My daughter and her fiancee of three years had set a wedding date, but the wedding had to be postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Unfortunately, their relationship deteriorated after that and they recently broke up. I had purchased a very expensive wedding gown, veil and tiara, which I assumed after the breakup that she would wear sometime in the future. However, my daughter has informed me that, although her fiancee never laid eyes on the dress, it was "for him" and she could never wear it when marrying someone else. She wants to sell the gown on-line. I think she should keep it in storage for awhile to see if she gets over this romantic notion. I have been looking on-line and it doesn't appear that we could get half what I paid for the gown, veil and tiara. I have talked to several friends and they agree with her. What do you think...am I being an unromantic, penny-pinching Mom?
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As for what to do with the dress, have you looked into consigning the dress? Or maybe trying to sell it to a bridal shop? They would be better able to understand what it's worth, I would think.
In any event, give your daughter some time and space to deal with what she's feeling and going through. But don't get your hopes up that she'll change her mind.
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,p>When she is ready to marry again (however long that may be) she may not even like the same style anymore, so you just need to be understanding. Don't push her about it, just try to be good, caring mom for her right now.
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