Is Dressing as a Bride as fun as it looks ? And How do most wives react to the Idea

[Robbiegirl]

It seems like a lot of work aned expense but it also looks so much fun to get to experience being totally dolled up as a Bride

How did your S.O. react to the idea or how do you think they would react if they caught you dressed as a Bride ?

Is dressing as a Bride crossing a line for some woman ?

[Heather76]

My wife enjoyed the experience when we married. If she saw me dressed as a bride, I'm pretty sure she'd give me my walking papers. Fortunately, I have no desire to dress as one.

[AllieBellema]

Alot of work, but definitely has to be a fun experience. I haven't gotten the full experience, but I do own a wedding dress (as seen in my profile icon) and it was alot of fun to wear! I can only imagine someday going through the full experience for a full photoshoot or something!

[Lacy PJs]

Sounds like fun but as mentioned, a lot of expense... and what for? My dressing is private so that would be a lot of $$$ spent with little "bang for the buck." :)

Lacy PJs

[KymG]

I would secretly like to try it. In full girl mode, makeup, underwear the lot, not just try the thing on.

[Charlotte Sparkle]

Dressing as a Bride doesn't have to be expensive, you can get some really nice second hand wedding dresses on eBay for a fraction of the price of new ones. I have two wedding dresses that i bought from eBay for less than ?100 each and they're like new. My Wife knows I have them but it's a case of DADT but I'm sure for many women it would be a line crossed if their husbands were to dress as brides and it's certainly sacrilege to put on your Wife's wedding dress, doing that is a big no no!

When I see Brides I can't help feeling envious of them, I blogged about it HERE (https://in-the-pink-fog.blogspot.com/2022/08/say-yes-to-dress.html). I'd love to have the experience of having a bridal makeover, makeup, hair, underwear the lot and then having some photos taken. It would have to be the right dress though and with so many to choose from selecting that perfect dress may not be an easy task.

For me wedding dresses will always be the ultimate in femininity

[Kris Burton]

I think it is a fantasy for many; but not for me. It is the second marriage for both my wife and I, and she did not wear a traditional wedding gown for it. She did have one from her first marriage; she donated it to a local community theater for a play they were doing, so obviously it is not a big deal for her either. It's hard to say how she would react if I desired one, but I don't, so for us the point is moot.

[Breezy]

A woman I used to date who loved it when I dressed up, more dolled up the better! She used to try & talk me into doing the bride thing but I had to have a man in the equation or she said I?d miss the full experience!
It would be fun to dress a bride just for fun I?m sure!

[michelleddg]

Here's Sandy's and my experience, in Houston no less. Happy to answer questions or make introductions, let me know.

https://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?261220-Michelle-and-Sandy-play-Who-Wore-It-Best

Good luck, have fun! Hugs, Michelle

[Geena75]

My physique / frame would preclude me doing much of anything for a wedding dress, hence I have no real drive to try. I suppose that, since my one daughter has stored her wedding dress at my house I could experiment with it, but it would only fit at all from the rib cage on down and would be a little short. As far as the spouse goes, on the extremely outside chance that if she knew and had some level of acceptance the best I could hope for is amusement.

[IwishIwasTracy]

I have tried on wedding dresses in bridal shops a couple of times. It was wonderful and something I really enjoyed doing.


Tracy

[audreyinalbany]

I'd be much more interested in dressing as a bridesmaid than a bride

[MarinaTwelve200]

I'd be much more interested in dressing as a bridesmaid than a bride

_Me too!

[docrobbysherry]

Did I just score or what? last week I found yet another bridal gown from Goodwill at their "as is" yard that fits me. Must have cost about $5 max? (They sell by the pound!):eek:

As for my ex? She left her wedding gown when she moved out because it will NEVER fit her again. Unfortunately, it will never fit me either!:sad:

[alwayshave]

I have thought of it from time to time. However, in the end my thing is more for cocktail type dresses.

[Patience]

Wedding dresses speak to me. I want to wear one so bad.

...and I'm in deep thick pink fog again. Thank you very much.

[Veronica Lacey]

A definite interest to wear one with all the trimmings and underthings. Size is the challenge and I've come close a couple times via ebay but did not quite work out yet.

While my wife knows of my dressing and is ok so long as I do it in my own space I suspect she would not be too happy with the idea of me in a wedding dress. Maybe the idea would be too close to infringing on her memories of our special day, possibly leading her to wonder if I was really just fantasizing about wearing her dress rather than the reason we were there.

Having said that I still look online from time-to-time in hope of finding that affordable, correct sized gown to take the plunge with.

[Christie ann]

I have never done the whole special makeup, nails and hair, but have gone into David?s bridal a couple of times to try on wedding dresses. It was a fantastic experience. All the women, the SA?s, the other brides and their families ( except for that one dad) were so nice and pleasant. Everyone just excited to be starting the trail of marriage. If you have the chance, I recommend it. There was no hard sell or hard feelings about not buying anything.

[Stephanie47]

I think my wife would castrate me.

[bridget thronton]

I would love to get married again on our 50th as two brides - not sure how my wife would react (she sees me wearing dresses quite often at home and on vacation). May be a bridal photo shoot instead

[emma-louise]

My ex wife dressed me in her wedding dress and underwear a few weeks after we were married many years ago, I loved the experience but haven?t worn a wedding dress since sadly

[Princess Chantal]

It was not on my list of things to do, however when I seen 2 wedding dresses in my size for a dollar each at the thrift store I thought why not. One dress had the accessories included (garter, veil, and gloves). One dress I gave to another cd that was interested in dressing as a bride. It was fun wearing it a couple of times.

[oh to be rachel]

Did a halloween party in a wedding dress. Both my wife and I in dresses. 10/10 would do it again. Very comfortable.

Downside was the men grabbing butt and boobs.
Upside was any woman that grabbed butt or boob, I was able to reciprocate...

[Jillcder]

Actually more fun than it looks Robiegirl. I mentioned on another thread here I have tried on wedding dresses at Davids bridal I always entered the store dressed to just browse through the dresses I would go in mid week during off peak times every visit the ladies encouraged me to pick out a few to try on. I remember being very nervous the first time the other visits I was more prepared to actually try on something I liked. Standing in front of the the mirrors in a wedding dress with a few accessories was an emotional moment I felt very feminine and highly recommend doing it! Being deep in the closet not sure if I will ever know how my wife would react to seeing me dolled up in a wedding dress.

[Krisi]

I have never felt the desire to "dress up as a bride". I'm assuming that means a white wedding gown, flowers, etc. Keep in mind that many "brides" get married at the courthouse in "street clothes".

[Teresa.Smith.VA]

Robbie asked, ..."And How do most wives react to the Idea?"

I would love to hear from GG's what they think of the idea.

[char GG]

I think if you asked 100 GG's, every GG would have a different answer. Also, playing around with a wedding dress is different than wearing one in a real wedding. Again, feelings will be different with any GG asked.

Personally, my hubby has a few wedding dresses that he wears for fun.

I know that some GG's have had two ceremonies, one traditional and one with two "brides".

I'm sure some real brides would want to be the "real" bride.

It's the kind of question that varies as much as acceptance varies.

[Cheryl T]

I've thought about it, a lot lately.
That's because we're coming up on a milestone anniversary. I'd love to have the full experience and renew our vows as the bride this time, but I know my wife wouldn't go for it. Besides, the expense just doesn't justify the experience at this point. I'd get to wear it once. It's not practical for anything else, except maybe Halloween and I'm not really into that anymore.

[Teresa.Smith.VA]

I think Char GG very likely has the right answer, that there are as many reactions or opinions as there are women who would answer the question.

However, after reading so many posts by CD'ers that discuss their wive's reaction and a few from GG's that shared their thoughts, I arrived at the following generazation. I admit up front that what follows is a gross generality. Here goes.

Many GG's believe that wearing their wedding gown on their wedding day, including all the other special preparations (hair, make up, selection of accessories and lingerie, etc), was the day that they felt the most feminine and felt the most beautiful. For many GG's, it is a day when they feel the most special, most attractive, and many even imagine themself as a "princess."

Secondly, I believe that many GG's also do not take kindly to their man intruding on the memory of that special day, even when that GG is supportive and accepting of their man's need to cross dress. I believe that many women draw a red line when their attitude is, "don't tread on the memory of one of the most important days in my life, when I felt the most feminine and most beautiful."

Lastly, many GG's have a spiritual reason for keeping their wedding day as a special day. I will not discuss that any further because of the very wise rule to not discuss religion on this blog site.

I welcome your thoughts on my highly generalized conclusions. Does my analysis have any merit? Even if it doesn't it's sure fun to talk about. ��

[Di]

I agree with Char with GGs it depends on the GG and circumstances.
We had two wedding ceremonies One where we both could be brides .
Not our first wedding for either of us.

[Robbiegirl]

My ex wife dressed me in her wedding dress and underwear a few weeks after we were married many years ago, I loved the experience but haven?t worn a wedding dress since sadly

Oh You just have to share with us how it all happened and what was her reaction

[Jessica Secret]

Haven't worn a wedding dress yet and while it's definitely something that would interest me and be very tempting if my boyfriend and I get married at some point, I've always been much more about looking and feeling like a bride on her wedding *night* given my love of beautiful/romantic/bridal lingerie. Wedding night lingerie is the ultimate femininity in my opinion.

[Karren H]

Any time you can wear a wedding dress is a blast! I have worn two so far. Could have been three but my wife hid hers so I could not get into it. Lol.

[Dutchess]

Secondly, I believe that many GG's also do not take kindly to their man intruding on the memory of that special day, even when that GG is supportive and accepting of their man's need to cross dress. I believe that many women draw a red line when their attitude is, "don't tread on the memory of one of the most important days in my life, when I felt the most feminine and most beautiful."
I welcome your thoughts on my highly generalized conclusions. Does my analysis have any merit? Even if it doesn't it's sure fun to talk about. ��

THIS ^^^ is how I feel but my road through cd/tg world has been VERY rough so I am going to be different as others maybe. Char and Di are right on about circumstances changing things

I do want to say that "feminine " is not a feeling women have -we just are - when 'feminine' is mentioned on this board I see it as code word for submissive and I dont think i'd feel submissive in a wedding dress and I don't like submission in my partner either..

Anyway the only person ever to ask me to marry him was my late fiance so that won't be happening..probably ever at this age I don't imagine.. I have been married before but he really did not want to be - on our wedding(JPs office) night he left me on the sofa asleep to go dress in private so....

I never had any kind of a nice wedding or a dress or friends/fam present or photos or wedding parties etc so for me I would kind of need some normalcy to it because my life has always been so abnormal and very hard. If my man is not ok with that then we would not need to be married. I don't need to be a princess ( more like the Queen Mother at my age anyway) or feel feminine Id just like for Leea ( me) to have a nice day..just something thats a normal rite of passage and to know I was loved.

Dressing is not always harmless. I see people say that alot and its not always true.. sometimes you can really hurt others deeply.

[Di]

THIS ^^^ is how I feel but my road through cd/tg world has been VERY rough so I am going to be different as others maybe. Char and Di are right on about circumstances changing things

I do want to say that "feminine " is not a feeling women have -we just are - when 'feminine' is mentioned on this board I see it as code word for submissive and I dont think i'd feel submissive in a wedding dress and I don't like submission in my partner either..



Dressing is not always harmless. I see people say that alot and its not always true.. sometimes you can really hurt others deeply.

I agree with Teresa except the ? feminine? part.
All the posts here about feeling so feminine??I feel like ME
So the posts feeling feminine?.do they mean submissive? Excited ?
Most GGs read this and think ?.what?
And thanks Dutchess?.it can be harmless but we see here how many times how hurtful some can be to the one they supposedly love.

I do remember a GG that was doing the two bride thing and her CD hubby to be ?.made it all about him.. I know I sound like a broken record BUT IT ALWAYS HAS TO BE ABOUT BOTH OF YOU.
For it to work.

[char GG]

I agree with Di.

I don't think being a bride was, "the most important day of my life", as I have had many important days, and it's not about the dress. Yes, I wore a pretty white dress, but I never feel more or less fem no matter what I wear. I would have been married to my hubby no matter how I dressed.

Those here that want to wear a wedding dress can project whatever feelings they have about the dress. However, for many GG's, it's not about the dress but about the marriage.

[ShirleyN]

I'd be much more interested in dressing as a bridesmaid than a bride
That's you and me both then, Audrey. While the idea of dressing as a bride is certainly appealing, then idea of dressing as a bridesmaid is definitely more appealing.

[Rachelakld]

dressing should always be fun bride or bridesmaid :)
Wife and I got married 2011 so this photo would have been 2013, she wasn't surprised I borrowed her dress just 2 days after the wedding and then 2 years later she advised she was going to sell the dress so I had one more chance to wear it before it left - it just felt so nice wearing it and I'm sure quite a few people also got to enjoy me wearing it around one of our city's lookouts.
Wife wasn't involved in this photoshoot but she did take photos of me 2 days after the wedding wearing it (no wig on the honeymoon)

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[il.dso]

Definitely on my wish list, someday, maybe...

[RetroChrissyCD]

I started over 40 years ago with an very pastel blue prom dress that my aunt left at my grandmother's house. I really feel this is why I am drawn to gowns or the dressier clothes of special occasions. It's fun to run through all the prep so you can pull something off like that.

[KarenCD334]

I found it to be a reasonable expense. Most of the bridal clothing was purchased at a Goodwill store. Some from EBay. I think total was less than $100 US. It took about a month and a half to gather everything needed. I had a partner in crime - a GG that also dressed as my groom. Every piece of clothing, hair style and makeup was practiced individually on separate days. On "The Day" everything was to be put together, we went to a park that was often used for weddings and did a photo shoot.

It was all wonderful. It really was a blast of a day.
I may look like a man in a dress but I felt wonderful and pretty.
My wife doesn't know anything about the "Karen Bride".
The only thing I regret is the hair style. I think I needed to show some bangs.
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[Natalie5004]

Karen, I guess then you will have to do it again.

[kimmy p]

After being married 30 years I am finally wearing a wedding dress as my costume this year... With stipulations from my wife. First, my new dress is black. She was 100% against me wearing a typical white wedding dress. She is the only one of us to wear the white dress. I didn't argue. Second, while this outfit is going to include all the traditional pieces (old,new,borrowed, blue) she put her foot down when I talked about asking a couple of nice GG's I know to pose as bridesmaids for my yearly photos. For her a bridal party is to far.
Still She has surprised me. This was originally planned as a dark bride or ghost bride costume. But everything I tried to add spiders, cobwebs, dead or dying plants to the costume She looked at me and says "a bride is supposed to be pretty, non of that is pretty". So yeah... I have limitations, but also a wife who is now acting bridezilla on my behalf...

[KarenCD334]

Karen, I guess then you will have to do it again.

I would love to.:):):D

[Heisthebride]

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One of my favorite Halloween?s ever. My softball playing friends were at a bar after a game in late August about 15 years ago and the woman who normally hosts the annual Halloween party said she just got her veil back from the cleaners and I said just in time for Halloween. Just like that she announces to the table I was going to be a bride for Halloween and I clapped my hands in mock girlish delight. People laughed and the conversation quickly ends. I went home and found a dress on EBay for about $100. I wrote to her that I won a bid on EBay and I might actually go as a bride, which triggers the rumor mill and now my friends, who don?t know I?m a CD, actually have expectations of seeing me dressed as a bride. I convince a couple of my male friends to be my bridesmaids but they didn?t go all out like I did. I had my nails done, had a makeup artist for hair and makeup. I spent some money on a longline bra, stockings, satin slingback heels, a pro alteration on the dress for a fitting and I did end up borrowing a different friends veil. All said and done I spent around $500. Totally worth dressing up as a bride and spending a fun evening with my friends dressed as a bride. Awesome!

[Erika_M]

I'd love to do it honestly, I just haven't.

Might be fun every now and then 🥰

[Crissy 107]

Rachelakid, KarenCD334 and Heisthebride, I think you all look beautiful and it is awesome you got to do this and share the photos with us.
This is something that I would love to someday do but not sure I ever will

Sandy and Michelle, I just checked the link to your fun day, what a great way to spend a day!

[Charlotte Sparkle]

I do own two wedding dresses and they are safe in storage for when I get the opportunity to properly try them on.

When I bought my first wedding dress, I did manage to try it on briefly one evening after everyone had gone to bed. I remember it was about two in the morning and I was knackered but it felt fab to try it on if it was only for a short time. The one photo I managed to take is HERE (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP1XtEO0_z0JWO_0Ih-0S9FqFUglKYx8EgJowWvp0kusmUjrLHThmX-_PCOVlWm46Z6PLiAQPg9h6-gEVgvWtV6ZkoosPiLCLgguDZF8_IhW23ABkqPt0Y3L9tizKFaD IEEKypxN7x4RwKBynfQ7tA1ERwS96QBhcxldRD-w1i0eUP-Bhx7eTKl4x_Q/s400/wedding-dress.jpg)

[Kerry Michaels]

I bought a wedding dress and it lives in my attic. Truly an amazing experience to wear.



LOVE IT! Heisthebride

[Kandi Robbins]

I can attest to the great joy of wearing a bridal gown, as you can see here (https://www.kandis-land.com/bridal-gallery/) again and again and again!

[Sasha_inside]

I’ve gone to David’s Bridal and had a fitting session, it was fun.

My wife is very supportive of my dressing and knew I made the appointment. The only questions about the whole idea she had were how much was I wanting to spend and did I really want a wedding dress or the experience of being fitted?

[Rhonda Jean]

I put on my wife's wedding dress on our wedding night. I was 20, she was 19. She knew all there was to tell about me at the time. I had no idea what effect that had on her until one of her confidants told me 40 years later. It's just another one of those things I wish I hadn't done.

I remember it as just putting it on, admiring myself in the mirror for a minute and taking it off. Her telling of it was that I wore it for a half hour. Whatever, it was a thoughtless thing to do and I shouldn't have done it.

[AlisonRenee]

A few years ago I was in Eureka Springs, AR (if you haven't been there, GO!) and won the Halloween costume contest at one of the bars, dressed as a bride. I had THE most fun. The interaction with the women in the crowd was wonderful. I found a dress and veil at Goodwill for not a lot of money, spent a little more time than usual on makeup, picked out my fanciest earrings and necklace. For me it was trans heaven.

[Paulie Birmingham]

i wear some basics in front or wife but not a bra or dress. i dont think she would like it much. definitely not a turn on but we play with me.in lingerie and hose and stuff.

i dont think she would like a wedding dress but not sure if she would really say anything. definitely would not be a turn on

[Joni T]

The closest I ever came was my 2nd marriage. I wore my kilts, doublet, and feather bonnet.
Jon

[Genifer Teal]

I think more of the fun would come from being a bride for the day. Having a special day where you are the most beautiful person in the room and treated as such. Not going to have as much fun wearing the dress in my living room. It's also a bit cumbersome and a bit of effort to wear. I think the experience is worth way more than the actual dress.

[countrygirl]

It is a dream of mine to be the bride and be a brides maid and an maid of honor. Maybe one day, I would love to experience the whole thing.

[ColleenCD]

This hasn?t been a dream per se, but today I took my wife to a costume shop for a flapper dress to wear at her upcoming Halloween day at work. While she changed, I was standing next to the wedding dresses. A couple my size were there, but?I see this white dress with embroidery and beads, princess cap 1/2 sleeves and beautiful bodice. I had to catch myself not to be to obvious.

Later today my wife said We need to do Halloween as Sonny and Cher in reverse roles. Im ready but we need a party to go to I said.

[KarenCD334]

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One of my favorite Halloween?s ever. ... Totally worth dressing up as a bride and spending a fun evening with my friends dressed as a bride. Awesome!

I would so have enjoyed being around a bunch of friends when I dressed as a bride; alas, I was with only one. Your experience must have been wonderful.

[Lindseynrva]

I?ve done it and it was very amazing! One thing you realize and honestly respect women for is the weight of a good gown! That?s a lot to tote around for a day and I can?t even imagine how it would feel being strapless. What a load to carry with just boobs and body tension in a strapless gown. Mine had shoulder straps. Enjoy

[Gwinnie]

my wife and I have discussed it a few times. If we ever renew I plan to wear a wedding dress. think Giselle from Enchanted. Huge skirt. Huge puff sleeves. My wife wants the same.

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[oh to be rachel]

Best Halloween ever.

[DonnaWanna]

Several years ago my wife and I went on a "cross dresser themed cruise" that was scheduled to include Halloween night.
Our costumes were Bride and Groom, and of course, I was the Bride.
I really enjoyed it as I was in drag the whole cruise.

[Karren H]

Found my wedding folder....

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[Erin Lafleur]

Although I don't have an SO to worry about showing, I've always wanted to own my own wedding dress. All of this talk has certainly done nothing to assuage that desire and, since I'm not getting any younger, I decided that now was the time to indulge myself.
Price has always been an issue for me as it can be an awful expensive proposition for something with limited utility. I have found my new go-to website very recently and decided to check out their evening gown/wedding dress collection and holy cow, I've purchased three gowns just this week. All for an average price of $45 including shipping!
I really never thought this was possible!
Here's a picture of the latest score...

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[Charlotte Sparkle]

That is indeed a lovely dress Erin.

[Jessica Secret]

Absolutely gorgeous Erin!!

[Judy-Somthing]

I've had four Wedding gowns so far and found them to be "So cool"!

[JC]

Never wantednto wear a wedding dress. Reason is that when my wife and were married , she simply wore a white dress that she owned. We did not have money for a dress. I would never wish to wear what she could not.

[Crissy 107]

It looks to me that Karren is having a great time! Not to mention she is a blushing bride, LOL

[kimmy p]

It is. I am about to post a few photos of my attempt in the photo section...

[Mimi Katz]

Lovely, I’m jealous ♥️

[spicy]

i havent done a whole bridal look, but i wanted to wear a big tulle skirt for the longest time. when i finally stitched one together out of 80 yards of tulle, i immediately regretting it once i put it on.

big dresses look nice but holy hell they are uncomfortable and warm

[susann_gardener]

Erin, that's what it's all about.

[GraceM]

Beautiful Erin.

[abby054]

How would my wife react? Her denunciations would know neither end nor limit in their ferocity. She says that she is the woman in this place. To her, a wedding is the most important event in the life of a woman. A wedding gown, as the most important object in that event, is the most beautiful and sacred clothing that a woman will ever wear. No one will ever tread in her special space while she still has the breath in her to defend it.

Please pardon me for being so unclear in my estimate of her reaction.

Anyone want to guess what her reaction was to our only daughter eloping? It was two years before anyone dared to mention a wedding in her presence and figuratively lived to tell about it. We went to a wedding a month ago, twelve years after our daughter eloped, solely to see my sister who is dying of cancer. I could still feel the anger of my wife strongly radiating. My daughter did not dare attend the wedding, though she went with us 500 km just to see my sister. And that, my friends, is a clue as to how my wife would react to my wearing a wedding gown.

[Girl]

Oh yes, it really is!

[Shiny]

I think we have all done it or wondered about it. I prefer '50's vintage and bumped into a huge pink taffeta and pink chiffon bridesmaids dress at a thrift stop once, and luckily it actually fit. I was just going to get a regular dress but in looking at the formal rack decided to go the limit. A lot of work getting into all of that, vintage wise with everything from head to toe and from the skin out including foundations and of course hair and makeup. Interesting to wonder the millions of times around that period the millions of women dressed just like that. Then once dolled-up there you are with all that "sensation." I noticed the weight of everything and especially the sound of all that nylon and mostly the sound of the whistling, zipping pink taffeta skirt under the pink nylon chiffon over layer of the dress. For someone with my "condition" a pretty extreme moment. But then the wide skirt catches on everything, knocks over knick-knacks on tables and pretty much gets in the way with everything until you realize all you can do is just spend your time in such a get-up just sitting and looking, or trying to look pretty.

I recommend everyone try it. Would have been pretty intense to have a closet full of old shirt-waist house dresses like that that women, all women wore daily back in the day. A lot of work to keep up that look not to mention having to do all the housework in that stuff!