at [email protected]. Thanks!

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  36. 236
    Denise says:
    August 14, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    I have a Vintage Wedding Dress size 14 worn once in 1978 and then stored in a cedar chest. I would like to sell for $150 or best offer. I need money to buy tires. It is a southern belle dress with matching veil. Contact me by email if interested.

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  38. 238
    Elusis says:
    August 15, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Why are people always trying to sell wedding dresses here? It’s deeply weird.

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  39. 239
    Ampersand says:
    August 15, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Because they googled “how to sell a wedding dress,” is my guess. Personally, I think it’s really great and odd that this thread has continued for four years like this! I hope that they’re succeeding in selling their dresses.

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  40. 240
    Elusis says:
    August 15, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Funnily enough, I googled “how to sell a wedding dress” and “sell a wedding dress online” and this post doesn’t make the top 10 for either! The internet is strange sometimes.

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  41. 241
    AMNY says:
    April 7, 2010 at 9:40 am

    In case anybody is interested, I am selling a GORGEOUS Pronovias wedding dress designed by Manuel Mota. SCARLET design, it is a silk duppion off-white absolutely beautiful gown and is in perfect conditions (used once). I got it for $1,600 in Manhattan and I’m selling it for $700, shipping included. Size 8.
    I also have a matching Pronovias veil, a can can, and a pair of size white 8 shoes.

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