To ask if anyone wore an 'alternative' wedding dress/outfit?

If I ever married, I'd probably wear a dress in my favourite colour (not white) and comfortable shoes.

I did a black body con cocktail dress covered in sparkles. A friend wore a beautiful medieval/fairylike gown in light green.

The only caution with going non traditional is if you think there’s a chance a guest might wear the same (i.e. it’s from a chain shop) you might want to spread the word. I’d have laughed and taken many photos if a friend dressed like me, but some brides wouldn’t like it and a more distant guest might feel embarrassed.

Buy something nice that you’d enjoy wearing again.

I wore this dress, I felt like white didn’t suit me

I wore a blue silk dress made by a friend, I felt brilliant in it. Like a PP I also tried on a traditional dress and couldn’t stop laughing, it looked so wrong on me. I love them on other people though!

If I were thinking of £50 budget I’d maybe think of renting a lovely dress from one of those places that rent out designer gear.

Red velvet from Monsoon, it still fits perfectly 35 years later. I don't wear it out, but occasionally put it on and preen for a bit.

A friend had a hippyish floral dress and wellies, it was in a forest and many guests had similar.

I wore a Royal Purple long skirt and a matching sleeveless top I bought from a department store whilst I was on holiday. I think it cost me $100.

@Mercedes45 I was 46 and my friend was probably late 30s. A lot of my school friends married in late teens early 20s and were grandparents by the time I was getting married!
That said, I have a friend who was in her very late 50s when she married, and she had a beautiful wedding dress.

I'm getting married this summer, also mid to late 30s, and have a swing dress with rose print. Sequin trainers. I needed something practical to chase my young kids, and it's a low key town hall, restaurant, beer garden thing. It's even got pockets!!

I got married in a courthouse, so I wore a navy blue Vera Wang off the shoulder dress, it was flattering and less than £200. We had a wedding celebration type party a few months later and I wore a pink chiffon dress that was definitely meant for bridesmaids but had a classic silhouette and again, was flattering.

I wore my re enactment costume. I did get a new dress made specially for the wedding but it was historical style and work for events later. I still have it even though I'm divorced.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Wearing what you want (rather than someone else's idea of what you should wear) will help you feel more relaxed and confident on the day.
I wore a dark red, crushed velvet midi dress made by a friend. One of my bridesmaid's did my hair and threaded a few white flowers into it and my brother drove me to the wedding.

I got married a couple of years ago in a registry office and wore this silk dress from LK Bennett with Arche shoes and this Alpaca silk cardigan: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/734383376/ivory-brushed-alpaca-silk-cardigan-ivory. We didn't buy into the outrageous prices for one day.

We had an afternoon meal in the restaurant we had our first date at with close friends and family. We stayed at a B&B near the venue with family members who had travelled some distance for a couple of nights.

The whole thing including the registry office, new clothing for DH and I, rings, the B&B and the meal for 12 people including drinks cost about £2500.

We had an amazing time, it was one of the best days of my life.

My Grandmother got married in the early 40s when wedding dresses were hard to come by. She wore a killer fitted jacket and pencil skirt with a silk blouse and heels, she looked amazing. If I was ever to get married (I won't) I'd wear something like that. I love wearing a ball dress, they're sexy and fun in a classy way, but I would prefer a really structured, elegant outfit for a wedding.

Would you go for something vintage op? £50 could get a lovely well made outfit. 40s and 50s tea dresses can be very stylish and flattering.

What's an "older bride"? Not being smart, just curious. Getting married next year and wondering if I'm too old to wear a white wedding dress 👰 🤔

Knee length red dress...just the 2 of us in NYC

I wore denim skirt and T-shirt when I got married the first time. It’s what I wanted to wear and felt comfortable in. Most guests didn’t even comment. My mum said she’d prefer if I was more traditional and I pointed out that it was my wedding so I’d wear what I wanted to.

My DM wore a white mini dress with a hat in the late 60’s, she looked absolutely amazing.

I wore a sundress and sandals, and DH bought me a bouquet from the flower stall outside.

I’m getting married at some point (done the official bit but I mean the ceremony - I want my celebration!). I would like to find some kind of floral suit. A bit like this but less synthetic/‘cheap’ looking:

https://www.asos.com/asos-luxe/asos-luxe-suit-blazer-and-trouser-in-floral-print-multi/grp/137607

One good friend wore a dark red proper strapless brides dress & looked great; and a cousin’s wife to be wore a long silver velvet dress when she married.

I wore a beautiful sheath midi length cocktail dress from Karen millen with a fur stole. I've since worn the dress to many other back tie style events!

We eloped to Vegas and a meringue wouldn't have suited us. So we had no guests to judge! Loved the dress and would wear it again even now.

I wore a purple 50s style swing dress. My friend got married in a gold beaded jumpsuit and looked incredible.

I wore a rust red/bronze dress, it was wedding dress style, but we got married in a country house rather than a church.

I tried on a traditional dress in a local boutique. Laughed so hard I was close to widdling on the frock which would have been embarrassing. I think the proprietor was rather offended!

So bought a pattern and several metres of pea green silk; got a local dressmaker to make it- loved it! Wore with a headdress made of leaves and carried a leaf bouquet.