Not your typical wedding

tzig00 · March 2014

I was planning a wedding for June 2015 and had everything all planned out and then a little miracle came along and I wound up pregnant. This was not planned as he was told by the doctor he was sterile. Anyway, we didn't want to do just a courthouse wedding which around here is very routine and impersonal. We decided during a baseball game at the 7 inning stretch to get up, walk to a "private" part of the stadium and say some quick vows and I do's and get married. The question is, what should we wear? I'm going to have my hair done and my makeup done as it is my wedding still, but I have no clue about attire. Do I wear a dress or just jeans? Keep in mind the wedding is in May in Michigan and it's still 20 degrees here so I have no clue what the weather will be then.

climbingsingle · March 2014

Have you talked to the stadium? Are they going to let you do this?

Would you be comfortable sitting in a dress for 6 innings of a baseball game? What team are you going to see play? What about a jersey, leggings and boots? Something like that?

tzig00 · March 2014

I have not talked to the stadium. They aren't responding to me. I've tried to contact the event coordinator there for the past 3 weeks and she won't return calls or emails. I figure if it's not inside, we'll do it in the parking lot before hand.

selenathegreat · March 2014

How about a nice blouse (white and lacy if that's your thing) and jeans, or a comfy dress with tights or leggings? Congrats whatever you do and I hope the stadium gets back to you!

melbenso · March 2014

There are no hard and fast rules for what a couple should wear to their wedding. Would you be comfortable in a fancy dress at the stadium? If so, and that is what you want to wear, go for it. Some other spectators might wonder why you are so dressed up, but who cares? If you want to wear jeans, wear jeans.

Personally, if it were me, I'd probably wear a weather appropriate dress, but not a fancy one.

wandajune6 · March 2014

Do what you want! It's your wedding- have fun! I'd just make sure that you're comfortable and don't mind things getting a bit beat up- I wouldn't wear anything that you would be devastated if it got mustard and beer on it!

I would make it a point to have permission though- otherwise it could end badly.

emmyg65 · March 2014

It's just going to be the two of you and an officiant, right? If you're discreet and quick, I can't imagine anyone at the stadium will even know! It will get more complicated if you want a pro photographer or other guests there though. Wear something that you'd feel comfortable in for the whole game.

princessleia22 · March 2014

Wear whatever you want to wear. There are no strict rules on this one. You may not be comfortable wearing a huge ball gown through the whole ball game. But, maybe a nice summer dress (possibly with jacket) or something nice, but simple. If you want a somewhat traditional dress, look at shorter or tea length dresses or ones designed for destination weddings. They are usually a bit less formal and would be easy to move around in.

I almost bought this dress for my wedding: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Printed-Organza-Gown-with-Floral-Sash-WG3313_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-Short

I could see wearing something like this for a day, even at a ballgame, and being very comfortable, but still looking "wedding-y" for photos. I went with something more formal for my dress, but I liked it enough that I'm still considering buying it just for regular use.

But, even getting married in jeans is fine, if that's what you prefer or you would be comfortable. It really comes down to what you are comfortable with.

[Deleted User] · March 2014

What about getting personalized jerseys? Yours can same 'Mrs" and his can say "Mr" and if you they have numbers on them & you can pick, what if one of you is the month and the other is the date of your wedding. If it's cold you can always add a long sleeve shirt under the jersey. You'll have something that you will be comfortable in for a ball game & goes with the place you are getting married and you'll have fun wearing the jerseys for a long time to come

Dignity100 · March 2014

I would do a short white sundress - something like this:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/entirely-enchanting-dress-in-ivory
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/case-study-in-charm-dress

CMGragain · March 2014

You might just want to find an indoor site for your wedding ceremony. There are lots of short white wedding dresses to choose from for an informal wedding.

QueerFemme · March 2014

I'd seriously reconsider doing this unless it really will just be you two and the officiant and you are going to do it without any fuss or attention drawn to you. A lot of stadiums rent out private rooms/facilities for weddings and have specific rules about guests, photographers, etc. I don't think they will be too pleased to find out you are doing it on the down low.

doeydo · March 2014

It sounds like you want to be dressy since it is your wedding, so I think you could wear a long dress (because it will be colder) and a cover-up of some kind. Your FI could wear whatever he wants, though I would think he would be somewhat dressed up instead of just jeans since you would be in a nice dress.
I would keep trying to contact the stadium.
Also, are you sure that you do not want any guests or anything? There is nothing wrong with having it just be the two of you and an officiant, but I just want to make sure that you won't regret 'missing out' on anything.

SBmini · March 2014

I think a simple white dress would be a good idea, and he can wear a jersey or incorporate the team colors in some way.

Something like this would be sweet and sort of bridal: http://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-7116-ivory-lace-sash-tie-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx

Or this: http://www.uwdress.com/p/plain-a-line-v-neck-zip-up-court-train-pleated-evening-dresses-20489/white.html?gclid=CIni7MrhgL0CFbFaMgod_hUAIw

But I would definitely have a backup plan in case the stadium doesn't get back to you!

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