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Hi, all.

I''m a Mrs. planning a vow renewal, and while reading some threads, I decided to post to get some opinions.

It seems to be a consensus that a simple dress should be dressed up with accessories. And while I''m in no way saying that I disagree, I''m curious: what about a simple dress... with equally understated accessories? Basically, accessorizing a gown with no beading or lace, just a sash with two rhinestone buckles, with a simple diamond pendant. Would it be too boring?
 
I think simplicity is so underrated these days. My original dress was going to be very simple (organza with a small amount of ribbon trim, no beading/lace). I was going to wear a journey pendant, simple pair of earrings, and a Swarovski crystal tennis bracelet. I changed the dress to something a little fancier, but not by my choice (FI hated the simple dress). But if it were totally up to me, I would have kept everything simple.
 
Just to give everyone an idea, this is the gown:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9325/gownei4.jpg

It''s Laurel by Amy Michelson, though I edited the catalogue photo to make the sash white (it''s in blue, but I would have it in white.) You can see it''s very simple. I was considering a nice diamond pendant. I don''t have pierced ears, and I wouldn''t be wearing anything sparkly in my hair (if anything, it will be a single, large orchid.)

Hopefully this helps a bit.
 
What you described sounds perfectly lovely to me. Are you planning to carry a bouquet?
 
What a pretty dress. I don''t think it''s anywhere close to "too simple" at all! Personally, I think I''d match that dress with a choker rather than a pendant because of all the horizontal lines from the dress (sash & bust line), but I am all for the single orchid!
 
wow, that dress is a knockout! simple is not the word I would use for it either!! The model is wearing minimal accessories and it looks awesome!
 
I think for this dress to be elegant, it almost HAS to be simple. I can''t really see it with a lot of accessories and have it still be as jaw-dropping as it would be when it shines on its own like in that photo.
 
The dress is gorgeous and will hold its own very well. I think a simple pendant necklace or something similar would be perfect!
 
Date: 12/13/2008 5:03:18 PM
Author: princesss
I think for this dress to be elegant, it almost HAS to be simple. I can''t really see it with a lot of accessories and have it still be as jaw-dropping as it would be when it shines on its own like in that photo.
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Ditto :)
The dress speaks for itself :)
 
Thank you for the responses everyone, they are greatly appreciated. :3

onvacation, I''m not totally decided, but I think I would like to carry a bouquet. If I do, it would be this:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8159/orchidsdv7.jpg

The orchid in my hair would match it. Sorry I can''t seem to post pictures, PS doesn''t like me!
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Date: 12/13/2008 7:22:25 PM
Author: Nocturnius
Thank you for the responses everyone, they are greatly appreciated. :3


onvacation, I''m not totally decided, but I think I would like to carry a bouquet. If I do, it would be this:


http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8159/orchidsdv7.jpg


The orchid in my hair would match it. Sorry I can''t seem to post pictures, PS doesn''t like me!
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Yeah, you know what? I think I figured out that PS doesn''t like my MAC, LOL. I have a better time with pics when I''m on the PC.

I love your dress, and the orchid(s). Beautiful!!!!
 
I think if that''s your style and that''s what feels right to you, there is nothing wrong with it at all - simple, if done well, is classic, elegant, and timeless - all wonderful things for a new bride or a Mrs. at a vow renewal (or anyone for that matter) to be
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The dress is gorgeous and I love your flower choice.

I am also planning a vow renewal for next year and love to hear opinions! I have no idea what would be overkill for a vow renewal. I would love, love, love to design a bouquet again. You only live once right? My feeling is, hey, if I''m paying, who cares? What is too much for a vow renewal? Is there such a thing? I''ve read so many differing opinions!
 
I think it would be stunning! Understated and elegant is a great way to go. Shoot, I got married in a rather simple silk gown and singel teardrop pearls and pendant.
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It''s a very beautiful dress!! What you have described sounds gorgeous! Congras on your vow renewal!
 
personally, i think the sheen of the fabric on that dress is fancy enough that you could get away with NO ornamentation if you wanted to; i wouldn''t call the dress simple--it''s gorgeous!

and for the people having issues posting pics from a mac, i had trouble doing so from safari, but i had a much easier time getting camino to do so, if that helps any...and for that matter, safari has been working well recently, too.
 
Date: 12/13/2008 10:51:57 PM
Author: eversatisfied?
The dress is gorgeous and I love your flower choice.

I am also planning a vow renewal for next year and love to hear opinions! I have no idea what would be overkill for a vow renewal. I would love, love, love to design a bouquet again. You only live once right? My feeling is, hey, if I''m paying, who cares? What is too much for a vow renewal? Is there such a thing? I''ve read so many differing opinions!
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I''m glad to see someone else planning one; it always feels better when you aren''t alone!

Ours is a little further away so we can save up some extra money, but we''re taking care of things gradually. I agree; I''ve heard people say, "you shouldn''t act like a bride because you aren''t one." But why shouldn''t I, if I want to?

There are some elements we''re forgoing (such as the bridal party... ours was a disaster I would rather not repeat.) But I think, as long as we''re paying and everyone has a good time, no one will say anything about "too much". At least I certainly hope not!
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To me, simplicity is as much about the cut as the details. For example, I tried on a gorgeous dress yesterday that had no beading, lace, etc. The only details were insets in matte satin, very subtle, and it mostly looks like a plain satin dress. However, the skirt was full and had some gathering on the back, so it wasn't a plain dress and still had some wow factor. To me, that's not a "simple" dress, and if I get it, I wouldn't even wear a veil, maybe just a nice comb and some earrings. So what I'm trying to say is that a dress in a plain fabric can still stand out on its own without dressy accessories. However, a very simply cut dress without a full skirt may seem a bit plain, and in that case something with a little sparkle would dress it up. To me, it's the total package, not necessarily whether it has beading and lace.

Do you have a picture of the dress? I completely agree that not all "simple" dresses need to have fancy accessories if they pop enough on their own.

What's your renewal ceremony going to be like and where will it be held? A simple dress in a huge church wedding can probably use some accessories, but a simple dress on the beach is probably great the way it is.

ETA: I just saw the pic of the dress and I think it looks fabulous without a whole lot of accessories! It definitely has some wow factor.
 
Wow that dress is beautiful and so are the flowers
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Oh! I am planning a renewal as well! We are thinking about 2010 but if that doesn't work out we will have in in 2015. Money is a concern but this time around the wedding will be simple and we will only invite our closest friends and immediate family. I might wear my same dress or something else with color instead of just white. I don't know yet! I love the style of dress you're thinking about and I don't think it is too simple at all.

I tend to read the wedding board still even though the renewal is a ways off. Terrible no?

Another question is if we just use the same rings. Or should there be a new anniversary band that is exchanged?

I don't think we would have bridesmaids or groomsmen this time either. It makes things too complicated.

Oh and I really think keeping things simple can equal the most elegant and beautiful weddings. I don't think that the ideas you described would be boring at all. Rather they would be timeless!
 
Thank you everyone for the replies! I''m feeling much, much better about it all. :3

frillylace, welcome to the club! As far as ring exchanges, we''re going to be exchanging new rings. I think this should be a personal choice, however.
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I don''t think there''s any rules to it. I think an anniversary ring exchange would be beautiful, though.
 
I think it would be beautiful. I tend to go the other direction and say that simple goes best with simple. I think it will allow you to shine through the clothes.
 
I had a simple silk gown and simple pearl jewelery and don''t regret it!
 
Date: 12/13/2008 4:12:16 PM
Author:Nocturnius
Would it be too boring?
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Of course not--if it feels you then it''s never the wrong way to go. My wedding day look (dress, accessories, hair and makeup) was pretty understated compared to a lot of what I see, but I would''ve felt out of my element if I''d gone for glamour.
 
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