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RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

VicLee — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:39:23 GMT

It's your day, you do what you and FH want. I want to wear my gown all day! but that's me. There will be plenty of other opportunities to wear a dress like that (stag and doe, going away, honeymoon, and so on) Let us know what you decide.

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

everlovin — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:15:53 GMT

[quote][b]raindop13 (4/17/2006)[/b][hr]So... I was in Buffalo doing some shopping on the weekend, and I found this store called Torrid. It had amazing clothes and dresses. I found this dress that I absolutely loved. It is black dress off one shoulder with sparkles, organza, and it actually kinda reminded me of a ballerina dress. It falls half way down my calf.

So anyways, I got this great idea that I could wear this fun dress that I absolutely love and love the way I feel in it, to the reception. I figured as we are introduced by the DJ, I could make my grand entrance in this amazing dress. But then I got to thinking... what would everyone think? It is a formal wedding in a hotel, and my FH's family is a very conservative Greek Family. If it was only my family, I would be all set and dancing the night away in a dress I loved. But I also do not want to embar*** my FH or his family. I am going to wear the white dress for the pictures and the ceremony... but is it a big deal if I wear the funky dress to the reception where we have our first dance and cake cutting etc. or is it improper?

Opinions? I have attached a pic of the dress I bought too![/quote]

I see nothing "improper" about the

cut of the black dress that would

embarrass anyone that is aware of

current fashion trends. In fact, it's

rather conservative.

The way I see it is this. It's your day.

If you want to wear your wedding

gown strictly for the wedding and the

wedding photos after, then do it. The

reception is party-time so wearing

something that makes you feel good

and allows you to be more

comfortable would be my choice too.

After all, this whole white wedding

dress concept is something that is

relatively new when it comes to the

marriage thing. Do what pleases you

and stop worrying about the odd

bit of old hen-clucking that may

take place.

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

leggebride — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:45:45 GMT

I am planning on wearing my dress all night.. however it weighs ALOT!! I may end up changing but only do to its weight.

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

stacey8422 — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:17:09 GMT

Personally I would wear the wedding dress for the entire night...there will never be another time for you to wear it or anything like it for that matter :) There's always the idea of using your black dress as your "going away outfit" - which used to be a very popular tradition, and something his family wouldn't be "embar***ed" about.

Hope you figure things out :D

Stacey

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

jjf — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:46:08 GMT

Call me a chicken but I would be worried about my FH's response and his traditional family's response. Maybe can you wear it to your rehersal dinner because it is super cute and maybe that would be the better place to wear it. Plus, I am guessing that your wedding dress is beautiful and you may want to wear it all day..I know I do.

JJF :w00t:

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

Sarah13 — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:51:33 GMT

What a great dress - I am with the others as I would wear the wedding dress the entire evening (you only get one day to be the bride in the big white dress!!). What about wearing to the rehearsal or on the honeymoon?

I know it used to be the custom to change into a going away outfit so you could maybe change later in the evening (mid-way through the dancing) if you had your heart set on it...

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

icywedding — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:35:06 GMT

IMO, you only have 1 day in your whole life to wear a "wedding gown", I would try to wear your dress for as long as possible!! :) There are plenty of other opportunities to wear the nice black dress.... but I wouldn't at my wedding. Especially if the groom's family is more traditional.

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

MrsMtobe — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:14:48 GMT

I am wearing my wedding dress the entire night. I spent too much money to wear it just for the ceremony and pictures.

If your FH's family is traditional ... they may expect to see you in your gown the entire night. I vote for wearing your wedding gown all day/night and wear your new dress on your honeymoon.

RE: Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

dansfiance — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:11:04 GMT

cute dress!!! I was thinking about changing into a different outfit for the reception but I'm still up in the air on this myself... sorry

Can I Wear Two Different Dresses

raindop13 — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:41:47 GMT

So... I was in Buffalo doing some shopping on the weekend, and I found this store called Torrid. It had amazing clothes and dresses. I found this dress that I absolutely loved. It is black dress off one shoulder with sparkles, organza, and it actually kinda reminded me of a ballerina dress. It falls half way down my calf.

Opinions? I have attached a pic of the dress I bought too!