You’ve dreamed of this dress your whole life, and now you actually got to wear it and it was amazing but what to do with it now?  Traditionally brides have dry cleaned then preserved the dress in a storage kit never to be seen again unless you happen to have a child some 18 years later who might want to try it on and possibly wear it for their wedding. The big question now is, what to do with your wedding dress after the big day? But modern times and creative minds have us looking at some other really cool options we’d like to share with you.

Let’s talk numbers first, how much did that wedding dress cost you?  On average people spend $500-$3000 on the dress alone, then you have alterations, veil, headpiece, jewelry, shoes, undergarments, etc. This all adds up so we as brides try to find other uses for at least the accessories so that we can wear them again and get our money’s worth.  So what else can we do, put it on a mannequin with a glass case around it in your living room so you can look at it….haha but let’s be honest when or where would you ever wear a wedding dress again? So we dry clean it after which could cost up to a couple hundred dollars up to $1000 depending on the size, material, and embellishments.  Most bridal shops or cleaners have preservation kits big bulk boxes displaying your gown for you to find space to store and that could cost $150-$300. It’s really hard to think about not keeping it, after all you spent your whole life envisioning it and really wish you could enjoy it more. So let’s dive into some alternatives for what to do with your wedding dress after the big day.

If you would really like to be able to wear your dress again there are several ways to you can re- purpose your dress.  Here are some really cool ways to make it wearable again:

*Have it tailored into a slimmer shorter dress that you can wear again for your anniversary or special events.

*Have it tailored into a jumpsuit that you can wear on a night out.

*Have the top and bottom separated to make a blouse and skirt set or separates.

*Use a small portion or scraps from redesigning it into patches for jean jackets and other DIY projects.

If you would like to pay it forward you could donate your dress to an organization that helps low income brides, soon to be brides of Veterans, or couples facing terminal illness.  Here are some great organizations to check out.  

Brides Across America – This amazing charity helps US military brides by giving them free wedding dresses.

Wish Upon A Wedding – Donate your dress to Wish Upon a Wedding and help couples facing terminal illness celebrate their dream wedding or vow renewal. 

Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring – This is a nonprofit bridal boutique that provides reduced price bridal gowns and accessories for underprivileged women. 

If you’re looking for other ways to repurpose your dress into other items, there are many people that could enjoy pieces of it, check out these neat ideas:

• Make a christening or baptismal gown for your child or a close friend or relatives child.
• Uses pieces of it for a memory blanket or pillow that you can have on your couch or bed
• Create an array of accessories like headbands, tote bags, handkerchiefs, the sky’s the limit on this one!!!
• Check out this Pinterest link for some cute and creative ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/moonhanger81/repurpose-wedding-dress-ideas/

Anyway you choose to spin it will help our environment by reducing your footprint and can in turn create many more memories for yourself and others for years to come!  Have fun deciding on what to do with your wedding dress after the big day. For Booking Email: info@djwrex.com

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First Dance Songs 2017

James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go

Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa – Scared To Be Lonely

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Lana Del Rey – Love

Sleeping At Last – As Long As You Love Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czghb8RB-eE
Meghan Trainor Ft. John Legend – Like I’m Gonna Lose You

Janelle Monae – PrimeTime

Sam Smith – Latch (Acoustic)

Ellie Goulding – How Long Will I Love You

James Bay – Let It Go

Leon Bridges – Coming Home

Ella Henderson – Yours

Mason Jennings – Ballad For My One True Love

Landon Pig – Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop

Mazzy Star – Fade Into You

Sleeping At Last – Turning Page

Bright Eyes – First Day Of My Life

The Bird and The Bee – How Deep Is Your Love

Ryan Adams – Wonderwall

Birdy – Skinny Love

Coldplay – Sparks

Coldplay – The Scientist

Sleeping At Last – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home

Cat Power – Sea Of Love

Lily Allen – Somewhere Only We Know

Rogue Wave – Maps

John Legend – You and I

Justin Timberlake – Not A Bad Thing

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

John Legend – All Of Me

Michael Buble – Everything

Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am

Howie Day – Collide

Beyonce – Halo

Adele – Lovesong

Christina Perri – Thousand Years

Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – Lucky

Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up

Train – Marry Me

Lonestar – Amazed

Kip Moore – Hey Pretty Girl

Rascal Flatts – Broken Road

Tim McGraw – My Best Friend

Brad Paisley – Then

Shania Twain – From This Moment

Faith Hill – Breathe

Hunter Hayes – Wanted

Sade – Lover’s Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDIzWI6c0VI
Sade – By Your Side

Bryan Adams – Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoWtY_h4xo
Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You

K-Ci & Jojo – All My Life

Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Eric Benet Ft. Tamia – Spend My Life With You

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

Adam Sandler – Grow Old With You

N Sync – This I Promise You

Christina Aguilera – I Turn To You

Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This

All For One – I Swear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFD9lW9PGM4
Enrique Iglesias – Hero

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Journey – Faithfully

Queen – You’re My Best Friend

Hall and Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

Extreme – More Than Words

Israel Iz Kamakawiwoʻole – What A Wonderful World

Etta James – At Last

Etta James – Sunday Kind of Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjiBj014t7g
Tony Bennett – The Way You Look Tonight

Prince – Purple Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wA28BYbOME
The Zombies – This Will Be Our Year

Chicago – You’re The Inspiration

Lionel Richie – You Are

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7m5VqQ6f8
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E

The Flamingos – I Only Have Eyes For You

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhujM7T1_fQ
James Taylor – How Sweet It Is

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong – Give A Kiss To Build A Dream On

Elton John – Your Song

Ray Lamontagne – Hold You In My Arms

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Elvis Presley – I Can’t Help Falling In Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqv5b0UjR4g
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkPy18xW1j8
The Mamas and Papas – Dream A Little Dream of Me

Al Green – Let’s Stay Together

The Beatles – In My Life

The Beatles – I Will

The Beatles – Something

Paul MacCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm2YyVZBL8U
Nat King Cole – Unforgettable

Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful

Stevie Wonder – You Are Sunshine of My Life

Al Green – Love and Happiness

Billie Holiday – It Had To Be You

Heatwave – Always and Forever

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

Atlantic Starr – Always
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTF97_ve118
Luther Vandross – Here and Now

Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

Rufus and Chaka Khan – Sweet Thing

Carlos Gardel – Por Una Cabeza

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Top 20 Wedding Grand Entrance Songs 2017

Updated 9/26/17
1. Bruno Mars – That’s What I like

2. David Guetta ft Justin Bieber – 2U

3. Shawn Mendes – There’s No Holdin Me Back

4. French Montana Ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable

5. J Balvin and Willy William – Mi Gente

6. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Ft. Justin Bieber – Despacito

7. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

8. Chance The Rapper – No Problem

9. The Chainsmokers and Coldplay – Something Just Like This

10. G-Eazy & Kehlani – Good Life


11. DJ Snake – Let Me Love You Ft. Justin Bieber

12. Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha – In The Name Of Love

13. Fat Joe – All The Way Up

14. Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling

15. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

16. Andy Grammer – Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)

17. Walk The Moon – Shut Up and Dance

18. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk

19. Calvin Harris – This Is What You Came For

20. Major Lazor – Light It Up

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Empire of the Sun – Walking On A Dream

Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime

DNCF – Cake By The Ocean

The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down

Kungs vs. Cookin’ on 3 Burners – This Girl

Clean Bandit – Rather Be

Hailee Steinfeld, Grey and Zedd – Starving

Desiigner – Panda

Diplo – Be Right There

X Ambassadors – Renegades

Maroon 5 – Sugar

Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love

Drake – Hotline Bling

Flo Rida – My House

American Authors – Best Day Of My Life

Pitbull and Ne-Yo – Time of Our Lives

Deorro – Five Hours Ft. Chris Brown

Rihanna – Work

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face

Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass

OMI – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)

Milky Chance – Stolen Dance

Silento – Watch Me

Major Lazor & DJ Snake – Lean On

Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Manaj – Bang Bang

Alesso – Heroes (We Could Be) Ft. Tove Lo

Martin Garrix – Animals

Calvin Harris – Blame

Pharrell – Happy

Marvin Gaye & Tammie Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
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Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling

Pitbull Ft. Ne-Yo – Give Me Everything (Tonight)

Don Omar – Danza Kudoro

Bruno Mars – Marry You
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Cake Cutting Songs 2016

Maroon 5 – Sugar

Capital Cities – Safe and Sound

James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

One Republic – Good Life

The Archies – Sugar, Sugar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9nE2spOw_o

American Authors – Best Day of My Life

M83 – Midnight City

Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way

Modest Mouse – Float On

Rihanna – Birthday Cake

The Afters – Moments Like This

Empire of the Sun – Walking On A Dream

Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out

MGMT – Kids

Bob Marley – Is This Love

Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars

John Legend – Each Day Gets Better

Natalie Cole – This Will Be
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Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

Willy Wonka – Pure Imagination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2pt2-F2j2g

The Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)

Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ4xwmZ6zi4

U2 – Sweetest Thing

The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwx8Voq373A

Lonestar – Amazed

U2 – Beautiful Day

The Turtles – Happy Together

Bill Withers – Just The Two of Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEy6MGu3bIA

Al Green – Love and Happiness

Stealers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle of You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DohRa9lsx0Q

Jack Johnson – Better Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u57d4_b_YgI

Hall and Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

King Harvest – Dancing In The Moonlight
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First Dance Songs 2016

Meghan Trainor Ft. John Legend – Like I’m Gonna Lose You

Janelle Monae – PrimeTime

Sam Smith – Latch (Acoustic)

Ellie Goulding – How Long Will I Love You

James Bay – Let It Go

Leon Bridges – Coming Home

Ella Henderson – Yours

Mason Jennings – Ballad For My One True Love

Landon Pig – Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop

Mazzy Star – Fade Into You

Sleeping At Last – Turning Page

Bright Eyes – First Day Of My Life

The Bird and The Bee – How Deep Is Your Love

Ryan Adams – Wonderwall

Birdy – Skinny Love

Coldplay – Sparks

Coldplay – The Scientist

Sleeping At Last – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home

Cat Power – Sea Of Love

Lily Allen – Somewhere Only We Know

Rogue Wave – Maps

John Legend – You and I

Justin Timberlake – Not A Bad Thing

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

John Legend – All Of Me

Michael Buble – Everything

Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am

Howie Day – Collide

Beyonce – Halo

Adele – Lovesong

Christina Perri – Thousand Years

Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – Lucky

Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up

Train – Marry Me

Lonestar – Amazed

Kip Moore – Hey Pretty Girl

Rascal Flatts – Broken Road

Tim McGraw – My Best Friend

Brad Paisley – Then

Shania Twain – From This Moment

Faith Hill – Breathe

Hunter Hayes – Wanted

Sade – Lover’s Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDIzWI6c0VI
Sade – By Your Side

Bryan Adams – Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoWtY_h4xo
Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You

K-Ci & Jojo – All My Life

Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Eric Benet Ft. Tamia – Spend My Life With You

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

Adam Sandler – Grow Old With You

N Sync – This I Promise You

Christina Aguilera – I Turn To You

Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This

All For One – I Swear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFD9lW9PGM4
Enrique Iglesias – Hero

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Journey – Faithfully

Queen – You’re My Best Friend

Hall and Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

Extreme – More Than Words

Israel Iz Kamakawiwoʻole – What A Wonderful World

Etta James – At Last

Etta James – Sunday Kind of Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjiBj014t7g
Tony Bennett – The Way You Look Tonight

Prince – Purple Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wA28BYbOME
The Zombies – This Will Be Our Year

Chicago – You’re The Inspiration

Lionel Richie – You Are

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7m5VqQ6f8
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E

The Flamingos – I Only Have Eyes For You

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhujM7T1_fQ
James Taylor – How Sweet It Is

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong – Give A Kiss To Build A Dream On

Elton John – Your Song

Ray Lamontagne – Hold You In My Arms

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Elvis Presley – I Can’t Help Falling In Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqv5b0UjR4g
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkPy18xW1j8
The Mamas and Papas – Dream A Little Dream of Me

Al Green – Let’s Stay Together

The Beatles – In My Life

The Beatles – I Will

The Beatles – Something

Paul MacCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm2YyVZBL8U
Nat King Cole – Unforgettable

Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful

Stevie Wonder – You Are Sunshine of My Life

Al Green – Love and Happiness

Billie Holiday – It Had To Be You

Heatwave – Always and Forever

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

Atlantic Starr – Always
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTF97_ve118
Luther Vandross – Here and Now

Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

Rufus and Chaka Khan – Sweet Thing

Carlos Gardel – Por Una Cabeza

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Garter Removal Songs 2016

1. Ginuwine – Pony

2. R Kelly – Bump and Grind
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3. R Kelly – Ignition (Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6y_4_b6RS8
4. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On

5. Marvin Gaye – Sexual Healing

6. Right Said Fred – I’m Too Sexy

7. Survivor – Eye of The Tiger

8. Ini Kamoze – Here Comes The Hotstepper

9. Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It

10. Usher – Nice and Slow

11. Nelly – Hot in Here

12. Tag Team – Whoomp There It Is

13. Rihanna – Work

14. Chris Brown Ft. Akon – Came To Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU7KIqPghZs
15. Flo Rida – GDFR

16. Trey Songz – I Invnted Sex

17. Sisqo – Thong Song

18. Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel

19. Lil Kim – How Many Licks

20. Usher – Yeah

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