What colour will you wear on your big day?

If this is not your first time around then this piece will appeal to you!

I had a major dilemma when I married this year when it came to choosing a dress for my big day.

It was not my first marriage so my first thoughts were directed at maybe a cocktail dress or a short version of a wedding dress because we were having a cocktail reception.

I even bought a white and purple dress from Diana Ferrari - shoes, bag and all! I figured I could use it again for Melbourne Cup day! Typical mother thinking...!

I looked at normal wedding dresses and I bought a few dresses online but was terribly disappointed when the dresses didn't fit or the style of the ivory or white dress didn't suit me. I was starting to think that the option of a white wedding dress was out of the question. I had two grown up daughters, had been married before but I felt that a coloured evening dress would look bridesmaidie (if there is such a word!)

And then my Mum said something that totally changed my whole outlook on my wedding. She said, "This is a new beginning, of course you can wear white!"

Well, didn't that open the flood gates! Not only for my wedding but also the birth of Preloved Panache.

My best friend ended up wearing the Diana Ferarri dress and I wore white and felt great!

Are you having this same dilemma? Let us know what you're thinking :)

4 Comments to What colour will you wear on your big day?:

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Raquel on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 5:04 PM

I was interested to the you comments about your second wedding. I'm getting married on 12 December, it is my first wedding, but I already have children. I had bought a purple cocktail type dress...but now...with one week to go...I desperatly want a white/cream wedding dress....Having a rather big bosum...I don't know how much luck I will have with one week, But will give it a go!

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Jenni on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:28 PM

Hi Raquel, Congratulations on your up and coming wedding! How exciting! Your dress is out there somewhere and if it's meant to be, it will show itself! I bought a purple cocktail dress too funnily enough! I'm so glad I went with the white dress (no 53 in a 14-16)otherwise I think I would have looked like one of the guests! If you live close by why not come in and try on some of the gowns in store just for fun - many of the dresses here were made for ladies with bigger assets and it may give you an idea of which shade you'd prefer - ivory or white. If I can help you in anyway Raquel, please give me a call 0418 246 347.

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	Raquel on Wednesday, December 01, 2010 5:57 PM Thanks Jenni but I am in Geelong/Melbourne. I'm seriously thinking of postponing the wedding...so that I have no regrets about the dress....

Jenni on Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:13 PM

That is an option but make sure you do your homework with any charges that vendors or venues charge with so many days out from the wedding. Your wedding album is something you will treasure for years to come so it makes sense that you are happy with your choice of dress for this momentous day. Talk to your mum/bridesmaids/matron of honour and get their advice and support. This will all make a great story to tell your grandkids one day :D

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