Congratulations! My suggestions would be to take time to relax at a spa (facial, massage, the works!) right before your big day! Then perhaps wear a fabulous coctail style dress or dressy suit with some “bling” and a wonderful little hairpiece (more bling!) You will glow that day!
I would say find something that makes you feel really good in it with no hesitations and just go out there and wow them at the wedding. You should wear something that makes you feel spectacular!!
I think you can wear anything you like. I was 46, but am now 50, and I’d wear the same dress I wore then. I searched ebay and purchased my dress for $40. It was a traditional wedding dress in white. And yes, I’ve been married before. It was sleeveless, straight long skirt. With lace bodice, and an open back. It was not too much skin, but enough. I looked my age, but I looked fabulous. Have fun!
Congratulations!
I think your dhoice of a wedding dress should have more to do with your personal style than your age. If you are having a traditional wedding and feel confortable with it …. go for the traditional dress. This is YOUR special day. Get the dress that you love and makes you look beautiful.
God bless and please post pictures!
Congrats! I got married at 43 on a cruise ship, and I found the perfect sample dress – silk knit jersey, cap sleeve, portrait neckline..at a regular wedding shop⦠I got it at the sample sale for $120! The retail on it was like $2500. perfect with a puddle train that I buttonedup after the ceremony for the reception. Check out the different wedding sights with blogs – the knot, etc. lots of us “not so blushing brides” planning on them…
I have read this with interest because I am getting married in June. What I am choosing to do is a bit different. First, I promised my adopted Dad who died of Agent Orange that IF I ever did get married again that my fiancee would ask him for my hand. He died but I still honored my parents by having him ask Mom(yes even at our ages). It meant a lot to both of us when Mom gave her blessings. I decided a gift to me would be to have Momma pick my dress. She is in Virginia, I am in Iowa. Internet is great for us. I really like some of the dresses at Nordstrom who advertise free shipping and free return. (shop.nordstrom.com]
They have some beautiful dresses that other brides our age are wearing. I think (of course) most important isn’t what we wear at our precious ceremony but the resulting marriage and the joining of two hearts. May you continue to be truly blessed. I’d greatly enjoy hearing what you decide. Who would have ever dreamed? *smiles*sweet matters of the heart
Stay away from traditional gowns and the like. Instead choose a tasteful, elegant dress that compliments your curves, size and life experience. Something maybe in a brushed gold or soft amber. Choose a fabric that appeals to you in anlength that compliments the time of day the ceremony will be held. Longer dress for an evening wedfing and a knee length dress for an afternoon affair. Most importantly choose something that you can truly love and feel comfortable in. It’s not about making anyone else but you and your new hubby happy now. HOPEFULLY.
First of all congratulations! I got married at age 55 and planned at twilight wedding. After looking at hundreds of dresses, I decided on a cream pantsuit with a large satin shawl collar and cuffs (I didn’t want my arms to show.) I bought some white fabric shoes with a very low heel (as I planned to dance a lot) and had them died the same color. It was a classy and stylish look, if I do say so myself.
You’ve got great fashion advice here, but FOF weddings is one of my favorite topics so I have to add my .02. And it sort of does relate to fashion: Have fun with your wedding and do exactly what YOU want to. Break old rules. Make up new ones. Keep the traditions that make you happy and ditch the rest. Make your wedding representative of who you and your spouse-to-be are and don’t worry about anybody else. An FOF bride is comfortable with who she is and is confident enough to share that with the world. Plus — more than 20-something brides, I think — FOF brides know how rare it is to be in the same room at the same time with all of the people they cherish and value most. That is a priceless wedding gift, and FOF brides appreciate it.
There are some very beautiful vintage wedding dress boutiques that have some wonderful styles that would truly give you a beautiful look and very unique and one of a kind style.
Or you can go with a beautiful style that isn’t a traditional wedding dress look.
Most important , you should feel good in it and it should be “the one” for you!
BIG Congrats! Many choices. A beautiful gown or cocktail dress from a department or specialty store would be appropriate not a big poof ball wedding dress from bridal store. Opt for one in your best color. Look online for some ideas. If your wedding is not as formal you can go with a sheath knee length dress with a matching coat or jacket. This is a good time of year to shop since we are at the beginning of the Spring season. Good Luck and enjoy your special day!
Thanks Lori. We’re talking about it but nothing is set in stone as yet. A sheath knee length is the style I would go with. Thanks so much for your suggestions.
Oh my goodness, aren’t you the lucky one!! Awesome. Gosh, you have so many choices. Depending on the location and style of your wedding, you could consider a long dress from one of the department or specialty stores instead of a “traditional” wedding gown. However, if you’ve never been married before I do not see anything wrong with a bridal gown. It’s your day. You make the rules. Be happy and beautiful.
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Phyllis Owens wrote on :
Congratulations! My suggestions would be to take time to relax at a spa (facial, massage, the works!) right before your big day! Then perhaps wear a fabulous coctail style dress or dressy suit with some “bling” and a wonderful little hairpiece (more bling!) You will glow that day!
avonlady wrote on :
I would say find something that makes you feel really good in it with no hesitations and just go out there and wow them at the wedding. You should wear something that makes you feel spectacular!!
nlhh_al wrote on :
I think you can wear anything you like. I was 46, but am now 50, and I’d wear the same dress I wore then. I searched ebay and purchased my dress for $40. It was a traditional wedding dress in white. And yes, I’ve been married before. It was sleeveless, straight long skirt. With lace bodice, and an open back. It was not too much skin, but enough. I looked my age, but I looked fabulous. Have fun!
lynngb3 wrote on :
Thanks, I know I will. Hoping it will be soon.
awparadoxx wrote on :
Congratulations!
I think your dhoice of a wedding dress should have more to do with your personal style than your age. If you are having a traditional wedding and feel confortable with it …. go for the traditional dress. This is YOUR special day. Get the dress that you love and makes you look beautiful.
God bless and please post pictures!
PKW wrote on :
Congrats! I got married at 43 on a cruise ship, and I found the perfect sample dress – silk knit jersey, cap sleeve, portrait neckline..at a regular wedding shop⦠I got it at the sample sale for $120! The retail on it was like $2500. perfect with a puddle train that I buttonedup after the ceremony for the reception. Check out the different wedding sights with blogs – the knot, etc. lots of us “not so blushing brides” planning on them…
lynngb3 wrote on :
I’m not getting married just yet but I’m hoping soon. Thanks so much for your response.
rnflobow wrote on :
I have read this with interest because I am getting married in June. What I am choosing to do is a bit different. First, I promised my adopted Dad who died of Agent Orange that IF I ever did get married again that my fiancee would ask him for my hand. He died but I still honored my parents by having him ask Mom(yes even at our ages). It meant a lot to both of us when Mom gave her blessings. I decided a gift to me would be to have Momma pick my dress. She is in Virginia, I am in Iowa. Internet is great for us. I really like some of the dresses at Nordstrom who advertise free shipping and free return. (shop.nordstrom.com]
They have some beautiful dresses that other brides our age are wearing. I think (of course) most important isn’t what we wear at our precious ceremony but the resulting marriage and the joining of two hearts. May you continue to be truly blessed. I’d greatly enjoy hearing what you decide. Who would have ever dreamed? *smiles*sweet matters of the heart
lynngb3 wrote on :
Thanks so very much. I truly appreciate your response. I love Nordstrom’s website. I’ll check it out.
Mary Montgomery wrote on :
Stay away from traditional gowns and the like. Instead choose a tasteful, elegant dress that compliments your curves, size and life experience. Something maybe in a brushed gold or soft amber. Choose a fabric that appeals to you in anlength that compliments the time of day the ceremony will be held. Longer dress for an evening wedfing and a knee length dress for an afternoon affair. Most importantly choose something that you can truly love and feel comfortable in. It’s not about making anyone else but you and your new hubby happy now. HOPEFULLY.
judithmarshall wrote on :
First of all congratulations! I got married at age 55 and planned at twilight wedding. After looking at hundreds of dresses, I decided on a cream pantsuit with a large satin shawl collar and cuffs (I didn’t want my arms to show.) I bought some white fabric shoes with a very low heel (as I planned to dance a lot) and had them died the same color. It was a classy and stylish look, if I do say so myself.
Cathy Wood wrote on :
You’ve got great fashion advice here, but FOF weddings is one of my favorite topics so I have to add my .02. And it sort of does relate to fashion: Have fun with your wedding and do exactly what YOU want to. Break old rules. Make up new ones. Keep the traditions that make you happy and ditch the rest. Make your wedding representative of who you and your spouse-to-be are and don’t worry about anybody else. An FOF bride is comfortable with who she is and is confident enough to share that with the world. Plus — more than 20-something brides, I think — FOF brides know how rare it is to be in the same room at the same time with all of the people they cherish and value most. That is a priceless wedding gift, and FOF brides appreciate it.
awparadoxx wrote on :
cathylwood … I love your spirit!
Hope you can give me advice when I get married! 🙂
Cathy Wood wrote on :
You are too sweet! Thanks for the kind words.
avonlady wrote on :
There are some very beautiful vintage wedding dress boutiques that have some wonderful styles that would truly give you a beautiful look and very unique and one of a kind style.
Or you can go with a beautiful style that isn’t a traditional wedding dress look.
Most important , you should feel good in it and it should be “the one” for you!
Lori Ann Robinson wrote on :
BIG Congrats! Many choices. A beautiful gown or cocktail dress from a department or specialty store would be appropriate not a big poof ball wedding dress from bridal store. Opt for one in your best color. Look online for some ideas. If your wedding is not as formal you can go with a sheath knee length dress with a matching coat or jacket. This is a good time of year to shop since we are at the beginning of the Spring season. Good Luck and enjoy your special day!
lynngb3 wrote on :
Thanks Lori. We’re talking about it but nothing is set in stone as yet. A sheath knee length is the style I would go with. Thanks so much for your suggestions.
Marsha Harris wrote on :
Oh my goodness, aren’t you the lucky one!! Awesome. Gosh, you have so many choices. Depending on the location and style of your wedding, you could consider a long dress from one of the department or specialty stores instead of a “traditional” wedding gown. However, if you’ve never been married before I do not see anything wrong with a bridal gown. It’s your day. You make the rules. Be happy and beautiful.