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I dont believe any dress is too fancy for the bride at her own wedding! It's gorgeous and light and airy just like your backyard reception will be :) To tone down my dress I'm thinking of going very relaxed on my jewelry details and my hair, maybe you could do the same?
Um thats stunning on you! You can toootally rock it and you tooootally should!
I think it's stunning! And you're the bride so don't worry about it being too fancy!
It looks good! You'll probably have it bustled while you're dancing around and eating, so it won't be as full then. And for the ceremony part a fancy and full dress is plenty appropriate.
it's gorgeous. and i agree, no bride can be too dressed up for her own wedding! if you're worried about it being too big, you can remove a few layers of crinoline.
If you love it then you should wear it no matter where the wedding is!!
I was worried about the same thing. My dress has a 9ft train! In the end I was reminded that it is my day and the only day of my life I get to wear a dress like that. You look amazing in that dress. Enjoy it!
Ok, I just have a message for the 1 person who voted that you will look ridiculous:
You are silly, and not very nice. She is going to look ridiculously beautiful!
Now that I've said my peace with that one person who I do not agree with, I want to say that your dress is beautiful, and I think you should take a peek at blogs like 100 Layer Cake and Once Wed... they constantly have brides with fun, outdoor weddings who are wearing more formal dresses....
As my MOH told me when I was dress shopping (as I, too, want a more laid back wedding) "You're the bride. It's ok for you to look more formal than everyone else."
First of all it looks amazing on you! But. a word of caution. Your wedding is in July in California. I have no clue what the weather will be like but... I had a garden wedding and something that most brides don't think about (not sure how b/c we think about everything! lol) is the weight and heat of the dress.
It was 96 degrees for my outdoor ceremony with like a million % humidity. I wore a light cotton J Crew dress and I was still sweating head to toe. I was hot in some dresses I tried on in stores after 5 minutes! Be aware! I don't want you to be uncomfortable in the dress outdoors b/c there will be nothing you can do to cool off besides go inside. Just something to think about. Material matters!
Thank you guys for the kind words! I am definitely going to go more casual with the hair/ jewelry. I'm thinking a big flower or fascinator for the hair....
You look beautiful! Wear the dress you love. It will be just fine for an outdoor wedding and backyard reception!
True! I didn't even think of that. My Ceremony is at 5pm and the reception is 6-11pm so hopefully I won't be sweating. That would not be good!
Oh, I tried on this dress and loved it! It probably is a bit fancy for a backyard wedding, but who cares?! Go for it. It looks great on you.
Actually, the one I tried on might have been a little different... the one I tried was more mermaid. But anyway, it's so beautiful! Get it!
@tinylittlebird: Although I did not vote for 'totally ridiculous' and think the bride should wear whatever she wants, it WAS an option. Remember, 'ridiculous' was the term used by the original poster.
Gorgeous! I absolutely love this dress. I don't think it is too fancy at all.
I think it's perfect for an outdoor wedding! The lace and tool gives it a very natural, romantic vibe. Before I saw the picture and was reading your post, I thought it was going to be a big satin gown with tons of beading! I think it's perfect.
Not too dressy at all. I think you will look very elegant and it's perfect for an outdoor ceremony. :)
Update!
I went back to Bella Donna yesterday to try on the dress again. This time the alterations lady was there. I told her my concerns and we came up with a plan. Since I love my dress we are going to stay with that one BUT we are completely taking off the train (I'm not a train kind-of-girl anyway), removing a few layers of tulle from underneath (it has 9!) and pinning it in a little more around the hips. This way it's a little less poofy and not as heavy. Overall great compromise! I feel much better now.
Awesome! I think it'll look beautiful. Plus it looks all flowy so it's perfect for an outdoor wedding.
Show us pics, I cant wait to see how it looks like without a train! Your decision was so wise, Im having a hard time with the bustle :/
PS. We are dress twins <3
Love it!! You look beautiful in it!
We are having a destination wedding and everyone keeps talking about "destination" dresses. My theory is I don't care if it is for the venue or not. I want a dress that suits me and that I love. Not one that goes with my venue.
If you love it go for it!
I think it all depends on what you can "pull off."
I personally could never pull off wearing a ballgown to a semi-casual, outdoor wedding. And if I were in your shoes, the fact that I was feeling even the slightest bit self-conscious about it would make me want to ditch the dress. I don't want to have to be worrying about whether or not people think I'm overdressed to my own wedding.
That said, I think that dress is GORGEOUS on you, and if you and your friends and family think you can pull it off, then by all means, do it!!
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I went shopping for a wedding dress for the first time on Saturday and tried on about 12 dresses. I fell in love with one of dresses at the first appointemnt but had another apointment at another Bridal Salon so I went to that after. I hated EVERY dress at this second place and went back to put the deposit down on the dress I loved. So now it's ordered. And I'm nervous.
I love my dress but I think it might be too big. I'm having my ceremony at Regan Beach in Tahoe and my reception in Mr. Navy's parents backyard. My friends say they love it and I already put down the deposit.
P.S.- Not quite sure what's going on with my face there.....
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