Second Dress "Just in Case"

singinchick13

I'm not traditionally a fan of changing dresses in the middle of a wedding, and I really do not want to have to change for any reason. However, I've been thinking it may be a good idea to purchase an inexpensive 'party' type cocktail dress that I could possible change into in case anything happens (ie. wine spill, or what I am most worried about, spitup/vomit from holding my son who will be a year and a half old). He generally has no problems and very rarely spits up now (still on formula, no solids yet) but as a new mom I've learned to be prepared for anything, and I'm certainly not going to avoid holding my baby on one of the most important days of our lives. Has anyone else done this? And if something did happen would I need to explain why I changed or just let everyone think it was planned? 

hlvonb

@singinchick13

I would say to get a less expensive white dress (something you could wear somewhere else or easily returned if not worn) might be a good idea. I would avoid getting a second wedding dress though and if you did have to change, I am sure your guests wouldn't care.

Maggie0829

After all the pictures were done and I was having fun dancing and partying with my guests I stopped caring about the cleanliness of my dress.  At the end of the night the bottom was filthy and I had a reddish pink stain on my back due to dancing with one of my guy friends while he was double fisting mixed drinks.

If you do decide to change you don't need to explain yourself but unless the entire bottom of your dress rips off and reveals your ass to the entire party then a small stain or a bit of baby throw up isn't going to be a big deal.

Wigglesx2

If you have the extra money to play with, why not? Depending on what you get you may be able to wear it again.

Just a thought, if you don't want to deal with a second dress what about a shawl that matches your dress? You can keep that around your shoulders when you hold him.

I'm so glad you are actually going to hold your son in your wedding dress. My cousin has stated that once she puts her dress on she's not holding or going near her children until the next morning.

hikebikebemerry

Are you having a RD? If you are, maybe just get a niceish white dress for that- That way: 1. You won't have to pack 3 different white dresses 2. You won't have to buy another dress 3. You will have a backup white dress to wear, if you really need to change out of your wedding dress. I highly doubt anyone is going to think, "Ugh, how tacky- the bride wore that to the RD yesterday!" .. and if they do, they suck. However, if you have extra money in your dress budget, and you'd be able to wear it again, why not?! *ETA: Sorry, my iPad hates paragraphs

singinchick13

Thanks for the input ladies!! I think I will just go for a nice white cocktail dress that is still semi-formal that way I can wear it out for a nice dinner and dancing on our honeymoon if it doesn't get used that day. I'll probably keep the tags on as well in case I decide to return it unworn.

ativnan16

Plus, something to think about (as much as I haven't wanted to come to terms with this, as someone who also wants to wear my dress all night come hell or high water!) I had a friend of mine who had a GORGEOUS Maggie Sottero gown and ended up getting so overheated that she was forced to change, or pass out.A second dress, just in case, is probably a smart idea... you just never know. In addition, I went to a wedding last weekend where the bride changed into a much shorter, sleeveless, sparkly ivory party dress and silver shiny sneakers to party in. She was much more comfortable than most brides describe, and she had a blast.

Maggie0829

ativnan16 said:

Plus, something to think about (as much as I haven't wanted to come to terms with this, as someone who also wants to wear my dress all night come hell or high water!) I had a friend of mine who had a GORGEOUS Maggie Sottero gown and ended up getting so overheated that she was forced to change, or pass out.A second dress, just in case, is probably a smart idea... you just never know. In addition, I went to a wedding last weekend where the bride changed into a much shorter, sleeveless, sparkly ivory party dress and silver shiny sneakers to party in. She was much more comfortable than most brides describe, and she had a blast.

This is why one should take into account the average temperature of when they get marry as well as movability of the dress.