u/Vegetable-Society243

Hello! I’m looking for some advice!! I am getting married in June of 2027. I’m hoping to wear my mom’s old wedding dress, but I have a couple of concerns! Honestly, I’d REALLY just love and appreciate any and all advice that can be given! Admittedly, I feel incredibly in over my head with this!

1. The bustle attachment has broken off. My mom is also worried that the fabric is old, not well stored, and isn’t going to be sturdy enough on my wedding day.
2. I don’t think I’d adjust the height, but there is a potential for the back needing to be taken out some.
3. Any guesses at all for how much something like this would cost? (Granted I don’t even know the “this” I’m referring to! Like I said — in over my head!) If this will cost more than buying a new dress, it might be worth it to not proceed. :(
4. The big hurdle is size. I’m a solid 50lbs heavier than my mom was when she got married. Granted, I have been heavily dieting (and am doing really well!), but I’m still worried this just might not be possible. I was hoping to put this off until December, to see if it even is a possibility, but would that even give enough time?
5. Going back to time… I feel like I need to be talking to a seamstress (or someone else???) now! Does anyone have any recommendations in the Indianapolis/Richmond/Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus area? Generally, anywhere within a 2 hour drive of Dayton I’m willing to go to!

I know this is a LOT! So thank you if you actually read all of this! Thank you x2 if you have any helpful advice! Attaching pics so you can see why it’s worth the trouble!! :)

Hello! I’m looking for some advice!! I am getting married in June of 2027. I’m hoping to wear my mom’s old wedding dress, but I have a couple of concerns! Honestly, I’d REALLY just love and appreciate any and all advice that can be given! Admittedly, I feel incredibly in over my head with this!

1. The bustle attachment has broken off. My mom is also worried that the fabric is old, not well stored, and isn’t going to be sturdy enough on my wedding day.
2. I don’t think I’d adjust the height, but there is a potential for the back needing to be taken out some.
3. Any guesses at all for how much something like this would cost? (Granted I don’t even know the “this” I’m referring to! Like I said — in over my head!) If this will cost more than buying a new dress, it might be worth it to not proceed. :(
4. The big hurdle is size. I’m a solid 50lbs heavier than my mom was when she got married. Granted, I have been heavily dieting (and am doing really well!), but I’m still worried this just might not be possible. I was hoping to put this off until December, to see if it even is a possibility, but would that even give enough time?
5. Going back to time… I feel like I need to be talking to a seamstress (or someone else???) now! Does anyone have any recommendations in the Indianapolis/Richmond/Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus area? Generally, anywhere within a 2 hour drive of Dayton I’m willing to go to!

I know this is a LOT! So thank you if you actually read all of this! Thank you x2 if you have any helpful advice! Attaching pics so you can see why it’s worth the trouble!! :)

Hello! I’m looking for some advice!! I am getting married in June of 2027. I’m hoping to wear my mom’s old wedding dress, but I have a couple of concerns! Honestly, I’d REALLY just love and appreciate any and all advice that can be given! Admittedly, I feel incredibly in over my head with this!

1. The bustle attachment has broken off. My mom is also worried that the fabric is old, not well stored, and isn’t going to be sturdy enough on my wedding day.
2. I don’t think I’d adjust the height, but there is a potential for the back needing to be taken out some.
3. Any guesses at all for how much something like this would cost? (Granted I don’t even know the “this” I’m referring to! Like I said — in over my head!) If this will cost more than buying a new dress, it might be worth it to not proceed. :(
4. The big hurdle is size. I’m a solid 50lbs heavier than my mom was when she got married. Granted, I have been heavily dieting (and am doing really well!), but I’m still worried this just might not be possible. I was hoping to put this off until December, to see if it even is a possibility, but would that even give enough time?
5. Going back to time… I feel like I need to be talking to a seamstress (or someone else???) now! Does anyone have any recommendations in the Indianapolis/Richmond/Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus area? Generally, anywhere within a 2 hour drive of Dayton I’m willing to go to!

I know this is a LOT! So thank you if you actually read all of this! Thank you x2 if you have any helpful advice! Attaching a pic so you can see why it’s worth the trouble!! :)