These are great ideas. I'm not ready yet to cut into my dress. But it has been used. The daughter of a friend got invited to prom at the last minute. She wore my wedding dress. (It's red velvet. White is so overdone). The petticoats have been worn many times under other dresses for madrigals dinners and such. I still have the prom dress that my Mom made for me. Pink satin with white maraboo feathers. I saw a christening gown once made from a wedding dress. It was gorgeous. And a great keepsake. Memories need to be cherished, however that works for you.