what shall I wear to get married??

[beela]

help me help me help me! Getting married in a few weeks (exact date tbc) and i have no idea what to wear!

We're just going to sneak off and do it, so it will just be me, dp, and ds (age 1) so no need for a big meringue, but jeans and jumper isn't quite going to cut it either. I've got a couple of other weddings to go to in December so it would be good to get something i can wear for them too, and was thinking of spending around £250 on the whole outfit.

I usually prefer trousers to skirts but it's hard to look very wedding-y in trousers. Anyway, i am 33, hourglass shaped with big boobs (32gg), 5'4'', and a bit of a mummy tummy to hide, size 12 - 14.

I don't know where to start!

tethers is much better at this - she will undoubtedly be along soon but in the meantime, any ideas on colours? length?
With big norks, you'll be best with v-necked styles. Do you want to show your arms? Heels/flats? Are you going to be in the UK or in sunnier climes?

What colours do you like?

Arf at x post

OMG - it's like I sensed you were lurking

For what it's worth...
reiss
hobbs
in the sale
Honestly don't know how tethersend does it...that was hard work

How about this?

wiggle dress

It would be beautiful on an hourglass shape like yours. I have two - the mad men one and 3/4 bombshell one - and they are fabulous

I notice they also sell boleros and shrugs to match

I like that Reiss one, dingdong

This could look amazing.

thank you ladies for getting me started :) I like the hobbs ones.

We will be in the uk, I don't mind showing my arms and am ok in small to medium heels. Colour-wise i usually go for purple / pink / blue, bright or darkbratherbthan pastel, and rarely if ever wear patterns.

Any other thoughts from anyone?

How about this? Also comes in red

Getting carried away now...
phase eight
kaliko
in the sale
longer - could be glammed up
another maxi

Great minds Tethers...

I'm not sure exactly how to do links but it's sounds like you've got a similar figure to me and I tried on this....

www.coast-stores.com/REVELLO-SHORT-DRESS/Dresses/coast/fcp-product/2224758520

while looking at bridesmaids dresses recently and its utterly gorgeous. There is a long version too and several other very similar dresses in different colours. They hang really nicely, don't show your tummy and I managed to squeeze my boobs in (though I'm a 32ff so a bit smaller)!

You could definitely wear it again and just change the accesories. For the wedding you could have a silk wrap or something and then get a bolero/shrug or jacket for other occasions

Monsoon have some lovely bridal dresses that aren't too ott. I'd be tempted to wear white or ivory if I were you so that you do feel a bit bridal even if it's a low key wedding. We had a small registry office wedding and I started out thinking I'd wear a trouser suit but ended up in a really stunning ivory shot silk skirt and fitted bodice style top (from Monsoon). I really don't regret it- it's (hopefully!) the only time you'll ever be a bride so go for it! I didn't have a bouquet or anything, I had a dark red silk scarf and lots of gold bangles and red wedges! It didn't feel too formal but very wedding-y iyswim!!!

So many lovely dresses, thank you. Now all i need is one of you to come with me while i try them on and give me an honest opinion of what they look like on :)