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Shotgun wedding outfit

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wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 13:48

I am getting married ASAP (I won't go into details)! It will be February (hopefully) and will likely be a midweek registry office wedding. I'm thinking a suit might look nice either wide leg trousers or a skirt with tights. I am a pale dark autumn, 5ft 4, nice legs and arms and a bit of a tummy, size 10-12. I love maroon on me or forest/olive green but open to ideas. Budget £500 max. Please help!

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wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 13:50

I want to add I don't mind looking a bit quirky if anyone has any ideas that are a bit more original!

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CharlotteStreetW1 · 19/01/2025 13:55

How exciting!

Are you pregnant and showing? (given your "shotgun" title) Is it a full on wedding celebration or something more low key and intimate?

Either way, I think this is lovely although given your budget it may not be as special as you would like.

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/veronique-velvet-bow-midi-dress-20002630148.html

Veronique Velvet Bow Midi Dress | Evening Dresses | Monsoon UK.

Shop the Veronique Velvet Bow Midi Dress from the Evening Dresses collection at Monsoon UK.

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/veronique-velvet-bow-midi-dress-20002630148.html

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 15:14

CharlotteStreetW1 · 19/01/2025 13:55

How exciting!

Are you pregnant and showing? (given your "shotgun" title) Is it a full on wedding celebration or something more low key and intimate?

Either way, I think this is lovely although given your budget it may not be as special as you would like.

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/veronique-velvet-bow-midi-dress-20002630148.html

Thank you this is a beautiful colour! Maybe I have used the wrong term? I'm not actually pregnant. We are having a rather rushed through wedding as my fiance has cancer. But it is exciting to get married despite the circumstances.

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wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 15:15

Thank you these are lovely. I think something along the lines of the blazer might be what I am after. It will be a low key event, maybe just a couple of witnesses.

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Wavescrashingonthebeach · 19/01/2025 15:17

Shotgun wedding is when Bride is pregnant. Sorry to hear about your partner. Hope you find a beautiful dress that you love and have a really special day xx

CharlotteStreetW1 · 19/01/2025 17:29

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 15:14

Thank you this is a beautiful colour! Maybe I have used the wrong term? I'm not actually pregnant. We are having a rather rushed through wedding as my fiance has cancer. But it is exciting to get married despite the circumstances.

It is exciting and I wish you and your husband-to-be all the very best 💟

MumonabikeE5 · 19/01/2025 17:48

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 15:15

Thank you these are lovely. I think something along the lines of the blazer might be what I am after. It will be a low key event, maybe just a couple of witnesses.

I think getting something that you can wear on other occasions is really nice .
theres pleasure in remembering your special day when you wear what you wore that day .

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 18:02

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 19/01/2025 15:17

Shotgun wedding is when Bride is pregnant. Sorry to hear about your partner. Hope you find a beautiful dress that you love and have a really special day xx

Haha thank you for clarifying I realise I have used the completely wrong phrase!

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wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 18:05

Both of these are very flattering cuts thanks

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Wavescrashingonthebeach · 19/01/2025 18:16

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 18:05

Both of these are very flattering cuts thanks

Stunning isn't it! There's been some gorgeous ideas so far!

wearyourpinkglove · 19/01/2025 18:22

There is a lot of nice velvet suit options as well so that must be a trend at the moment (I have no clue about fashion haven't been out in years as I have two small children)! Thanks everyone x

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Wavescrashingonthebeach · 19/01/2025 18:31

I think velvet is so lovely for a winter wedding :)

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