Party after overseas wedding

[PsychoWiener]

We're getting married abroad with only immediate family, less than 20 of us. We'd like to have a party to celebrate with everyone we know when we return.

I've been told that I should wear my dress again but I think I'd feel stupid but maybe I shouldn't 🤷‍♀️I was thinking we'd just do a buffet, have a nice cake and a disco. Somewhere with a paid bar.

Has anyone else done this? Any advice?

My cousin done similar and wore her dress again, had a 'first dance' and pictures then got changed into something more comfortable and party ish. She felt the same but older relatives were delighted to see her in her dress and now she's happy she got a bit more wear out of it.

You won't want to take your dress off! Any excuse to wear it again is great. I did the same and still don't feel like I had it on long enough

Definitely wear it again!!! I'd love the excuse to wear mine.

It's not like it's just a random Saturday night down the pub!!

Okay true, I'll wear it again! I feel like I have permission now lol. Just didn't want people thinking I was being ridiculous.

Definitely wear it! A party after an overseas wedding is a lovely idea. Much better than expecting loads of people to travel. If I was your friend I'd really appreciate it and want to see The Dress!!

I’ve been where the bride wore her dress again

They also showed the ceremony on the big screen while they ate

Nice touch

We did this. My dress was actually a bodice type top with a skirt. I wore the top with jeans. It was a bit snug after the honeymoon though!!!

2 cousins did the exact same thing and wore their dresses. They did have 'blessings' though at a beautiful family church before the evening party. A blessing is much cheaper than a wedding in the church we found out. Have you considered re-doing your vows or having a blessing?

Yes do it my brother in law married his Australian wife there and they had a reception here for everyone who couldn't go (most of his family and friends). She looked lovely!

I have been to four like this and all the brides wore the dresses again. I would be upset not to see the brides dress and you get some lovely pics. Why waste all the money on a dress to not wear again for the same occasion. By not wearing it takes the shine off it being a wedding and not just a drunken party. All of them have had a first dance, cutting the cake and mini speeches.