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Okay, it would seem my roommate and I have total opposite taste - I'm most likely getting married in a tundra-y winter, which leads ME to the assumption that I should dress appropriately. I was thinking a simple (ie no beads, lace, etc) aline dress with a crinoline and then a sweater something like this:
My roommate, on the other hand, claims that no bride should ever wear a sweater, because it's too informal.
What do you think? Can a sweater still be bridal? (If not, how the heck am I supposed to not freeze to death?)
whoops, it would seem I forgot the photo. D'oh!
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I think the sweater is cute! For a casual wedding I'd certainly think about it - we don't get the tundra like weather over here so it's harder for me to imagine!
However, I have seen winter brides in gorgeous faux fur stoles and wraps and even a faux fur lined cloak that look amazing as well. Maybe some research is warranted?
Ultimately, it's your day and you can wear whatever you want so long as you're comfortable :)
I nearly went down the sweater route. I wanted to knit myself Elfin Bride by DomiKnitrix http://domiknitrix.com/prj/elfingoth.cfm and wear it over a corset and a flowing skirt. In the end I decided against it (for one thing, I didn't think I'd be able to find enough secret knitting time!) but I still love the idea.
That sweater is super cute!!! I think it woud totally be okay to wear a sweater, it would be way cute and WAY cozy!!! That sweater you posted would be perfect. You could also go the super glam route and do a fur shrug (real or fake, doesn't matter). I saw a wedding where she did that and it was GORGEOUS!
I got a off-white sweater to wear when I get cold. I'm only planning on wearing it when I'm waiting, in the limo, or at the reception after the cake/cutting/first dance.
I ended up getting a long sweater from victoria secret
... I apologize for my spazziness this morning. I just woke up. And... yeah.
I love the look of a sweater, especially for a cozy winter wedding! I put on an ivory cashmere cardigan at my reception, and thought it looked very cute. I'm actually selling a heavier Vera Wang sweater shrug I bought but didn't end up wearing since it was a little *too* heavy for my fall wedding, if you're interested. Here's a photo:
Fur seems to be the default for winter brides, but I'm kind of just a tiny bit anti-fur. :/
@KMS - you're funny, I didn't think you were spazzy, just excited :)
@tulipcarnation - that sweater looks super comfy, and I bet it would look great with a slimmer fitting dress :)
I think that wearing a sweater can be an adorable look! (Definitely much better than a shivering bride.)
However, in my opinion, a cable-knit sweater does look kind of casual. What about something like this: http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi23489&rootCategory=cat70008&catId=cat590041&sortKey=Default§ion=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008
I'm going to wear a sweater, too. Our wedding is in March and my dress is sleeveless.
I've had my eye on this for a while:
Are you going to wear the sweater the whole time? I would probably be like Phoebe from Friends where I would have my dress out for the walk and then put something on after the ceremony. Granted she was turning blue by the end!
It depends on the level of formality, I think. If you're having a white-tie or black-tie wedding, I think a sweater is a little informal, but otherwise I see no reason against wearing a beautiful sweater with your dress. And yes'm, I like that Vera Wang!
I saw a few pics of brides doing this on SMP and I thought it was gorgeous! If I had a winter wedding, I totally would have rocked a sweater!
Wear a sweater! It could be *gorgeous.* I say, wear the sweater and incorporate it into your bridal look. Otherwise, you'll get cold, someone will lend you a jacket, and before you know it, half your photos will be of you wearing someone's floppy black dinner jacket over your dress!
That sweater with the brooch is beautiful!
If that is what you want to wear, then do that. No one has the right to judge you.
If your wedding is casual enough then go for it. I agree if you are looking for something more formal then maybe a thinner sweater but I think its very cute
I think I am going to do cardigans for my mountain wedding. It is in the summer, but in the mountains. It will all be outside and it can seriously cool down at night. I don't want to freeze and I don't want my ladies freezing. I am thinking, simple, solid cardigans in our colors.
Then they will all have something they can wear after the wedding too!
I think the sweater idea is cute but i would wear it after the ceremony for the reception.
I think the sweater is a great idea for a cold winter wedding! It's such a cute sweater too!
I think a sweater can be more than appropriate! I just think that the kind of sweater depends on the bride, the dress, the style of the wedding, etc. My favorite look, though, is fur a la Mrs. Champagne and her mom!
I hate to be controversial, but if you wear fur please wear the fake kind. Animals are skinned alive to make fur, and its soooo unncessary. I always cringe when i see people wearing real fur. Sorry I just had to say that.
I love the sweater!!! :-D
I think this ABSOLUTELY looks bridal!
I LOVE this idea.
I was just searching for sweaters for my bridesmaids and me. I actually have a similar question: Should my bridesmaids and I have the same sweater? I found one I love but it would not fit my pregnant bridesmaids. hmmmm.
here is my dress, my bridesmaids' and flower girls'
The guys are wearing kahki and white shirts.
The flower girl dresses are like the ones pictured but the instead of the red/pink fabric they will have brown, beige, yellow, golds.
I and having white flowers and so are my bridesmaids.
I think the sweater adds a vintage, sweet feeland will be great for our garden wedding
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Nothing fits the category of "not bridal enough". A wedding is about the bride and groom starting their lives together as one. Everything else is just extra. I often think people forget that when making judgements about what they deem appropriate for a wedding look. So hey, your roommate can be puking up lace at HER wedding if she chooses, but you be cozy, comfy and BEAUTIFUL in your chic little sweater....which by the way I think is perfect!!!
Something like this could be a nice option for BMs because it would even fit the prego ones, and the bride can have one, too, but I might consider having a bride wear one that is somehow just a little bit different, even if that meant a brooch, different button, etc.
Mrs. Shortcake also rocked a cardigan for her wedding!
This could be cute for a bride with a simple dress, I think the belt Mrs. Cowboy Boot used for her wedding would be awesome with this look!
Also, love Mrs. Hydrangea's sweater for her Post Wedding Shoot:
More inspiration:
@kourtney32: Here's some great faux fur options! http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandaceDesigns
No problem! My BMs and I also wore faux fur for my wedding for your same reasons :)
Yes, do it! I love all the pictures here. I've been on the lookout for a super-soft, simple sweater in case it gets chilly on our wedding day. : )
I like the idea! As long as the sweater is a little nicer quality (aka no $15 from Target) ... I'm thinking either a nice cashmere for lighter weight or a good quality wool knit. The one you posted is really nice and with a simple dress, it could be very nice!
Wow! This poll got so many more responses than I thought it would!
I'm *hoping* for a less formal wedding as it is, so YAY!
@kourtney32 - don't worry, I'm also anti fur, actually to the extent where I don't really like to wear the fake stuff because it kind of glorifies the whole idea of wearing fur. Ehk.
@almostduffy @Lillindy - woah! colored sweaters... that's something more to think about!
@indiebride - I loooove those! The thin, lightweight stuff everyone has been posting is super cute, but seriously... Michigan is stinking cold in the winter.
The original sweater I posted would 1) keep me warm enough, and 2) I have a sweater in that cut now (it's dark green and way old or I'd probably be like, "OMW! I'll just wear that!) that makes my straight body look way curvy... I think it's the way it cuts right at the waist. I don't know how it works, I just know I get about a million compliments every time I wear it.
I like the sweater...it's cute and would definitely go with a wedding dress...
BTW...I'm stealing your idea for the reception FIs parents are throwing for us after our DW...thank you girlfriend...LOL 
I think it's adorable! I may have to steal the idea and find a bright yellow one for my wedding! It's indoors, so I'd only wear it if we go outside, but still, it'd be cute for photos!
I love the idea of a sweater! Tons of great options and I think it's a great way to personalize your look.
Have you seen the episode of My Big Fat Wedding which Dina (from Real Housewives of New Jersey) was? Notice the top left picture.. It's a great dress and I think it looked phenomenal.
If you look at the bottom left there's a video...
the sweater I posted is from Kohl's and is on sale, haha, if anyone really loves it.
:)
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