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Wedding ideas

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RiotC · 31/07/2023 15:39

Dp and I have had a bit of a rough year, currently at the end of a miscarriage which seems to be going on for ages and we decided to cheer up our summer by getting married. (Talked about it for ages but couldn't decide on how big/small) so we called the registry office this morning and have booked for the last day of August. Very exciting. Just us and witnesses and my son, in the registry office and bbq in my garden afterwards. My mum can't come as she lives abroad and is sick, but she offered to buy me a dress. I love dressing up, and even though we have an understated day would love a nice dress. Problem is, I have a month, and I'm feeling fairly frumpy. I need ideas about what might look good. I'm 5 foot 2, 39, pale pale skin, and dark brown pixie cut hair. I'm usually a size 12 but currently holding a fair amount of middle weight (ate a lot of pizza when I was pregnant) and more like a 14. Will post some pictures of dresses I've liked so far, but would appreciate advice and ideas on making sure I don't just look frumpy/out of place. I like alternative/interesting things, but equally would be super happy with a well cut classic dress.

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RiotC · 31/07/2023 15:40

Sorry to add, not worried about looking thin as such, but want to not look like I've squeezed myself into a dress that doesn't suit me

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RiotC · 31/07/2023 15:41

Dressed I liked so far

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ilovemydogmore · 31/07/2023 15:43

Those dresses look lovely OP - I especially like the last one with the leaves.

Did you just want reassurance that the dresses are indeed nice, or do you want any other ideas or help?

RiotC · 31/07/2023 16:01

Thanks! Yeah I think I want ideas of what might look best in my current frumpy state! I haven't really been dressed up dressed up in the last 5 years and I was much smaller and trendier then! So any ideas of nice dresses or styles that would be great.

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ilovemydogmore · 31/07/2023 16:34

You've picked styles that are a flowy fabric and go in at the waist which would be my suggestion. Having too many options can make it more difficult, so I would actually just suggest you order the 3 you've found and try them on first!

RiotC · 31/07/2023 16:57

@ilovemydogmore maybe I'm not as bad as I think for picking things to suit me!

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Whataretheodds · 31/07/2023 16:59

They are gorgeous! When might they arrive?definitely worth seeing whether that style suits but it sounds sensible.

RiotC · 31/07/2023 17:42

@Guineapiggiesmalls such a nice dress, I won't wear white though! I will have a look at the rest of the website!

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Iameloping · 31/07/2023 17:52

How exciting, congratulations! I love the green one. Honestly I would wear whatever you feel most comfortable/special in. Is your DP dressing up too?

RiotC · 31/07/2023 18:05

Well he's dressing up as in wearing his best suit, which is lovely.

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Kaleidoscope101 · 31/07/2023 18:16

I wore this to an event.
It's very flattering and available in lots of different colours www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/long-empire-waist-evening-dress-with-short-flutter-sleeves-ep09890-1

Defiantlynot41 · 31/07/2023 18:30

I'd normally suggest Nancy Mac or Self Portrait but honestly I can't better your choices, especially the green one

If you change your mind and want white or cream, have a look at Self Portrait and if other colours spring to mind, Nancy Mac

RiotC · 31/07/2023 20:41

Ah I'm so glad I have made good first choices. I've ordered the monsoon one. I think, perhaps controversially, I'm going to see if I can get away with DM sandals underneath it! No point in having a lovely last minute wedding on my own terms of I'm not comfortable:) I will probably post a picture when it arrives!

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RiotC · 01/09/2023 06:02

Just thought I would share some lovely pics of the dress/day and my husband!
Thank you all for your advice.

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SorrowsPrayers · 01/09/2023 06:06

How lovely that you posted some photos! Nothing frumpy about you. Fabulous frock. Congratulations!

Astromelia · 01/09/2023 06:24

Beautiful, couldn’t be nicer. You look wonderful, and happy. Congratulations!

sunshine1201 · 01/09/2023 06:40

You look fab and wishing you well💐

ApolloandDaphne · 01/09/2023 06:51

You both look so happy and your dress is gorgeous. Congratulations!

WetsuitRevolutionary · 01/09/2023 06:53

Huge congratulations, you look beautiful

KrazyboutKillian · 01/09/2023 06:54

@RiotC
you look beautiful , that dress is amazing on you
hope you had a lovely day 😘

Defiantlynot41 · 01/09/2023 07:29

Many congratulations, you both look so happy

herewego9 · 01/09/2023 07:35

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful, happy photos.

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