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    molliechloe      

    So I'm having a traditional Catholic wedding at 1:30 followed by a black tie optional event at 6 p.m.

     I initially thought of having two dresses, but am now thinking I'll keep the same dress and accessorize differently.  For the ceremony, I'll have a chapel length veil, and probably wrist-length gloves (either sheer or netted, depending on my dress), with my hair up.  For the reception, hair will be down and I'll wear some big chandelier earings and a nice bracelet, etc.

    Which dress should I choose?

    Number 1?

    http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/runway/designer/peterlangner/detail/123836?offset=115

     or Number 2?

    http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/runway/designer/legendsbyromonakeveza/detail/163153?offset=18

    Number 2 is more slimming for my body type, but I like the way Number 1 looks as well. (I've tried both on).

    Thanks!

     
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    maryalison      

    #2!

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    ustwiggie    June 1, 2009   Saint Louis/New Delhi

    #2 all the way.  It's beautiful, and I think it's more appropriate for a church wedding.  #1 is a little beachy.

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    hbowar    May 15th, 2009   San Jose, CA & MN

    I agree...#2!

     
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    MissEsq       Los Angeles

    #2 is stunning.  romantic and soft.  way more appropriate for a black tie optional wedding.  #1 is too simple for something like that.

     
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    Angiepie    February 28, 2009   Makawao, Hawaii

    Number two has a lot more personality!

     
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    KateMW    8.30.03   Birmingham

    #1 is beautiful, but I think number two is more appropriate for a catholic wedding. 

     
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    Jen4637    3.27.2009   Seattle

    #2 definitely

     
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    vailbride    2/21/09   Vail, CO

    #2 fo sho

     
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    pinotnoir    October 2008   NYC

    I'm with the hive on this one - #2!

     
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    StephMay1609    May 16 2009   Toronto

    definitely number 2!

     
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    goldtome    9/13/2008   Huntsville

    #2!

     
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    marianneinvan       Vancouver, BC

    #2!! It's so striking, and more appropriate to the type of wedding you're describing. #1 is a little casual, I think.

     
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    dreambml    4/12/08   Boston

    #2....#1 looks like a slip or lingerie - not a wedding gown.

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    TallBride    January 24 2009   Westlake Village, Ca

    2, it will be so pretty in a catholic wedding!

     
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    vee    9/20/08   Chicago

    definitely #2!

     
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    historykitty    6/27/09   Detroit, MI

    I agree with dreambml, #1 is sexy, but not in the right way for a Catholic wedding, I think.  Also, the accessories you're talking about would work better with #2.  Good luck!

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    Definitely #2!

     
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    lhm11271983    October 11, 2008   Tennessee

    Number 2!

     
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    jennifer0031       California

    I vote for number 2!

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    Niki    05/31/2008  

    2!  Lace = Catholic wedding

     
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    #2 no question! So much more bridally

     
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    ErinMarieMack    06.27.09   Denver, CO

    #2 too! 1 seems a little casual for the event you described.

     
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    missm    09-27-08   San Francisco

    #2

     
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    molliechloe      

    Wow, thanks Hive!!!  I guess there is a consensus!  No. 2 it is.  Thanks for the comments!

     
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    briannie    mach 15, 2009   oc, ca

    i know i'm late, but i just want to reiterate the "#2!!!!" sentiments! :)

     
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    Noelle    May 23, 2009   MO

    #2! Definitely!

     

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