Wearing a hand-me-down wedding gown is not something that most brides want to do. It is definitely rarer to find a bride these days who chooses to wear a generational gown; however, I think there is something so magical…so special about wearing a gown that has been cherished by the generations of women in your family. Having that unique piece of history as a part of your wedding makes it so much more special.
A tradition that I never knew existed, but have since fallen head over hills in love with now that I know, is the tradition of monogramming the inside of your wedding gown. Everyone knows that southern girls LOVE a monogram…heck, we pretty much monogram everything we own, so this lovely tradition just knocks my socks off! For those brides who choose to wear their mama’s (or grandmama’s) gown, this special touch serves as a beautiful reminder of who has worn the dress before you.
I’m in love.
So, if you’ve never considered wearing your mama’s wedding gown, maybe you should think again!
