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Just Said Yes September 2021

Wearing my original wedding gown

Shannon, on March 8, 2017 at 11:46 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 30

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My husband and I are planning a 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal & party. We will have approx. 120 guests, a DJ, dinner, open bar. The vow renewal will take place at the banquet hall before dinner. We will not have an ofciant. Our 3 children will be walking with me to wear my husband will be standing and we will say our own written "vows" to each other.

Is it ok if I wear my original wedding gown? I plan on having it re worked to make it more in style and less "churchy" (no train or veil). Kinda want to make it shorter & add a tule skirt that is removeable for the party. My dress usn't white either- it's a very pale ice blue

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Latest activity by H, on March 8, 2017 at 10:58 PM

Just Said Yes September 2021
Shannon · on March 8, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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This is what I want to make it look like
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Master April 2014
Nonna T · on March 8, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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Why not? Enjoy every minute!
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VIP November 2016
PressTheStarKey · on March 8, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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Go for it.
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Master October 2018
FMR2018 · on March 8, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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Get it girl! Congratulations on 25 years! What a milestone! Definitely okay and I hope it makes you feel just as beautiful as you felt on your wedding day.
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Master April 2018
Powers2 · on March 8, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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Wow I'm impressed/ jealous that the dress still fits after 25 years. Absolutely wear it!
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Devoted October 2017
sally albright · on March 8, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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Congrats on 25 years! I love that you're wearing your original dress. I think it would be beautiful with or without the alterations you mention. Please come back and post a picture of the transformation--I'd love to see it!
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Master June 2017
Mrs · on March 8, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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Congratulations to you! I think it's a great idea to wear your original dress again.
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Master April 2017
Sara · on March 8, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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Congrats! I say go for it!
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Devoted November 2017
FutureMrs2017 · on March 8, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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Congrats! That's an awesome idea to wear the same dress!
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Master July 2017
Caitlin · on March 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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Congrats! Go for it!
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Expert July 2017
Alison · on March 8, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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Do it. I second coming back and showing us when it's finished!
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Dedicated September 2019
Nicole · on March 8, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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Congrats on 25 years and even having the option to wear your original wedding dress. I'm jealous, I can't even fit a pair of jeans from 3 years ago.
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Devoted October 2017
Future.Mrs.Lopez · on March 8, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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That sounds awesome. I say go for it.
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VIP September 2017
Nessanay · on March 8, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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Awesome! Post pics when it is done!
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Master February 2015
Bethyonce · on March 8, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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Congrats on 25 years!!

That is a great idea. Be sure to post pics!
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VIP October 2017
Mrs. DeNigris · on March 8, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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Yes yes yes! How special to wear your original dress to your vow renewal. I love it!

Please come back with pictures :-)
ETA- I also kinda hate you for still fitting into your dress 25 years later. #I'majealousbitch
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Super December 2017
Susan · on March 8, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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Congratulations on that milestone! Incredible
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Devoted August 2017
misty · on March 8, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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I say that's completely your decision. I was thinking shorten it to a tea length before i finished reading. Keep in mind that it may cost you more altering it then just buying a new one but again i say go for! Congrats!
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Just Said Yes September 2021
Shannon · on March 8, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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Thanks everybody. I will post pics when its done. Wont be till August 31, 2018 tho lol!
As for fitting in my dress after 25 years (it's actually too big; 125 lbs when I got married, 115 lbs now)..... eating very very clean, doing HIIT workouts 3 x's a week and playing ice hockey. Honestly tho the clean eating is what helped me drop the most weight even over the exercise.
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