Is it okay to wear two wedding gowns for the same wedding?

Question

I want to get married in a beautiful, traditional flowing dress. I want to wear this dress for the Ceremony and for the first half of the Reception.

However, is it common to wear a second, more modern looking dress during the last half of the reception? The second dress would be s**y, more form fitting, you get the point.

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Answer 1

sure why not!!!  if you don't mind spending money for 2 dresses...

i would rather spend the extra cash on my honeymoon in Italy or that flat screen hdtv that will soon-to-be in our new house...

but yeah... up to you!!!  Congratulations!

Answer 2

You can do what ever you want.  If you want to wear a purple dress with pink dots you go right a head.  But yes there are brides that do exactly what you are thinking of doing.  Also, good for you to be able to fit it into your budget.

Answer 3

yes there's people that wear more than 2 dresses its your wedding you do it like you want too and going to be happy with its only once a life time enjoy it and who cares what other people say good luck

Answer 4

I was going to do that, but I love the one I designed for the reception so much, I'm just having that one made.  It's totally fine to have two, especially if the one for your ceremony is puffy and has a long train (I think bustles on the back of a dress at the butt look silly.

My only suggestion would be ot change in between the ceremony and reception, not half way through the reception.  That way you will have equal picture time to capture both of your lovely dresses, and you also won't have to leave your own reception for like 30 minutes to get changed and fix our hair.  It would suck to miss your own reception to get changed.  Also, you will get two big "Revels" if you change in between, because when they announce you as a couple everyone will get to turn and watch you come into the reception in a whole new dress!

Good Luck!

Answer 5

You can do anything but go naked.

... and on some Florida beaches, you can do that too.

Answer 6

yes I'm so not into dresses so when I have my wedding I'm going to wear a dress for the Ceremony only and then put on my old blue jeans and tee and Flip-Flops  for the Reception.

Answer 7

Yes!  It is ok to do so. Some people wear another one so they can dance much more easy.  

Answer 8

I have heard this happeneinng so many times, although usually with celebrity weddings.  But hey, why not?  It's your day go for it!!!  It's not common, but if the second dress makes you feel more comfortable for dancing, moving around a lot. go for it!

Answer 9

of course you can. You can if you want. Some girls change their dress so they can move better while they are dancing and greeting people. Do what you want. :]

Answer 10

I think it's fine. It's your wedding. I've seen some people do that before. It's a lot easier to move around in a smaller dress so a lot of people that have more fancy, flowing dresses tend to get a smaller one to avoid people stepping on it and having it drag around all night.

Answer 11

You can, but keep in mind that you will be busy greeting guests and dancing with your new spouse you may not have time.  I've hear of people doing this, but it's not a common practice.

Answer 12

I'm a bridal consultant, and have had a few brides do this.  They've gotten the formal, very full ballgown for the ceremony and the first part of the reception, then changed into something a little sleeker and more modern for the 2nd part of the reception.  It's your wedding, do what you'd like to do.  

Answer 13

I may wear two. One simple traditional white dress for the ceremony and then for the reception have it be a little more elaborate since we may do a Masquerade reception.

It's not completely unheard of. I've heard of brides having more dresses than that. One for the ceremony, one for the reception, one for the getaway etc.  

  

Answer 14

It isn't common. It happens at a few celebrity weddings, because those people have unlimited money and live in a culture that demands "costume changes."

There is nothing wrong with changing if that's what you want to do and if you can afford two expensive gowns, but it isn't common among normal middle class people. It's perfectly fine to wear one beautiful wedding dress for the ceremony and reception.

Answer 15

I have herd of wearing one dress for the ceremony and another for the reception. although i think it is a little over board  

Answer 16

You can wear 2 dresses! Alot of celebrities do this! If you got the money then go for it! Just change before the reception so when u walk in to your reception you can have another WOW! Factor,instead of half way thru your reception!

You want to make sure you have pictures of both dresses!

When I get married I want 2 dresses!

Answer 17

Do what you like, it's your day, I think you should have two dress. The reception is a party!

Answer 18

yes you can it's your day  

Answer 19

I think it's stupid to change into something s**y.

Save that for the honeymoon. I'm searching for the perfect dress. I'm wearing that dress from 12 to 12

Answer 20

I've been to a Chinese wedding where the bride wears different gowns during the course of the evening although they were more traditionally Asian.  It was a beautiful thing to see.

I've not heard of that for a western wedding.  It sounds like a waste of time and effort and money to me.  Besides, you're the bride for the whole day - why do you need to all of a sudden project a s**y image?