Wedding dress help

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After many years together DP and I are getting married.
It’s literally just us and our two older teenagers in the registry office. No guests and no party or anything afterwards ( we don’t think. May decide to go out for celebratory drinks when we’ve finished). I’m mid 40’s. I’m neutral/ warmed toned with blonde hair and blue eyes. I’m not a massive fan of dressing up.

I’d like to wear a dress but ..

I’m very fat (24/26)
I’m a horrible shape. I have lipodema and really big cankles. This means anything other than a maxi dress is out of the question. I also can’t wear heels due to an ankle injury.

I’m fairly feminine I like nice hair/make-up/nails. I like pastels and flowers etc etc
Im going round in circles trying to find a dress or outfit to wear.
It needs to be very budget friendly. I’ll literally wear this dress or outfit for those few hours.
Can anyone please help? I’d prefer online shopping and trying on at home.
Many thanks if you can find this holy grail!
Ohh to add I’d like my arms covered as well and no slits up the side of the dress either)

How about hiring a dress?

Congratulations!!

Never even thought of that. I think I’d struggle though with my sizing issues. Literally looking on Shien that’s my budget (mainly as I’d never wear it again!)
Thank you

Thank you. That’s lovely.

You're welcome.
My lovely DD is about the same size, she is beautiful so please don't be hard on yourself!
She likes Yours dresses eg:
https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-pink-lace-wrap-pleated-maxi-dress-p
It will be useful to know if this is a winter wedding or are you planning for next year?

That’s gorgeous! It’ll be an April wedding. Do you think it’s too wintery? I love the blush pink
option. I’m just worried all everyone will see is my horrid lumpy legs and wonder if I'm too
old to marry!
Thank you.

Flowery one in the sale and probably more spring like for an April wedding

https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-pink-floral-print-tiered-maxi-dress-p

I’d look at Scarlett and Jo on Vinted or the Next sale.

There are some here that fit your brief but not sure about budget www.ever-pretty.co.uk/collections/plus-size-wedding-dresses

I’ve looked at that one previously. It’s nice but a bit too floral for me. Do you not think the first one would work as a spring dress? Thanks for looking. Felt like I was going around in circles!

I'm no help but just wanted to say congratulations and that if I ever get married I want to do it exactly as you are. 💖

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/jm772?optionColour=ROSE+GOLD&optionSize=7

I’ll have a look. I like some of the Scarlett and Jo dresses. I’d love the legs to wear a little tea dress type thing. But alas no lol. I’ll check Vinted. Thanks

Gorgeous but too pricy for me. Thank you xx

Thank you. Just how we want it after 24/5 years together. I hate being the centre of attention so this suits us all to a tee.

They do maxis too. I wore one to a wedding in the summer and felt so comfortable in it. Had sleeves too!

Ah,
I was just going on you saying you liked floral. This is very similar and in the sale!
https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-burgundy-red-lace-bridesmaid-maxi-dress-p

You’re good at this! The strap wouldn’t fit over my misshapen ankle or over my swollen lippy feet! I’m painting such a pretty picture aren’t I 😆. I’d need slip ons or basic Birkenstock types ( which will hopefully be well hidden!)

😘 off to Vinted. Thank you.

I do like floral. If I had the confidence I’d be more bold in my choices but I hate being the centre of attention. That link is for the same dress. I’m in love with the blush pink. I love the bright pink but it says it’s purple lol and it’s too bright?!
thank you.

How about this? Blush dress

Gorgeous!! Like it in the pale green as well. Right up my street in terms of style and price. Thank you.

Can anyone talk me through how to post a link please? Thank you.

https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/chiseled-ballet-silver-eee-p

I prefer the blush pink too, I posted the other one because that colour is in the sale and you said you were on a budget x