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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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AuntieGlitterball · 06/03/2023 22:51

www.digforvictoryclothing.com/design/your/own/dress
Try this site, they will make a bespoke dress. Maybe not enough time though.

mastertomsmum · 08/03/2023 08:24

Dressshelp · 03/03/2023 20:42

i keep coming back to this dress for wedding drsss vibes

This is lovely 😊. Very classy.

I don’t think the taupe ensemble (John Lewis link) is all that exciting, if I was going to wear non white dress/outfit I’d go bolder.

BigusBumus1 · 08/03/2023 11:05

I love this one. You can wear a decent bra under it too and i also love the shoes she has on with it!

BigusBumus1 · 08/03/2023 11:14

Have you thought about a Bridal Jumpsuit? I think theyre really cool amd look how cheap this is in the sale!!
www.coastfashion.com/plus-size-embroidered-top-wide-leg-jumpsuit/BCC00503.html?color=133

kateandme · 08/03/2023 16:56

Wow stunning figure op. That mindset of your nears some work!

VenusClapTrap · 08/03/2023 18:24

I ADORE this one.

ForestLilac · 08/03/2023 22:25

Your thread has gone weird OP, it’s somehow turned into a Mumsnet thing.

ForestLilac · 08/03/2023 22:25

Your thread has gone weird OP, it’s somehow turned into a Mumsnet thing.

Showersugar · 09/03/2023 15:33

Dressshelp · 03/03/2023 22:03

This was my dress before it was altered to have a modesty panel put in and loads taken off the length.

I let the kids choose it for me, but it was more bridal and pouffy then I would have chosen and everything chaffed after about an hour of wearing it!

Hang on wait, you hate the way you look?! You look phenomenal!

hulahooper2 · 10/03/2023 12:05

I’m 60 and think that looks too old , sorry

FelixDoublyDelicious · 11/03/2023 20:02

I got married in red, sod white

MissMogwai · 11/03/2023 21:56

I had a small civil ceremony, it was just perfect for us! I got my dress from Alie Street, available from John Lewis now too.

The v neck was very flattering on my large bust, size 14-16 shape. It's also lined with a bit of stretch which always helps!

Getting married in 2 weeks and no dress
Verbena17 · 11/03/2023 23:08

Something like this?

Getting married in 2 weeks and no dress
CalamityClam · 11/03/2023 23:28

Have you chosen anything yet, @Dressshelp ?

Notjustabrunette · 12/03/2023 19:26

Your wedding dress looks lovely. Could you alter it and wear it again? Like take off some sequins, make shorter etc?

Want2beme · 12/03/2023 21:29

I'm not even looking for a dress, but those dresses are lovely. Hope you find what you're looking for OP

Greengr · 13/03/2023 09:18

Or this?
There're loads of v pretty dresses

https://www.ghost.co.uk/delphine-dress1-df46ca-m12

Tooley76 · 13/03/2023 09:23

Just browsing in Site Stuff and this thread is now promoted there, with an “AD” tag!

Is it actually a thread started by MNHQ and full of affiliate links? Hmm

Tooley76 · 13/03/2023 09:24

OP has disappeared now anyway so it’s all very weird.

MiniDinosaur · 13/03/2023 12:49

VenusClapTrap · 08/03/2023 18:24

I ADORE this one.

Wow! That is an utterly beautiful dress, I almost wish I was getting married again.