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posted 2 years ago in Dress
  • poll: with what dress code could I wear a cotton eyelet lined with satin wedding dress?
    semi-formal or informal : (14 votes)
    50 %
    informal only : (11 votes)
    39 %
    neither! cotton is only if you're getting married on the beach! : (3 votes)
    11 %
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    hopewell    July 31, 2010   Baltimore, Maryland

    I'm having a mostly-outdoor summer wedding in early afternoon, with a garden-party atmosphere.  It will either be informal or semi-formal.  I mean these terms in their traditional old-fashioned way - semi-formal will be if I can convince my fiance that he should wear a stroller with double-breasted vest and checked or striped pants, otherwise he will wear a solid grey three-piece suit and it will be informal.  But I cannot find any advice for the wedding dress.  Basically, I'd like to know if eyelet cotton lined with satin would be appropriate, or if I should get something in silk chiffon or silk jersey.  Also, would tea-length would be okay or should I go floor-length?  How about veils?  Thanks so much for any advice! 

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    Tea length wedding dresses work perfectly for outdoor weddings.

    http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/cotton-silk-mikado-tea-length-dress

     
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    bethesdabride    October 9, 2010   Arlington, VA/Bethesda, MD

    I love this designer, Chris Cole, The Cotton Bride: http://thecottonbride.com/#

    He makes gorgeous cotton dresses that could work even in a formal setting.

    For shorter length dresses, check out Dolly Couture: www.dollycouture.com

    In general though, I think eylet cotton sounds very romantic & perfect for a garden wedding!

     
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    Kittyachi    August 2010   New York

    I don't think semi-formal is right for that. How about "cocktail attire" - that's more informal/casual without sounding like people can show up in ripped jeans and a t-shirt. Don't laugh - I know someone who did this because "casual dress" was on the wedding website. It was sad but hilarious.

     
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    Rae    October 1, 2012   Kansas

    Go with a Cotton Gown by Chris Kole!  You can dress it up or down and his gowns are beautiful!!!!!!!!

     

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