Should You Resell Your Wedding Dress?
Your wedding gown is more than fabric and lace—it’s memories stitched into every seam.
But once the big day is over, many brides find themselves wondering… what now? Do you keep your gown tucked away forever, or let it shine again in someone else’s love story?
At Olivia Rose Bridal in Kapiti, we see both sides of the story. Some brides love to treasure their gown forever, while others decide to resell through consignment, which comes with some beautiful benefits.
Why Brides Love the Idea
Financially Smart – Gowns often resell for 40–60% of their original price. That’s money back in your pocket that could go toward your honeymoon, your home, or even keepsake jewellery.
Sustainable Choice – Wedding dresses are often worn once, yet the fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters. By reselling, you’re extending the life of your gown and helping reduce textile waste.
Blessing Another Bride – Your gown becomes someone else’s dream dress. For brides shopping our pre-loved collection, it’s often the only way they can step into couture within their budget.
How to Price Your Pre-Loved Wedding Dress Instantly
Wondering what your beautiful wedding gown could be worth? Our easy-to-use calculator helps you find out in seconds, with no guesswork involved!
It’s as simple as 1-2-3:
Enter your original dress price in the first box.
Estimate the resale value as a percentage (we suggest starting with 50%).
Click “Calculate” and see your estimated resale value and your final take-home pay after commission.
Quick, easy, and stress-free—just like finding a new home for your dress should be!
💍 Wedding Dress Resale Calculator
Finding the Balance
Of course, not every bride chooses to resell. Some prefer to keep their gown forever, and that’s beautiful too. At Olivia Rose Bridal, we celebrate both choices.
Our boutique carries four international designer couture labels, alongside a carefully curated collection of pre-loved wedding dresses. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of a brand-new couture gown or the meaningful story behind a pre-loved dress, our collection is designed to give every bride something truly special.
A Gentle Goodbye
Consignment selling means placing your dress in a boutique (like ours) where it’s showcased for future brides. When your gown sells, you recover a portion of what you originally spent. It’s not just smart—it’s heartwarming.
Imagine this: you purchased your gown for $1,800. After your wedding, you decide to resell, and it sells for $1,000. That means you really only paid $800 to wear your dream dress. When you think of it that way, reselling is a lot like renting—but you also got the fittings, the magic of saying “yes,” and the memories that come with it.
The heart behind Olivia Rose Bridal
Beyond the numbers and the beautiful dresses, our mission is simple: we believe that every wedding gown has a story to tell, and that story shouldn’t end after just one day.
Olivia Rose Bridal was born from a passion for sustainability and a love for celebrating new beginnings. We’re here to make selling your dress a seamless and rewarding experience, helping you give a second life to a cherished item while earning back a part of your investment. It’s about empowering brides, supporting a circular fashion economy, and helping another bride find her dream dress without the high price tag.
Thank you for being part of our story. We’re honored to help you start your next chapter.
Ready to Re-Home Your Dress?
If our calculator has helped you, and you’re interested in selling your dress with us, we’d love to hear from you! Please fill out our consignment selling form to get in touch. We’ll review your dress and, if it aligns with our style and exclusivity policy, we’ll send you our contract for you to review. Please note, we can’t always guarantee we’ll be able to take your dress in due to our commitment to a curated collection, but we promise to give every submission our full consideration.
Thank you for being part of our story. We’re honored to help you start your next chapter.