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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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CookieMachine · 08/02/2022 21:33

Indian lehemga?

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 21:36

Not really what I had in mind. But, thank you.

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Ozanj · 08/02/2022 21:36

Arinder Bhullar in Leicester. She has some beautiful designs in her shop window at the moment.

HalfShrunkMoreToGo · 08/02/2022 21:41

Do you want an actual wedding dress style, or just a bright beautiful dress? What's your general style?

Boho/hippy
Rockabilly
Elegant/clean lines
Art Deco/30's
..........

Ozanj · 08/02/2022 21:42

@Sweetlikejollof

Not really what I had in mind. But, thank you.
Indian Lehenga shops sell custom made and ready wedding dresses too. That’s why she recommended them. Lehenga is just one cultural dress. You can find wedding dresses of all varieties too. Probably the only places where you can get good wedding appropriate, coloured, items you can rewear.
NothingButADreamerOhNo · 08/02/2022 21:45

The Curry Mile in Rusholme, Manchester. I wore a beautiful white sari with gold and silver detail then had it made into a more easily worn dress after the wedding.

AutomaticMoon · 08/02/2022 21:46

If there’s a white one you like the look of, you could dye it yourself, dip dye, gradient, etc

AutomaticMoon · 08/02/2022 21:47

OMG, so sorry for the super long link!

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 21:54

@HalfShrunkMoreToGo

Do you want an actual wedding dress style, or just a bright beautiful dress? What's your general style?

Boho/hippy
Rockabilly
Elegant/clean lines
Art Deco/30's
..........

Just a beautiful, colourful dress. More red carpet evening gown than ‘wedding’, perhaps.

My style has been described as ‘glam hipster’, which isn’t much of a steer. Grin I’m thinking this sort of thing.

To ask where you got your colourful wedding dress?
To ask where you got your colourful wedding dress?
To ask where you got your colourful wedding dress?
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exexpat · 08/02/2022 21:55

If you are not going for a traditional white dress, then basically anything goes.

Evening or ball dress style? Something like www.bombshellhq.com styles or vintage style www.collectiflondon.com/en/Womens-Fitted-Dresses/c-114.aspx?

I wonder from your user name if you would want anything reflecting an African heritage? You could get something amazing made to measure using wax print fabric, perhaps.

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 21:56

@AutomaticMoon That’s really lovely. A bit more weddingy than I had in mind, but thank you!

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AutomaticMoon · 08/02/2022 21:57

greenweddingshoes.com/the-bride-wore-a-hand-painted-rainbow-wedding-dress/

This one is pretty like art!

TellySavalashairbrush · 08/02/2022 21:57

Google Claire Pettibone bridal- some nicely different dresses on there in a variety of colours.

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 21:58

@Shadappayourface That page is fab. Thanks!

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AutomaticMoon · 08/02/2022 21:58

@Sweetlikejollof Oh I see, the needle and thread one I linked is not so wedding-y

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:01

@AutomaticMoon

greenweddingshoes.com/the-bride-wore-a-hand-painted-rainbow-wedding-dress/

This one is pretty like art!

So pretty!
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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:03

@exexpat Excellent catch on the name! Yes to African heritage. There will be outfit changes afoot, so this is for the non traditional (as in, my traditional) outfit. If you see what I mean?

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AutomaticMoon · 08/02/2022 22:05

Oh wait, I just saw the pics you posted. On Etsy there are TONNES of beautiful glam red dresses!

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1025785306/elegant-evening-dress-red-prom-dress?ref=internal_similar_listing_bot-3

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:07

[quote AutomaticMoon]@Sweetlikejollof Oh I see, the needle and thread one I linked is not so wedding-y[/quote]
Okay, you’ve now made me spiral on needle and thread. I love this: www.needleandthread.com/products/genevieve-ruffle-gown-deep-red-fuchsia

Not sure if it’s ‘special’ enough for a wedding, but I might just buy it. For having. Smile

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Sweetlikejollof · 08/02/2022 22:09

@TellySavalashairbrush

Google Claire Pettibone bridal- some nicely different dresses on there in a variety of colours.
Oh, this looks fun!
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Mufflette · 08/02/2022 22:10

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!