Nice dress for lowkey wedding - help please!

[LowKeyBridal]

Hi all,

My partner and I have just booked a registry office wedding for 3 months time. We are having 10 guests (all immediate family) and even though it's a registry office, the venue is lovely with beautiful grounds. We are having a photographer for an hour.

It's pretty low key so I'm not looking for a full-blown wedding dress. However, I would like something new and special to wear.

I'm 5ft 2 so would need something petite or easy to alter, approx size 10-12 with a bit of tummy from my last pregnancy. I hate my upper arms so would love some sort of sleeve. Open to any sort of length.

My budget is around £200 but would go to £250 for the perfect dress. I've had a look online but haven't found anything I love. Open to white, like embroidery, very pale redhead so pinks etc don't work for me but greens do.

If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them! I'm rubbish at clothes and pretty much live in leggings, nursing vests and big jumpers.

Thank you :)

Bit more streamlined?

This could be gorgeous too

embroidery and on sale a smidge over budget but more traditional

That asymmetric dress is nice if you’re confident about having your legs out and you could make a statement with your choice of shoes as it’s a simple dress. I’m not sure how easy it would be shorten though if needed. I think a lot of the suggestions will look more “bridal” when you’ve got hair & make up done, jewellery and a bouquet in hand!

Another direction and well within budget. Model is slightly redhead and this looks stunning.

Chi chi London.
My gosh some gorgeous dresses and brilliant prices.

https://www.chichiclothing.com/collections/wedding-shop?tw_source=google&tw_adid=651090581469&tw_campaign=10954545742&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW_l8Qxk0Tj-MS1Xhdwif9ZYHKoQFEVlLpZ-pJSpNxy2IphHOGcmC2saAqBIEALw_wcB

I can highly recommend Alie Street. I ordered a few dresses from them for my small wedding, including the "Lauren" you like, but ended up going for the "Evie". It's nicer than the pictures, the detail on the sleeves is lovely and I love the back of it too.

Also worth noting I'm 5ft and a size 12.

I love the shirt last one it’s beautiful

There are loads of gorgeous N&T dresses on Vinted OP if new are slightly above budget

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-embroidered-angel-sleeve-bridesmaids-maxi-dress_bcc06445?colour=sage

https://www.ghost.co.uk/grace-satin-midi-dress1-d04g010-n04

I would try and get something in silk if you can; it will feel so lovely even if a simple dress. And it’s your wedding day! My budget was similar to yours and our wedding was low-key but I had a silk dress and I was so pleased I did.

https://rixolondon.com/en-eu/products/evie-vintage-daisy

Hobbs silk dress in the sale https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-priya-polka-dot-midi-silk-dress-ivory-blue/p110069563

I LOVE the third link. I want to get married again to wear it. Just need someone to propose to me.

Coast is awful quality for quite pricey dresses. I would go for monsoon (beautiful dresses, the ‘wedding dresses’ come in a dress bag and are fully lined) or needle and thread.

Wow Raera I love that dress in green.

This is my favourite but a bit Disney!

[[https://www.jjshouse.com/ball-gown-princess-v-neck-floor-length-tulle-prom-dresses-with-sequins-018220231-g220231?currency=GBP&utm_term=220231&utm_size=10&country=GB&country=GB&currency=GBP&ggntk=x&ggkey=&ggtgt=18&ggplm=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpZGiPQC99xbDVxmg5AL_3dXPIs9gU_sMO8kud8IyLh_te3ad1pZLfUaAvQOEALw_wcB

With a little pink bolero... Bolero Coats

Also love this pale green one... [[https://www.monsoon.co.uk/kacia-embroidered-maxi-dress-1000039923.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpactLuLIcxPSdmqLYVaO63MjnUIFwKinsFzpBAEpm8YIwZXwQSdUl4aAuJTEALw_wcB www.monsoon.co.uk/kacia-embroidered-maxi-dress-1000039923.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpactLuLIcxPSdmqLYVaO63MjnUIFwKinsFzpBAEpm8YIwZXwQSdUl4aAuJTEALw_wcB

And pale blue...

[[https://www.freemans.com/products/together-mint-beaded-maxi-dress/_/A-56X434_16?utm_source=GoogleProductList&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=Womens_Dresses_OccasionDresses&utm_content=56X434&ns_campaign=Womens_Dresses_OccasionDresses&ns_mchannel=PLA&ns_source=GoogleProductList&ns_linkname=56X434&ns_fee=0&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpYDFLfrj1L6WjNSQ51-LN1JH66qjUrQYiC4iNsanaLUcGchBUuVCvsaAhW0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sorry, that's the pale green one Monsoon

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/global/the-marissa-embroidered-long-sleeve-front-button-midi-dress/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_social_Facebook_Mobile_Feed&utm_campaign=MW%20TOFU%20%2F%2F%20Acquisition%20WW%20%2F%2F%20%2018-04-23%20%2F%2F%20Feed%20Optimise%20SC_6375383154126&utm_term=UK%20-%203%25%20PIXEL%20PURCHASE&utm_content=Apr23%20%2F%2F%20Static%20%2F%2F%20Treat%20Yourself&placement=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&ad_id=6375383153726&adset_id=6375383153526&ad_name=Apr23%20%2F%2F%20Static%20%2F%2F%20Treat%20Yourself&campaign_id=6375383154126&fbclid=IwAR28HdUZHku0-nZ4B9tbI3qsxjbNt_A07e3Y9Kb_geMDFe8pw1CW8822WKQ_aem_ASqsx4DScWAzCcRxduPTIqXRs1pjrZtIQZx-qBzsO_YV9Pz67KyBOAZjF2RT2sjqxezE6TxtfAmJx0ihCYEcdreJ

This has been following me around the internet (and will forever more now I’ve clicked on it). I read your description of what you wanted and immediately thought it would be perfect.

Not silk but beautiful
https://www.meandem.com/shadow-berry-print-maxi-dress-light-cream-green-multi

www.asos.com/prd/203921928?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

www.asos.com/prd/203720320?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

My wedding dress was from Ever Pretty, was very pleased with the quality for how cheap it was and no issues with postage either 😊

What about something like this? It’s not got sleeves but is very pretty, I have a dress from there that is very good quality.

Look on Sezane, there's some lovely wedding-ish dresses