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Secret wedding, what would you wear?

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tellmewhatwouldyouwear · 27/09/2022 18:33

I've been with DP for 12 years we are early 30s. For various reasons we want to be legally married but we have a disabled child who can't cope being away from us for a long time. We are going to nip along to get married when he is at special needs nursery in the morning at 10am! Just us.

We are very in love and I actually don't really mind about a big thing.

My question is... What would you wear? I have quite an easy shape to dress, hour glass 10-12, I'm 5ft 8, autumn colouring, I suit a bold lip.

I don't feel I would remotely want a big proper wedding dress... But I'd still like to look gorgeous! Can anyone inspire me, what would you wear if you were me?!

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helenabonhamfarter · 27/09/2022 21:08

Self Portrait
Lots on there

How about green?

www.self-portrait.com/products/dark-green-iris-midi-dress#&gid=1&pid=2

helenabonhamfarter · 27/09/2022 21:09

Bridal without being white?

www.self-portrait.com/products/embroidered-blossom-fitted-midi-dress#&gid=1&pid=1

AbsoluteTruths · 27/09/2022 21:50

I love the red dress you shared OP, very wow! If had my time over again, I'd go for similar. or even this. www.self-portrait.com/products/red-crepe-bow-mini-dress

allboysherebutme · 27/09/2022 21:54

I love this.

Secret wedding, what would you wear?
HedyPrism · 27/09/2022 22:05

www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/dresses-c10/grace-red-sateen-dress-p423

I wore a Grace dress in blue for my small (6 guests) wedding. Felt great.

Flyinggeesei234 · 27/09/2022 22:16

Do the red OP. You’re only young and if you play safe may look back and wish you’d just gone for it.

The red dress you linked is very glam and you’re the bride so as a PP said if you can’t do this on your wedding day when can you?!

EmergencyPoncho · 27/09/2022 22:23

tellmewhatwouldyouwear · 27/09/2022 18:56

I think family will understand... We love our son more than life.

Is this too dramatic lol
www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/house-of-cb-anja-corset-satin-midi-dress_R03960138/#colour=WINE

Gorgeous! And congrats! I am getting remarried next month, it's not a secret but not bothering with anything too weddingy . I can catalogue every single ruddy frock on the market...

PermanentTemporary · 27/09/2022 22:28

AND NOW... THE BLING

like this?

catandcoffee · 27/09/2022 22:29

Your secret wedding sounds amazing.
Congratulations 🎊

PermanentTemporary · 27/09/2022 22:31

I could only dream of wearing these shoes (weird lumpy feet) but maybe you could

RetreatRetreatRetreat · 27/09/2022 22:37

I have my secret wedding on Saturday. I'm wearing this:

Secret wedding, what would you wear?
steppemum · 27/09/2022 22:41

the first one you linked too was fab. BUT you will be cold and need a jacket or something which would spoil it.

So I'd go for something with shoulder/sleeve so you don't need to wear anything over it.

Go glam, why not? and if you do have a party in a couple of years, you could wear it again, so they all get to see you in your fab glam dress.

One thing I would suggest - get someone who take good photos to come. You can do it with a decent phone. Then afterwards go somewhere, prefereably outdoors and take a few really good pics.
You can use them as marriage announcement to everyone, but also just have a great one up at home to remind you.

HilarityEnsues · 27/09/2022 23:05

A young Idris Elba? Lucky you! Some of the dresses on here are fab and I agree now is the time to wear the dress you really want.

WildCherryBlossom · 28/09/2022 07:32

Ghost dresses feel lovely on and suit an hourglass figure. This would be easy to wear with heels or boots.

Secret wedding, what would you wear?
FridayiminlovewithRobertSmith · 28/09/2022 07:43

Just joining the thread as I want to see pictures of a beautiful woman in that red dress with a young Idris Elba on a blue suit. Swoon!

Im sure you’ll look beautiful whatever you chose and wish you and your family a lifetime of love and happiness.

TheLassWiADelicateAir · 28/09/2022 10:49

haribonoyoudont · 27/09/2022 20:02

This is actually from another S&B thread, but reckon it would look great with your shape and colouring: www.monsoon.co.uk/veronique-velvet-shirt-dress-green-34345966.html

That's by far and away the nicest dress so far.

notawittyname1954 · 28/09/2022 17:11

I think you deserve whatever makes you feel wonderful. Its such a special occasion dont even worry if something is too much. And congratulations

Softpebbles · 28/09/2022 19:02

The monsoon dress with some Eskka sandals would be gorgeous and you could wear both again.

imbacktoshowyoumydress · 11/11/2022 21:43

Hello if anyone is interested, I chose a dress. Really happy with it. Long sleeved so I don't need anything over it.

I've got some gorgeous hair accessories as I have very long hair down to lower back.

Thinking a burgundy lipstick?

Secret wedding, what would you wear?
Coffeesnob11 · 11/11/2022 22:03

Why not rent a fabulous dress that you could never buy?
hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/black-tie-dresses

zippitydoda · 11/11/2022 22:08

I loved the first red and also love what you have chosen. Oh to have a figure to wear them. Congratulations.

imbacktoshowyoumydress · 11/11/2022 22:12

Coffeesnob11 · 11/11/2022 22:03

Why not rent a fabulous dress that you could never buy?
hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/black-tie-dresses

Ah lovely idea but my son has additional needs and there is no way I could risk an expensive dress, there isn't a day that he doesn't stain me 😂

imbacktoshowyoumydress · 11/11/2022 22:15

zippitydoda · 11/11/2022 22:08

I loved the first red and also love what you have chosen. Oh to have a figure to wear them. Congratulations.

I just felt I would be chilly and I'd need extra layers in the red.... I've got a body shapewear thing and it makes a gorgeous smooth shape in the green dress. I've got a little diamond for around my neck as it's all exposed across the chest. Plus makes my bum look good which DH will love haha

kittybloom · 12/11/2022 09:25

imbacktoshowyoumydress · 11/11/2022 21:43

Hello if anyone is interested, I chose a dress. Really happy with it. Long sleeved so I don't need anything over it.

I've got some gorgeous hair accessories as I have very long hair down to lower back.

Thinking a burgundy lipstick?

This dress is stunning! Where did you get it from in the end? I think your accessorising ideas sound fab. I hope you have a lovely day.

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