Oct 12 2007
Going to the toilet in your wedding dress
We came across an interesting question asked in Wedding Central’s Forum. Something many brides don’t think about before their wedding day. How do you use the toilet after you have put on your wedding dress?
Hi I thought I might go anon on this one… sorry.Just wondering if any of the other B2B on this site are worried about having to go to the toilet after the dress is all on etc. I have been told by some people to go to the doctor and get a tablet to stop me from going to the toilet during the wedding day. I’m scared about drinking anything on the day as my bladder can be quite weak at times and don’t want to be running to the loo constantly!Has anyone used anything like this (I don’t know if its a diuretic or what) on the day or are you planning to?Thanks girls!
No wonder this forum member decided to post anonymously. Definitely not a subject discussed in polite company.
So, how exactly do you visit the toilet when wearing a full bridal gown with hoop and corset?
Depending on how large your train is and if you will be wearing hoops, you may need the assistance of a bridesmaid to help you. Some reception venues have a bridal suite with larger toilets for brides. Also, the toilets in a bridal suite are generally cleaner because you are not sharing them with hundreds of guests.
Some advice from paast brides in the forum
“… the best advice I can give you is to back your way in if your in a small toilet…get your BM’s or Mum or whoever you trust to get your dress at the back to about your shoulder blades, then carefully back your way in, pull your knickers down and sit …”
“I just had my sister hold my dress up while I peed. That’s what sisters are for.”
“One of the funniest stories from our wedding was me going to the loo!
The first time was just before the ceremony, when we stopped at a park to use the toilets, my fantastic BM came in with me, to help. So she had hold of my dress and I squatted over the loo, but nothing would come… STAGEFRIGHT!!! so whilst holding up my dress she stood on one foot and balanced to reach with other foot, she stretched across to the tap and flicked it on with her foot!!! Andyway the running water did the trick, and we were on our way to the ceremony!
The second time was at the reception and I again got STAGEFRIGHT but we could reach the tap easier!!!
It was so funny, and we still bring it up!”
And probably on of the most creative examples
“… lift the front, sit on the toilet backwards and pee…”
Further reading:
A wee problem
How do you pee?
