Advice PLEASE on reception and ball gowns!

Following. I'm not too concerned about moving and eating and what not once I have it hemmed properly and then the bustle added for the reception, but I'd love to hear about going to the bathroom; I'd rather not have my bms help me.

I had a big a-line, and it wasn't a big deal at all during the reception. I didn't have to go to the bathroom at all so that wasn't an issue for me, but I've read that when you go just face the toilet the other direction. So basically, hold up your entire dress and sit on it backward facing the wall, and just make sure all your layers are out of the way. That way you can go to the bathroom by yourself lol.

A bustle is nice for walking at the reception but I still had to hold my dress down a little when squeezing between tables.

Thank you Kate!

No advice sorry, but can you post a pic of your dress? Sorry I love the ball gown look. I agree with Kate make sure they add a good bustle. Maybe have someone help hold the dress for going to the restroom?

Yup just face the toilet in the opposite direction!

Here's the dress

And thanks for the advice... I hadn't thought about sitting backwards on the toilet lol

This is my biggest concern with my puffy dress..

I've heard of this thing called the Bridal Buddy, it looks ridiculous but it could also be really helpful. Your dress is gorgeous by the way!

@Javeya your dress is gorgeous and look amazing in it. I'm sorry I have no advice I just wanted to say that, lol.

@Sarah I may have to look into that bridal buddy lol. It does look quite funny! And thank you

@FutureMrsFab awe thank you

Your dress is so pretty! I have a ball gown too and I'll probably be holding it up all night lol

I was the MOH for my best friends wedding. She had a ball gown. She asked me if I'd mind helping her in the bathroom. Two of us holding up her dress seemed to work just fine.

I had a big poofy ballgown. As long as you have it hemmed and a bustle you will be fine moving around and sitting to eat. I did have to have people help me in the bathroom but I only went twice I believe so it wasn't all that bad.

Mine is a slightly big A-line, I've thought about this too but I feel like with a good bustle it won't be too difficult to maneuver around and have a blast

Beautiful dress and I like the idea of the bridal buddy idea, to make sure that its out of your way. Its not too poofy on you though. Its actually pretty decent. It could be worse.

Sitting backwards definitely helps!! I also had several bms and friends help as well

Thanks everyone you guys are awesom!! )

I'm a real potty goer... especially with a few drinks haha. I'll give it a run the first few times with some help and see about how much I can get bustled.

I had a big ballgown also. I didn't really have much trouble at the reception. It was bustled off the ground. I used the bathroom right before putting the dress on so I never went while wearing it. Here is the back before and after the bustle.

@Mrs.Knolle pretty thanks

Add a good bustle. When you have to go to the bathroom, sit backwards. And put a napkin over your dress while eating- and avoid any red foods!