Hey guys. I’m new to the forum..I have my sister’s wedding coming up next month. Just wanted to get your opinion on recycling your own wedding dress for other people’s wedding. I got married 3 years ago and have a small baby..almost a year old. Does it look ok if I wear my own wedding lehanga to the mehndi. It was olive green with a little trail.
If I want another dress made…I have to know now..since time is running out. Would love to hear from all you lovelies.
FatChick
Re: Appropriate attire for a wedding...need input please
It should be fine, as long as you don't wear hte duputta on your head and the same exact wedding jewelry and makeup!
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hahaha...not planning on setting dupatta like bride...but same jewelry :p plus the little baby in my arms....
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It's fine. When are you going to wear your wedding stuff if not on your siblings. The Only person who's opinion is needed is your sister's. If she has no problem then go for it.
Appropriate attire for a wedding...need input please
I wore my wedding lengha from 3 years ago at my devars wedding. It wasn't red. I had the dupatta over my shoulder, hair open, no head jewelry (no teek or anything) and a baby in my arms lol! But I did ask my devrani before hand and she didn't have a problem with it.
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Yes wear it, tone the makeup and jewelry down. I would skip the necklace and do the earrings and teeka with straight hair.
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I think it is a bit dangerous to wear a bridal on your sister's wedding ... it might seem like competing with the bride ... When picking out dresses to accompany the bride it is important to compliment the bride - show her that she is important ...
Is it possible to tone it down? Remove the decorative hemline or something? Or is that sacrilege?
I dunno, I'm just a bloke ...
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I don't know how fancy her mehndi will be for you to wear your bridal though? Just don't overdo it and run it by her first.
As long as you don't look overdone compared to her it should be fine, I'm just a bit apprehensive because you said mehndi and I don't see many women recycling bridal outfits on mehndi functions.. as they are a bit more subdued than walimas.
Re: Appropriate attire for a wedding...need input please
I think it is a bit dangerous to wear a bridal on your sister's wedding ... it might seem like competing with the bride ... When picking out dresses to accompany the bride it is important to compliment the bride - show her that she is important ...
Is it possible to tone it down? Remove the decorative hemline or something? Or is that sacrilege?
I dunno, I'm just a bloke ...
Lol. hair, makeup, and jewelry make all the difference between tasteful and attention-hoe.
I don't know how fancy her mehndi will be for you to wear your bridal though? Just don't overdo it and run it by her first.
As long as you don't look overdone compared to her it should be fine, I'm just a bit apprehensive because you said mehndi and I don't see many women recycling bridal outfits on mehndi functions.. as they are a bit more subdued than walimas.
I'd think so too but I've been to a couple of mehndis now where majority of people are decked out in everything and valima is more subdued. probably bc mehndi kicks off the wedding festivities while by the time the valima comes, everyone's too tired to go crazy dressing up :p
Re: Appropriate attire for a wedding...need input please
I'd think so too but I've been to a couple of mehndis now where majority of people are decked out in everything and valima is more subdued. probably bc mehndi kicks off the wedding festivities while by the time the valima comes, everyone's too tired to go crazy dressing up :p
I guess everyone differs but the ones I've been to are kind of a simple affair and then when the walima comes along, people are more decked out. Most girls opt for simple, minimal kaam mehndi outfits. I guess every family is different.
Re: Appropriate attire for a wedding...need input please
I think it is a bit dangerous to wear a bridal on your sister's wedding ... it might seem like competing with the bride ... When picking out dresses to accompany the bride it is important to compliment the bride - show her that she is important ...
Is it possible to tone it down? Remove the decorative hemline or something? Or is that sacrilege?
I dunno, I'm just a bloke ...
But you're right for a bloke. My mom gave me a daant for saying that a certain cousin might unintentionally compete with the bride. :/
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A bride will always be a bride... You are fine wearing your dress. :)