I need some advice

[bnd94]

Ok this is probably going to be long.

I was talking with my MOH last night about the wedding day. I am stressing over time because it will take anywhere from 2 to 3 hours to hike up the mountain. If we start hiking at 8am we should be up there around 11. I am planning on being up there at least 2 hours. I don't even know if 2 hours will be long enough for us to get changed, married, take photos and then change back into our hiking clothes. But if it does take 2 hours then we should be heading back down around 1pm so that puts us at the bottom around 3 or 4. The problem is everyone is going to be tired and sweaty. I know I plan to take a shower. Our reception is starting at 6. So that only gives everyone 2 hours in between and I don't think that is long enough.

So we were thinking it would be better to have the ceremony the Saturday before. Then we can take our time and not feel rushed at all. We could have a dinner together afterwards. I know we will all be hungry. I would have all week to get ready for the reception and all day the day of the reception since it won't start until 6pm. I just think that all that hiking and then a big party is too much for one day. The people that are hiking up with us are not hikers so I know they will be sore afterwards and I want everyone to be relaxed and comfortable at the reception.

I think this all sounds good BUT my big question is, Do you think it would be wierd for me to wear my wedding dress to the reception since I got married a week before? I really want to wear my dress but not if people will think it is odd. I could always buy a white dress to wear but it just isn't the same. I know I shouldn't worry about what others think and do what I want. I do feel a little silly for being so stressed over this small thing but I would really appreciate your advice on this.

Thank you all in advance!!:D

[Tiggerprincess]

Not at all...U cant very well hike up a mountain in you wedding dress now can you? Appearing at the reception in your hiking clothes would be histarical!!!!!! S dont worry!! It wont look riculous i promise..
D.D.

[Jenn060306]

I don't think it would be weird. I think since you are doing somthing so unique and special that everyone would understand if you wore the dress twice.
I think they will also appreciate having more time between the ceramony and reception.

[LaceyinPgh]

I had a friend who got married in Key West then had a reception here in PIttsbrugh a few weeks later. She wore her dress both times. What is the point of investing all that money in a fabulous dress that only a couple people will see. Show that thing off!

I think spacing it out over a couple days is a good idea too. I know that you are an experinced hiker. But if I recall your bridal party aren't all as experienced so it could be really exahusting for them to have to hike up, get ready, have the ceremony, hike down, then get ready for a reception.

[bnd94]

Thank you everyone! I feel so much better. I talked to my parents and Danny's Mom today and they think it would be a better idea too.:bbmrgreen:

[Tiggerprincess]

Thank you everyone! I feel so much better. I talked to my parents and Danny's Mom today and they think it would be a better idea too.:bbmrgreen:
Not a prob sweetie..Thats what we are here for..Good luck!!!
D.D.

[usahgrad]

I think it sounds like a great idea! When my cousin got married, she got married out in CA (where Jen and Brad got married--hope that's not a sign) but her reception was back at home AFTER the honeymoon! *gasp goes miss manners* She wore her dress at the reception and looked just as beautiful as she did at the wedding...I know I watched the movie. I think you're idea sounds fine...and much more intimate than rushing around in time for the reception. :)