mhansen6

Don't worry. Tell her to wear what she wants. When he sees your daughter walking down the isle it won't matter what she is wearing. He will see her through the eyes of love.

mimee4

She could take him into a bridal shop and let him lift one of those heavy gowns. That might help him change his mind about all the stuff he thinks he likes.

Willa

You could always ask the groom to pay for the type of dress that he wants since you already bought one, then she could wear "his" dress in the cermony and change into hers for the reception. I would bet he would think she was glowing more in hers and she would be way more comfortable. The dress she chose is lovely but if SHE wants a little more bling then add some to the waist and have some bling dangle from the shoulders and continue on in the back to teir there. I do like the "hidden surprise" idea. You could also give him his ton of bling on her night time attire.

arimuse

hes marrying her, not a dress! If all he sees is a dress she better think twice here. The dress is stunning just as it is. If he wants sparkles maybe a real jewelled headpiece and some sparkle in the veil.
MAyebyou should suggest he buy her some diamonds as a "simple" sparkle around her neck or for her ears - sharet

mmdquilts

Thank you ladies for all the advice! I love some of the comments and believe me he will have to put up with a lot of ribbing when this is over! I beaded a strip of lace and added a narrow purple ribbon through the center on the waistband. Katie loves it! I am making her headpiece from the same ribbon, a 3 ribbon headband of sorts with a ribbon rose clasp at the back.

Phyllis nm

also "Will he wear a beaded suit to match, Porter Wagoner style?"
perfect answers!

hikingquilter

He will never even notice the dress on wedding day. 3 of my sons are married and I'll bet none of them can tell you what the bridal gown looked like, other than white. Each of them just stared at his bride walking down the aisle with the biggest smiles on their faces that I have ever seen. Geesh, I'm getting misty-eyed remembering. :)

Ripped on Scotch

If she want some sparkle, the waist band is a good spot for it. It can add a little bit of what he wants and still be the dress she likes.

serenitybygrace

He will probably not even remember what he said, and if he does, he will be embarassed. We all have those stick your foot in your mouth moments.
She will be absolutely beautiful in that dress.

Stitchit123

I'll bet your DD fell in love with this dress at first sight .That dress is beautiful the way it is Glittery stuff would ruin its design If the glittery stuff is a deal breaker put some on the edge of the veil or his tux as suggested earlier