In a heartwarming display of friendship and nostalgia, a woman from Kansas has taken the concept of re-wearing bridesmaid dresses to a whole new level. Many of us have heard the phrase, “You can definitely wear this dress again!” during wedding planning. However, most bridesmaids likely rolled their eyes at the thought. Yet, one Oklahoma mom and children’s book author, named Lisa Greene, has shown that it’s entirely possible to rock a bridesmaid dress—even if it’s been tucked away for two decades.
On the anniversary of her wedding, Greene shared a throwback photo from her big day, captioning it with a playful nod to the bridesmaid dresses worn by her friends: “These two 22-year-olds are celebrating 22 years of marriage! Hubba-hubba. (Sorry about those dresses, ladies.)” While friends flooded the comments with standard anniversary wishes, one former bridesmaid decided to step up the game.
Her friend, Julia Harper, promptly responded with a cheeky, “Sorry about the dresses? I wear mine all the time!” She then shared a series of entertaining photos showing herself in the burgundy dress while doing everyday activities like laundry, watering plants, and lounging with a book. Talk about being bridesmaid fabulous!
Harper shared with Modern Family Blog, “Lisa and I don’t see each other often, but we always have a good laugh over each other’s Facebook posts. We’re even plotting an author visit to local schools in the Kansas City area. I think a reading of ‘Mary Had A Little Glam’ in Lisa’s wedding gown would be a perfect fit!”
Greene mentioned to Buzzfeed News, “Not everyone in 1995 wanted a long, off-the-shoulder gown in a burgundy brocade that resembled a Thanksgiving tablecloth.” She noted that those dresses were crafted by moms, grandmas, and various seamstresses, giving them a unique charm.
Nostalgia can certainly stir up some laughs when we look back at past fashion choices. Greene’s wedding gown choice perfectly encapsulated the early ’90s, and we’re thrilled that at least one of her friends cherishes that dress for its quirky beauty.
Harper also revealed that her mom kept all her bridesmaid dresses from yesteryears. “Over time, I’ve been known to randomly don one of those dresses and join whatever family activity is happening, acting like it’s completely normal to be in a bridesmaid dress,” she shared.
Greene’s reaction to Harper’s photos? “This right here is the best anniversary present ever!”
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In summary, this story highlights the power of friendship and the joy of embracing our past, even in the form of fashion. Who knew a bridesmaid dress could bring so much laughter and nostalgia after 20 years?