Hello ladies! Congratulations on your upcoming weddings!
I just
wanted to pass along one little bit of advice for those of you getting
married outside, that I am so happy I stumbled upon for my wedding: stick a little sundress or extra change of light weight
comfortable clothes in your bag for the reception (and don't forget the
accompanying underwear). On a whim, I stuck an extra little dress in
my bag - more so that I would have a couple of options to change into
the next day than anything else.
After 30 minutes of pictures
outside before the ceremony, a 30 minute outdoor ceremony, and another
40 minutes of pictures afterwards, I was so hot and sweaty in my
dress... it was terrible. I kept going back to the room - which took
about 10 minutes to get there and back to - just to go to the bathroom
where I could have the air conditioning cranked up so it was 60 degrees
in the room. I ended up taking off every slip and undergarment I had,
other than my underpants, and it did no good. And within about 10
minutes of being back at the reception, I'd be extremely hot and
uncomfortable again. I couldn't dance for more than a few minutes.
A
little more than half way through the dancing portion of reception,
right after the photographer left, I asked one of my friends to help me
get out of my dress, changed into the sundress and went back upstairs. I
NEVER had any intention of taking off my wedding dress and changing
into another dress for the reception. I love my dress and wanted to
wear it forever. But it was, without a doubt, the best decision I made
all night. I was soooooo much more comfortable in my sundress and had a
great time dancing and laughing with my friends and family for the rest
of my reception.
It was, without a doubt, one of the smartest
things I did all night. I am so glad I got to enjoy my reception and be
comfortable, rather than stand there in a stunning dress and be
miserable. I highly recommend you give yourself the option of doing the
same, just in case you want to take it.
Congrats again! I hope all of your wedding days are as beautiful and amazing as mine was!
