I've really been wondering what I should do here. I see so many Brides that change out of their dresses into a white party dress for the reception. I'm just wondering what any of you have done or have seen being done. My dress is a very formal dress. It has those very tight built in corsets. Everyone is telling me I should change, but I look at it this way.... I only plan on getting married once. My Mom spent well over $1000 on my dress, so I feel I should wear it as long as possible to get some of my money's worth! This is a link to a picture of my dress. It has a cathedral length train on it, but we're going to have it busseled for the reception.
http://www.moncheribridals.com/Bridals/StyleDetail.aspx?best=True&pid=425&ReturnUrl=/Bridals/Gallery4.aspx
Should I get another dress just to be more comfortable or should I wear the dress all night? I think I should wear it all night, but all my friends are telling me otherwise! Opinions please!
2007-03-05 04:12:49 · 49 answers · asked by Holly 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
definitely!!! beautiful dress! bustle that gorgeous thing up and have a blast! maybe not wear a veil to the reception but I would wear it. I had a moire taffeta and velvet dress that was really long too. winter wedding. the only thing I wish i hadn't done was wear my heels all night. killer on my feet. maybe get some ballet slippers to wear so you can dance but the only way i would get outta that dress was if my husband took it off me! lol congrats and have fun!
2007-03-05 04:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by igot_terminal_uniqueness 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There have been plenty of women who have had enough money to have a wedding dress and then, they take the appropriate pictures with family and such so that they can keep their wedding photos in an album. Then, after the pictures and everything else, the bride wears a simple dress to the reception-similar to the wedding dress-so that she does not get her dress messed up.
You can do it like that. There are wedding dresses that has a detachable train for a more simple look.
Do not wear the dress all night. Some have done this but, if you feel like you need to be more loose and comfortable, get another, simple dress.
By the way, beautiful dress. Maybe you can find a dress with the same top or style and color like the one you are going to wear.
CONGRATULATIONS!
2007-03-05 04:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by uchaboo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wear it all night girl!!! I had a huge, ballroom dress that I wore all night and it was wonderful and romantic and I just loved the way it twirled(I know, I'm a dorky girl!). As long as the dress bustles well, then all you'll need is to change your shoes into more comfortable, flats. I actually had a "going away" white suit that I changed into right before we left in the car. I loved that idea, it's very 1950's and traditional. If you're going to spend that kinda money on a dress, then wear it all night and forget what you're friends are telling you-it's not their night, it's yours so do what you want. Plus, a lot of people will want to see the dress up close, so give them a chance to ooh and aah over it! Good luck!
2007-03-05 05:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my wedding day I tried to find a balance between doing what I wanted, and hopefully pleasing other peopleas much as possible (since I figured everyone was contributing in their own ways to our special day!). I also knew that no matter how much I tried to plan, there would be little things that wouldn't go as I hoped.
I hear your dilemma. Why don't you just get a nice (but inexpensive, since your dress was SOOO expensive) outfit, and decide NOT to decide ahead of time, but keep weighing all the factors. If possible your mom might appreciate being included in that shopping too Trust your own judgment, but don't be a bride-zilla. You should just wear the dress as long as you want and are comfortable (and it sounds like you do want to please your mother, and I don't think that's the worst thing in the world either)!
Personally I feel anxious about wearing white because I might spill something! Is there another option?
Maybe you'll decide to change after the dance begins, maybe you'll decide to change before the meal. Please try to enjoy your special day. It's impossible to plan for everything, so just be as prepared as you can. Practice being gracious (smiling and biting your tongue goes a LONG way, or bridesmaids sometimes help distract) for when something does catch you off guard, as it probably will.
2007-03-05 04:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First--that is a gorgeous wedding gown! I would wear it as long as I could, and since you said it will be bustled, I don't think you'll have any problems as far as damage to the gown goes. I am of the opinion that this is a once in a lifetime deal and I'd stretch the moments out as long as I could, and enjoy every minute of it! Also, I think your mother would be appreciative of you wearing it for more than just the ceremony. If you do decide to change for the reception, I'd recommend keeping the gown on for at least the receiving line. As a guest, it's always nice to get to see the bride's gown/hair/makeup. You're probably going to spend a good deal of effort getting ready for your ceremony, you'd might as well let everyone have the opportunity to see you all decked out!
2007-03-05 05:02:08 · answer #5 · answered by Audrey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dress is beautiful!
I loved my dress...but by the end of the night, i was uncomfortable! I think you should wear your dress to the reception. After the first dances, parent dances, speeches and all that stuff, you can sneak out and change and let your hair down!! When it comes time to dance and party, you'll be more comfortable. If your reception is 5 hours, you can spend 2 in your dress, then the last 3 in another dress. JCrew has beautiful dresses for only a couple of hundred bucks.
http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/category.jhtml?id=cat160130&navAction=jump
2007-03-05 04:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Level Headed, I hope 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is actually a very, very nice wedding dress. So many brides look like cookie cutter girls now-a-days.
I say leave it on. You do only get married once and you want to be spotted easily. The gorgeous dress over there is the bride.
I know some some people change but it really depends on how important it is to you. I plan to wear mind right through. What is couple hours in a corset once in your life?
2007-03-05 04:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how "comfortable" you want to be! & how long you will be in it.
When I got married 11yrs ago I STAYED in my dress :)
Then before I left for the honeymoon I changed into a comfortable outfit.
I figured I spent so much on the dress and this would be the only time I would ever wear it...besides I wanted to show it off...who could see it @ the wedding? And I felt like a princess in it!
Congrats on your upcoming wedding & good luck!
**I also had a long train and my grandmother made a little "latch" so @ the reception we just pulled it up so it wasn't dragged everywhere :)
2007-03-05 04:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by babyN 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At least wear the dress until after the cake is cut...but if I had a dress like that, I wouldn't want to take it off!! Maybe bring a second dress as a 'just in case' if your dress gets too uncomfortable you could always change so you can dance and everything!
2007-03-05 15:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wear the one dress, for a few reasons. Firstly, you obviously love the dress and want to wear it, so just do it. It's your wedding, and as long as you like the way you look, who cares what your friends say? Secondly, you'll need the money. Why spend more money on two dresses when you already have one (expensive) dress that you love? You'll be glad to have the extra cash when you start your new life with your husband, believe me.
2007-03-05 04:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by cay_damay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋