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Getting married in 2 weeks and no dress

143 replies

Dressshelp · 03/03/2023 20:40

So for various reasons my husband and I had a celebrant wedding which I hated but ticked all the boxes for everyone else….. we are now doing the legal part in secret, just the 2 of us and I am SO happy and excited - but I have nothing to wear!

My original dress was big, expensive, chosen by the kids and gave me sequin scars. I promised myself for this legal part I would wear something that made me happy….. but turns out that’s a hard brief to fill.

I’m a size 16 which huge boobs and belly. I am only 5ft 2 and hate the way I look to be honest.

I originally wanted something none bridal in a bright colour, then I was toying with jeans and trainers, and now I’m wondering if I want to wear a more boho / relaxed wedding dress seeing as I hated mine so much first time and this would be a chance to be the kind of bride I wanted to be?

Can anyone help me in any way, because at this rate I’m going to be messing up my secret special wedding that the thought of kept me going during the rubbish first wedding!

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Bellefastgrl · 03/03/2023 22:06

A bridal store in Belfast is closing and having a sample sale. Amazing dresses all sizes (quite cool bride vibe) it’s called archive 12 on Instagram

DarkShade · 03/03/2023 22:10

I completely respect that you didn't like it but I can't help saying that you looked absolutely stunning on your original wedding day in my opinion. But I hear you when you say it's not you! I love the needle and thread ones, I think almost anything from that website would be a winner.

Riverlee · 03/03/2023 22:10

free people

Florabelle · 03/03/2023 22:11

You have a lovely figure, and not all sequins are the devils work so if you like that Needle and thread dress order it and see! I’d be like you, want to look glam but if I was wandering around a hotel etc I’d want to feel not too overdone!! You need to update us all on what you end up with xx

Florabelle · 03/03/2023 22:12

And agree you looked stunning on your 1st wedding day!!

Randomhead · 03/03/2023 22:15

www.next.co.uk/style/ls349972/k35903#k35903

this is lovely

Riverlee · 03/03/2023 22:17

Ted baker

Riverlee · 03/03/2023 22:19

dolly and dolly

Candleabra · 03/03/2023 22:27

slug · 03/03/2023 22:04

I was size 18 and 7 months pregnant when I got married in a ghost dress. How about this?

This is stunning. And so many colours to choose

Oopsididitagaintomorrow · 03/03/2023 22:43

@Dressshelp i'm 5'2 and quite round and got my wedding dress from ASOS. Fitted lovely, so comfy and not wedding-y.

Give the wevsite a look, you might be surprised 😊

Oopsididitagaintomorrow · 03/03/2023 22:44

Something like this x

TurnipsMyArse · 03/03/2023 22:45

You looked absolutely lovely in your original dress!

Oopsididitagaintomorrow · 03/03/2023 22:46

I give up, rubbish with links 😂

ComeTheFckOnBridget · 03/03/2023 22:50

If you really like the monsoon dress, op, Google the name of it - it'll be stocked elsewhere too.

AllTangledUpInThisTango · 03/03/2023 22:53

My goodness you look gorgeous in your wedding dress! Really.

You may not see it...but you do yourself a huge disservice describing yourself in the ways you have on this thread. Don’t do that anymore! Your figure is lovely.

itbemay · 03/03/2023 23:01

IGoWalkingAfterMidnight · 03/03/2023 21:04

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/mi645

Something like this?

Lovely dress!

Rainallnight · 03/03/2023 23:03

Riverlee · 03/03/2023 21:18

Oh my word, I’ve never heard of them but the dresses are gorgeous! That one wouldn’t work if you needed a bra though?

how about this one?

Ruthietuthie · 03/03/2023 23:15

Firstly, you looked lovely in your first wedding dress and you are lovely looking, but I understand the need to choose something that is more you (and less uncomfortable with poky sequins) for this day.
I LOVE the needle and thread dresses, the Zimmerman dress, and the Phase Eight one. (And I think I need @Florabelle to take me shopping, as I love all their choices). I hope that you are spoilt for choice when they arrive.
Congratulations!

Arapawa · 04/03/2023 00:50

ChiefClerkDrumknott · 03/03/2023 20:51

www.bluebanana.com/en/product/1023781/15873/blue-banana-cream-desdemona-steampunk-corset-dres

This is lovely! Imagine the bottom dyed your favourite colour, it would be stunning

looks like a duster

tolerable · 04/03/2023 01:16

posting in this colour cos rest all have necklace that gets in way- to see sit\neckline..available in all sortas colours including white/with the trousers is defo hittin the "relaxed" utterly non fussy comfortable - you could then accesorise-maybe a shawl \scarf\with shoes n jewellery to suit

Pinkychilla · 04/03/2023 05:22

Just to say you looked gorgeous in your original dress even if you didn't feel it your figure looked great!

How about Wed2B they have a boho and understated section and many other styles also if you have one near you can go in and try on

www.wed2b.com/wedding-dresses/heidi-hudson

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