What to wear to get married in summer

[skipandwhistle]

I'm getting married this summer and need help! Private civil ceremony followed immediately by a church service with guests (live in Europe so has to be done that way). Then drinks in our garden, super informal. All of these elements are within 2 mins walk of each other, so no wedding cars etc just a stroll around the village in the afternoon sun... to give the general vibe.
I'm a youngish widow and both of us have young adult children, so I definitely don't want anything too bridal but hopefully still stylish and elegant. Midi length I think and no satin nighties! I'm 5'7, size 8-10 with a fuller bust so generally avoid anything that gives the mono-boob effect.
Thanks for your suggestions!

www.phase-eight.com/product/cherie-bridal-floral-textured-jumpsuit-22202110608.html

Something like this?

Thanks for the suggestion. It's nice but I don't think I'm a jumpsuit kind of person... Was definitely thinking more of a dress or maybe a skirt/top combo.

You don’t give a budget, but - thinking of the likely weather, and the chic low key events you are planning - something like this:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/ulla-johnson/clothing/midi-dresses/olivette-guipure-lace-trimmed-broderie-anglaise-linen-midi-dress/1647597359253554

You may find it useful to search ‘white dress’ on Net-a-Porter - they won’t all be completely white, or bridal but you’ll get an idea of brands to investigate.

Your wedding sounds lovely!

Super informal: white lacy gown for a grand and a half 🤣

Super informal: white lacy gown for a grand and a half 🤣

Super informal: white lacy gown for a grand and a half 🤣

Super informal: white lacy gown for a grand and a half 🤣

Oh I'm sorry!

I wore a dress from Rixo for our wedding day and loved it. They have some gorgeous summery ones in currently 😊

https://rixolondon.com/collections/dresses?filter-global-length=midi&pg=1

My wedding was informal but I still
wore something similar to this. I had a very natural bouquet plus wore it with flat gold sandals. Nothing in my hair. It was perfect www.phase-eight.com/product/ottilie-beaded-maxi-wedding-dress-221333106.html?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21744775086&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21744775086&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC8-wMwIYU9PweEuP0I0e9IKY&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5dCv6rOWjAMVYYlQBh2kAhKCEAQYASABEgIT7_D_BwE

Also nice www.phase-eight.com/product/ellie-cream-wedding-dress-10002380102.html#cgid=wedding-all&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=10002380102&pos=3

@HoxtHun thanks! I do really like that dress. My budget is probably more around £200-1000... so probably wouldn't want to spend that much (although I'm not as shocked as @MorrisZapp seems to be!!)

Thanks @Starlight1984 there's some lovely ideas there. Very my kind of style. And I love the Ottilie dress too @DGPP .

Thoughts on this one? https://rixolondon.com/en-eu/products/novara-ivory?variant=54972839788930 (obviously not with the gypsy jacket that it's previewing with).

This is so elegant IMV of course.... (not sure if you only want white, but if not -)

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/trish-beaded-dress-10003580479.html#cgid=occasion&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=10003580479&pos=18

and these..

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/evonne-beaded-dress-10002900785.html

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/hilary-embellished-maxi-dress-221748692.html#navAjax=true&imageType=model&is=true&sz=60&start=239&cgid=occasion&isSecondPage=false&pid=221748692&pos=295

Are you sure you don’t want anything bridal, having adult kids is not a reason! I had a proper gown much to my mother’s disapproval!

monsoon is a good option for smart dress, Hobbs, phase 8 …

That’s pretty.

Have a lovely day, OP!

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-lace-angel-sleeve-midi-dress_bcc08885?colour=oyster

Pretty but maybe a bit too booby / low to wear a bra?

The grey monsoon one is pretty but made me think of Miss Havisham.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su541234/aw0403?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1um-BhDtARIsABjU5x4RWOr3Mq5R6ngw8H5VX_nzXHY7DGB8N9fqMRu7RvEaaPeuTtIdvSsaAio8EALw_wcB#AW0403
Q46

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su600449/f08636#f08636

Sorry - I was responding tin@skipandwhistle’s own suggestion - the white Rixo dress.

This feels very elegant

This is more romantic. Though only in a 12 - but a designer 12, so maybe not that big

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@skipandwhistle Some amazing dresses on this thread - don’t think you could go wrong with any of them !
My personal favourites are the slightly spendy one from @HoxtHun , and the Phase Eight Ottilie dress suggested by @DGPP .
Nice dilemma to have - and I hope you have a wonderful day .