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Caley
Dedicated September 2021

Wearing same dress three times?

Caley, on May 3, 2020 at 7:34 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 26

Hi everyone!

Some background info: My fiance and I postponed our main ceremony and reception from 9/5/20 to 9/4/21. We are still having a legal ceremony on 9/5, then a week later, we'll be taking additional photos with our photographer for an "adventure" session at our favorite national park. Then, we'll have a one year anniversary/vow renewal type of ceremony and hold the reception we originally intended on having this year. (Both ceremonies will be at the same place, in a garden with a gazebo.)

Now that I have some more time to (over)think, would it be strange to wear my wedding dress not once, not twice, but three times? One part of me thinks "do it" since I spent so much on my dress and I love it so much, and then another part of me thinks that the awe-factor will be ruined if I wear it so many times. I know it's ultimately up to personal preference, but I can't make a decision and wanted to run it by others!

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Latest activity by Caley, on May 8, 2020 at 8:58 AM
  • Cassandra
    Dedicated October 2021
    Cassandra ·
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    You have the rare chance of wearing your dress multiple times, take it. The wow factor will be still there there is a difference between seeing pictures vs seeing in person.
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  • M
    Master October 2021
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    You definitely have time to think about it lol
    I would at least wear it the first time and then reevaluate if you want a 2nd or 3rd dress.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Dude I think it would be so cool if you did wear it three times! Think about how much people spend on a wedding gown only to wear it for one day? And sometimes people don’t even wear it the entire day cause they change out fits!
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated August 2020
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    I think it’s great to wear it 3 times! But if you want to have something different it might be a good idea to get another dress for 2021. If i were in your position i would wear my dress for the events in 2020 for sure!
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  • Kimberly
    Super March 2021
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    I would love to get to wear my dress more than once. I say do it! Defiantly for ceremony and pictures. Than as the one year ceremony gets closer decide then if you want to wear your dress again or get another one. But my vote is wear it all three.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Why not?! If you love it, do it. I’d be so excited to wear different hair, makeup & accessories for each occasion. You can really change your look.
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  • Nefetera
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    It's just my opinion by next year me personally I would buy a new dress bc it's a year later and it's a whole new event your vow renewal. However if you do wear it 3xs you def will get your money worth. I wouldn't be happy to wore the dress 3xs lol
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    Master October 2021
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    That’s a really great idea!
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  • Caley
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    I love this!
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  • Caley
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    Caley ·
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    That’s a good point, I definitely have time to decide if I’d want to wear another dress for next year!
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    Wear that dress as many times as you can girl!!!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    Yay. You can really get a lot of mileage from one dress!
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  • Caley
    Dedicated September 2021
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    I’ve actually been looking at different jewelry sets and hair/makeup ideas based on your consideration. It makes me super excited thinking of the different looks I can come up with!

    (My dress is Stevie by Made with Love, if anyone wants to take a look!)
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  • M
    Master October 2021
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    Oh I love it! Have you thought about a detachable train to give it a different look for another occasion?
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    I'm so excited for you! You have so many options for your elegant dress and your overall look (you seem like you could pull off many different looks--so pretty! And looks like your hair is curly or wavy?). How about these (I'll post your dress for others to see)...

    Wearing same dress three times? 1

    Look #1: boho, goddess, natural, loose updo, gold or rose gold accessories

    Wearing same dress three times? 2

    Look #2: classic or glam bride, hair down, sparkle accessories

    Wearing same dress three times? 3

    Look #3: something themed like vintage or Hollywood glam! Pearls, feathers, flowers or some other fun accessories for this look

    Wearing same dress three times? 4

    Wearing same dress three times? 5

    Wearing same dress three times? 6

    Looks on Etsy for accessories. So many choices and not too expensive. Amazon might have some too.
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    Devoted August 2020
    Tina ·
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    I see no problem wearing it three times. If I have to do that with mine I would.
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  • Caley
    Dedicated September 2021
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    I haven’t, actually, but that sounds so cool! I didn’t even know that was an option.
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  • Caley
    Dedicated September 2021
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    Those are all amazing ideas, thank you for the effort you put into these!! And I do have very thick, wavy/curly hair but it looks like all these ideas would work with my mop of hair haha. I LOVE the vintage Hollywood look, that’s actually one of my favorite eras! Thank you again!
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  • Caley
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    And thank you to everyone else for your comments! It’s reassuring to know it’s totally fine to wear my dress three times, but if I wanted I can always change it up next year with another dress or different hair/makeup ❤️ You all rock!
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    Master October 2021
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    Yep! I just discovered it recently too!


    https://www.cocomelody.com/detachable-train
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