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Alexandra
Beginner September 2022

Can My Fiancée See My After-party Dress?

Alexandra, on June 15, 2022 at 9:08 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

We both want my wedding dress to be a surprise, but we are torn on the after-party dress. He loves to be involved, especially when it comes to picking out my dresses, but he also likes the idea of being surprised. I know it is jsut up to me, but I am so torn and was wondering if anyone has any key points to make that might sway me in either direction.


I am going to order a lot, try them on, then return the ones I don't want. I would REALLY like his help in choosing because ultimately his opinion is the only opinion I really care about, even more than my own. I just want to pick the one that he likes most. At the same time, we would also love the moment of him seeing the sexier dress I have picked out as a surprise. Both options are so good!


Any other pros/cons to either side that I am missing?

9 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs.evans, on June 15, 2022 at 11:45 PM
  • Imani
    Master July 2022
    Imani ·
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    Yes, I think the after party dress is perfectly fine. Honestly, even if your fiancé wanted to see your wedding dress it’s fine to IMO. With the after party dress it’s not the main attraction. Also, if you want you can let him give you his too 3-4 options and kinda go from there. It’ll still be him being involved and also a surprise because he won’t know which one you picked.
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  • Frederic
    Dedicated October 2024
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    I concur with Imani..... although my Fiancee will be picking out her wedding dress, we have sat and I've given some ideas that I liked and didn't like. The after party will be just that.... A 🥳🎉🪅🎊PaRtY!!! So your after attire can be as open as you want!
    As for us, we're not changing because our attires will be simple enough, and I'm sure I want to be mesmerized for awhile longer..... lol
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  • Sloane
    Super May 2022
    Sloane ·
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    No pros or cons. I let him see my reception dress and other reception outfit. It was nice to include him and it made it more real for the both of us.
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  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
    Sharon ·
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    If you want it to be a surprise, you could let him give opinion on 3 or 4 dresses but not let him know which one you choose. This way he'll be included but still surprised.
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  • Paige
    VIP October 2022
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    There's only a superstition attached to the actual wedding dress, so there's no concern with him seeing the after party dress. I like the idea of asking for his top picks and then surprising him with whichever choice you make in the end!

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    If your fiance enjoys helping you pick out clothes I think it would be alot of fun to involve him in choosing the after party outfit. Make a date night out of it, prepare some tasty snacks break out your beverages of choice and have a little fashion show. As others mentioned you can keep the final choice a surprise; have him pick like his top 3 and you pick out of those. Happy shopping, have fun!

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  • Alexandra
    Beginner September 2022
    Alexandra ·
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    Thank you all for these awesome responses! Definitely going to have a fun little snacky fashion show (thank you Rosebud!) and let him pick a few (thank you Imani and others who supported!). Also interesting and to get the perspective of a groom- very helpful!

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    Have fun!!Smiley heart Smiley heart Smiley heart

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  • Mrs.evans
    VIP October 2022
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    Hi yes it's nice that you like his opinion on things me too but I love to see the smiles and the way he looks at me. And I love to surprise him too so only if you truly believe that he will still surprised when you put it on
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