Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Weddings

Chat to other Mumsnetters on our Wedding forum.

Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!

110 replies

cubely · 30/06/2022 13:55

Engaged but no date set yet.

I hadn't started seriously looking for dresses yet but had a fairly good idea of what I was looking for (whimsical, floaty A-line, a fine tulle multi-layered skirt and bodice detailing spreading down to the skirt).

Stumbled across this exquisite thing in a charity shop window yesterday. Perfect condition. Light as a feather and only £125

Will need a little adjustment but nothing huge. Feel very lucky like the dress found me rather than me finding the dress!

It will need a little adjustment but nothing too major. I'm feeling a bit giddy and wanted to share!!

Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
Just found my perfect dress in a charity shop!
OP posts:
LunchPoems · 30/06/2022 16:08

Beautiful! Serendipity 😊

i wouldn’t spoil it with shoulder covering tbh, it’s lovely as it is.

CPL593H · 30/06/2022 16:12

What a gorgeous dress! Honestly, if you'd said it was thousands from some high end place, I would have easily believed you.

Lacy wispy shawl type thing for your shoulders if you're not having a veil?

Pleaseletmeconfirm · 30/06/2022 16:12

What a stunning dress. Nice find OP.

PipeScatter · 30/06/2022 16:12

I think that's the perfect omen for your wedding! Beautiful dress, just what you want, bargain price and the money goes to lots of lovely dogs and cats!

Fate has definitely intervened!

romdowa · 30/06/2022 16:14

Beautiful dres. I bought my wedding dress in a charity shop, brand new with tags for 20 euro. I was gobsmacked!

Jackanackanory · 30/06/2022 16:14

Beautiful dress, such a great find!

GingerFoxInAT0phat · 30/06/2022 16:16

Wonderful find!

indecisivewoman81 · 30/06/2022 16:18

Oh it's lovely and must have been meant to be

Piffle11 · 30/06/2022 16:19

Beautiful dress! I donated my wedding dress to a local charity close to my heart: I hope whoever bought it had the same joy as you at finding it!

Vallmo47 · 30/06/2022 16:20

Oh that’s so beautiful OP ♥️ I’ve only just decided to get married, first dress I bought online and tried on. Gave notice without 100% confirming with my hubby to be and then booked the date because it suited his niece’s tight holiday schedule. 😂 He is happy about it by the way, just made me laugh how it’s all happening now in October after 22 YEARS on a 2 week spur of the moment. It tickles me you can be married (giving notice plus room + certificate) for less than a weekly Asda shop!! I do adore the man.

weshouldeatcake · 30/06/2022 16:30

It was meant to be, it's a beautiful dress. congratulations!

maddiemookins16mum · 30/06/2022 16:32

Piffle11 · 30/06/2022 16:19

Beautiful dress! I donated my wedding dress to a local charity close to my heart: I hope whoever bought it had the same joy as you at finding it!

What a lovely thought.

RhannionKPSS · 30/06/2022 16:33

How lovely, what a bargain and such a good cause, 🐈
have a wonderful day

Astronaut1298 · 30/06/2022 16:36

Congratulations. Thats a lovely dress !!

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 30/06/2022 16:38

That is just lovely OP.

FootontheHeartbreak · 30/06/2022 16:42

Beautiful dress in mint condition! What a find!

WeddingQ · 30/06/2022 16:46

It's beautiful, that is an amazing price. Congratulations.

spiderlight · 30/06/2022 16:47

Oh, you lucky thing - that's beautiful!!

3peassuit · 30/06/2022 16:51

Lovely dress. I hope you have great day.

Goldfishmountainclimber · 30/06/2022 16:55

Beautiful!
Great for you and great for the environment that you are re-using an existing dress!

toooldtocarewhoknows · 30/06/2022 16:55

It's perfect. Beautiful and would have cost £££ new. Get it quick!

WomanStanleyWoman2 · 30/06/2022 16:56

Beautiful, a bargain and you get to help a worthy cause. What a find!

TidyDancer · 30/06/2022 16:59

Oh OP that's truly a beautiful dress!

IStandWithMaya · 30/06/2022 17:08

Beautiful dress

TheOriginalClownfish · 30/06/2022 17:21

Gorgeous!
I found my dress early on too - a month after getting engaged. Years on we are finally doing it, but my dress has remained 'my' dress. I've never seen one I preferred since I got it.

Swipe left for the next trending thread