What is acceptable for a JOP wedding ceremony?

Question

My fiance and I have decided that we want to fore go the whole expensive/big wedding and just have something nice and simple, with the JOP, with just our families there. However, I still want to wear a white dress, which I have been told is acceptable (and I have found a nice, conservative one that will still make me feel like a bride but at the same time, won't get in the way) and a small veil. Is this acceptable or too much for this kind of ceremony? I just want to feel like a real bride even though the ceremony is going to be small, mainly for a picture afterward.

Answer 1

congratulations, and that sounds like a great wedding!!!

Answer 2

Hi and congratulations!

It sounds lovely....just perfect!  It's not too much at all.

I hope you have a beautiful day and a happy marriage.

Answer 3

I think that you made a wonderful choice in going with a nice conservative outfit that makes you feel like a bride. That was really your own obligation to fulfill. If you and your fiance feel like you're getting married the right way, then you are! Good Luck.

Answer 4

You can do whatever you want!!! I am actually doing the exact same thing a week from today, and I bought my dress and veil today! You can actually do the whole sha-bang with a Justice of the Peace, or go in a sundress - it's not too much at all, anything is acceptable at all! I'm wearing a white dress (that is actually a bridesmaids dress from David's Bridal), a veil, a tiara type of headband, and shoes I bought at a bridal boutique. It's all about you, so do whatever your heart desires!

Good luck and CONGRATS!!!!

Answer 5

Some people go as far as having bridesmaids & groomsmen in the jp. It's your wedding day, and you need to do what you want! Many have receptions afterwards. The jp will udnerstand, they see everything!