This is my first time posting on this board-- I just got engaged 10 days ago. I need some advice/guidance. I'm getting married in October. It's my 2nd wedding. I had a HUGE big wedding the first time around with 250 people and a massive budget. I was 22 and it was a fairy tale.
I'm 35 now, and have different priorities. I want a fun and low-stress wedding. Something that is meaningful to FI and me, and is an enjoyable, special vacation. We're going to Vegas with DS8, our families and a few special friends. I'm so excited! It seems perfect for us.
My problem is... I can't figure out what to wear. I want a shorter dress (tea length). No veil or train 'cuz they don't feel like me right now. I don't know where to look. I can't get into the idea of going wedding dress shopping. It feels like too much. Then I look at department stores, and none of the dresses look appropriate for a bride. I also look at dresses in terms of morgage payments now, something that didn't occur to me at 21. I'd rather spend money on my house than a dress I'll wear once.
I want a dress that feels right for me, and I am a mom, who isn't looking to be a princess, but wants to feel like a bride. Any ideas?
Thanks~
Emily
PS: I have several friends who have gotten remarried, and had wonderful formal, fully wedding dresses. I think that's completely acceptable if that's what you want. It's just not what I want right now. (I didn't want anyone to think that I was saying that I shouldn't/couldn't wear the long, flowy white gown.)