tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post69496546058673019..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Our night out...Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-12009153353281785872009-02-26T12:08:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:08:00.000-05:00You have inspired me, I haven't even tried in on s...You have inspired me, I haven't even tried in on since out wedding day, it might fit, though!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030757782954488154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-90513984255852524812009-02-26T09:02:00.000-05:002009-02-26T09:02:00.000-05:00Happy Belated Anniversary!I LOVE that you wore you...Happy Belated Anniversary!<BR/>I LOVE that you wore your wedding dress again.. and you look especially lovely and happy in the photo.<BR/><BR/>I made my wedding dress into a First Communion dress for Daughter #1. This year Daughter #2 will wear it for her First Communion.<BR/><BR/>My favorite "re-wear the wedding dress story" is from a kindergarten teacher friend who<BR/>reviewed the letter "B" with her class by taking them all on a Bus ride as a Bride. The kids and everyone else loved it!<BR/><BR/>I visit your blog daily.<BR/>Thank you for everything you do here. :)<BR/><BR/>Ace1234Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-33928326092008115262009-02-25T23:41:00.000-05:002009-02-25T23:41:00.000-05:00I cannot BELIEVE you got 43 comments on this post!...I cannot BELIEVE you got 43 comments on this post! lOL!! But then again, you are VERY LOVED!!! :) You look amazing! How wonderful and fun for your anniversary! <BR/><BR/>I am planning on wearing my wedding dress again in a year (maybe two). I am going to trash my dress. It isn't as bad as it sounds. Brian and I are going to renew our vows. I plan on taking LOTS of pictures with each of the girls trying on and playing in the dress. Then we are going to trash the dress. Do a google search (or look on my blog). It is basically committing to your man saying "I am YOURS!" <BR/><BR/>Some other lady on the blog takes a picture every year of her daughter in her wedding dress (there is a link on my blog SOMEWHERE). Her daughter is so cute enveloped all in that dress.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563263512988137401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-4718047573547818992009-02-25T13:35:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:35:00.000-05:00P.S. I think that I need to get my beautiful dres...P.S. I think that I need to get my beautiful dress out of its box. You've made me miss it, Monica! What good is it just sitting perfectly wrapped and waiting…We celebrated 25 years last summer, and it would be nice just to look at it again after all.<BR/><BR/>My sissy had a “puffy” glamorous dress. I had often wished afterwards that I would have gone that route but am truly glad that I went simple and elegant. Mine was a lace, high-necked, Victorian style. Hmmm…wonder if it could be reworked a bit. It would have to be redone from waist to neck though, and with the netting/lace, I’m not sure if that could be accomplished.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9435157058321847612009-02-25T13:19:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:19:00.000-05:00How lovely, Monica. You two are indeed blessed by...How lovely, Monica. You two are indeed blessed by each other--the pictures tell the words. :)<BR/><BR/>I have ALWAYS wanted to wear my wedding dress again. When we got it, however, I had just gotten out of the hospital and was 10 pounds under weight. At that age, my face was more rounded, so I looked o.k. being that thin in my torso/stomach area. Now, though, that low weight is really not good on me. I got down there one other time several years ago and got comments that I looked gaunt. <BR/><BR/>So…it was on sale; it was beautiful; but, alas, I’ll never be able to wear it again. Kinda breaks my heart. :(<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your lovely anniversary evening with us, Monica. You’re a treasure. :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-83406930044283211712009-02-24T20:48:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:48:00.000-05:00You go girl! If I could wear my wedding dress toda...You go girl! If I could wear my wedding dress today, I just might. But it sits in my parent's attic. You guys look adorable. Happy Anniversary!It's a Mom Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642873910749206412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-59245221054438493762009-02-24T19:23:00.000-05:002009-02-24T19:23:00.000-05:00Cool idea ( my dress turned brown with age so I th...Cool idea ( my dress turned brown with age so I threw it out!!) It still fit too ;-(nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-6694671234865135252009-02-24T15:37:00.000-05:002009-02-24T15:37:00.000-05:00Your ways of being simply special are the neatest....Your ways of being simply special are the neatest. That's what I find myself inspired by the most...you take traditions and make is so uniquely special and in a simple way.<BR/>You both look so in love and it is evident that happily ever after does exist. I have my wedding dress...it is discolored and wonder if I could make something out of it. Any ideas?<BR/>I love the idea of re wearing your wedding dress on an anniversary and never heard that before. That is such a great idea, adds a reminder of the special day "recapture the moment".<BR/>Hope you felt like the beautiful Bride you are. smiles, Angelia in TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60199262594275503632009-02-24T15:11:00.000-05:002009-02-24T15:11:00.000-05:00I actually did wear my Wedding dress again, but it...I actually did wear my Wedding dress again, but it was only one year after my Wedding and I wore it in a fashion show at my church for a ladies banquet! It was fun to put it on again! You looked great in yours!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18249997054613723329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-64015141408757600822009-02-24T12:46:00.000-05:002009-02-24T12:46:00.000-05:00Yeah! So glad you wore it! I know it will be a f...Yeah! So glad you wore it! I know it will be a fun memory. Go for it every five years!!! <BR/><BR/>Although I still like my dress, I don't think I could wear it out. It has a lot of "pouf" - definitely too big for a restaurant in our area. Styles have sure changed since Brian and I got married, and that was only eleven years ago. Maybe Jane will want to recreate it and wear it on her wedding day?!?! My mom made fancy table linens from her dress - clever!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412998517492613171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-24189362857192869902009-02-24T11:42:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:42:00.000-05:00I wore mine on our 25th! Hope to do it again!I wore mine on our 25th! Hope to do it again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-4811216142831763332009-02-24T10:52:00.000-05:002009-02-24T10:52:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you were confident enough to wear your...I'm so glad you were confident enough to wear your wedding gown again. I'm sure David felt a bit of the same way he felt when you walked down the aisle 5 years ago! He looks dashing for your night out, too. And how did your girls react to seeing their mommy in such a beautiful gown?<BR/>My wedding gown is preserved in a box in my closet. I think it would be too poofy to wear anywhere else. Also, the train, even when bustled, is cumbersome. Yet another reason I wish I had chosen to do my wedding much more simply. Well, thankfully, I have no regrets about who I chose to marry! We went on a trip together for our 10th anniversary. After that, we vowed to get away every year together, if only for one night. It has only happened once in the 3 years since. But with no family near us, it is difficult.<BR/>Happy Anniversary!angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-88251482420189672202009-02-24T09:49:00.000-05:002009-02-24T09:49:00.000-05:00You two look absolutely beautiful! :DYou look very...You two look absolutely beautiful! :D<BR/><BR/>You look very nice in your wedding dress.. I wouldn't dream of wearing mine again, as it's one of those BIG dresses.. wayyyy too showy for a 'normal' day, or even an anniversary, hehe..<BR/><BR/>Greetings from the netherlands!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021892170202864510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-80668978376883345032009-02-24T06:52:00.000-05:002009-02-24T06:52:00.000-05:00Lovely!!tammypLovely!!tammypAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-52270613994141522152009-02-23T20:58:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:58:00.000-05:00I'd never thought of wearing my dress again--but i...I'd never thought of wearing my dress again--but it would be fun! And very special. Thanks for the idea.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309241540221272766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-80299648842656852072009-02-23T17:49:00.000-05:002009-02-23T17:49:00.000-05:00You looked absolutely beautiful in your dress - an...You looked absolutely beautiful in your dress - and so young!<BR/><BR/>No, I never wore mine again. It is hanging in my closet in a bag. Now, I think I will just keep it for the girls - maybe cut it up and make something for each of them to use in their wedding.<BR/><BR/>Happy Anniversary again. I would love to visit the restaurant you went to - it sounds wonderful!Genahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881221214286010482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-62847821704909197192009-02-23T15:54:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:54:00.000-05:00what a great idea! you looked very pretty ~ glad ...what a great idea! you looked very pretty ~ glad y'all had a fun time!DairyQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058172123527404278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76858546751699528982009-02-23T15:40:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:40:00.000-05:00I would LOVE to wear my wedding dress again but th...I would LOVE to wear my wedding dress again but there is no way I would fit into it : (<BR/>Maybe someday I will again.<BR/>I always said I want to renew our vows every 5 years. That is something we had stuck to. We did on our 11th anniversary go on a cruise and we did one night stand on the deck under the stars and said vows to each other.<BR/><BR/>We are only 3 years away from 20.....I would like to do it then (maybe I could work on fitting in my gown for then).Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033056740392220244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57765432244010421732009-02-23T15:20:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:20:00.000-05:00I think it's a really sweet idea...I am very impre...I think it's a really sweet idea...I am very impressed that after 3 kids it was only a little snug zipped up. Seriously that's wonderful.<BR/><BR/>I wore my mothers dress and would like it to be around for my girls to wear if they would like to, so it will stay put up. <BR/><BR/>Good excuse... b/c there is NO WAY I could get into it these days. :) <BR/><BR/>Happy Anniversary.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482642072653474617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38611279964188817102009-02-23T14:35:00.000-05:002009-02-23T14:35:00.000-05:00How lovely! I wore my wedding dress for my grandp...How lovely! I wore my wedding dress for my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary, a month b efore our 2nd anniversary. DH wore his suit and tie from the wedding too. But my wedding dress was just a cotton frock, not at all a "wedding dress", iykwim, so it only "stood out" to the two of us, and to Nana and Grandad when we told them.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907284328066937884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-14227222710463016002009-02-23T13:48:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:48:00.000-05:00I've thought about, but I think I'd be so nervous ...I've thought about, but I think I'd be so nervous about the stares, especially since it won't be my wedding day - although I guess everyone else wouldn't have to know that, haha!<BR/><BR/>Our second child is due Aug 14, and our 5th anniversary is Aug 7, so that's definitely out for me this year :-) Maybe some day I'll get brave enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-56733449143749300992009-02-23T13:39:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:39:00.000-05:00I do put mine on every year. It's good accountabi...I do put mine on every year. It's good accountability. This year will be a pass as I'll be having baby #4 right about that time.Mother of Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444809396684586525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-31986678314775899882009-02-23T11:53:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:53:00.000-05:00That sounds like a fun idea. You looked great!! An...That sounds like a fun idea. You looked great!! And the restaurant sounds wonderful.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I would wear it out. I would maybe try it on, but I don't really like it when people look at me, so I wouldn't want to wear it out. I had a hard enough time wearing a nice black dress, heals, and makeup for our recent 6th anniversary and I felt funny. I guess it's just my introvert coming out. ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978036026066329022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91732041359831987012009-02-23T11:40:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:40:00.000-05:00I so plan on wearing my dress again. It is a tea ...I so plan on wearing my dress again. It is a tea length linen dress that I still love. I haven't been able to wear it again because I've been pregnant/ postpartum for the past 13 years of our marriage. I have plans on our 15th to be able to fit in it again:) I want to go back to the same swing we had our wedding pictures taken on with all our our kids playing around us this time. <BR/><BR/>I also have thoughts of wearing it with a matching sweater or shawl to each of my kid's weddings. Maybe I'll dye it, we'll see.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856975629899818393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-79829179890184533292009-02-23T11:37:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:37:00.000-05:00You look beautiful and your evening sounds enchant...You look beautiful and your evening sounds enchanting! I got married in '95 and my dress is way too big and poufy and formal to ever wear again. Also, I'm not quite as...um, slender as I used to be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com