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It’s only been three months since our rustic, ranch affair, but I think I might be ready to say goodbye. No, not to you, hive, and certainly not to Mr. Cowboy Boot, but to Julianna, my beloved, floating pool of ivory tulle. She originally came into my life in the Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue and made me tingle, flit, and giggle like a school girl.
I love her and adore her, but alas, she hangs there so lonesome and without any future plans in sight. In fact, I don’t really want to wear her again for fear of shaking off the significance of her debut.
It’s hard to write this and face letting go of The Most Beautiful Dress I’ve Ever Owned. I feel like a little girl releasing her mother’s hand on the first day of Kindergarten–the separation anxiety is tangible.
The reality is that my dress, by Christos, has been documented in the most meaningful way on my wedding day and nothing can change that. Not only has it been photographed with me in it as a blushing bride, but Mr. Cowboy Boot has painted me in it on a three-times life-size canvas which I promise to share with you upon its completion.
It would make me happy to see another bride have her own blissful day in this ballerina-like dress and I would also find some peace of mind to know that I’d be lessening the impact on the planet (even if it’s just one dress). Not to mention my credit card will smile.
To be honest, I’m scared. I’m nervous to watch her float out of my grasp, like a balloon slipped from its string. But, I’m also scared of the financial debt she’s incurred (even if it’s minimal over a lifetime). I tripled my dress budget when I found her, agreeing to pay the extra myself, but I never did. I never had that extra cash flow.
So, hive, tell me: would you sell your dress to make up for a few grand or would you keep it for a sentimental twirl down the road?
I have to say, that dress is gorgeous and so perfect for the setting, etc.
Beautiful pictures!! Your dress is lovely and I’m debating the same thing you are. I love my dress, but it made sense to sell it after, but then I started thinking I want to keep it, maybe pass it down or use it for christening gowns for our future kids…aaahhh, I don’t know!! Sorry I’m no help!! But when you figure it out, let us know so you can help me decide!!
I love your dress so much.
I just bought my dress yesterday so I can’t begin to thin of selling it, but in general it makes sense to sell it and make someone else’s day as lovely as yours was.
Your dress is so super dee duper gorgeous. Honestly…I would keep it!
I’m selling mine! I want some other bride to feel just as beautiful in it as I did, and for a fraction of the cost. 
It would really make me happy for that to happen.
I love your dress, you look so gorgeous in it! Logically, realistically,and financially the smart thing to do would be sell it. However, the thought of selling my own dress makes me feel full of anxiety.
this is such a hard decision…it is such a gorgeous dress, but let it sit in your closet forever? so many brides will certainly covet your gown- I’m sure you would get a good return. Maybe ask yourself: in ten years, will you feel better knowing you can look at it, touch it, anytime, or will it feel better knowing that you were able to earn back some money spent, maybe even paying a bit back to those who covered the extra cost? eeek, sorry- such a hard choice!
Eee, I’m having that internal debate, too, and I haven’t even made it to the altar yet! I have absolutely no clue what I’ll do with it!
I am selling my dress as soon as humanly possible. It’s still hard for me to believe I spent so much money on it and I’ve only paid half so far. It’s beautiful and it will look awesome in photographs, but it’s really not worth the money. I was seduced by a good deal and paid about the same as most sell the same model used but I still look forward to making another petite bride happy with it.
I bought my dress super cheap and I can’t imagine selling it! I feel like it would be something that your daughter would love for you to keep. If you made money off of selling it would you do something with it or just spend it here and there? I could see if you used it to take a weekend escape on your 1st anniversary but not if it goes towards a CC bill…
It’s amazing, but imagine it’s journey… it could make another woman so terribly happy/giddy/joyous. And if it would really help I would sell it.
I don’t think I’ll be able to part with mine, but that may change. Seeing you in that dress always makes my heart flutter because I adore that dress. I can’t wait to see Mr. CB’s painting!
I plan to sell my dress… I wouldn’t want to deny that happiness to someone else. 
But yours is quite a bit “grander” than mine, and it may be harder to recoup a significant portion of the cost. So I guess you’ll have to thin about whether or not it’s worth it!
Mine is still hanging in my bedroom window and, though my credit card would be equally happy if I sold her, I just don’t think I have it in me.
As a girl wearing a gorgeous pre-owned Pronovias dress, I say sell it and pass on the happiness to another bride!
I don’t know what to suggest. I love, love, love your dress. I can’t figure out how I’ll feel about mine. I imagine I’ll want to keep it for a while, and then who knows.
I love your dress, and as you said, it has been immortalized in Tec’s pictures, in your husband’s painting, and of course, in the treasured memories. Keep the dress in your heart, where mold and moths cannot destroy it, and let yourself breathe a little easier, financially.
Congrats again. You, your husband, and your wedding are gorgeous. May your marriage be similarly beautiful as well.
I’ve always thought I’d love to sell mine on to another bride, but I don’t know that anyone would buy it! It’s a gorgeous dress, don’t get me wrong, but it’s from the 2007 line and I haven’t found anyone else selling it - hardly even any bridal shops carry it anymore. And it wasn’t the… “grandest” dress in terms of cost anyway. But I don’t know what I’d do with it just sitting around. One thought that I had was that if I can get some money for it, I’d use the cash to buy one of those amazing photo albums that Mrs. Avocado got!
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot, Santa Fe Age and Occupation: 25, Magazine Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Artist and Whitewater Rafting Guide Engagement Date: April 28th, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado About Me: I grew up in Los Angeles and have since lived in San Diego, Boston, Italy, Hawaii, New York City, and Santa Fe. I speak Italian and love pasta. My real passion is the outdoors, though. When I'm not at work, I'm snowboarding, hiking with my two dogs, mountain biking, surfing, cross-country-skiing, or boating New Mexico's rivers. Despite my boyish love for adventure, I'm a girly-girl at heart and am overly-excited to pull off the romantic, vintage-inspired, country wedding of my dreams.
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