When my friends and I first decided to don our wedding dresses for a New Year’s Eve celebration, we had no idea just how many women were eager to do the same. Although we’ve been friends for years, none of us knew each other when we could fit into our gowns. A few years back, we thought it would be fun to bring our wedding albums to our annual New Year’s party. With glasses of champagne in hand, we spent hours laughing at our bridesmaid dress choices, floral arrangements, and the amount of hair our husbands sported back then.
Revisiting our wedding albums was a blast, and a few years later, my friend Lisa proposed taking 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 to this year’s party. We can all thank Lisa for this brilliant idea!
Considering that the average wedding dress costs over $1,500, it seems absurd to let these stunning pieces languish in attics, never to see the light of day again. After I shared our hilarious dress-up photos, women inundated my social media with comments wanting to host their own wedding dress parties. I urged everyone who reached out to sprint to their closets and plan their own gatherings. Ladies, wearing your veil never goes out of style, even if it’s been decades since you last wore it.
To my delight, women across the country are embracing wedding dress parties, and we are all for it! These women are rocking their gowns like never before. I mean, who wouldn’t want an invitation to the next wedding dress party? My own dress may not fit anymore, but that means I can enjoy all the delicious treats without worry!
Friendship truly shines in these gatherings. One mom even took it a step further by including her daughter in the fun! Sarah Thompson, a local photographer, shared that she and her daughter had a blast trying to zip up her gown. “We were laughing so hard as I kept yelling, ‘ZIP IT!! ZIP IT!!’” she recalled, highlighting the joy these moments bring.
Revisiting your wedding dress not only offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane but also gives friends the chance to “attend” your wedding again. As my friends and I shared stories about the wine stains on our dresses, we couldn’t help but laugh at our husbands’ bewildered expressions when we made our entrance.
Moms are also jumping on this trend. The Sunshine Moms Group in Florida is planning an event for their members to wear their wedding gowns while fundraising for a local women’s shelter. Caroline Davis, one of the group members, was inspired by an article she saw and quickly organized the event. “I couldn’t believe how much excitement it generated; it was clear we had to do it!”
They’re planning a night filled with laughter, dancing, and raising awareness for important community issues. Because, let’s face it, wedding dresses and promoting women’s causes are always in vogue. After the unforgettable experience my friends and I had, we are already brainstorming where to flaunt our gowns next. One mom even suggested wearing hers to the grocery store and PTA meetings. Life is too short not to break out your wedding dress now and then!
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In summary, wedding dress parties are a fun and nostalgic way to reconnect with friends, celebrate love, and even raise funds for important causes. So why not dig out that beautiful gown and join the trend?