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Is it ok for a second time bride to wear a white dress??

Original post by StreetDoc6531

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Please help a sister out ....

My close friend is having a debate with me b/c she thinks I should not wear white. She thought the elderly people attending might be offended. I think I should wear whatever I want. It's been a while since I've played the bridal game so if this is improper ettiquette PLEEEZE let me know.

SummerBride06 Thread views: 10,305

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let her wear what she wants!

the ladies at one bridal store told me that 2nd time brides aren't supposed to have a train, but can wear white. maybe she can do that if she's worried?

suven Thread views: 10,305

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Actually, I read that the veil signifies 'purity' and that white is just a tradition that came about when Queen Victoria got married in white- she was the first to do it. Prior to her wedding, women wore 'the nicest dress they could get' regardless of it's color...

Soon2BeMrsS Thread views: 10,305

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it's your day

CLMon7906 Thread views: 10,305

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Posted by StreetDoc6531

Please help a sister out ....

My close friend is having a debate with me b/c she thinks I should not wear white. She thought the elderly people attending might be offended. I think I should wear whatever I want. It's been a while since I've played the bridal game so if this is improper ettiquette PLEEEZE let me know.

That would be the single tackiest thing you could ever do in a wedding if you listen to what other people think and don't wear what YOU want to wear. Traditions are sweet, but sometimes true love comes the second, third or fourth time.....you get the point. Wearing white/ivory is what's expected of bride....and if your elderly relatives can't look past the fact that you have found true love, then (as FH says) F-'em! Their opinions don't matter, it's your wedding day....what color are you supposed to wear??? solid black??? PLEASE WEAR WHITE IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT AND DON'T LET SOMEONE TALK YOU OUT OF IT OVER AN OLD-FASHIONED WAY OF THINKING!!!!! I am a single mother getting married for the first time and in reality, I suppose I fall into your catergory.....if a single person dares to tell me I shouldn't have worn white, I'd probably have them escorted out.....ok, that would be overboard, but still....this is my day to shine....i shouldn't have to discount it because of mistakes I made years ago.

Shannondon Thread views: 10,305

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Its my second wedding also, I am wearing Ivory but I wanted Ivory at the first one and was forced in to wearing white...anyway, you do what ever you want. Whatever makes you happy. I'm wearing ivory and adding RED to my dress Its a Valentine wedding...just think of the expression on those old people!!...

jada2destiny Thread views: 10,305

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I'm having both of our daughters in our wedding and i am wearing WHITE and a veil

Nina Thread views: 10,305

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Posted by jada2destiny

I'm having both of our daughters in our wedding and i am wearing WHITE and a veil

You go girlfriend!!!

Its your day and you can do whatever you want!! I mean...so you're a second time bride..so what? The point of the white dress was to display innocence and virginity...and if we still stuck to that tradition...um..yeah...I'm pretty sure well over more than half of the girls on here could not wear white.!!!!!!

kmkelly Thread views: 10,305

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I'm a firm believer in doing what makes you happy. Plus I don't personally know ANYONE who would frown on wearing white for a 2nd wedding. Most people don't think that way anymore.

ValentineBride Thread views: 10,305

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my mom was married a second time and she found a bridal book saying you can wear white as often as you like just dont wear a veil

CASJLL Thread views: 10,305

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well it's kinda like how many brides are virgins - you wear a 'blusher' veil that symbolizes virgin too - majority of brides still do it - so do what makes you happy!

ewickens Thread views: 10,305

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Wear whatever makes you happy and don't listen to anyone else's opinions but that of your own.

PapayaChic Thread views: 10,305

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how do these old posts get bumped?

iffy Thread views: 10,305

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your day, your way. period.

btw, this 2nd timer has no problem with wearing white!

KatyChang Thread views: 10,305

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The bride can wear whatever she wants. To hell with anyone who thinks otherwise. I will wear my dream wedding gown, long and white, with a veil. Why? Because I didn't get a wedding the first time around. If anyone doesn't like it, they don't have to come to my wedding.

HollyMac Thread views: 10,305

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I say it's your wedding- do what makes you happy

th24s Thread views: 10,305

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Per Emily Post who is the etiquette of all etiquette, she say white is absolutely fine. The only thing she say is not acceptable is a blusher. ( the piece in front of your face). There are lots of books for second time even third time brides. They all say Do what You wish and have a great day!!!!!