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posted 11 months ago in Dress
  • poll: Would this dress work for an outdoor wedding in the mountains w/ evening reception?
    No way girl, wayyyy too fancy! : (1 votes)
    2 %
    This dress would totally work! : (31 votes)
    62 %
    You MIGHT be able to pull it off, if your willing to get it dirty. : (17 votes)
    34 %
    You will stand out like a sore thumb, don't even think about wearing this. : (1 votes)
    2 %
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    Juliabugy    July 4, 2012  

    Ok bee's I need some help. My fiance and I are thinking about having an outdoor wedding in a beautiful meadow with a beautiful river running around it (up in the mountains). Our reception would be in a gorgeous dance hall with all glass sides to see the beautiful mountains at night. I NEVER wanted to be an outdoor wedding bride (mostly due to the erratic weather in Colorado). My new dilemma is most of the dresses I'm attracted to are satin, a-line/ballgown shape simple elegant with a touch of beading. This is an Oleg Cassini I am very drawn to, for example. I need your advice, is this too 'fancy' for my mountain wedding (as I fear it is)?Outdoor Wedding Dress :  wedding dress wedding outdoors fancy train oleg cassini wedding dress PhotoOutdoor Wedding Dress :  wedding dress wedding outdoors fancy train oleg cassini wedding dress Photo

    The dress does have a train but photo #2 shows it bustled. Outdoor Wedding Dress :  wedding dress wedding outdoors fancy train oleg cassini wedding dress Photo

     
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    mousegirl    May 20, 2011   New Mexico/wedding in Asheville NC

    The bottom of the dress will get dirty, no matter where you get married. I say pick a dress you love and are comfortable wearing. I think this dress would be great for an outdoor wedding, the bling around the waist and on the train will really sparkle in the sun. :)

     
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    milesbella    September 17, 2011   Iowa

    The dress is beautiful and I think it would look gorgeous at your outdoor wedding.  Realistically, as mousegirl stated, any floor length gown is bound to get dirty, so if you love the dress, it'll work!

     
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    Georgia Bee    October 9, 2010   Atlanta

    Mousegirl is right, your hem and train will get dirty no matter what.  Wear what you want!

     
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    Keltaena    March 31, 2012  

    Haha, I don't think you can stand out as a sore thumb at your own wedding. I agree with the PPs. You can wear whatever makes you feel beautiful! I might not wear it at a beach wedding (it would probably be hot), but I think it's just fine for an outdoor wedding.

     
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    dolphi99    May 14, 2011   Minnesota

    It would be perfect I very beautiful too, you just have to be willing to get it dirty is all.

     
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    Juliabugy    July 4, 2012  

    Thanks for all the kind words ladies, your making me feel so much better! I have no problem getting the dress dirty, you only wear it once right! The wedding would be up in the Rocky mountains so it's pretty chilly no matter what time of year ( I never thought of how hot it would be though) I just would hate to be one of those brides that at the wedding everyone is trying to figure out why on earth I chose that dress if it didn't fit the environment well. For example, I once saw a girl who physically had to be pushed through the gate into her backyard wedding (bless her heart, I LOOOVED the dress, but even she said she regretted so much tulle!) Everyone was giggling and teasing her for the rest of the night about why she picked such a big dress for her backyard (she handled it very well, and I did love the dress!)

     
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    norab2684    July 23, 2011  

    You look amazing in this dress!!!! I am jealous

     
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    CassidyR    July 25, 2012   Navarre, FL

    I don't think the fabric would be as important, but I'd be worried about trashing the dress before any formal pictures or the cermony. You will notice it in the pictures. 

     

    Maybe get that type of fabric without such a long train? 

     

    But in the end- your wedding your choice. :) Just my thoughts. 

     
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    napabridekelsey    August 13, 2011   Live in Corvallis, OR/Wedding in Napa, CA

    It's gorgeous! I think it would be perfect for an outdoor wedding!

     
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    pengoala    September 4, 2011  

    It's beautiful!!!  Wear what you love, and rock it girl!

     
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    fvsoccer    November 4, 2011   Colorado

    I think it is a lovely dress and looks great on you! Also, the accessories that you wear with it will make a big difference!

     
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    amandajohill    May 7, 2005  

    That is beautiful and will look beautiful outside, probably even more so because nature is such a contrast to a beautiful dress... you will stand out in a very good way.  Trust me... don't change the dress.

     

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