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To ask where you got your colourful wedding dress?

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 21:18

I’m getting married this summer. Civil ceremony, then a seated three course meal, followed by a big, messy party. Maximalist colour scheme, lots of booze, hopefully general good times.

We’re not at all traditional, and I’d like a bright colourful showstopper of a dress. Has anyone bought anything similar recently? Where did you buy it? Any designers you would recommend?

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ClockWatcher1986 · 09/02/2022 20:54

I had a bespoke purple dress made by these ladies. It was an amazing experience. The website is mostly black dresses but they can make anything in any colour!

www.legendbridaldesigns.co.uk/

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Sweetlikejollof · 09/02/2022 15:52

[quote Hydrate]I don't know if steam punk is your style but when I saw the red dress you posted I thought of actress Courtney Hopes beautiful dress. Have a look, just for fun!
www.instagram.com/tv/CVcM4hPLEMH/?utm_medium=copy_link[/quote]
Not quite my sort of thing, but utterly gorgeous! I hope I look half as good on my wedding day!

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Sweetlikejollof · 09/02/2022 15:51

@bridgetreilly Thank you! They look great.

@Sn0tnose What a fab place! I wish it wasn’t so far away from me! ☹️

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Sweetlikejollof · 09/02/2022 15:49

@Nellyella Those are super pretty!

@SnowWhitesRestingBitchFace Ooohhh! She’s properly working it, as well!

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Sweetlikejollof · 09/02/2022 15:48

@StCharlotte

I had mine made. Is that an option?
I suppose it could be. I’m quite lazy, though, and it seems like way more work. Grin
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Hydrate · 09/02/2022 05:03

I don't know if steam punk is your style but when I saw the red dress you posted I thought of actress Courtney Hopes beautiful dress. Have a look, just for fun!
www.instagram.com/tv/CVcM4hPLEMH/?utm_medium=copy_link

Sn0tnose · 09/02/2022 02:37

Velvet Birdcage in Worthing.

They can design a dress for you or you can choose one of their designs, but swap the top of one to go with the skirt of another or add/remove straps, change fabrics, different colours etc. And they do fittings so it’s perfect for you.

They do bridal and occasion dresses. I got my wedding dress from them and another two occasion dresses and would definitely use them again.

maras2 · 09/02/2022 02:27

C & A.
£15 in the sale.
1975.
Been in the dressing up box for over 40 years used by kids and grandkids.
I think I've had my moneys worth. Smile

AutomaticMoon · 09/02/2022 00:36

Wow the red needle & thread one you found is so beautiful! I’m imagining it with a dark skin tone and it would be just mwah (chef’s kiss)

Snarkysparky · 08/02/2022 23:07

Whistles

FreiasBathtub · 08/02/2022 23:02

Ha! I was just coming on to say Lucy Can't Dance as well. Their Instagram has some beautiful pics of actual brides, you can dip dye the dresses in a whole range of ways and they are so creative.

bridgetreilly · 08/02/2022 22:58

Have a look at The Couture Company

SnowWhitesRestingBitchFace · 08/02/2022 22:56

Here it is!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXtruCHoDy6/?utmmedium=copyy_link

SnowWhitesRestingBitchFace · 08/02/2022 22:54

This is similar to a dress you posted up thread OP. I've seen a video of someone actually wearing it and it's stunning! (I'll find it).

www.coastfashion.com/mesh-tiered-skirt-midi-dress/ACC02158-1.html?color=157

Nellyella · 08/02/2022 22:47

www.eandwcouture.co.uk/bridal/freya

Or this..

Nellyella · 08/02/2022 22:44

www.eandwcouture.co.uk/bridal/frida

I think this is gorgeous!

StCharlotte · 08/02/2022 22:41

I had mine made. Is that an option?

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:35

I’ll have a look at Lucy Can’t Dance. Thanks to everyone who suggested that.

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:35

@Wishingwell2022 That is a fun jacket!

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bert3400 · 08/02/2022 22:30

I had something very similar to this. It was hand made in silk . It was stunning and I love it. Will wear it again when I'm back to my skinny phase Hmm

To ask where you got your colourful wedding dress?
Lion1618 · 08/02/2022 22:27

I was coming on to say Lucy Can't Dance but have seen a pp has already suggested. Her dresses are beautiful, very obviously still bridal but colourful and she takes custom orders.

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:25

@Mufflette

Net a porter or the Outnet - there's a one shoulder red dress on the Outnet at the moment that would be my number one choice if I were getting married!
I think I’ve found that dress. It’s absolutely stunning!
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Wishingwell2022 · 08/02/2022 22:22

As an alternative option, I saw this and thought it was beautiful!

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1111111034/sparkly-sequinned-glitter-metallic?ref=yr_purchases

I’ve been married 7 years, but got one for the festivals! Grin
You can put whatever you want on the back, I put ‘Believe’!

Lellochip · 08/02/2022 22:18

[lucycantdance.com] have some beautiful colourful dresses

Blueuggboots · 08/02/2022 22:13

A friend of mine had her wedding dress made in a pistachio green raw silk. It was beautiful!!