Don't want to wear wedding dress

[merlotmummy14]

I've always been a bit of a tomboy and I've always hated formal events - I'm quite a casual type of girl so dresses and fancy jumpsuits just aren't my style at all - I'm much happier in skinny jeans and a cute top or dungarees and my slip on vans. I'm all about comfort. My partner and I are soon to get engaged (he wants to come up with a unique proposal) howeved we've already discussed our wedding and wrote down a list of our priorities one of which is for everybody to be comfortable. I don't think I would feel comfortable in a dress however I've found a pair of white dungarees on asos that I would absolutely love to wear along with a pair of all white slip on vans and a nice white top. Is this going to be a huge social faux pas? Would you find it weird seeing a bride in dungarees? My partner will be wearing his kilt as he loves it and enjoys being comfortable in it and he says I will be beautiful no matter what. We're having a very non traditional wedding - village hall, humanist ceremony, bbq and get a few guests to bring side salads with takeaway pizza served in the evening. 50 during the day and 100 for the reception. We already have a kid together and know we don't want to spend a huge amount - our cap is at £2000 but its looking more like £1200 at current budget. Getting married at registrars and then doing symbolic ceremony. My mum might be a bit upset/embarrased but most of my family who know me would just be like "eh that sounds like something she'd do" as they've always known I'm quite laid back yet quirky. I've just never dreamed about a wedding dress so I don't see the point in wearing one if it will make me feel awkward. m.asos.com/asos/asos-design-denim-dungaree-in-off-white/prd/8910721?CTARef=Saved%20Items%20Image

These are the dungarees in question. Opinions????

I’m not wearing a wedding dress. I feel they are more like a costume than a dress.
I dunno what I’m wearing cause I can’t plan that far in advance but once I ruled out white and all its sisters (ivory, champagne, blush) it’s a lot easier to browse. I like a skirt and balarina cardigan combo right now.
Coulottes and a blazer sound lovely to my mind. I can’t resist adding some flowers but that’s me.

Heres my other ideas, not sure if they're formal enough but they'd be comfy?

m.asos.com/asos/asos-tailored-clean-linen-wide-leg-trousers/prd/8979260?clr=white&SearchQuery=&cid=2640&gridcolumn=2&gridrow=13&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=72

www.next.co.uk/gl04096s13

www.next.co.uk/xo72124s2#684421

I didn't wear a "wedding" dress to mine either because honestly I was never going to feel comfortable in one, and I'm all for wearing whatever you want. No point in dressing up as someone else on your wedding day, of all days! Presumably your friends and family know your personality and style quite well and wouldn't be surprised by whatever you choose to wear.

The White trousers are lovely. And definitely formal enough for a wedding. I really like the ASOS ones and the 2nd next ones (not that it’s got anything to do with me). If you’re comfy in those I think you’ll look great.

Your wedding, your rules! I love the idea of wearing dungarees and your wedding sounds like it'll be a laid back, personal and unique day- so why should you wear something that doesn't fit with that?

I am loving the whole ivory tux, wear that with a cami that matches one of the colours in his kilt and a bunch of flowers tied with same colour ribbon.

Op, the last Next link you posted is a lovely outfit!

Sounds like you need casual shapes but luxury fabrics to make it feel special. So, maybe a lovely drapey silk shirt or t-shirt with widelegged cullottes made from a silk linen blend with fantastic shoes - maybe something like these? Or the classic white suit - M&S have a nice Linen blazer and trousers?

Is your DP wearing his kilt casually or with his formal jacket? That would make a difference to how you should dress as well. The dungarees will look fine if he's wearing DMs, rolled down socks and a chunky jumper vs a Prince Charles jacket which needs you to look equally formal.

Sorry, cross posted with the OPs last post. Definitely go with a white suit rather than Dungarees. Much more likely to get more wear out of them as well.

I live the last one.

*love

Sorry the dungarees are ridiculous and too try hard for being different.

There are a lot of alternative ways of doing a wedding, get on Pinterest. I reckon you might try to extend your comfort zone a bit. I remember noting this one, she was a dungarees kind of person!

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I would find it weird but very very fantastic. I love the sound of the dungarees if that's very 'you' but that last suit on Next is lovely too.

Didn't like the asos trousers - too crumpled or something. Neither quirky nor smart whereas the other options are.

Your wedding sounds amazing. Wear what you're happiest in.

I like the second next trousers too. With a delicate camisole, maybe pale silver. If your dh is going to be in a kilt I think the ASOS dungarees are a bit too casual. But... do what you want. It's your wedding!

Your wedding sounds nice- fun and relaxed. Personally when I saw the dungarees I thought of a painter like many others have commented . I'm not sure you will want to be remembered for that- you have the rest of your life to be comfortable, on your wedding day you should feel special 😊
What do you think of something like this?
Whatever you go for, have a beautiful day when it comes! 💜

The ivory slouch tux is awesome!

The white trousers are much better than the dungarees. Lovely cut and would look fab at a wedding.

I'd probably go for a jumpsuit myself but your day, your way.

Forgot to say - That tux outfit is fantastic!

I can see how it could look lovely..as someone else said it will be all in how you accesorise it..I would go for a delicate top in a pale pink, sparkly but understated shoes and have your hair loosely styled with some natural flowers and natural make up..could look feminine but effortless (in the right sense of the term).

Wear what you like! Break the rules :)

Love that tux outfit! Looks comfy. A smart version of dungarees

Those trousers you linked to are nice and a big improvement on the dungarees. They do look like you are going to do some decorating and they won't look good beside someone in a kilt. Also, the photos will age badly as they are very much a current style. I´d look at white trousers and a top or a jumpsuit. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, but just not dungarees.

Or don´t do white. What do you normal dress in when you want to look smart? Get yourself a smart dress/ trousers uit/ whatever you like.

I think the trousers and suit combo that your posted are much better than the dungarees. I love some of the suggestions that other have made.

It's your wedding, so you should wear what you feel happy in. BUT I really don't think that dungarees will work with a kilt, no matter how informal the rest of your DP's outfit, especially not white dungarees for some reason. I really like a lot of the.suggestions here particularly the Phase Eight Cortine jumpsuit hellsbells99 linked to.