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What should I wear to my daughter’s Las Vegas elopement?

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Willyoushutthefrontdoor · 08/09/2026 17:19

My daughter, middle child, is eloping and has asked me along. To Las Vegas and the Little White Wedding Chapel. The grooms mum cant go so just me and my husband...her step dad (dad deceased) so I'm very honoured. Probs the only one of my 3 to get married looking ahead. She's wearing the attached. It's her in the dress and accessories just AI background. In the UK the mother of the bride would normally wear a pretty dress/jumpsuit and a fascinator of sorts. What would you suggest for LV for me that might compliment her aesthetic? It will be in May. I will be 54. A size 12-14. Mousey blond highlighted collar bone length hair. I prefer dresses to trousers. I have a tattooed left arm and I would like a covered back. I have some ideas I'm just not sure so i am open to what others might have as ideas! Thank you!

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StrongandNorthern · 10/09/2026 13:44

Can you 'elope', and then invite people?
Just asking - because we did, and we didn't.

KnickerlessParsons · 10/09/2026 13:48

How is it an elopement if you're going too? Isn't it just "getting married in LA"?

Puppylucky · 10/09/2026 16:42

No because the wedding is in Las Vegas!

jay55 · 10/09/2026 17:38

What time of year are you going?

NeverKnowinglyUnderstated · 10/09/2026 19:18

WelcomeToTheSixties · 10/09/2026 02:07

I remember those bell sleeves from the 60s! I don’t think I’ve seen them since. The dress length and shape, and the boots, are just right for the time, too.

White patent knee high boots would be even better for the look, but any boots would be too warm from what pps have said.

I’m writing about this dress, which @AliceMcK suggested.

Love this dress! And I think your daughter will look fantastic in the one she's chosen.

Out of interest, why can't the groom's mum go?

Iloveeverycat · 10/09/2026 19:48

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Iloveeverycat · 10/09/2026 19:51

This site has lovely dresses. I have purchased from before.

What should I wear to my daughter’s Las Vegas elopement?
Myotherusernamesafunnyone · 12/09/2026 21:44

Apart from the cerise pink you suggested yourself IMO these are the loveliest three options on the thread…. x

mathanxiety · 13/09/2026 01:01

Don't bother with a fascinator.

I'd go for a Jackie O look, minus pillbox hat (and minus fascinator). So either a sheath dress with or without a little boxy jacket or a suit with a little boxy jacket.

I think that would be great for LV weather in May and would also compliment your DD's gorgeous Mad Men style dress and look.

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