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I think a church setting is very formal and that you should just wear the pink dress for the reception. I understand wanting to do your own thing and that it is "you" but honestly, if I didn't know you or had bad eyesight, I'd think you were a bridesmaid.
ETA: The dress is really cute, though, so don't think I don't like it! I just think no for a church. Garden wedding, you could pull it off, but not in a church.
I have to agree with Kittyachi. Your dress is super-cute, but it says reception dress to me. I'd go with a gown for the ceremony.
That's a really pretty dress! If you have doubts, I would lean towards a more formal wedding dress for the ceremony.
Obviously do what you want. I do think thats a pretty formal church to be wearing that short dress. I feel like it would look like any other sunday wedding with you up at the alter.
I would probably look for a cheaper simplier white gown to wear for the ceremony. Just something white, long, and simple. Then change to your pink dress later.
Here are some suggestions from Macys:
Agree with what Kittyachi said. If you look around there are many wedding gowns with a pink undertone, that's still bridal looking even though it's pink.
its a formal looking church, so i would get a dress that dictates that and matches that and leave the party dress for the party :)
very cute pink dress!!! :)
I would probably get a long dress if it was me but if that's the dress you love then wear it. It looks awesome on you! The notion that the bride must wear white (or almost white) is silly. Wear a veil or something and no one is going to mistake you for a bridesmaid. Besides, I always thought that reasoning was a bit off because presumably everyone at the wedding knows either you or your husband well enough to be able to figure it out without expending too much brain power. And who cares if strangers looking at your pictures have to puzzle for a minute?
ETA: We're constantly telling brides "it's your day, wear what you want" when they worry about matching their venue. Why should this be any different?
It is a cute dress, but very informal. There are a ton of formal wedding gowns available in pink. Are you interested in them?
i honestly would've guessed this was a bridesmaid dress or a rehearsal dinner dress-- it's very informal for a wedding in any venue i kind of think- much more of a dress you wear to a wedding or special occassion
Very cute, more a BM dress, but certainly would make a great party dress, but not a church dress. If you can swing it, then I'd be a two dress bride, otherwise, get a more formal dress (which can still be in pink). I wouldn't wear your current dress for the chuch.
Adorable dress! I would have to say though for the ceremony, as a formal event and church, it may be more appropriate to have a gown as well. Plus, then you aren't left with possible regrets down the road that you didn't have a more formal wedding gown. I do love the pink dress though! Its so cheerful and feminine and the fabric is lovely! Congrats :)
I agree with those who said you should get a lng dress for the ceremony.
I was a short-dress bride myself, for both the ceremony and reception. I loved it. BUT, we got married outside in a garden, so it realy worked. For a church wedding, your lovely pink dress (which is super cute) would just look really out of place to me.
Beautiful church! The dress is adorable but it does look more like a bridesmaid dress. You have a really cute figure though and you should have no issue finding a dress that will look fantastic on you that would suit the formality of the church.
Girl dress shopping is the best part!!! (at least for me)
Before i post this...let me just say I LOVE YOUR PINK DRESS. I would even wear it to the ceremony bc obviously you have a unique and fun personality so why change it for the ceremony.
BUT on the offchance....what about meeting in the middle and having a more formal short pink weddding dress like this
http://www.weddingo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/birdsong-dress.jpg with some bright pink shoes!! cute cute cute!!
Still expresses your personality and is great for the ceremony and reception?!
Love the pink dress. I'm all for breaking the rules and going against the grain, BUT I really think that you will be seriously underdressed at your ceremony. There could easily be guests that will look much more formal than you, and I just think that's a big no-no.
I say wear the pink dress to the reception only.
I agree with the others.. seems more of a bridesmaid dress if you were to wear it in the ceremony. It would be cute to wear at the reception though!
Have you thought about looking at other pink dresses? My dream dress is also in pink and I've found tons of formal pink gowns,
Here is a gown similar in style to the one in your picture but it's more formal.
Oh man I totally clicked on the wrong poll option. I read it as "yes, and wear it to the reception too" as in your gown, not another gown.
Bleh, it's late. I think you should do what you want. It's your day! If that's your dream dress, wear it up!
I agree with the other ladies that while it is a cute reception dress, I would look for something slightly more formal, but still in pink!, for the ceremony. How about these:
http://www.edressme.com/nika-prom-3907.html
Or this one: http://www.amsale.com/bnp/bridesmaids/100118/G560C.shtml
http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2811/ (sorry can't copy the picture here)
I agree that in that church your dress is not formal enough and that you could look like a bridesmaid. The dress is darling. It looks from the background of your pic that you got it in a bridal salon? So is it possible to get the same dress in long length? Or to have a removable overskirt made to match that can be removed for the reception?
For lack of a better visual example this is sort of what I mean, a detachable full skirt that you would wear over the shorter one just for the ceremony:
Okay I can't sleep and I found a few more options:
http://www.morilee.com/Bridesmaids/Bridesmaids/dressint.php?idves=288&idcat=2&idscat=5&npic=7&npag=1
Colors on screen may vary by monitor.
Please visit a store to see an actual swatch of the fabric.
And just because I think this is the most gorgeous blush dress ever: http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm/Bridal/Additional/Style-8814
OMG *drool*.
Great, now I want that one. I didn't even know they make "blush" wedding dresses! Oye.
Much as I want to say "wear what you want", that is the sort of dress I'd wear as a guest or to a garden party, so I think that at least for your big entrance to the church you should consider something longer or more formal. I think pink or blush is fine - don't let go of your preference on that one, there's no need to wear white, but I think you should consider some of the really beautiful dresses the other bees have posted.
Pretty as the dress you've chosen is, I think if I were you I'd be a little worried that when I looked back I would regret not taking the opportunity to wear something out of the ordinary. I particularly like the Dessy and Etsy dresses that have been posted.
I don't think that all wedding dresses need to be long, but I do think they need to be special, whatever the venue - check out these short and fabulous ones!
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The church appears to be old enough that Im sure you're not the first bride to wear a less formal dress there...many women used to just wear a nice dress to get married in....Wear what you want--very pretty dress :)
Thanks for all the feedback girls! Can't Wait, you hit the nail on the head! Fiance and I came up with the same solution last night. Since the fabric of the dress is very light weight and won't be bulky underneat, I'm going to have a flowy, lighter-pink, full-lenght overskirt custom made to wear during the ceremony. I'm psyched to have the opportunity to have some say in what it'll look like!
The dress you picked out is cute. Your dress choice and your venue choice are not related at all, nor should they be. Wear whatever you want that looks great on you and you'll look stunning no matter where the ceremony takes place. I wouldn't change your dress at all. Short dresses are becoming very popular again (used to be the norm until the 70s) and so are colored dresses which have been around long before anyone dreamed of wearing white to marry in. I wouldn't let anyone other than yourself choose the style of dress.
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Ok, folks. I've always wanted to get married in pink, not white. I ended up with this short, pink wedding dress. I love it, and it's very me. But... I'm concerned that it's not as great for my ceremony venue. Our reception is outdoor, so I'm wondering if maybe my "dream dress" (pictured below) is only a reception dress. Do I need to get a full-length gown for the size of the church (also pictured below)?? I'll take critical feedback!