Question from Kathy:
Hi Angela, I will be married for 35 years this year. My childhood dream was always walking down the aisle in a beautiful wedding gown. Unfortunately, my
dream did not come true and I did not wear a wedding gown on my wedding day. For our 35th I want to arrange to renew our wedding vows (surprise to my
husband) and I want to make my dream come true for my one and only. Would it be appropriate for me to wear a wedding gown on this special day that I will plan and also I would like to have a low key reception for my family and friends. I don’t expect gifts — just their presence and love. What do you think?
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi Kathy, and congratulations on 35 years of marriage. That is quite a feat these days! Yes, you can wear a wedding gown to renew your vows. Many brides wear the gown they wore when they first got married, some buy a gown because they never had one, and some prefer to go informal and wear a cocktail dress.
I suggest that you keep the event formal—it can be low key—but a formal event lends itself more to a wedding dress, tuxedo/suit, etc. It can be a small, intimate, formal affair that could be very elegant and beautiful.
Good luck, and feel free to email again.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
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