Is it OK to wear the same dress to three different weddings?

Sherita Gallati: As long as you are not the bride, wear the same dress to as many weddings as you would like!!

Dalia Causby: I feel that skirts tend to either look kind of trashy or cheap if they are tight and short, or they may be just the ordinary jean skirts that aren't necessarily sexy.

Marjory Stromme: Im doing some sort of dessert buffet. We are having a cake, but after dinner it will be cut up and self-serve, as we are also having a dinner buffet. So instead of just a cake on the table, Im also having some chocolate covered fruit, some different pastries, and cookies. I figured it gives everyone options, and people can actually choose something besides wedding cake

Stanton Valdivia: I've been wondering this for a long time. Both my partner and I are atheists, and I definitely do NOT want a priest, preacher, rabbi or any other kind of person along those lines to pronounce us husband and wife.Can anyone legally marry you? I hear in some places you ! can sign a marriage certificate instead of having someone there. I still want to do vows and everything, but I just want to stay as far away from any religious related things as possible.As for wedding date, 2012 is the year I'm hoping for, when we're both of legal age.No snide remarks about shotgun weddings, divorces, or that my partner will leave me. I've taken every measure possible to prevent pregnancy ( with careful use of condoms, and a copper IUD. If I do get pregnant, I'd get an abortion), and we've talked about the marriage often. I'm not stupid... I'm only asking Y!A this because nobody else knows.Your answers will be appreciated....Show more

Jana Sakasegawa: depends on how rich the family is i guess

Sammy Kar: Why are you having a shower if you do not want gifts? A bridal shower is a traditional party where the host and guests "shower" the bride with gifts to celebrate the beginning of her new life. People want to celebrate the happy occasion with you! ! Why deny them that?People are not obligated to purchase a gi! ft from a registry, and you having a registry does not mean that you are demanding or expecting gifts. At your shower and wedding, there will likely be guests or future relatives that have never met you - and a registry can be very helpful for them. It's just a practical thing. Not everyone is a talented "gifter" who can come up with meaningful and amazing gifts. Registries allow people to give something that they know will be used and appreciated.Hope you have a wonderful shower and wedding! Enjoy!...Show more

Dick Maisenbacher: I hate the idea of people buying me gifts before the wedding and then getting me something for the wedding. And I feel that Registries are wrong. Am I just being overly nice or are these registries really rude? I would like to hear peoples opinions on this. either way I can't get out of the bridal shower. im just trying to figure out how to get out of the registry process. thanks

Neville Dautremont: I know people on here are always goin! g on about registries being rude, but I'll tell you, as a guest to a shower/party/wedding I love registries because it takes the guess work out of what to buy! I don't have to figure out what color their bathroom is painted or if they already have five toasters. I find registries very helpful!

Zora Mazzie: you don't need to register, but the idea behind the registry is so people know what you like/want/need without having asking you. some people are starting from total scratch when they get married and could really really use just plain dishes over fine china. and with so many choices now an days you really don't want to end up with 5 different sets of dishes because everyone had the same idea. (even with a registry I ended up with 3 different crock pots.) so that's how a registry is used, not just because you're demanding that they buy THIS brand of towels or THAT dish.you could make a registry in case you have someone that pushes for it. and just use the excuse of "! well we really didn't make one" and if they start making comments abou! t how they won't know what to get for your wedding, then you can add that you have a small one at such and such store.

Donita Desjardin: The trick to wearing a dress to three different weddings is accessorizing so that it doesn't look the same, just in case there are over lapping guests. Belts, scarves, shoes, or a jacket are a good start in revamping your look.

Betsey Copp: I think that you're looking at registries the wrong way. They are intended to assist your guests in purchasing a gift for you that you actually need/want. Either way you will receive gifts at the shower. Registering simply helps make it easier for the guest to select a gift for you and prevents you from having to return 10 blenders. I love when people register for weddings/baby showers. I would much rather buy something for them that they want then guess.

Mitzie Clough: Have you done this or do you plan to? What kind of desserts did you offer?

Julieta Suleiman: I dont see a! nything wrong with it. Are you in the wedding? If the dress matches what the bride has requested then go for it!

Becky Mosena: You're not wrong and you're not being too nice - your feelings about gifts are totally justified. But do keep in mind that many people enjoy giving gifts, and take pleasure from outfitting you as you begin married life. Even if you plaster "No gifts, your presence is gift enough" all over your invitations, some people will get you things anyway - and I'm sure that you will be kind enough to accept them graciously.You are under no obligation to do a registry. If you don't want one, don't make one. Done.For your shower, either express to the hostess that she is to emphasize "no gifts, please, seriously" to the guests, or give it a theme that negates the need for a gift. For example, the hostess can ask each guest to bring a favorite recipe as a "gift." That way, the guests get to share something with you, but it costs them nothing.

Cody Pe! trulis: No, just wear the same one. If you'll see the same people at mo! re than one wedding and it bothers you that much, wear different jewelry, shoes and accessories to each event. Add a belt or a cardigan or borrow or purse, anything to make the outfit look a little different.

Bryan Avinger: I say no if the same people will be at the weddings. Ex: family weddings. Pictures of the guests are taken, kept forever, and shown to a lot of people. You don't want to be remembered as the cousin that wore the same outfit to every event! Now changing the look up by adding a jacket, colorful belt around the waist, pencil skirt over the bottom...then i'd say go for it!

Penelope Armond: yes, it is ok however if ur friends or someone u know is going to those same wedding or two of them then definitely get three dresses.

Lorine Helwick: Yep. Why buy three dresses? If you want to change it up, throw on different jewelry, shoes or a jacket/shrug.

Dexter Dicostanzo: Try maxi dresses with the relative side slits those will look great! on you! It doesn't matter if you have long legs or not merely strut that skirt

Mee Blumenfeld: I live in Colorado by the way. Probably just going to have the wedding here too.

Marcellus Yoshimori: Is it a threat to apply the comparable gown and decorate it in yet differently? A gown can seem thoroughly different by including ribbons, lace, beads etc. otherwise, use the comparable gown for sister and between the boyfriend's activities. Make a clean undemanding gown for the different boyfriend's relative's wedding ceremony. i be conscious of ways high priced it is frequently. I had 2 toddlers in 2 cousin's weddings 6 weeks aside. I made each and every outfit and it substitute into nevertheless high priced, yet they looked great!...Show more

Kris Bozelle: No, as a guest . . . it is okay to wear the same dress to all three weddings.In fact, I remember one friend of my youth . . . joking that one year she wore the same exact dress to all the summer weddings in! our area.It's fine. One does what one can afford. And it is more imp! ortant to be there to support your friends who are about wed . . . than to have new dresses to wear to all three events....Show more

Virgil Loatman: You dont need to register. A shower was thrown for me, and I hadnt registered, but people still brought gifts... really thoughtful ones, actually.Speaking as a guest, I do love a shower! If its someone I am close to, I might be able to come up with a unique gift. Otherwise, I am likely to choose from the registry for the shower, and give money at the wedding.Weddings are a happy time. I give gifts because I want to, not because I feel obligated. The mere existence of a registry doesnt rub me the wrong way at all.

Rosalyn Olivera: If the same dress suits the formality of all three weddings, and you want to wear it, go for it.The bride doesn't request the guests' attire. The attire choice is based on the formality of the wedding, time of day, location, time of year, etc.

Georgina Natal: We didn't have a registr! y either. We were just happy to gratefully accept any gifts people chose to give us! We got a wide variety of things! Even if we got things similar to one another, we just put them away for later years - then you just rotate items!If someone asks what you want, have some answers ready. I always said 'whatever you chose will be fine/lovely'. If someone pressed - and I had one friend who did - I was specific and said 'we need bedsheets, double size' - and she got us a really nice set!

Donnell Nocella: i am the kind of person that doesn't care if my dishes match or not

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Bettye Arre: For the most part I say its okay, at least you're getting good use of it.I think really the only people who are expected to not wear the same clothes to different events are the the wealthy and celebrities.Another thing to cons! ider is are other people you know also going to all 3 weddings? The do! wnfall would be there will be pictures of 3 different weddings and you'll look the same for all 3....Show more

Joesph Smithmyer: You do not need a priest, minister, or rabbi.Check your STATE LAWS....every state differs....but in ALL states you can legally be married by a judge. Call your local courthouse so secure a judge/date.Also, in many states you can be married by other "officiants." Meaning, mayors, court magistrates, etc. Here in Michigan (where I live) you can be married by a minister, a judge, a court magistrate, a judge, or a mayor of a city. It all depends on where YOU live and where you want to get married.An easy way to find out is to Google "marriage license laws in [your state name]." Then it will say WHO can legally marry you.Good luck and congratulations!...Show more

Minh Lefrancois: Yeah, I think it would be fine to wear the same dress.I would just accessorize them differently. ^^

Norine Lomonte: Absolutely okay. Most women don't hav! e a whole platoon of cocktail dresses in their closets - they re-wear one or two dresses and maybe switch up the shoes or jewelry.There's certainly no need to buy three separate dresses, unless you just like dresses!

Faustino Mellerson: I think it depends on if there will be much overlap of guests at the weddings. For example, 3 friends of yours who are all friends with each other, no. A friend, someone from work, a cousin, sure.

Sol Allphin: There is no requirement to register anywhere. However, it can be a real PITA when you get 4 or 5 coffee makers and 3 toasters. Registering prevents duplicates and people buying you queen size sheets when you have a king size bed. It is nice to give people some ideas of what you would like to give, it makes it easier for people to choose what to buy you.If you don't want someone giving you a gift before the wedding and then again at the wedding, then don't have a shower.

Sol Bayn: i am doing a dessert table with! cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and candy bags for kids

Joell! en Zorrilla: I think it is okay, as long as there isn't the same guests at all 3 weddings.

Billie Bratchett: I'm with you. I HATE registries. IMO, they are rude and presumtuous and it's not like it's helping anyone, the merchants are helping themselves and even go further with their marketing with unwanted solicitation afterwards.Unfortunately, people now expect you to have a registry. I had one because some guests were actually complaining that we didn't have one. turns our that those that complaint didn't buy from the forementioned registry and most people gifted money.I beleive that gifting is to the discretion of your guests. Go to the bridal shower and when they ask what do you want, tell them, your presence is enough gift for me (and mean it). Otherwise, you can give them some general guidelines.Good luck

Catheryn Small: I felt weird about it too, but I had to go registry shopping. People are going to want to buy you something, so why not have it be somet! hing you like and want rather than what they want to get you? Imagine everyone starts buying you all different colors of things for your kitchen or bedding etc and then you have to go back to the store to return/exchange it.Why not pick one of those all in everything stores and make it easy on yourself? Pick Bed, Bath & Beyond and maybe Target. It's really fun once you start doing it. Usually, they give you this scanner and you just walk around scanning the bar codes of the things you want. You can then check online all your items in your registry.I went with my sister (MOH) and bridesmaid. That made it a little easier of a day I went shopping. They were there to help me pick coordinating colors etc.For the wedding day, most people give you a card with money. For my wedding day, I only received one actual gift. The rest was money.GOOD LUCK!

Gene Debell: It depends entirely on the network of people attending each wedding.Are all three weddings involving relati! ves? In that case, I would wear three different dresses, because you'll! see the same people.If one wedding is that of a cousin, another for a college friend who lives far away, and the third for a coworker or something, then I would be ok wearing the same dress again....Show more