Red Wedding Dress

usa_dancer85

I am really considering a red wedding dress, I want to be different because so many of my friends are about to get married and all before me.  However, I am worried about all the opinions, I have 2 MOHs and they say its a cool idea but do I really want that.  Everyone who is not in my wedding says to go for it that it would be amazing.  I feel that if I don't do it I will regret it more than not wearing a more traditional dress.  My mother is very supportive and says that I need to go for it, that it is more me than anything and she seems to know me the best.  I just wanted a few opinions of some other brides about what they think.  I am from a small town so I feel this will be a big deal.

lilyfish050

I say go for it -- it sounds pretty awesome to me!

What color would your MOH's wear? I think red & black would look very classy.

[Deleted User]

Go with whatever you want. IMO, it is a little different, but whatever floats your boat. I have seen some white dresses with red detailing on them, have you considered something like that? Are you getting married in a church or place of worship? If so, you may want to check with them on restrictions. I know it sounds weird, but I have heard of it before. Also, I see you are getting married in August in Texas, you may be hotter in a red dress esp if it is an outdoor ceremony.

usa_dancer85

It is an indoor ceremony and reception and the bridesmaids will wear gray along with the groomsman.  My colors are red and grey and the church where we will be is very open with things

APW2010

I really like the idea, and there are a lot more options of red wedding dresses now too.
I had kind of wanted to have coloured accents/detailing on my dress but FI was absolutely against it (he's more traditional than me).

If you and FI like the idea (or at least you know he wouldn't object) I think you should go for it.

bethsmiles

You should only do it if you are doing it for you not because people are getting married before you. Wearing a red dress is fine but I don't think people should do things just to be "unique". You will never be 100% unique so instead of thinking about what others are doing just think about what YOU want.

nboulanger

I was thinking of a colored dress before FI put his foot down about it. If you're going to be bummed with a white one and nana isn't going to keel over with a heart attack I don't see why not.

Queen Victoria really kicked off the white dress trend anyway and she married her cousin, so what does she know about weddings. ew. 

Cantia

The only reason my dress is not red is because I couldn't find a style that fit me properly and I was running seriously out of time to order something. Red is absolutely my style. If you think it's you and you find something you love, do it!

opalsky007

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[QUOTE]<strong>You should only do it if you are doing it for you not because people are getting married before you.</strong> Wearing a red dress is fine but I don't think people should do things just to be "unique". You will never be 100% unique so instead of thinking about what others are doing just think about what YOU want.
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I agree with this. Wear what makes you feel amazing and beautiful, whatever color or style it is. Weddings aren't contests. Or at least they shouldn't be. *Shakes fist at that stupid Four Weddings show*

akulaji

I attending a wedding in the fall where the bride wore a red wedding dress.  It wasn't just a normal 'red dress' that she wore for her wedding either... it was a full on red wedding gown with a train, beaded embellishments, etc.  Honestly, it was totally fabulous.  It truly fit her personality, and you could tell that she felt absolutely beautiful in it.  It brought tears to my eyes to see her truly express her individuality and watch how happy she was.  I personally didn't hear anyone question her decision.  She was just so breathtaking that I don't know how anyone could have a problem with it... and if they did, I personally think they could go shove it because it's what made her happy and it's not like she chose to walk down the aisle in stripper boots and lingerie.

I agree with PP that if you're truly doing it for yourself and not to 'compete' with other people's weddings, then go for it.  Go with what you feel beautiful in and end up loving.

SammieDiva

I love the red gowns. My fav is a Maggie Sottero, the mermaid one with the white lace on the bottom.

Do it! :-)

ecuchika

I was watching a wedding show on WE TV and there was an Indian bride (if I remember correctly) and she wore a red dress.  In her culture that is the norm.  It was beautiful! It may be harder to find a style  but if color is more important to you than style then happy shopping!!

akulaji

Oh!  I forgot to mention... ecuchika make me think of it actually... There are many cultures where a red dress is absolutely appropriate.  My half chinese and red is actually the color you wear for a wedding.  (Traditionally white is reserved for funerals).  I did both.  I had my beautiful white wedding gown and I had a traditional chinese red dress for my tea ceremony.  So, I still stand with my opinion.  Go for it if that's really what you want and that's what you'll feel beautiful and special in.

samurai21

I would only wear a red gown if you're super stoked at the thought and can't get it out of your head, not because you want to stand out from your friends getting married around the same time, and if they weren't getting married then you would wear a white gown.

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i looooove red gowns!!
mine isn't completely red, but it does have a lot of colour on it.

but you should go with what you like! try on a few red gowns, see if you like them.