Old bat getting married my 2nd his first

[Bringsexyback]

We got married in a catholic church and I just kind of feel like he deserves his bride if that makes sense it’s not his fault I’ve done it before is it ?
Do you want something that’s not going to make me look ridiculous I’d like something quite close fitting and not merengue but still bridal ?
Any advice at all I’m not gonna say it’s an unlimited budget but as I say I just think he deserves that wow moment. I think if I could just get some ideas on styles I could then try and look for that dress secondhand or something similar not opposed to that at all.
Thank you

• Typo we are getting married in the Catholic Church we haven’t done it

What do you look like? Are you tall or small? Hourglass or straight up and down, apple etc?

Congratulations! I would go for a 1950s/60s style fitted cocktail dress with lace top layer and lace sleeves. Those little hats that were hardly there, fitted or pillbox could take a net style veil. Demure but sexy.

I was just searching bride tags on Instagram and this site came up. I really like some of the simple elements. All quite understated but bridal and not frou frou.

So I’m tall and a size 11, I probably will lose a little bit of weight in the lead up to the wedding because I’ll be stressed but hopefully not too much so that I look like a backbones I’ve got massive boobs and a big arse. He’s tall too so I can get away with wearing heels but I also look like a giraffe on ice skates in them and I really don’t want to put the heel through the back of the dress which knowing me wouldn’t be out of the question.

The whole kind of 50s swirly twirly dress or even the Jackie O 50s thing just no interest in whatsoever.

If you want bridal but not full on, you can't go wrong with Ghost I got married in a ghost dress despite being size 18 and 7 months pregnant.

What length? Sleeves or not?

I can’t bear 50/60s style dresses.

You’re tall and slim so would look amazing in something long and slinky - and simple. I’d avoid a veil at all costs.

See I always think to be bridal it’s got to hit the floor and be a bit slow we don’t mind sleeves quite happy with either what I don’t want today where is look like I’m getting married in a bed sheet. I had the most gorgeous Tulle skirted ballgown strapless dress last time and to be honest with you I think that will be hard to beat but obviously I can’t do the same again 🤣🤣

• flowey not slow I’d like a bit of swoosh basically

Why no veil btw ?

A veil really is old fashioned and I think best for first weddings - it's symbolic of modesty. Things have changed - but I still think you shouldn't wear one, though it's completely personal choice!
Surprised you are allowed to get married in a Catholic Church if you are divorced (unless you are a widow).

What about the shape of either of these? Ones more flowy than the other! (I just got remarried, I went full bridal)

And I wore a veil - couldn't give two figs what others think.

well there are veils and there are veils!

If it was a big veil and covered the face then maybe not.

But a smaller veil in your hair without a front part that covers your face is nice and makes it bridal and doesn't look to over the top.

The wonderful thing about being a catholic is that if you don’t like history you can just eradicate it it’s hilarious. I was actually baptised catholic as was he and because I didn’t get married in a Catholic Church last time it doesn’t count how good is that and I actually only found out because Boris did exactly the same.

What do we think of this, I think I might of actually hit the jackpot

how about something like this? Right shape for big bust, bum hidden under skirt, bridal but a little bit less first bridey?

pretty dress!

@Bringsexyback

The wonderful thing about being a catholic is that if you don’t like history you can just eradicate it it’s hilarious. I was actually baptised catholic as was he and because I didn’t get married in a Catholic Church last time it doesn’t count how good is that and I actually only found out because Boris did exactly the same. What do we think of this, I think I might of actually hit the jackpot

Yes, that's absolutely right. I learnt that recently. Your previous marriage can basically be 'annulled' because if it didn't happen in a Catholic church then it didn't happen at all!

I actually think the whole thing is just mental, but there we go I might just snap that dress up and keep it in reserve.

@Bringsexyback

The wonderful thing about being a catholic is that if you don’t like history you can just eradicate it it’s hilarious. I was actually baptised catholic as was he and because I didn’t get married in a Catholic Church last time it doesn’t count how good is that and I actually only found out because Boris did exactly the same. What do we think of this, I think I might of actually hit the jackpot

looks lovely!

That a pretty dress! The only thing I’d hesitate about is that it certainly used to be very rude to show shoulders in church. It’s still generally banned in Catholic Churches on the continent. So I’d wear something to cover upper arms and shoulders in the church itself if you choose that style.

If you're tall and slim then a slightly vintage inspired look (think slinky thirties or fin de siecle) would work well for you and you could go with a stunning hat instead of a veil. Somewhere like this would be able to work with you to come up with something that could be dyed/taken up/tweaked to be used again

sassiholford.com/our-story/

Does it have to be white?
Do you want sleeves?

I do feel it should be white really and very flexible don’t mine sleeves or no sleeves I just don’t want to look like Martin dressed as lamb and I know that’s a terrible phrase. But nor do I want to look like he’s not getting married in his photos.

I just think that’s not fair on him when he’s mum is flashing the pictures around.

Apart from the fact I think veils are horrid, they just look rather daft on anyone but a young first -time bride, imo.