Find me a wedding dress!

GemmaB78

OK peeps - I need your help!

OH and I hope to get married in summer 2010 - depends on how quickly we save the money! We're going for a wedding abroad somewhere. OH wants Las Vegas, I want a horseback wedding. If I can't have my own horse there, that's the next best thing!

Annnnyway, I've been looking at dresses but I don't really think the big white dress is really 'me', nor do I think it'll be right for the circumstances. It'll be a first (and only!) wedding for both of us - both mid-30s.

I quite like the idea of a vintage gown, but prom dress isn't really me. I'd like something I can wear again - if I'm spending that much money on an outfit, I'd better be able to wear more than once!

If you want measurements, I'm 5'6 and a size 8-10, so can carry off most things.

So, find me something striking. That I can wear sat on a western saddle if needed. Budget - no more than £300.

Have fun!!!

Minxy_Bella

With my first wedding, I was sure that I didn't want a big, white meringue frock. I was going to get married in something black and slinky BUT as the day approached nearer, I felt more and more that I would feel 'cheated' somehow if I didn't have my moment as a princess.

This time around, I've gone for the biggest white meringue I could find!! lol

All I'm saying is that when you see THE dress, you'll know it's for you and it might not be what you first imagined.

Good luck!

aimee21j

Have a look at Ronald Joyce's Victoria Jane collection- these dresses are designed to be subtle and there would be some perfect ones for what you describe. I am biased of course as mine is a Victoria Jane.

undercover_angel

Ok, so I'm not even getting married (a girl can dream, lol!) so I'm not even sure why I'm on this forum (wishful thinking probably!)

But I love this kind of thing so here are a few suggestions, although I do agree with minxy_bella in that when you find THE ONE, you will know.

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45004241&bklist=icat,5,shop,women,dresses,bridaldresses

http://www.oli.co.uk/Satin-Buckle-Dress/productdisplay.stm?An=673&A=72B847%5F10&N=4294965277+673+697+715+4294967158+4294964301&Au=P%5FMasterItem&Nu=P%5FMasterItem&Ns=P%5FColour%7C0%7C%7CP%5FSize%7C0

http://www.mycubanstore.com/page/MC/PROD/G564

http://www.weddingtropics.co.uk/angela-custom-linen-dress-p-495.html

Hope I'm not way off the mark with my suggestions, eh well, nevermind if I am. I had lots of fun searching

Good Luck with the plans! x

Horace

If you are wanting a horseback wedding why not wear a riding skirt and a nice blouse? You can wear them again.

http://www.farlows.co.uk/product_info.php/category/womens/sub-category/skirts/cPath/3_16/products_id/158?osCsid=9a44ff51d1df23617903b695d2eaad72

There is more choice on American sites - I found a cowboy site that had lots of riding skirts in all colours and styles. I found this (there are more split riding skirts on the site too) : http://storesonline.com/site/1518953/product/CK-LROT

rachfriar78

Have you tried ebay? I'm looking a for a dress myself and someone suggested trying it, defo worth a look. one i'm looking at is £140 including delievery and same one retails for £650 on another site

GemmaB78

Thanks everyone.

It looks like we've settled on a beach wedding after an arguement last night! OH doesn't want horseback, I don't want Vegas.

I have also - gulp - decided to make my own dress. I'm quite handy with a sewing machine so we'll see how it goes! I've found a pattern I love on ebay, and am just waiting to find the perfect fabric.

Wish me luck..........!

rachfriar78

Nothing wrong with a beach wedding we have plumped for one hehe.

Good luck with ya dress you will have to post pics when ya done it x

Zannado

try this http://www.barnardos.org.uk/shop/shops/brides_by_appointment.htm they have end of season/line/samples at a fraction of the rrp.

SarahOakley

I'm already married, but a friend used this UK site www.sunkissedbrides.co.uk and was very happy with her dress.

I just had another look at it and they even have a sale on at the moment.

Another one that I liked, but didn't use was the US label www.dessy.com

Hope this helps.

x