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

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Coronationchicken34 · 18/04/2025 16:59

I'm mid 30s and no offense to those who did but I have zero interest in wearing a highly elaborate, white traditional wedding dress complete with train and veil.
I'm not even bothered about wearing white! Would probably spend around £50 max on it.

Just wondering if anyone else wore something different?

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ThatShyRoseViper · 18/04/2025 17:23

I wore black both times. The outfits are probably the only things I still feel 100% on, no regrets.

Wear exactly what you want, it’s your day and it should reflect you.

Dahliasrule · 18/04/2025 17:22

Married in the hippy era so wore a white wool slim fitting full length dress that mum crocheted for me. (With lining underneath for modesty!) Married in church. Going away dress same pattern, mini length in gold wool.

Pieceofpurplesky · 18/04/2025 17:21

Dark cream wide leg trousers and a longline matching jacket here. With silver heels

SwedishEdith · 18/04/2025 17:21

There's an advert on TV atm reminding people to take photo ID to vote. The bride in that looks really nice. She is in white but it's just a short fitted dress with matching jacket.

Gall10 · 18/04/2025 17:20

PrincessofWells · 18/04/2025 17:13

I wore a burgundy velvet long sleeved off the shoulder full length gown.

Sounds fantastic!

Iamaverysillyperson · 18/04/2025 17:19

I wore a dress from a 'hippy' shop in Glastonbury.
Cost £20.
No-one batted an eyelid and I looked great!

JoyousEagle · 18/04/2025 17:19

I wore a green knee length dress. But it was a small wedding in a registry office followed by lunch in the local pub so I don’t think anyone was expecting a big white dress.

If I’d had a big wedding, I really like the idea of a white jumpsuit (Carina on station 19 wore a nice one if anyone saw that)

DoNoTakeNo · 18/04/2025 17:18

Turquoise, homemade with fabric from John Lewis. Felt wonderful. Do exactly as you want & have an amazing day 🌺

ICantBeDoingWithThat · 18/04/2025 17:15

PrincessofWells · 18/04/2025 17:13

I wore a burgundy velvet long sleeved off the shoulder full length gown.

This sounds amazing!
I wore a fairly traditional cream dress with beading on the bodice. It looked nice, but was really uncomfortable and I had red marks when I took it off. And my shoes pinched. 🙄

I also had a tiara and an updo, which makes me cringe now but it was a v long time ago!

Pascha · 18/04/2025 17:14

I had a red dress but it was definitely wedding style.

PrincessofWells · 18/04/2025 17:13

I wore a burgundy velvet long sleeved off the shoulder full length gown.

Newnameshoos · 18/04/2025 17:12

I got a lacy knee length dress in my favourite colour for mine. A work friend had a white trousers suit for hers. We were both 'older brides' and didn't want the whole fuss and expense of big white frock etc.
You do you! Have a lovely day when it comes.

JellicleCat · 18/04/2025 17:11

I wore a cream coloured silk suit - skirt and jacket. I didn't want to wear a traditional wedding dress. No adverse comments even from my Mum who was not impressed that we married in a registry office. I'm very happy with what I wore.

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Coronationchicken34 · 18/04/2025 17:07

Thank you!
Not intending to marry in a church either, I should've said that.
Will see what's out there.

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ElfAndSafetyBored · 18/04/2025 17:06

I went to a wedding where the bride wore cords and a nice top. It was a registry office. Lovely couple, brilliant wedding and great marriage.

I think it depends on the setting. Walking down a church aisle in something very unconventional is likely to draw more comments than anywhere else, I think.

But it’s more important for you to feel good about yourself.

PassingStranger · 18/04/2025 17:06

Interesting post op.
Start a new trend.

Staceysmum2025 · 18/04/2025 17:03

If I ever get married again, I have got numerous outfits in my wardrobe already that I would just revamp and recycle. I would not be wearing anything out of the ordinary.
The whole wedding industry is just a complete con in my opinion and I say this is somebody who spent 25 grand on their first wedding in 2002 and didn’t enjoy a single moment of it

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Coronationchicken34 · 18/04/2025 17:02

Also, what reaction did you get from guests? I've never been to a wedding where the bride deviated from the traditional wedding gown, and I admit I'm worried about it a little.

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