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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!

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

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

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

#2 fo sho

definitely number 2!

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

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

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!

Number 2!