We're planning a low-key daytime wedding with a very small number of people followed with a lunchtime party at home to celebrate. I had been leaning towards a slim fitting sheath style dress with sequin lace for a shimmer all over. My friend has advised me to drop the sparkle and go for a more flowing dress, as she thinks that for the sparkly dress I'd need a more formal "black tie" dress code. Although both dresses look good on me, I associate more flowing dresses with feeling "pretty" and I'm after an elegant look which I associate more with the sheath dress. Our dress code for party guests is "cocktail attire (ties optional)". It's not too late to change the dress code for guests to something more formal and we could push the party timing back to late afternoon / early evening but with the party being at home (on our deck) she thinks black tie will probably look out of place. How formal / later in the day would I need to make the party for the sparkly dress to look appropriate?
Question Asked: 19/05/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
Answered by: 7 Experts
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I always feel that Bride should wear a gown she feels best in. There are some things in designs of the wedding gowns that are obviously for particular style of the wedding. In your case I feel it will be fine as it is simple design and having that extra sparkle is never wrong for the Bride to wear. You are the one that should stand out from the rest of guests.
All the best,
Beata Ridley, Bridal Couturier and Designer
At the end of the day you are the one that sets the tone of your wedding. Your are the star of the show! Sounds like you've found a dress you love so go with your heart. Good luck. Eternal Weddings
I believe what makes you feel good is more important than any thing ,please think about your self and what is more YOU,also where you would take photos as well.
My suggestion is listen to your gut feelings,I had so many brides coming to my shop one or two weeks before their wedding and ask for a dress ! when I ask them why did you buy that gown ??!! their respond is my bridesmaids told me I look fab ,however it is not me and I do not feel special at all.
So please pick a gown which is more you and brings out your personality more))).Beading is very much in fashion and wedding gowns can be simple or beaded as long as suites you.
If you need further assistant plz email me ,I am having stock sale 50%of in tire stock which is good apportunetly to try some beaded and soft and flowing moderate beaded gowns .
Best Wishes
Fara designer of Fara couture in East perth
The Sparkling dress can be worn at anytime and it will definitely give you a cinderella moment if the reception is later at night to show off the sparkling dress. I made amazing sparkling dresses and people are just in love with it. So in case you still haven't decided on who the dressmaker for your sparkling dress is, here is the link to one of the dress I made recently which will definitely give you the dreamy effect you want https://www.instagram.com/destinychicshop. I also have many other exclusive and gorgeous sparkling fabric which no one else has. So email me if you need more info: customerservice@destinychic.com.au
Alex - onwer and designer of Destiny Chic
Sounds like you have found a beautiful gown and now having second thoughts, go with your heart. Sequin can be worn anytime, it comes back to how you wish to look and this will show through on your day. There is no right or wrong. The gown sounds beautiful and shall look stunning. Photo's will come up a treat and being in August shall be devine.
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