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Where to buy an off-the-peg wedding dress at short notice?

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ElSomum · 13/07/2026 21:28

Hi, thanks for reading, really need advice. Eldest daughter getting married 8/8/26, went to pick up wedding dress today from tailoring and she hates it! She thinks it’s to tight and sexy looking so cannot bring herself to wear it. Thinking we need to buy ann off the peg ( this weekend if possible and then get it tailored) Any recommendations for bridal shops/outlets where you can buy a dress and take it away that day? We are North Nottinghamshire/ South Yorkshire area but willing to travel further - I love her so much I just want to get this sorted for her and need her to be happy. Many thanks for any help x

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Mere1 · 19/07/2026 17:43

TimeforaGandT · 13/07/2026 21:34

Needle and thread?

These offer really lovely dresses.

ElSomum · 19/07/2026 21:14

Thank you to everyone who has given advice and recommendations. On Sat we set off to get a dress, the first place we went was ‘Wed2be’ they were incredible, such an amazing place with a such a professional yet friendly service. Suffice to say we had the best experience and she said ‘yes’ to the dress. Thank you to everyone that messaged with help, thoughts, love and advice - this is truely the best site ever with the very best members. XXXX

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hahabahbag · 19/07/2026 21:15

Glad she found her dress.

ThereWeAreThensmileyface · 19/07/2026 21:25

Monsoon

UrbanSoul · 19/07/2026 21:31

ElSomum · 19/07/2026 21:14

Thank you to everyone who has given advice and recommendations. On Sat we set off to get a dress, the first place we went was ‘Wed2be’ they were incredible, such an amazing place with a such a professional yet friendly service. Suffice to say we had the best experience and she said ‘yes’ to the dress. Thank you to everyone that messaged with help, thoughts, love and advice - this is truely the best site ever with the very best members. XXXX

Glad she said yes to the dress!

Lomonald · 19/07/2026 22:18

ElSomum · 19/07/2026 21:14

Thank you to everyone who has given advice and recommendations. On Sat we set off to get a dress, the first place we went was ‘Wed2be’ they were incredible, such an amazing place with a such a professional yet friendly service. Suffice to say we had the best experience and she said ‘yes’ to the dress. Thank you to everyone that messaged with help, thoughts, love and advice - this is truely the best site ever with the very best members. XXXX

Great news , i hope she has the best wedding day ❤️

ThistleTits · 20/07/2026 09:22

ElSomum · 13/07/2026 21:56

Thank you, that’s great advice. Just need her to be happy x

@ElSomum Can you rent/hire wedding dresses? I done that, although it was a long time ago. I also changed my mind about my original dress and only had a few weeks to source. Good luck.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 20/07/2026 13:48

That is lovely news OP!

Justaflippertyjibbet · 20/07/2026 14:00

My daughter didn’t have time to have a dress made but the shop pointed out their sale rail. She got the most unusual beautiful dress for £300. Worth a try. They also had samples on there.

Justaflippertyjibbet · 20/07/2026 14:01

Samples for sale on there.

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