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Non traditional wedding dress ideas

51 replies

LifeOfLists · 10/02/2026 20:09

Hi all!
Im getting married in May. Its low key and I am looking for a non traditional wedding dress. I love this maya deluxe dress.

Before I order does anyone have experience of this dress or recommend similar (maxi) ?

I am 5 foot 10, size 18 and 57 for reference.

Am happy to pay up to £400 for the right dress

Many thanks

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EleanorMc67 · 11/02/2026 12:23

LifeOfLists · 11/02/2026 11:18

Wow thank you all so much! Some gorgeous dresses..am off to explore them all.
When I say low key, I mean no bridesmaids best man and registery office first but having 50 in day and 120 in night so I definitely want to go blingy!
Many thanks again x

Ha - definitely not my idea of low-key then!! That's a huge amount of people to me ...!! Hope you find something suitably blingy & have a fab time!!

LifeOfLists · 11/02/2026 12:28

InMyOodie · 11/02/2026 12:22

I like the one you posted yourself most.

Thanks. Ive actually ordered it just to decide one way or other whether its the one or not... I do love it. Hope its as nice on!

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FlatWhiteExtraHot · 11/02/2026 12:59

InMyOodie · 11/02/2026 12:22

I like the one you posted yourself most.

So do I. I think most of the others are incredibly frumpy, aside from the Needle and Thread one. The one you posted OP is gorgeous.

LifeOfLists · 11/02/2026 14:08

EleanorMc67 · 11/02/2026 12:23

Ha - definitely not my idea of low-key then!! That's a huge amount of people to me ...!! Hope you find something suitably blingy & have a fab time!!

Thank you so much

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Ducksbehindthesofa · 11/02/2026 15:01

OP, I love the dress you've shown!

Newyearawaits · 11/02/2026 17:04

Enjoy your special day

90sTrifle · 11/02/2026 20:14

LifeOfLists · 10/02/2026 20:09

Hi all!
Im getting married in May. Its low key and I am looking for a non traditional wedding dress. I love this maya deluxe dress.

Before I order does anyone have experience of this dress or recommend similar (maxi) ?

I am 5 foot 10, size 18 and 57 for reference.

Am happy to pay up to £400 for the right dress

Many thanks

This is a beautiful dress - great choice.

In case you need another option, Club L London have a great selection, good quality and not too expensive.

SnappyKoala · 11/02/2026 20:30

Kayla 57 for
Alison mandi

Applecharlotte2 · 11/02/2026 20:32

It’s beautiful

ThisSharpShaker · 11/02/2026 20:44

How lovely. Many congratulations on your future wedding. That dress looks lovely. I hope you manage to get something suitable but I can't give advice on dresses, surely someone else on here will. Best wishes for the future! 🥰

notawittyname1954 · 11/02/2026 20:48

I think the dress you posted is beautiful and you should wear whatever makes you smile and feel great. Hope when your day comes you have a wonderful time and congratulations.

LifeOfLists · 11/02/2026 20:51

notawittyname1954 · 11/02/2026 20:48

I think the dress you posted is beautiful and you should wear whatever makes you smile and feel great. Hope when your day comes you have a wonderful time and congratulations.

Thank you so much!

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SnappyKoala · 11/02/2026 20:59

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PlayingDevilsAdvocateisinteresting · 11/02/2026 21:12

Hi @LifeOfLists, I think the dress you chose is absolutely beautiful, and by far the nicest one. Some of those other dresses look actually horrendous as a special dress, for a very special day! Congratulations OP! xx

Pennychislehurst · 11/02/2026 21:19

It's absolutely lovely. Reviews are very good. It's Currenty on sale at Debenhams for just over £101. 00

SnappyKoala · 12/02/2026 00:23

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Redpaisley · 12/02/2026 17:38

LifeOfLists · 11/02/2026 11:18

Wow thank you all so much! Some gorgeous dresses..am off to explore them all.
When I say low key, I mean no bridesmaids best man and registery office first but having 50 in day and 120 in night so I definitely want to go blingy!
Many thanks again x

The one you posted is the best of all dresses linked here. Its stunning.

Grizelina · 13/02/2026 16:50

Google Adrianna Papell, sold by quite a few UK stores. The dresses are lovely. I had a beaded sequin maxi for DD's black tie wedding and had loads of compliments. The US page for Adrianna Papell shows many of the styles on actual people rather than models show you get an idea of what they might look like. I got a second one for the evening via Amazon which was gold sequinned with a small train which I altered to remove the train - loads of fabulous dresses that would be quite suitable and are not too expensive.

LifeOfLists · 13/02/2026 17:07

Grizelina · 13/02/2026 16:50

Google Adrianna Papell, sold by quite a few UK stores. The dresses are lovely. I had a beaded sequin maxi for DD's black tie wedding and had loads of compliments. The US page for Adrianna Papell shows many of the styles on actual people rather than models show you get an idea of what they might look like. I got a second one for the evening via Amazon which was gold sequinned with a small train which I altered to remove the train - loads of fabulous dresses that would be quite suitable and are not too expensive.

Ohh amazing.. I actually ordered the sequin one with a train last night... am hoping its the one ( didn't like the maya deluxe one on me)

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EleanorMc67 · 13/02/2026 19:22

This one reminds me of Krystal Carrington in Dynasty - a style icon!! (I like Joan's dress too ...!)

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Pinkissmart · 13/02/2026 19:25

OP, I think your dress is the nicest so far.
If you order it, and you don’t like the quality, just send it back

EleanorMc67 · 13/02/2026 19:26

Pinkissmart · 13/02/2026 19:25

OP, I think your dress is the nicest so far.
If you order it, and you don’t like the quality, just send it back

She has, & didn't like it.

LifeOfLists · 13/02/2026 20:03

EleanorMc67 · 13/02/2026 19:22

This one reminds me of Krystal Carrington in Dynasty - a style icon!! (I like Joan's dress too ...!)

They are all gorgeous! Wish I had their figures 😅

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EleanorMc67 · 13/02/2026 20:14

LifeOfLists · 13/02/2026 20:03

They are all gorgeous! Wish I had their figures 😅

I think Joan just survives on champagne & caviar ...

Just realised most of the dresses on that website are over your preferred budget (but not all, as some are really well-reduced). If you're willing to go up to about £500 there are lots. Sorry if I've put any temptation in your way ...!!!