The wedding and reception will be held on June 21st of 2008...I know i will be making my entrance into the reception with my wedding gown still on...what would be appropriate for me to change into to enjoy the rest of my night? We want to keep the reception formally dressed...should i just get another sort of dress to match my wedding colors? I need help please!
2007-08-30 05:49:37 · 18 answers · asked by lilprincess 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You only get to wear your wedding gown once, why would you not want to wear it for such a beautiful formal occasion? I think it would be easier for you to not have to worry about garments and accessories for an entirely new outfit. You'll have enough to do that day without worrying about if you forgot to bring something else.
Enjoy your day and Congratulations!
2007-08-30 05:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi and congratulations! You could change into something else, but WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO? I have never seen this done before. There usually is a lot of time and effort involved in picking "the" gown, which is only worn once, so why not keep it on the whole night! Since you say that you want to keep the reception formally dressed, you would need to purchase another formal type dress/gown. I wouldn't add to the cost of my wedding by purchasing a reception gown too!! Good luck!
2007-08-30 07:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. Some brides change into a shorter, more comfortable white dress to party in. Others choose a formal or casual dress in their favorite color. Go to some salons, department stores or stores like J. Crew to see what you like.
For what it's worth, though, I vote for wearing your wedding gown all night. When I see brides do a costume change on TV, that occasionally rubs me the wrong way. Especially when the second gown is also expensive ... it makes me think the bride is trying to show off how much money she's spent.
Plus, I don't see the point in dropping all that cash on a wedding gown, only to take it off because it's "too uncomfortable." Why on earth would you buy an uncomfortable gown in the first place, then? That just seems like a waste ... especially since there are brides out there who can't afford ONE nice gown.
But do what you want.
2007-08-30 06:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by BeatriceBatten 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep the dress on all night.
Opt instead for wedding slippers (which will be more comfy to wear through the reception and while dancing).
If you have your heart set on changing, I would suggest finding a style dress that will match your bridemaids but still be white (or even a pale silver) so that you still stand out the rest of the night.
Don't use the same color as the bridal party!
When looking at pics, you want to be able to pick out the lovely bride!
Have fun and congrats!!
2007-08-30 05:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by tinyavenger 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the reception is formal, I would suggest keeping on your wedding gown. When people change it's usually because the reception is less formal or because the bride wants to wear something culturally traditional, like a Chinese wedding dress.
But if you are really set on changing, pick a dress that's still white and very formal.
2007-08-30 06:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This must be the new trend.
I got married 2 years ago and wore my wedding gown the entire night - I recommend you do the same. It was expensive and looked beautiful and I wanted to wear it as much as possible that day.
2 months later my husband and I attended a wedding where the bride changed into a white flashy club dress at the reception - we thought it was appalling and looked tacky.
Keep with tradition.
2007-08-30 06:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i would keep the dress you have chosen for your perfect day on all day!!! just remember all the planning that's gone into the dress alone... and if you have guests coming to the evening reception that are not at the church there all not going to see THE DRESS, and you want your new husband to carry you over the threshold at the end of the night in you wedding dress don't you? good luck with the upcoming event.
2007-08-30 06:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married in 3 weeks and I am leaving my gown on...do you want pictures of yourself and your new hubby at your recption that have your hubby in a tux and you in a simple dress? If you want to keep the atmosphere formal then I suggest staying in your gown and if you have not bought your gown go with something that you feel comfortable enough to move around in...thats what I did and had all my girls do.
2007-08-30 08:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am getting married on 6/7/08 so first of all congratulations to us!! Secondly I am wearing my wedding dress to the reception and so can you, don't spend money on another dress if you don't have to!!
2007-08-30 06:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by spagirl23188 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally think you should wear your dress the whole night.( I will ) Why because you will never wear it again and paid way to much for it to begin with if you only wear it a hour or so then you paid any where from three hundred to thousand of dollars for an hour. If you at least wear it all night you get you money worth. Just my opinion though. Best wishes and good luck. I hope I helped.
2007-08-30 06:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by typicalcagirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋