I'm waiting until after my baby is born to get married, and i'm wondering if i still get to wear white when i walk down the isle? i mean i guess it's a little obvious that i'm not a virgin bride but i always imagined myself getting married in white. will it offend people?
2007-05-14 17:08:20 · 30 answers · asked by Xander and Marie's Mommy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
50 years ago this might have been frowned upon but in this day and age nobody should/will think twice about it. If you want to wear white then wear white. I hope your wedding is great! Congrats on the baby!
2007-05-14 17:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares its your wedding! if people are offended then they can leave, remember your INVITING them its not as if your just running into them on the street. I think the only time I've ever heard of someone being talked about for wearing white was the brides third wedding. But if it really bothers you then wear an off white. I'm from a strict catholic family and off white is totally acceptable. but you do whatever your heart says its your day. You don't want to be kicking yourself for not wearing what made you happy
2007-05-14 17:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear what colour you want to wear. Me, I wanted a purple dress but my grandmother would have thrown a fit. Still kind of wish I'd said "so what." I didn't realize so many people thought ivory or off white made such a difference though, or my mother probably wouldn't have let me wear that. I thought it just made the dress look a bit vintage.
Historically, white only came in as a symbol of "purity" pretty recently. It was popularized when Queen Victoria wore it for her wedding dress. Blue is traditionally fidelity, green is fertility (or unlucky depending on the culture - maybe because of fertility and childbed mortality? :p ), etcetera. The Wends wore black wedding dresses, in India brides wear red...
My heavily pregnant cousin still wore white and nobody said anything - I think now it's just accepted now in Western culture that white is the "bride's colour" more than any symbolism.
2007-05-14 17:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Fed_UP_with_work. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many white-wearing brides are ever virgins when they walk down the aisle anyway?? Probably only about 1% anymore.. lol! It an old custom and the "rule" is broken at almost every wedding! I agree with others, wear whatever color you desire... if you visualized yourself in a white wedding gown then wear it. It's your special day! Congratulations and good luck!!
2007-05-15 00:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by melgoede 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's really a personal preference. I wore white to my wedding, and although I hadn't had a baby, I was living with my husband. Who cares what other people think, it's your wedding and they should be there to support you and your new life. If they have a problem, they shouldn't be at the wedding!
Good luck, you will be a beautiful bride in white!
2007-05-14 17:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fulfill your dream and remember although we all fantasize about our wedding day its the sanctity of marriage that means most. In this day and age, I would think very few would take offense to a non virgin wearing white, but those few aren't what your day is about. It's about celebrating the first day of the rest of your life with your husband and your loved ones. What does matter is his love for you and your love for him, and God's love for you both. It isn't for anyone to judge you. Do what your heart tells you is right. Plan your wedding day so you won't have ANY regrets, that means wear white if you please.
God bless you and I personally hope and pray your wedding day is a beautiful representation of all that God has in store for you and your new family.
2007-05-14 17:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by abrown7251 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I think its kinda a lie, and obviously you're having doubts too or you wouldn't be asking. I have a 2 month old, but my fiance and I aren't getting married for another two years. (vagas when I turn 21)I'm wearing black or purple, but do what makes YOU feel comfortable. If you don't care then go for it and rock it out, remember its your wedding so who cares what anyone else thinks. If you do feel uncomfortable you could try out a creamy beige or off white . Good luck and congratulations!
2007-05-14 17:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by missiface 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't please everyone all the time, especially at weddings. But yes, its ok to wear white. It used to symbolize virginity, but for lots of women these days it's a symbol of a new beginning. Wear what you want to wear, this is about you and your man, not the judgmental people around you.
2007-05-14 19:08:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can wear white if you chose i am in the same boat as you. and if it does offend people then they have no right to be at your wedding. all it is is a tradition that like so many the reason behind them are no longer feasible nowadays. congratulations its your day you wear what you want.
2007-05-15 00:30:05 · answer #9 · answered by Louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares if it offends them. It's YOUR wedding. People on their third marriage are walking down the aisle in white, so don't give up on your dream. Have the wedding you've always wanted.
2007-05-14 17:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋