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Bobbi
Dedicated September 2018

Wearing white for a second time?

Bobbi, on April 26, 2017 at 9:42 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 34

Is it ok or distasteful to wear white the second time around? This will be my second marriage and my mother said I'm not supposed to wear white. I don't think it's a big deal.

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Latest activity by LilBit, on April 27, 2017 at 11:02 AM
  • MTB
    Master May 2017
    MTB ·
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    You can wear whatever color you want.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    First marriage but my family knows I've lived with previous boyfriends. Wear white and rock it!

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    You wear whatever you want!

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  • Jaylynn
    Super November 2017
    Jaylynn ·
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    I didn't wear white the first time but I am this time! Don't let outdated "norms" steer you away from a dress you love. Remember, some of those "etiquette" ideas were based on the idea that only first time brides were pure and virginal (and I would venture to guess that is not the norm anymore either). Fall in love with a dress. Buy it. Rock it.

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  • Bobbi
    Dedicated September 2018
    Bobbi ·
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    Thank you all. I did find the perfect dress in WHITE today. Lol

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  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
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    Wear whatever you want! My FH wore a tux to his first wedding and he'll be wearing one for ours. It's okay.

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  • Erika.
    Devoted May 2018
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    Your day! You do you Smiley smile

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
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    My Mom said I could not wear white to my wedding since FH and I were already living together.....I did a quick google search to show the origin of that and put that issue to rest very quickly in the bridal salon. Wear whatever you want.

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  • ReneeEdward
    VIP November 2017
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    Wear what ever makes you feel beautiful.

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  • Ashley
    VIP March 2018
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    Where whatever color you want! The white doesn't mean virginity, white was used to show how wealthy you were. Look it up the history is pretty cool.

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  • MoreMoore
    VIP November 2017
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    Ahhhh the good old traditions that make no sense. Wear whatever you want!!! Do you!

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  • ShanynL
    VIP September 2017
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    Do whatever you want!!! I'm all for it!!!

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  • T
    Just Said Yes April 2018
    The Future Mrs. Janelle Stark ·
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    I think it's completely up to you! My fiancé and I just got engaged last week, but we've been dating (and living together) for 5 years now. So even though we aren't "pure" in the traditional sense, I can't imagine walking down the isle in anything other than a white dress.

    So I think you should do whatever you want to do. If you want to wear white, or if you want to wear a different color, it should be completely up to you.

    I've only been engaged for a week, but already I have had some people tell me what I should or shouldn't do. I know they're just trying to help, but I've already decided not to let outside influence pressure me into decisions I don't agree with.

    So you do you girl! Congrats, and good luck! Smiley smile

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  • GettingMarriedinMay
    Super May 2017
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    Wear bright pink if you want! Smiley smile

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  • M
    VIP November 2017
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    Wear whatever you want it's your day!

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  • Laura
    Champion June 2010
    Laura ·
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    It's totally fine. This is my second marriage. I wore ivory the first time and white the second. Who cares? Smiley smile

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  • Maybride
    Expert May 2017
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    Totally agree! If a white dress makes you feel awesome... wear it! This is my 2nd wedding but FH'S first wedding. I definitely wanted him to think "Bride" when he saw me.

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  • Miranda
    VIP May 2017
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    Wear whatever you want!

    It's my first marriage but I'm sure not a virgin! So going by old standards I shouldn't wear white either! I'm actually wearing ivory, but because I like it, damn it! Lol

    Wear what you want Smiley smile

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  • Jamie
    Super October 2017
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    Wear white, it's your day. The white is symbolic for purity, but it is also traditional, but it really comes down to what you want

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  • Ashley
    Super September 2017
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    It's your day why not

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