Rehearsal Dinner Dress - White?

Rehearsal Dinner Dress - White?

March 3rd, 2009 @ 9:29 am by Mrs. Apple Cider
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I wrote a few days ago about a GORGEOUS purple dress, but honestly, I love the idea of wearing white to our rehearsal dinner. In the back of my mind I have been making notes on the dresses that I love. For the heck of it, I ordered one last week to see what it is like in person. I found this dress on Nordstrom’s website and had it shipped:

The dress was only $68, but sadly it just didn’t fit right. It wasn’t as flattering as it looked (probably since I am not a tall model). Now the hunt begins for the best rehearsal dinner dress… EVER! Since the Nordstrom dress didn’t work, I started looking at a few other dresses.

The Splurge: I am trying to find out the designer, but haven’t found it at the moment. Isla Fisher wore this dress to an interview. I am sure it was pricey! I love it. It’s very classy, but flirty.

Rehearsal Dinner Dress - White? : wedding dress rehearsal Isla Fi

(photos were borrowed from the awesome justjared.com)

Another Splurge: Someone on Weddingbee introduced me to the AMAZING Amanda Archer. How awesome would this dress be for a rehearsal dinner? Check out her dresses here. This one is $189.

Rehearsal Dinner Dress - White? : wedding dress rehearsal Il Full015

Another Splurge: This one is from French Connection, which is one of my favorite lines. It is $248. The detail is stunning. I love the beading.

The Mid-Splurge: This is a Maggy London dress ($128) from Nordstrom. So many people have been talking about Maggy London dresses.

I have heard people say that wearing white at the rehearsal dinner takes away from wearing white on the wedding day. What do you think?

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36 Responses to “Rehearsal Dinner Dress - White?”

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MrsSl82be (message) 7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

I plan on wearing a white dress with other patterns on it. I think that you can wear white if you want, I don’t know about taking away from the wedding day unless its a similar dress. I say go for it, if you find a white dress you love!

3/3/09 @ 9:34 am (reply)

Bee

Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m torn as to the white or bright RD dress debate…but leaning towards a splash of color for my last night as a single gal!

3/3/09 @ 9:37 am (reply)

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StephMay1609 (message) 121 posts, Blushing bee

I love Maggy London dresses. I’m wearing a yellow dress to one of my bridal showers and then for the rehearsal.

3/3/09 @ 9:40 am (reply)

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BeachBrideT (message) 1,052 posts, Bumble bee

I’m wearing a bright blue & green dress to my rehearsal dinner. My rehearsal dinner is outside (beach) so I’m wearing a sundress. My compromise is that it is a looooong, beautiful sundress with a definitely “wow” factor!

3/3/09 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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Shay (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

I have been thinking about the rehersal dinner I want to wear something bright and fun and flirty. I was thinking of a nice red or even a saphire color to go along with the month of september.

I personally am not going to wear white but I love the dresses that you have here. If you are going to splurge make it good!!! I love the 2nd dress

3/3/09 @ 9:49 am (reply)

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AbbyM (message) 284 posts, Helper bee

I, too, want a white dress for our RD. I wore a white dress to my engagement party and loved it - I feel like I’m the bride to be so I can wear white all I want! Plus, our RD is Thursday night and our wedding is Saturday, so I have Friday to wear as much color as possible. Have you checked out White House Black Market? They can have some really great deals - I got my engagement dress on sale there for only $60!

3/3/09 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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ali925 (message) 112 posts, Blushing bee

i have been torn on this one as well! i love the first dress!

3/3/09 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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MollyE (message) 89 posts, Worker bee

I am wearing my mother’s wedding dress for the rehearsal dinner, which is actually a tea length ivory dress. I definitely think that you are the bride, so you can wear white to all of your wedding related events!

3/3/09 @ 10:15 am (reply)

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brena80 (message) 81 posts, Worker bee

I love the idea of white to a rehearsal dinner. We are having our rehearsal at 11 am and then a rehearsal lunch and I’m looking for a short white summery dress. And maybe a cute white hat!

3/3/09 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

I get the opportunity to wear white again at my second reception, so I am thinking of something bright and colorful for the rehearsal dinner…
but these gave me some great ideas for my second reception dress! (I love amanda archer’s dresses!)

3/3/09 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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MrsLifeAccounts

I got my bridal shower dress, rehearsal dinner dress and an after-party dress (after the wedding reception) from White House Black Market. They have a fabulous selection of white dresses, if price is a factor you could always check one of their outlet stores too.

3/3/09 @ 10:30 am (reply)

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lovelerae (message) 241 posts, Helper bee

I never wear white in my everyday life, but now I’m obsessed with “looking bridal.” I would love to have a white dress for the rehearsal dinner and am also searching for the best dress ever! Please share your finds and I’ll be happy to join the hunt!

3/3/09 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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Bee

Miss Perfume (message) 2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

The French Connection one is AMAZING! It would look very good on you!

3/3/09 @ 10:33 am (reply)

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Britndave

Haha…I bought my white rehearsal dress before I even found my gown. I saw it at Macys
last summer and knew immediately I wanted to wear it for the rehearsal! OCD planner I know!!!

3/3/09 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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Miss Deviled Egg (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I’m leaning towards wearing white, but haven’t really started to look for dresses yet.

3/3/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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cbgg (message) 627 posts, Busy bee

I don’t think it takes away at all to wear white to the RD (although I also think it’s strictly optional).

This is also a great post for anyone who wants to be a short dress bride! Very cute dresses.

3/3/09 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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smit6139 (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

I am planning on wearing white to my rehearsal dinner! Much like everyone else I love the idea of looking “bridal” at all the showers, parties, etc. I think it’s a great idea!

3/3/09 @ 11:22 am (reply)

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MightySapphire (message) 7,632 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m totally taking advantage of the bride thing as an excuse to wear white for my whole weekend and honeymoon! I never wear white, and darn it, it’s my time. LOL

3/3/09 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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LzzNYC (message) 882 posts, Busy bee

That french connection dress is so cute!!!! I also plan on wearing white to all events that I can heehee I love the glimpse that they’ll get as bride to be =)

3/3/09 @ 11:54 am (reply)

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liane4tino (message) 44 posts, Newbee

Love the Isla Fisher dress! BTW.. there’s nothing wrong with wearing white to the rehearsal.. you are the bride after all! :^) I actually got my dress from Guess last year for my rehearsal and it was in white. It was actually a last minute decision bc I already had a black, white and yellow dress to wear, but fell in love with the one I actually ended out wearing. The other dress made a great honeymoon dress! Just go with it! You’re the bride and should stand out. What better way than to wear white!

3/3/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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