My Fiance and I have been together for a very long time. We have 2 children and have never been in a rush to get married. Like I said, we've been together for years and were fine with the way things were. A couple of months ago we decided it was time to make it official so we will be getting married in July. I went dress shopping over the weekend and the store was packed. I fell in love with a dress from David's Bridal but the thing is... it's a champagn and rich brown color. I ended up getting it b/c I was in a hurry and I really do love it.... but now I'm kind of regretting not getting an ''ivory'' dress. My Fiance is not wearing a tux, but he will be dressing up. We are also eloping to a romantic cottage in the mountains so it's not that formal of a wedding.
My question is... under my circumstances, would it be okay to wear this dress for my wedding?
2007-03-12 02:29:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=2656&sid=10046&cfid=40
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2007-03-12 02:40:57 · update #1
Thanks everyone! I really do love this dress but like someone said, I tend to put too much into what's "traditional". This is a beautiful dress and I look forward to wearing it on my wedding day.
Thank you all for easing my mind :)
2007-03-12 04:11:59 · update #2
Nanny, I should even be responding to your answer but it upsets me so much to hear such nonsense. "For my kid's sake"? We've had a long and happy relationship and it doesn't matter if we're "officially" married or not. I would much rather come from a family where my mom and dad were extremely in love and "not married" than one where they got married, realized soon after that it was a mistake and ended up getting divorced. We've stayed together for so long w/o getting married to make damn sure that doesn't happen. You can take your .02 somewhere else.
2007-03-12 04:56:28 · update #3
Absolutely!! you wear what you will feel good in and then I'm sure you'll feel radiant therefore look radiant. I think people tend to arrange weddings according to what they think it should be like. I believe the most important thing is that it's special and significant for the couple however that maybe. Start your marriage of with a sigh of contentment not a niggling feeling of regret at how the day went.
Congratulations and go for it!!
P.S I've just looked at the dress and it's very elegant and feminine, fab.
2007-03-12 02:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it very much. If you feel though that you have your heart set on an ivory dress or gown, then keep this dress, have it shortened and wear it to another occasion. Go for the ivory gown. But you know that gown is really lovely and I would just get a beautiful bouquet with all earth colors, yellow, cream, rust,a touch of green ivy with a brown georgeous velvet bow attached to the bouquet. Being that you have lived together for years, and you are getting married in a romantic cottage atmosphere, the gown from David's Bridal will be perfect. What I would do is get something for your hair...a comb with flowers in it, or a wreath....But champagne color is very suitable. The price was not outrageous, so like I said, if you have doubts, buy your dream ivory dress and be happy on your wedding day. A suggestion, get something soft and flowy and delicate. Not the look of a bridesmaid dress or a sexy type dress.
2007-03-12 03:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's beautiful. Not too expensive so you can:
1. Hold on to it for another occasion and go get yourself an ivory wedding dress, you might feel a lot better doing that.
2. Just wear that, I'm sure you will look beautiful no matter what you wear.
3. Hold on to it and if by July a ivory dress affordble enough comes across your path, you buy it. David's Bridal has $99 wedding dress sale a few times a year, call and ask when that is. My friend found a great dress for $99, she couldn't believe it!
2007-03-12 02:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love it, then wear it, it's not about the dress anyway, if your fiance is not wearing a tux you'll look out of place in an ivory gown.
Besides, loads of people wear different colours now days, it'll sure make you stand out.
I don't plan on having a conventional wedding and won't be wearing white or ivory.
I even saw someone get married in a red dress once! (with a red veil and all!) and the bridesmaids wore black, it certainly was different, but they all looked beautiful.
Good Luck and congratulations.
I hope it all goes well on the special day.
2007-03-12 02:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no problem at all. Also, traditionally only virgins wore white. I am not trying to sound prudish or anything, I'm just giving you another excuse to wear your dress. But realistically, it's a gorgeous dress and of course it would look great. When I saw it, the first thing that came to mind was a wedding in a vineyard.
But the most important thing is that you have a beautiful day that you can remember for the rest of your life.
2007-03-12 03:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by A dad & a teacher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But of corse! You're wedding is your wedding. Wear yellow, pink, and green if that makes you happy. This is about you and your soon to be husband! It is what makes you and him happy. My DH and I got married on the beach by a JP, and I wore a traditional weddign dress because I was able tog et it for free. I told my DH he could wear jeans if that made him happy and comfortable, as long as he showed up and said his vows!
As long as at the end of the day, you two are married and going off to that special romatic cottage in the mountains that is all that should matter. Not the color of the dress
2007-03-12 02:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by ♡LiL♥Kitten♡ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally white or like is the first virginial preference but any colour as long as you are comfortable and look the beauty you wish to be is considered ok. Everyone there will know your circumstance as to the children and your present living arrangements and most will admire the fact that you are not putting on a show of being what you are not Happy Wedding and great future.
2007-03-12 02:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a white prom dress in an attempt to save money for other parts of my wedding. I have regretted it ever since. I recently ordered another dress. I will tell you what everyone told me...do what makes you happy. If that dress will make you happy, wear it. If you truly want white, buy a white one and save the other one for another time. It really is a lovely dress.
2007-03-12 04:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by orangeflameninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your wedding and if you really love it, then wear it. The way you described it, it sounds lovely. Why did you think you shouldn't wear it to begin with? Since your fiance won't be wearing a tux, you can coordinate accessories with whatever he is wearing to go with your dress. I'm sure you'll look beautiful. Congratulations!
Ooh. I just saw the dress. You're going to look fantastic! Good luck dear. I'm sure it will be a beautiful wedding!
2007-03-12 02:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. If you love it then its your wedding dress! Colored dresses are becoming the new thing, so you are right on with the trends!
Wear it, feel beuatiful and have a wonderful time!!!
Best wishes!
ETA:I just saw the picture. That dress is AWESOME!!! If I had the body, I would wear that dress in a heartbeat. Truly it is a thing of beauty! Wear it and make your husband pant!
2007-03-12 02:34:04 · answer #10 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋