- Blog
- Bios
- Boards
- Classifieds
- DIY
- Gallery
- Vendor Reviews
- Shop Weddingbee
Weddingbee boards
Does the dress make you feel pretty and can you afford it? Then it's your dress, no matter what your age.
Absolutely not! You can wear whatever you want - whatever makes you feel beautiful - and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. What kinds of dresses do you like?
Edit: whoops I just saw you already bought a dress! Post pics!
@judya...you can wear whatever dress you like....it's not tacky at all. It's your first wedding, you are entitled to all the bells and whistles that comes along with that....and that includes a beautiful white wedding gown if that's what makes you happy.
I don't think it's tacky at all. Of course, some styles won't work (like a huge pouffy princess dress) but there are many traditional wedding dresses that would look beautiful.
I would love to see a photo of the dress you got!
No of course not, don't be silly!!! Who told you it was tacky?! I'mma go smack that person.
I think you should wear whatever dress you want, especially since you haven't been married before. Your age shouldn't matter!
I would also love to see pictures of the dress. I agree with GirlwithaRing that over-the-top "younger" styles may not work, but I'm sure that wouldn't be what you're going for anyway.
Styles are so much more flexible nowadays....my mom is 51 and she just bought a long gown from the "bridesmaids" section at DB. It looks fantastic on her!
You can wear whatever makes you feel beautiful!! It's about YOU, and the man you love and are deciding to spend the rest of your life with, and celebrating ya'lls special day!! Wear what makes you feel good!!! :)
Congratulations on your engagement! I feel that if it is THE dress and you feel beautiful in it, then go for it!
I agree with everyone else! First, CONGRATS! Second, wear whatever dress you'd like - it is your wedding day!
*gets in line behind EJS to smaxx the person who told you it was tacky*
Wear what makes you feel beautiful - it sounds like you have found THE dress! The only *rule* is there are no rules - only what works for you!
yay! Congratulations to you! I hope you post pictures of your dress - i'm sure it's beautiful. :)
I agree with everyone else! CONGRATS! of course u can wear watever ud like. If it was THE dress then go for it. Wear watever makes YOU feel good. Its ur SPECIAL day. Go with it and have FUN!!
if it makes you feel any better, i'm having the opposite problem. i'm a young bride wearing a non traditional, casual dress. i feel like i should be wearing the big, white, traditional gown, but i just don't want to. so i'm not going to. and if you want to wear it, than you should. there's no right or wrong anymore.
I'm going to jump on the bandwagon here and say if it's yours, it's yours. Period. Rock the dress!
This is your first marriage.. why not wear a traditional dress like most first time brides do? Who cares about your age, age ain't nothing but a number! You wear that dress, and you wear it proud!
You absolutely should wear a white wedding gown. You are going to want to avoid styles like this:
http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm?pid=52&item_id=11470&rowid=14&page=1
or this http://www.pninatornai.co.il/img/b2009/37.htm but there are many lovely wedding gowns that will be very flattering on brides of all ages. If you are uncomfortable posting a picture of yourself, you can include a link to the dress, so that we have a better idea.
THANK YOU every one for showing me some support i tend to let little things bug me. I wish i had a pic of me in The dress, but it's the davids bridal dress with the pockets. Its on order
Also ProfessorBee lmao, how did you know those where choices 2 and three lol. I don't know if there is an app age for those two.
second thoughts are normal but you have every right to have everything teh way you always imagined it for your special day =)
OMG, had to add i am SOOO excited you picked the DB dress with POCKETS!!! i posted about that a while back and hoped someone would wear it!!!! i wholeheartledly support that!~! =D
Congratulations! I like to see a woman who waits til she knows what (who) she wants. There is absolutely no reason you can't wear a traditional wedding dress at the BEAUTIFUL age of 45. I think it is just 2+ time brides who I think are "supposed" to tone it down. (To that I also say "who cares!")
Post pictures!
Not tacky at all. It's YOUR wedding day, and if your dress makes you feel pretty, than rock it!
I'm 40, and it's my second marriage (though technically since I eloped the first time, it IS my first wedding..)
My dress is gorgeous and I love it.
Oh my gosh! ROTFL at the professorbee's examples of what not to wear! lol..... that "is" good advice, but honestly, those are the kind of dresses even a 17 year old shouldn't really wear... but that's just me :-)
Rock out your traditional bride dress. Who says you can't be a traditional bride just because your older? I've had 2 clients in their 40s and both ROCKED a very "traditional" bridal gown and they looked amazing! DO IT! And congrats :-)
You must log in to post.
| Visit our sister sites | eHarmony Online Dating |
eHarmony Advice Dating Advice |
Project Wedding Wedding Songs |
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar |
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| ellisrobertson | 23 |
| MsPanda | 14 |
| aduarte3201 | 14 |
| pengoala | 11 |
| fishbone | 11 |
| ShellVee | 10 |
| ladyartichoke | 10 |
| ndreighton | 10 |
| mypinkshoes | 9 |
| peachacid | 9 |
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| likelimeade | 2 |
| redband | 2 |
| gonnabeMrsHH | 2 |
| Otterly | 2 |
| ellisrobertson | 2 |
| janebennett | 1 |
| KristenGotMarried | 1 |
| SFreeman2187 | 1 |
| Ms. Chai | 1 |
| kate02121 | 1 |
I'm 45 years old have never been married or ever come close to ever wanting to. I have finally met the love of my life and am planning a decent size wedding. All of a sudden i've gotten cold feet. Is it tacky for me to wear a traditional wedding dress. My daughter and my fiance keep reassuring me that it will be fine. I found a beautiful dress, THE dress and purchased it and now am having second thoughts. Am i too old to wear a traditional dress.