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Dress Dilemma

macylandmacyland member
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I bought a dress about a year ago.  I am an avid web surfer and found a used Maggie Sottero in great condition and exactly my size for $250 plus shipping.  It was quite a deal and I could not pass it up.  I knew we were getting married, just didn't have all the details.  Now we have decided on a small family wedding with a casual hawaiian theme.  My problem is should i wear the nice formal dress I bought or find something more fitting to our theme.  Everyone else will be in casual clothes, like hawaiian shirts, shorts, and sandals.  My friends say it't okay for the bride to stand out but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb.  All opinions are welcome.  I am just looking for the outsider's point of view.  Thanks for the help.
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  • YogisBooBooYogisBooBoo member
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    edited December 2011
    First off, that is a steal of a deal for a Maggie!!! Do you mind posting a picture of the dress if you have one? I'm a visual person..lol. I really don't think you'll stick out like a sore thumb. A friend of mine's cousin did a destination wedding and her dress was ornate and everyone else was pretty casual. But she did not stick out like a sore thumb. I wish I could find a pic of her for ya so you could see....hmmmm I'll have to do some searching...
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  • macylandmacyland member
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    edited December 2011
    I tried to put a couple photos in my bio.  Check there.
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  • lmf2010lmf2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with your friends:  the bride is supposed to stand out, so even if your in a fancy gown and everyone else is dress down, I think you will look stunning no matter what and no one will care.if on the other hand, you are not comfortable with this, then ditch the dress.  An uncomfortable looking bride shows in the pics.  If your going to wear the dress, your going to have to be 100% comfortable and confindent!HTH and GL!
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  • mauidandymauidandy member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married in Hawaii and my dress is very "formal," with lace and a long train....I can't wait to wear it! Our guests will be a little more casually dressed and the ceremony and reception are outside. The bride is supposed to stand out, I think you should wear the dress and rock it!
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  • thewhitzthewhitz member
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    edited December 2011
    Wear your dress! It's YOUR day!
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  • KellahPandaKellahPanda member
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    edited December 2011
    The bride will never stick out like a sore thumb. =) I'd Love to see a picture of it to do some further thinking. Are you ON a beach? If not, I think this dress that in question will work out just fine!
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  • KellahPandaKellahPanda member
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    edited December 2011
    AGREED with andrea ROCK IT GIRL! =)
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  • kmm2150kmm2150
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    edited December 2011
    I think too, you could have yo' man dressed a little more formally than the guests so that the two of you are similar in your level of dress - not that he has to wear a tux, but maybe just a little dressier than shorts....even a khaki (?) suit, or khaki or linen pants and a white shirt, so that the two of you stand out together.
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  • jenniferlaurenbjenniferlaurenb
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    edited December 2011
    You should totally wear it and rock it!!  If you love it, then you should go for it.  I know what you mean about fitting the scenario, BUT this is your day and no one is going to be judging you---just awwing over you!

    In my personal opinion, you never want to look back on the day and wish you had worn the dress of your dreams. 

    Own it girl!
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