My fiance and I are trying to plan a wedding for next year. It will be his first marriage, but my second. I have already had a big wedding with all of the trimmings. He wants to have a huge, and very formal wedding. Is it ok to wear a white wedding gown even though this will be my second wedding?
2006-09-30 13:06:38 · 43 answers · asked by KCH 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's your wedding so wear what you want to wear...but I personally would wear an off white or ivory dress. White symbolises virginity which will cause people to talk I think. But as I say..wear what you wish and let them eat cake.
2006-09-30 13:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally speaking wearing a white wedding dress is very much a modern thing. Many people have the misconception that women have always worn white but that is not true. For hundreds of years women wore the nicest dress they had and for wealthy women the more intricate and COLORFUL the dress, the better it was. Wearing white came about in the Victorian Era to symbolize purity. Color is very much back in style these days. I saw a gorgeous red wedding dress not long ago at Alfred Angelo. My dress is white and ivory. Its is about what style suits you best. If you want white by all means wear white but IT IS NOT a very old tradition. Go with whatever makes you feel beautiful.
2006-09-30 14:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can wear white but try not to have a train or a veil. Those are for first weddings only (bride's first wedding). Also, showers are not given for second weddings.
2006-09-30 16:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you do have another very classy option: you can wear a very formal AND white dress that's not a wedding dress. Get a knock out white dress and do a simple and wispy flower crown. You won't look like a full blown "second-time bride", but will still look like HIS BRIDE and how he dreams you will be and MORE. You'll also have the benefit of having a killer dress that you will be able to wear again. Good luck.
2006-09-30 13:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not ok. White is for virgins. You're going to have a lot of people talking about what you're wearing. Let him have the formal wedding he wants with you wearing some color other than white.
2006-09-30 15:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wear what you want and what you feel comfortable in. White should be fine. Perhaps a different style from your first wedding. There are lots of options.
2006-09-30 17:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do whatever makes you happy. I think etiquette would say no, but it also says that you're supposed to be a virgin on your wedding day and wear white to signify that and we know that doesn't happen very often anymore. So, if you want to wear white, then you can. If not, don't. It's your wedding and you can have it be like you want.
2006-09-30 13:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure. These days white isn't so much symbolic of purity but of joy. Veils are still generally reserved for the first wedding, though.
Congratulations on your marriage!
2006-09-30 13:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by IrritableMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it is ok to wear white wedding gown that will suit your style. Choose a style which suits your personality and at the same time you will feel comfortable. Just make sure that you already fixed your previous marriage (completed divorce/annulment) so that no one will ever ruin your big day. goodluck!
2006-09-30 13:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by AskMeNot 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah wear a white dress if thats what you want! Congrats and have fun planning your wedding!
2006-09-30 16:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by PinkHighHeels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋