Just need some opinions please!

When I started my wedding plans, I decided that I wanted to wear my mom’s gown. Don't get me wrong, her gown is stunning, but you could really tell that it was from the early 80's not just from the style, but it turned a little yellow . I had it cleaned, but it didn't come out 100% white. It looks white when you just look at it but when you put it next to something white it looks ivory.

Just for fun me and a few of my BM's went gown shopping (probably a bad idea). Well, I found a gown (pics in my photo album) that I fell in love with. I already put a down payment, but I still really want to wear my moms dress. Plus, it's really cute for my 'something old'.

So, I decided that I would switch gowns after the ceremony and after the cocktail hour. Basically right before me and FH are introduced. I have some input from my BM's and they think it's a great idea but I don't know if they are just saying that to not make me feel bad lol.

I really need some honest opinions please! Thanks!

Edited: I removed the poll because I made a mistake on it. It was my first time and I'm a spaz lol

I didn't vote because what i'd do is the reverse....

Wear mom's gown to the ceremony....more emotional part of the night...

After the cocktail hour, change into the dress you put a deposit on.

If you can afford it - GO FOR IT!!! It's your day and you should do what makes you happiest!!!!

I think switching gowns is a great idea. You can be traditional and walk down the isle the same way your mom did, and then you can wear something more yourself for the reception.

hmmm basically the choice is yours. Switching dresses just always seems like an extra chore to do...


have you tried asking your mother if you can have her old gown made into something else for you to wear?

Like a slip
your veil
garter?

This is what I am doing with my mothers gown. I would have worn hers but she was a size 2 and I, um, am not!

If you swtich, my vote is your mom's at the cermony and yours at the reception.

I think you need to decide what it is you really want to do. Maybe at first you thought you really wanted to wear your mom's ... but now mayb you really want to wear this one you found. I think its your day and you can nicely tell you mom that you deceied to wear yours..

You know, you could tell her (if you have and want kids) that when your baby is born you will make soemthing for the baby out of her dress...like for a relgiious cermony or something.

Bottom line - IMO....its your day and you should do whatever you want!!