Would you choose the same wedding dress again?

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Especially if you went for a short dress, or a very simple one.

Sorry I meant no, but......

Yes... lovely, simple, clean lines, and suited me to a tee.

The groom on the other hand, was none of those things.

@IWantFlowersInMyHair or chiffon sleeves?
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Yes I'd choose the same dress- ivory, long sleeved and covered in lace, but I'd choose a different husband.

I wouldn’t but only because I’m not 30 weeks pregnant now so could actually wear something to show off my figure better. I only spent about £250 (£100 for a dress and £150 on a custom made lace overskirt) as tbh it was as lovely as any £1000+ dress that I had tried on and suited me much better so would be happy with a similar cheap-ish Asos dress or similar. I’d definitely go for something short FWIW.

I feel very much like Notso

I love my dress but if I were to do it again I'd probably get one from my friend who is a dress designer and does awesome one offs. I didn't know her when we got married but I'm in awe every time I see her dresses.

The dress looked nice enough, but was uncomfortable and not worth the money (£500?) for one day.

Would have much preferred a pretty, colourful non-wedding dress that could wear again and enjoy, and a much, much smaller wedding.

I actually came across mine the other day in a box in the garage (ruined 😖) its 31 years old on the 4th June - I would def chose it again - it was made for me - plain white with pale blue bows on the shoulders & one on the lowish back - small train - it was the time of frilly meringue dresses which I really didn't like - I still have the husband btw - wouldn't swop him either 🥰

I absolutely would have the same dress. It was a bespoke lace tea length dress, fitted me perfectly and I adored it.
I'm only 5'1" so all longer dresses didn't look right on me, plus it meant I could dance all night without having to scoop it up out of my/other people's way

I loved my dress and still do. It was everything I'd ever hoped it would be - lace, feminine, long train with a matching veil. Would I choose it now? No, because whilst it was exactly right for a younger, fresh faced, slimmer bride almost 40 years ago, it wouldn't be right for me now. Now, I'd go for something plainer, possibly ivory - the only colour available then, apart from white, was a really yellowy shade of cream. I'd keep the long sleeves and high neck. Wouldn't have the train.
But, I did love my dress. The picture is not me, but shows my dress. Looked better in colour!

I had chiffon sleeves. Mildly medieval shape dress from small designer.

With hindsight it was a bit plain. also it was hotter than expected for the time of year so I regretted the sleeves a bit.

When I got married they were all strapless princess gowns and I looked awful in them so had to hunt for one with sleeves and straighter a line.

If I were doing it now I'd but a high st beaded straight dress with short sleeves. They didn't exist then.

I’m not sure if I’d pick something different, or if I’d just try more on.

I felt very rushed and pressured, and trying on dresses is bottom of my list of things I enjoy. I hated every moment of it, so basically bought the first one that I tried on.

Others loved it, and I like that it was a bit unusual, but I didn’t feel totally comfortable in it.

I'd pick a totally different type of dress. Got married in rich purple floor length dress, which was very lovely and very me, but regret not going more bridal now 16 years later.

No. I liked it but it was chosen to accommodate a bump.

I was thinking about this today, I only got married a year ago but actually I think I’d have gone for my second choice rather than the one I picked in the end it was more me but I was worried it would make me look fat....

Of course I must never ever tell my parents, who spent ££££ on it, or they’d be so disappointed

I got married 20 years ago, and mine was the now ubiquitous strapless a-line heavy satin. It was lovely, with some beautiful embroidery details, and the shape really suited me, but I wish that style hadn't become quite as popular as it did. I was one of the first of my group to get married, and I then spent the next 10 years watching my friends and family getting married in very similar style dresses. Beautiful as we all looked, I now look back and wish perhaps I'd had something a bit more individual. But I guess that's fashion for you!

Nope. Looking back I hate my dress. It was second hand, I didn't try nearly enough on and basically got strong armed into buying it because my sister said it was the only one that didn't make me look fat. I probably would have preferred one of the high street/Asos ones you could get now if I went for the same price point.

I have a bad case of imposter syndrome and always feel stupid dressed up, like a pig in lipstick

So the whole process is completely baffling and anxiety ridden!

I hate not being covered up so thank you to the links for sleeve dresses.

I probably would choose a different dress. I went for a white mermaid with bodice details but I really loved a pale pink ball gown. I went for the mermaid as it was a summer wedding in a mill and good thing I did as it was an exceptionally hot day and I would have been too hot with the petticoats and all.

I'm getting married again in Feb (second one for us both). Going for something very different this time. I also want long sleeves as it'll be winter. Here it is....

I just hope I look as remotely nice as the model!!

I would. Mine was a bit alternative (nothing like a wedding dress) and I didn’t try it on until a few days before because the sample was in a size ten and I had to order it in my size as I am most definitely not a size ten. But I saw it and couldn’t imagine wearing anything else. I felt fabulous all day and it only cost me £200. No idea where it is now though. Either at my mum’s or my in-laws.

I sewed chiffon sleeves with beading cuff on the sleeveless full-length dress I bought as it was an October wedding and I prefer my arms covered. It looked good. Would be a simple job for a seamstress. Can't quite picture long sleeves and a short dress though...?

If I were going back to choose again with the benefit of hindsight I’d go for something very similar, but slightly more fitted because now I’ve had a child and weigh almost 3 stone more I appreciate the figure that I had then!

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