My DIL had me make a christening gown for her 1st baby girl from the fabric from the skirt of her wedding dress. Then she had twin boys and I also made their christening outfits from more of the fabric. They were all very precious. She still has the bodice of the wedding dress, and most of the ornate lace that was on it. I have told her that when her daughter gets married if she could wear the bodice I could put a new skirt on it. But I think that was a wonderful use of the fabric rather than to just have the dress sealed up in a box.