Dress Change

chelseakopperud · January 2012

I love my dress and really dont want to change it for the reception. But..... this weekend we were at a wedding expo and we were talking to a seemstress and she asked if I had considered altering my mother's wedding dress and wearing for a get away dress or for the last hour or so of the reception. My mom and I LOVE the idea. My mom is deciding if its ok to shorten her dress.... we are just really back and forth about the idea. What do you ladies think?

MissAmeliaPond · January 2012

Before my alterations appointment this weekend, I was 95% sure I would get a second dress. This was mostly because I hated how the salon originally bustled my gown (it was... less than awesome). However, after meeting with my seamstress, her idea for how to change the bustle makes it 100% more beautiful, and I think I might keep my dress on all night! However, my dress is extremely heavy, weighing at least 15-18 pounds, so I still might look for something more comfortable to change into for dancing - after the program is done.

Just do what is right for you! I think it sounds like a wonderful idea to modify your mom's dress, since you both love that idea.

julianahenao881 · January 2012

I think it would be a great idea to wear ur moms gown....hopefully she is okay with shorten the dress. My mom gave away her gown so i don't have that option

Ash61612 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]However, my dress is extremely heavy, weighing at least 15-18 pounds, so I still might look for something more comfortable to change into for dancing - after the program is done. Just do what is right for you! I think it sounds like a wonderful idea to modify your mom's dress, since you both love that idea.
Posted by ashbear720[/QUOTE]
I agree with this 199%. If it both works for the both of you, I say do it! Not many brides get the chance to wear their mom's dress

AlliJae · January 2012

That is such a fun idea. I love it!

chelseakopperud · January 2012

Thanks ladies... I love it too. Here are some options I am thinking of doing....

1. Wear it for RD
2. Wear it for last dance and get away at reception
3. Wear it for gift opening the next day

Thoughts?

amonis · January 2012

I love the idea of wearing it for the last dance/get away. I just think it is very special!!

[Deleted User] · January 2012

No to rain on your parade, but my mom turned her dress into a batism gown for the grand kids and we love it!! Jut a thought for you.

Kfudge0714 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies... I love it too. Here are some options I am thinking of doing.... 1. Wear it for RD 2. Wear it for last dance and get away at reception 3. Wear it for gift opening the next day Thoughts?
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

IMO I think this is the most meaningful and best option. I think its great that you want to wear your mother's dress even if it is for a little while. I am sure she would be honored no matter what you decide =)

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]No to rain on your parade, but my mom turned her dress into a batism gown for the grand kids and we love it!! Jut a thought for you.
Posted by edroske[/QUOTE]

Our children wont be baptized until they accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, so this won't work, but thanks for the idea!

L&J2012 · January 2012

I think it's a great idea! My vote would be for the last dance/getaway. My dress is lace and very light so I'm going to wear it all night. I do have to leave my dress at the venue, though, for my mom to take home, so I'll be changing into something else. My mom's dress is out of the question, though, it was an ugly 80s dress! Haha. I'll probably just find a cute white dress to wear.

Zimsgirl26 · January 2012

My moms is packed up and she offered to let me try but I think it'd be insulting to her to ask if I could shorten her dress to wear to just leave

gregamywedding · January 2012

I agree with pp. Go for it.

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]My moms is packed up and she offered to let me try but I think it'd be insulting to her to ask if I could shorten her dress to wear to just leave
Posted by Zimsgirl26[/QUOTE]

That is why I am leaving that decision up to her. It is her dress from one of the most special days of her life... I would never try to convince her that I should shorten it. It HAS to be 100% ok with her.

Zimsgirl26 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Change : That is why I am leaving that decision up to her. It is her dress from one of the most special days of her life... I would never try to convince her that I should shorten it. It HAS to be 100% ok with her.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

I understand. I hope you didn't think I was attacking you :/.

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Change : I understand. I hope you didn't think I was attacking you :/.
Posted by Zimsgirl26[/QUOTE]

Not at all.... I just wanted to clarify is all :)

gregamywedding · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies... I love it too. Here are some options I am thinking of doing.... 1. Wear it for RD 2. Wear it for last dance and get away at reception 3. Wear it for gift opening the next day Thoughts?
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

All three are such great ideas. I can't decide if I like 2 or 3 better.

franklissa · January 2012

I think that it sounds like a great idea. I would do option 2 .

Shanee18 · January 2012

I think this is an adorable idea!

Jessica632011 · January 2012

I think it's a great idea!

kelsey+brandon · January 2012

Can you post a picture of your Mom's dress? I think that would help me get a better idea of the style and what it looks like shortened vs. long as well as the formality of it. For what it's worth, if I could have worn my grandma's dress I would have. It looked just like Grace Kelly's, but with short sleeves. Unfortunately one of their dogs got into the box even before my mom got married.

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Can you post a picture of your Mom's dress? I think that would help me get a better idea of the style and what it looks like shortened vs. long as well as the formality of it. For what it's worth, if I could have worn my grandma's dress I would have. It looked just like Grace Kelly's, but with short sleeves. Unfortunately one of their dogs got into the box even before my mom got married.
Posted by kelsey+brandon[/QUOTE]

I plan to try it on soon.... I will make sure to take pics and post them.

It looks a lot like <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Allover-beaded-lace-trumpet-gown-T9612_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this </a><--clicky DB dress, but it is not lace:

kristin183 · January 2012

I had a friend who wore her mom's wedding dress to her rehearsal dinner.. maybe that could be an option. It was altered of course so it wasn't as formal as the original design.

tgerl · January 2012

I really like this idea. I think #2 option is best!

Bejohnson5 · January 2012

I'm going to be a difference of opinion and say I like the idea of wearing it as a RD dress. Just depending on if you want your dress to be the only dress you wear the whole day of your wedding. And you'll be able to wear your mom's dress for a lot longer during the whole dinner night. And you'll be able to explain the dress/meaning of it to your close friends and family at the RD. If you do it as your last dance/departure dress, your guests will see it, but they likely won't know the meaning behind it. I'd say do whatever would make you and your mom the happiest!

Btw, I assume you were at the Wedding Expo this past weekend? What seamstress did you meet with? I'm looking for a good one in the cities!

MMRoberts11 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies... I love it too. Here are some options I am thinking of doing.... 1. Wear it for RD 2. Wear it for last dance and get away at reception 3. Wear it for gift opening the next day Thoughts?
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

I think this is a great idea! Any of those options are great but I like #1 & 2 best.

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]I'm going to be a difference of opinion and say I like the idea of wearing it as a RD dress. Just depending on if you want your dress to be the only dress you wear the whole day of your wedding. And you'll be able to wear your mom's dress for a lot longer during the whole dinner night. And you'll be able to explain the dress/meaning of it to your close friends and family at the RD. If you do it as your last dance/departure dress, your guests will see it, but they likely won't know the meaning behind it. I'd say do whatever would make you and your mom the happiest! Btw, I assume you were at the Wedding Expo this past weekend? What seamstress did you meet with? I'm looking for a good one in the cities! :)
Posted by Bejohnson5[/QUOTE]

I was at the one in LaCrosse, WI. I am about 2 hours from the twin cities... I dont know why it says that by my name! My seemstress is from the tiny town I am from.

SheilaDancer43 · January 2012

I think wearing it for the last dance and the getaway would be great!! I am considering changing into a getaway dress, but haven't decided yet. That's so cool that you might have the opportunity to wear your mom's dress!

chelseakopperud · January 2012

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[QUOTE]I think wearing it for the last dance and the getaway would be great!! I am considering changing into a getaway dress, but haven't decided yet. That's so cool that you might have the opportunity to wear your mom's dress!
Posted by SheilaDancer43[/QUOTE]

I know! I am super excited!!

midgedenver · January 2012

That's a great idea! My mom got married in 1987 and her dress was the epitome of the decade: frills, lace, poufy sleeves, the whole nine yards. I wouldn't dare think about wearing it. (Even she thinks it's tacky now.)

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