My fiance's sister, my MOH bought me the dress a couple of years ago when a bridal store went out of business. It is a beautiful ball gown with a 10'x6.5' train. I have done an excruciating amount of work adding pastel beading and fringe (western theme) to this dress. This is my 3rd (and last) wedding and I'm not sure of wearing the train especially since the wedding is outdoors. My fiance' says he wants it worn since neither of us have had a nice wedding before and it will be my last chance. I love the train and know how much work I put into it. I want to wear it, but I also know most of the bridal etiquette. What will my guests think? Does it matter? I want to make my future husband proud to be seen with me and I want our pictures to be just as beautiful. I've put a lot of time and effort into planning this, but I just need some input from anybody that may have been in this situation before. I'm open to any and all opinions and suggestions you may have. Please help me solve this.
2007-06-18 07:58:15 · 18 answers · asked by kystarlyte_kystarlight 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Don't care about what anyone thinks. It's your wedding, and it's your right to feel beautiful on your wedding! If you want to wear it, then wear it. Bridal etiquette isn't as strict as it used to be, and most people aren't as strict about it as you may be expecting them to be. I have a close relative who has also been married 3 times, and her gown and wedding at her 3rd wedding were just as lavish as her first, and no one said a thing. This is your chance for the beautiful wedding you've always wanted, and I think you deserve to wear the train especially since you've put so much work into the dress. What matters on your wedding day is what you and your husband-to-be think, not what anyone else thinks. Congratulations, and good luck!
2007-06-18 08:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding - wear what you want. Just because this is your third wedding doesn't mean that it can't be any more elaborate than the first (or second). The only rules governing second+ weddings is that the families are not expected to contribute financially, some guests may not feel obligated to buy you another gift, and ex-hubbys are a no no for the guest list. Other than that, it's your day - make it special!
Congratulations!
2007-06-18 08:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by GroovyGirl623 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The train is inappropriate for an outdoor yeehaw! Take it to a professional seamstress and have them shorten it to a sweep train (6-8") out from the back. Take the rest of the 10' of fabric and have a shawl made and a cocktail dress. That way, all your hard work isn't ruined.
2007-06-18 08:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say wear what will make you and your husband happy whether its a train or a tutu. There isn't much traditional etiquette on 3rd marriages since there didn't used to be such a thing.
You can always take the train off or bustle it for the reception if you are worried about it dragging the dirt.
2007-06-18 08:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 22:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by jochim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm usually a stickler for playing within the rules, but I can honestly say, I dont think I would bat an eyelash if you wore a train on your dress.
Wear it and have a wonderful time wearing it!
Best of luck!
2007-06-18 08:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did I read that right? A TEN FOOT train? Wow, that's huge. That train will look out of place anywhere but the grandest of cathedrals. Those type of trains are hard to pull off, and I don't think a 3rd marriage with a western theme can do it successfully. But if you love it, and he loves it, do what you want.
2007-06-18 08:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you want to wear the train than wear it. It will make you MOH happy to see you in it and you and your fiance. It does not matter what any one thinks about you wearing it.. Best wishes
2007-06-18 08:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by tpurtygrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally feel you shouldn't for a 3rd wedding, but this is just my opinion. If you really want to wear it, go for it. I just don't think you need to do the big white wedding for the 3rd time around... But like I said, just my opinion! Why don't you leave it off for the ceremony but wear it in the photos?
2007-06-18 08:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should just be wearing a simple, tasteful, modest regular dress - not a ballgown, etc. That's inappropriate, and wouldn't go anyway with the very small family wedding you should have planned.
(p.s. How in the world do you get a guy to agree to marry someone who has been through it twice? Serious question, not being mean...)
2007-06-19 04:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋