What to wear to my own wedding (older bride)

[Ringonrighthand]

So I’m getting married next year (date not set but likely June or September), it’s my first time after a near miss 5 years ago. Im 46 and a size 16, I don’t want to wear a proper wedding dress, I did all the wedding dress trying on etc last time and I have no interest now. I don’t want to spend £500+ on a dress for one day but I would like to wear something special obvs. We are looking to have a registry office and then meal in a lovely restaurant which we will have exclusive use of and a party at the same venue later in the evening. My friends and I are still very sociable and go out quite a bit, weekends away etc so we aren’t frumpy or past it just yet! My husband is 50 but Also a young 50 and he will wear a nice suit etc. I want a relaxed informal day where I feel comfortable but special, I don’t like my legs so maxi/midi is best really. Happy with colour if quite subtle. I have fair skin which tans ok and blonde-ish hair. Help please!

When I got married I was in my mid 50s and I wore a dress from Ghost in a sort of plum shade. Their clothes are cut on the bias so drape beautifully and are really flattering (not that you need it but I certainly did!). They have an occasions section on their website with full length dresses.

I got married at 54 in a red calf-length dress from Finery. The theory was that I could wear it again...of course I haven't yet.

This one

www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/news/g33443/introducing-finery-london/

www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/news/g33443/introducing-finery-london/?slide=2

As already suggested Ghost dresses are beautiful.

Also have a look at some of the Halfpenny bridesmaid dresses - they do top/skirt combos which are lovely and you could wear separately again: www.halfpennylondon.com/hpl-shop/millington-top-in-dirty-pink

Have a look at Hope and Ivy

hopeandivy.co.uk/collections/new-season/products/the-leila

I went to Muse on kings road. I was in my 40's too - and pregnant! Got a beautiful off white chiffon 3/4 length dress. Felt like a million dollars. About £200.
God luck! Xxxx

If and when I remarry this is what’s coming my way.

I've seen several people wearing this jumpsuit in different colours - it looked stunning on: www.citychic.com.au/dresses/plus-size-jumpsuits/plus-size-jumpsuit-attract-ff-211003currant?catfilter=eyJpZCI6Ijc4OTEifQ%3D%3D

Congratulations! Wear whatever makes you feel happy 😃 When I got married 6 years ago, I was 56 and a size 22. I still wore a white lace dress 🙂

So many suggestions and places I’ve not heard of, Amazing! Thank you all ❤️

Another for Ghost. This Delphine is gorgeous.
www.ghost.co.uk/delphine-dress-pale-yellow-df46ca-e13

If I ever find myself remarrying I will probably wear a wide legged jumpsuit from Nancy Mac or Me+Em

I always look at those ghost dresses and think they’d make me look really matronly, and rest on my chubby bits. Has anyone more, ahem, sturdy with giant boobs worn one?

@WouldBeGood I wore one. Tall with 36f norks. No one said I looked shit.

🤣@BringMeTea thank you. I was not dissing the dresses, just have always dismissed them as looking like I’d be too big/fat for them! I’m actually quite pleased to hear they might suit me

Ha ha I didn't think you were... the bias cut makes it skimmy and swishy.

I love the ghost dresses. Delphine especially.

I was pleasantly surprised at how cheap they are (relatively!) following the outrageous price hikes in lots of shops for very poor quality clothes. I was looking at a dress in All Saints that I was horrified to find was over £200.

[quote Notmydaughteryoubitch]@Ringonrighthand
Hopefully my weird white face & my DMs bedroom aren't too off putting. It was so comfy and felt bridal without being ott and obviously much cheaper than typical wedding dresses.[/quote]
This is gorgeous!