Preserving Generations of Wedding Gowns — with Grace Stewart of Unbox the Dress

In this episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Jo Silver—Founder of Love Stories TV and GM of Media for David’s—is joined by Grace Stewart, Founder and CEO of Unbox the Dress, to talk about the emotional and sustainable magic of upcycling wedding gowns into modern heirlooms. Rachel and Grace explore how Unbox the Dress is revolutionizing the bridal industry by turning dresses from any era into robes, accessories, and keepsakes that celebrate family, fashion, and storytelling. Topics include: - How a mother-daughter moment led to a lightbulb business idea - Why modern brides are embracing dress repurposing - The most unique items they've created from old gowns—including Renaissance fair capes! - How Unbox the Dress partners with David’s Bridal to make this accessible for more brides. - The “dress box” system that makes the upcycling process seamless from start to finish. Whether you're a wedding pro, a soon-to-be-bride, or newlywed, this episode will give you the tools—and inspiration— on how to turn a wedding dress into a meaningful heirloom. Learn more at David's Bridal and follow @unboxthedress for tips, tools!