When my friends and I decided to don our wedding dresses for a New Year’s Eve celebration, we had no clue just how many other women were eager to do the same. Although we’ve known each other for years, none of us were friends back when we wore those beautiful gowns. A few years back, we thought it would be fun to bring our wedding albums to our annual New Year’s bash. We spent hours sipping champagne and laughing at our past choices—those bridesmaid dresses, our floral arrangements, and the hairdos of our husbands from back in the day.
A couple of years later, my friend Lisa suggested we take it up a notch. During a group run, she encouraged us to dig out our wedding dresses from the depths of our closets and wear them for this year’s New Year’s party. Thanks to Lisa, we discovered the ultimate party idea!
Given that the average wedding dress costs over $1,500, it seems absurd to let these gorgeous pieces collect dust in our attics. When I shared the hilarious photos of us struggling to zip up our dresses, my social media was flooded with comments from women eager to host their own wedding dress parties. I urged them to rush to their closets and get planning because let’s be real—wearing your veil is ageless, no matter how long it’s been since you last wore it.
To my surprise, wedding dress parties are popping up all across the nation, and we are absolutely here for it! Just look at how stylish these ladies are:
If anyone’s planning a wedding dress party, count me in! My dress may not fit anymore, but at least I won’t have to stress over those delicious snacks.
One mom took the fun a step further by including her daughter in the festivities. Jen Harper of Once More Photography shared that she and her daughter had a blast attempting to zip up her dress. “We were laughing so hard as I kept shouting, ‘ZIP IT!! ZIP IT!!’ But alas, it would not zip up once we ‘hit rib,’” she reminisces.
Revisiting your wedding dress is not just nostalgic; it’s a fun way for friends to relive your big day. As we wore our gowns, we swapped stories about the wine stains that adorned our dresses and laughed at our husbands’ disbelief when we made our grand entrance.
Moms are embracing this trend as well. The Dunedin Moms Group in Florida is organizing an event for their members to wear their wedding gowns, all in the name of fundraising for a local women’s shelter. When member Caroline Smith saw an article about the trend, she knew it would be the perfect excuse for a hilarious night with her friends. She shared the article, and before long, the event gained traction and excitement. They’ll be dancing, enjoying each other’s company, and raising awareness for a great cause at the same time.
My friends and I had so much fun at our gathering that we’re already brainstorming where to wear our dresses next. One mom even joked about taking her gown grocery shopping or to PTA meetings. Why not? Life’s too short not to break out your wedding dress every now and then!
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In summary, wedding dress parties are a delightful trend that allows women to revive cherished memories while having a fantastic time with friends. It’s an opportunity to embrace the past, create new memories, and even support important causes within the community.
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