# Framed Wedding Dresses Real Housewife Adrienne Maloof Immortalizes Gown by Displaying It at Home By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framed-wedding-dresses References: [casasugar](http://www.casasugar.com/Frame-Wedding-Dress-19822741) & [bravotv](http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/season-3/photos/house-tours/tour-adrienne-maloofs-crib-and-clos) Spending big bucks on a wedding dress may not be very practical, especially with all of the DIY and budget brides out there showing the world that their big day can come with a reasonable price tag, but framed wedding dresses could make it all worth it. Instead of stowing it away in a dusty attic or the back of a closet, the newlywed can display her [stunning couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture) in the home as a way to never forget that special moment. Framed wedding dresses may seem over the top, but for someone like Real Housewife Adrienne Maloof, is it the only natural next step. For those who are loath to [box away their gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-rotation-and-airbnb) or re-sell it, framing the dress is a unique option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Framed Wedding Dresses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing innovative frames and display solutions for wedding dresses that enhance the beauty and preserve the memories. - **DIY and Budget Weddings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating affordable and customizable wedding dress options for budget-conscious brides who still want to feel special on their big day. - **Home Decor and Personalization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative ways to incorporate personal items, such as wedding dresses, into home decor as a way to add sentimental value and create unique living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing home decor products and accessories that allow people to proudly display their sentimental items like wedding dresses. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new business models that focus on customizing and repurposing wedding dresses, such as framing, to cater to a wider range of customer preferences and values. - **Event Planning and Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing services that offer unique ways to preserve and showcase wedding memories, such as framing services for wedding dresses, to differentiate from traditional event planning offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Comprehensive Bridal Resale Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-resale-program.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md) - [Powerful Modern Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md)