Changing Dress for Reception

KellymKuehn Posted: May 14, 2009 05:48 PM

Changing Dress for Reception

I was checking out the Brides Review page and I noticed some people (more than I thought) changed their dress when they went into the reception.

Is anyone planning on doing this/has done this?

I love the idea I just didn't know that people still did that. I would love to hear what people have to say about it!

MikesBride2B Posted: May 14, 2009 05:50 PM

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I won't be doing this...I love my dress and it is the only day of my life I will get to wear it...I want to wear it for as long as possible!!

debzy Posted: May 14, 2009 05:57 PM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

I won't be doing this...I love my dress and it is the only day of my life I will get to wear it...I want to wear it for as long as possible!!

My sentiments exactly.

KellymKuehn Posted: May 14, 2009 05:58 PM

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I can understand that- but I like the idea of changing into something more comfortable- I am not a big wedding dress person.

SummerBride10 Posted: May 14, 2009 07:52 PM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

I won't be doing this...I love my dress and it is the only day of my life I will get to wear it...I want to wear it for as long as possible!!

I feel the same way..but I also like the idea of a 2nd dress. So I'll be wearing a 2nd dress for my after party.

Panamasweet Posted: May 14, 2009 08:03 PM

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I originally thought of buying a more modern sexier dress for the reception but recently decided against it. I thought to myself what if i love my dress so much that i dont want to change? I dont want to waist my money on a 2nd dress than never wear it.

Juhgail Posted: May 14, 2009 08:05 PM

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Posted by KellymKuehn

I can understand that- but I like the idea of changing into something more comfortable- I am not a big wedding dress person.

Then do what you think is right.

Im wearing my dress untill the DH undoes every last button......

asg450 Posted: May 14, 2009 08:16 PM

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I'm changing for the reception. FH is Indian so I want to change into an Indian outfit during the reception for him. I will change in the middle of the reception. I want our first dance photo's to be with me in my wedding dress.

I'm worried I will not want to change because I love my dress, but I also love my Indian outfit and I'm dying to wear it.

marriedinmontauk Posted: May 14, 2009 08:48 PM

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I kinda like the drama of a change...I think short bridal gowns are really cute....so it's a chance to wear one.

KellymKuehn Posted: May 14, 2009 09:56 PM

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Posted by marriedinmontauk

I kinda like the drama of a change...I think short bridal gowns are really cute....so it's a chance to wear one.

I like short dresses also- that is a SUPER idea...now if only I could find the money...

irisheyes23 Posted: May 14, 2009 10:01 PM

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I am definitely not getting a 2nd dress. If I'm going through all this stress to find THE Dress, I'm wearing it as long as possible.

tbmaz2011 Posted: May 14, 2009 10:06 PM

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I love the idea. I would do this if I could afford it...one dress will be enough for me.

tbmaz2011 Posted: May 14, 2009 10:09 PM

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Then do what you think is right.

Im wearing my dress untill the DH undoes every last button......

Damn right!!

KellymKuehn Posted: May 14, 2009 10:41 PM

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Posted by tbmaz2011

Then do what you think is right.

Im wearing my dress untill the DH undoes every last button......

Damn right!!

Rumor has it that bride and groom are usually too tired on their wedding night to actually...well...ya know...

allegracristina Posted: May 14, 2009 11:06 PM

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I am doing this for the last hour of the reception, and after party! For our after party we're doing the video game Rock Band 2 set up like karaoke, and we're doing a big entrance/performance to kick off the party. I'm the band drummer so I need to be able to play!! Can't play in my huge a.ss ballgown! Also we are doing a surprise Tango dance, and I will have the short dress for that. Here it is, I got it from Sarah Seven

Eweluska17 Posted: May 14, 2009 11:10 PM

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Posted by Juhgail

Posted by KellymKuehn

I can understand that- but I like the idea of changing into something more comfortable- I am not a big wedding dress person.

Then do what you think is right.

Im wearing my dress untill the DH undoes every last button......

lol

Eweluska17 Posted: May 14, 2009 11:11 PM

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Posted by allegracristina

I am doing this for the last hour of the reception, and after party! For our after party we're doing the video game Rock Band 2 set up like karaoke, and we're doing a big entrance/performance to kick off the party. I'm the band drummer so I need to be able to play!! Can't play in my huge a.ss ballgown! Also we are doing a surprise Tango dance, and I will have the short dress for that. Here it is, I got it from Sarah Seven

I Love that idea and looooooooooooovvvvvvvveee the dress

Sweeteey51 Posted: May 14, 2009 11:17 PM

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I was going to but then my mother talked me out of it saying why bother looking for a perfect dress just to change right out of it after the ceremony. So i saw her point and agreed.

But if i was having an afterparty which im not cuz were leaving for honeymoon that night, i would def change.

Cassie15 Posted: May 15, 2009 12:23 AM

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I did for my wedding. I can't tell you how comfortable it was to slip out of my strapless ballgown after the ceremony. I wore an Issac Mizrahi strapless sateen sheath dress (back buttons) in opal cream with a brown silk faille sash for the reception. It looked gorgeous. I felt beautiful in it. It fit like a glove. I was so glad that I did it b/c not only was I able to walk around but I danced the night awayI would def recommend the experience esp if you have a ballgown or poufy gown with a long train. Plus it gives you a different look for the reception since a lot of brides are donning shorter hemmed/cocktail dresses for the reception.