If you’ve recently tied the knot, or are about to, congratulations; now is a time to soak up all those lovely feelings and memories of the day. Your wedding day will hopefully be one of the best moments of your life; a celebration of your relationship in front of the friends and family that you cherish the most will always stay with you. Looking back at the photographs from the day will always bring back the happy feelings and the excitement you felt, and they’re are a great way to reminisce about getting hitched. However, there are other ways to take pieces of your wedding home with you and utilize them in your life. What better way to remember the special moments and ensure that your money was well spent than to upcycle and repurpose items from your wedding day for your home and life?

You can take more than your husband home after your nuptials; there are a variety of things that you’ll have investing time and money into that can be used again. So, whether you have just arrived back from your dream wedding with all your things in tow, or are a bride to be, about to head off to get wed; start thinking about what you’ve bought and how they can have a life after you’ve said: “I do.” The following are some ideas, inspiration, and tips for savvy and thrifty brides who want more than just the photographs to remember their wedding, and want to give a new purpose to everything they invested their hard earned money on.

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The Attire

You might think that your wedding dress and the groom’s suit will be packed away in a wardrobe or a box for the years ahead, and you’ll only use them to look at every now and again. However, using a company like Stitch It to provide some alterations, will ensure that you’re able to enjoy your best outfits again and again. As a couple; your body shapes will change over time, so perhaps getting things taken in or out will ensure that you reuse those expensive clothes. Many brides get their wedding dress shortened, and you could even dye it so that you have a bespoke evening dress or gown that you can keep bringing out for special occasions. You’ll remember walking down the aisle towards your beloved every time you wear the dress again; making anniversary and Valentine's Day dinners extra special.

The Decor

If you’ve invested time and money in your bouquets and floral decorations; it will be such a shame to throw them away after the wedding. Therefore, you might want to consider having the flora and foliage dried so that you can put them into a frame and create a beautiful memento of the day to hang on our wall. Look online and speak to your florist and discover how you can preserve your flowers for the years ahead. Anything made of paper, fabric, or card will keep for years, and you can utilize them for birthdays, anniversaries, and baby showers. Take as much away from your big day as possible, and surround yourself with plenty of happy memories.