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patandarden26patandarden26
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I'm a 60 year old bride...anyone have some hints on how to pull off a classy, graceful 2nd wedding?  Particularly dresses/suits
Thanks!
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  • thealphabridethealphabride
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    edited December 2011
    Congratulations! and welcome to the board. Many of us here are over 50.

    What is your vision for your wedding? How many guests? In a country club, hotel, or restaurant? Church wedding then reception? At home wedding? There are many options to have a beautiful classy wedding.

    My tactic was to choose the venue first, then choose the gown (or dress or suit)  to match the venue and the type of wedding you are having. Many of us wore traditional bridal gowns, and many choose elegant dresses, some choose color, some choose white or ivory. Again, it depends on your vision for your wedding.

    Let us know your plans and we can help.
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  • Sue-n-KevinSue-n-Kevin member
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats and welcome Pat!

    Yes, some of us are closer to 60 than we'd like to admit, LOL. You can have whatever you want, but I agree with alpha's post above, you probably want to have clothing that matches your venue somewhat closely. Doesn't have to be exact, mind you, but if you want a chapel or church, or a lovely banquet venue, you can wear whatever you want, no apologies to anyone (least of all us).

    Choose something flattering, length, color, style that you love. It can be a white ball gown, or a short suit, whatever YOU like. It's your first wedding to your fiance, so you needn't worry about what "others" think.

    Good luck. Looking forward to hearing about your plans.
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  • cathy92708cathy92708 member
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    edited December 2011

    I too am  "mature" and planning my 2nd wedding. I have been looking at bridal gowns. however everything is strapless and the old arms just aren't what they used to be. Has anyone found a more age appropriate bridal gown?
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  • MikesAngieMikesAngie member
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    edited December 2011
    Cathy to answer your question you can have sleeves made to fit your gown - or get yourself a sassy bolero.

    Pat - Congratulations and welcome!! 

    Plan what you want and what makes you and your FI's heart sing!  My mother who was 63 when she wed her husband of now 4.5 years went for a western theme in their backyard - which is what she wanted.   Where whatever YOU are most comfortable in for special occasions.

    We're going a more formal route, being that it is our dream wedding and something that should have happened 25 years ago.  We're a little younger than you, but it's our first wedding to one another and we want all the pomp and circumstance that we want to have.

    Plan what you want how you want... Relax all the old "rules" for second timers or tenth timers have changed greatly - just be mindful of common etiquette rules.   That's really it.  Plus we're here for you should you have any questions and we want to hear (read) all about your plans!  We great at rants and raves!!
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  • handfast4mehandfast4me member
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    edited December 2011
    I ended up with a "special occasions" gown, rather than a wedding gown.  I work out regularly and my arms are GREAT (I was a competitive bodybuilder), but strapless with that type of body, well, not so much.  :-)   Don't rule anything out until you've tried it on.  I thought for sure I wanted something that was all lace, sweetheart neckline, and cap sleeves.  I ended up with an empire waisted, v-necked grecian inspired dress for my beach wedding.    Picture in your head what you want, talk it over with you fi, and then once you've found the place, go try on dresses.  Of all types.  Best wishes!
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  • 2dBride2dBride member
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    edited December 2011
    I was a 56-year-old bride, and wore a strapless dress, so that's not totally out if you want to do it.  However, if you don't, you might look for "modest" wedding dresses.  They have a little more coverage, for those who need it either for religious reasons or just because they think it is more flattering for them.

    Or if you prefer, you could wear something other than a wedding dress.  I've seen everything from bridesmaids' dresses to pant suits being worn for a wedding.  Just think about what kind of clothing makes you feel beautiful, and go for it!
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome, Pat!  Congratulations on finding "the one."

    I waited until we'd settled on the venue and ceremony time before taking a stab at what I might wear.  I had a vision of a tea length, kicky little white dress (wore a very light pink for the first wedding).  Then, FI decided that, instead of wearing a suit he'd take it up a notch to a tux.  And so, I have ended up with a sleeveless, v-neck, blue/gray floor length number ... and am really psyched!

    Best of luck!
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