Child in a jumpsuit for wedding

[GAW19]

So my DP's Sister is getting married in May. My DD will be 11 months old. I cannot find a dress I like anywhere!
The only thing I've found that I really like is a jumpsuit, however, my DB thinks that I am insane not putting her in a pretty dress!
My dp is giving her away and acting as 'father of the bride' so he obviously wants his little girl to look pretty.
What does everyone think? Aibu not putting her in a dress?

its pretty, but will look like something you already had, which isnt necessarily a problem, just not particularly dressed up, she is young though, so of course you want her to be comfortable, think maybe a bit of a compromise with dp since he's part of the wedding party could be best.

GreenTulips

I presume DP is not the child's father, which is why I didn't suggest that he find the outfit. If he is the dad then yes, I agree he should.

And I suggested that DP should get to veto an outfit on this occasion because it is his family's wedding and he is in the wedding party, so will feel 'on show'. In those circs I'd just go with what he wants. I'd say the same if the genders were reversed.

Id be pissed if it was my wedding.

There are litterally hundreds of nice dresses out there. Unless you are really strapped for cash i would expect to pay more than £16 on a wedding outfit!

Why would you insist on putting your child in an outfit the father is unhappy with? It sounds like he is going to have enough to stress about... just help him out and go choose a dress together!!

Really, tiredsleepysleep? What a lot of extreme overthinking about what a baby wears to a wedding . So highly strung...

To clarify OP is it your DP who thinks she should wear a dress or your DB? If DP is happy then it has nothing to do with DB.
However as it's DPs family, DP should get a day in what she wears.

Id be pissed if it was my wedding.

You'd be pissed off that a baby wasn't dressed up enough for your wedding?

We are attending a family wedding in a few weeks and have just bought this exact jumpsuit for the kids, one is 9yo and one is 9mo!
Incidentally, the baby version does have poppers, and also buttons at the front to create a wide neck.
I think they look very smart

Our solution to the same problem was cute fancy dress for the baby. She went to one wedding as a lady bird including a really cute hat with antenae.

It’s nice but not nice enough.

@74NewStreet I don't think making an effort is overthinking. And clearly OP is thinking or she wouldn't have posted in the first place.

Id be pissed if it was my wedding...I would expect to pay more than £16 on a wedding outfit!
I’ll assume you are in fact taking the piss with that one, it’s the kindest presumption

I'm in the minority because I couldn't care a fuck what anybody wears.

This...

Id be pissed if it was my wedding.

Is batshit. Seriously.

It’s really cute for day to day or even a holiday outfit but not really nice enough for a wedding. You can get romper style suits that are more wedding appropriate if you don’t want her to wear a dress. I’ll see if I can link to some...

Are people serious when they say an outfit for an 11 month old isn't dressy enough for a wedding?!

What if the child was a newborn baby? Would they have to wear a suit and tie/ dress with fascinator?

I think it's fine, but if you're having doubts I'm sure they'll be lots more dresses etc to come out before May. It might just be a bit early to find something suitable for spring/summer yet.

She's 11 months old! Wearing a dress would be impractical for an active crawling child.
Also something expensive would be a complete waste of money.
I bought my then 2 month old baby a really lovely outfit for his grandmas 60th party. She didn't get to see it as he had an explosive poo on the journey there. She saw him in a bog standard onsie. She was just pleased she could see him.

So more like this kind of thing...

www.rococlothing.co.uk/patachou-baby-girls-floral-romper-melody/?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpdvbpJDm5wIVy7HtCh0tegCTEAQYESABEgLyT_D_BwE

I think it’s cute but then my mam and my aunt are both wearing jumpsuits to my civil partnership, so I’m laid back anyway. If DP is so concerned, I’d let him do the work to source and buy whatever he thinks is suitable

If anyone gives any more than 2 seconds thought to what a baby guest wears to a wedding they are seriously overthinking it. Totally bonkers. That outfit looks perfectly nice in any case, it looks like it can be washed and worn again. More than £16 in my view for an 11 month olds outfit that will be outgrown in months is a waste of money!

On an 11 month old, any (especially light coloured) dress will look a stained, ripped mess in less than 30 minutes. Love the idea of a jumpsuit!

No one will give a flying fuck what your DD is wearing - seriously chill

That's pretty but my great fear with jumpsuits is nappy changes/toilet accidents.

And I say that whether you're 11 months or a slightly pissed adult woman .

She's 11 months old. Ridiculous to dress her up anyway as it will get dirty so quickly. Put her in what you want.

Putting your baby in fancy dress for a wedding (a ladybird?) seems rather odd - and attention seeking.