Wedding Ahoy

[Vienna]

My youngest son who`se 37 has recently got engaged to his partner and they`ve booked their wedding in Cyprus for June next year. Of course I`ve been to many weddings over the years but this will be my first destination wedding and we`ve been told to wear whatever we like.
My son is very laid back in his choice of clothes, he doesn`t actually possess a suit and says he has no intention of buying one and his future wife doesn`t follow fashion either. Both of them tend to live in jeans or trackies, T shirts, hoodies and the like. She`s a nurse so spends most of her life in hospital clothes.
His wife to be is adamant she`s buying her wedding dress from a charity shop and will tweak it to her own taste, something along the lines of making it into a separate wrap around long skirt with a cropped top and a pair of matching shorts underneath the skirt for chill time in the evening after the meal etc.
I`m at a loss what to wear. I don`t want to look too formal but then again I don`t want to look as if I`ve just returned from the supermarket or a trip to the Doctor. I want to look nice but not overdressed and like a Mother of the Groom but not Hyacinth Bucket in a hot sweat.
Any suggestions for suitable websites or ideas will be welcomed.

 

[candycane]

How lovely Vienna! I suspect it will be hot in Cyprus in June so a nice summer dress might be in order. No need for hats and you could wear sandals. I'm sure some others will have website links. I'm really excited for you

CC

 

[merryone]

I agree with CC - Cyprus will be hot, so just a nice summer dress and sandals..sounds great lucky you!

 

[Toril]

Congratulations to your son and his fiancée, candycane.

 

[candycane]

Congratulations to your son and his fiancée, candycane.

Oooh! It's not me! It's Vienna's son. I've no children but 5 nephews. I hope they all get married somewhere exotic so I can attend.

CC

 

[Toril]

Oooh! It's not me! It's Vienna's son. I've no children but 5 nephews. I hope they all get married somewhere exotic so I can attend.

CC

Whoops! My apologies. I clicked on the wrong quote.

Congratulations to your son and his fiancée, Vienna.

 

[Vienna]

Wedding shopping done and dusted in the sales. I had some gift cards and money I was given for Christmas so I put them to good use. All items arrived quickly, have been tried on and fit perfectly so I`m good to go. Yes I`ve shopped early but gift cards only have a certain time period to be used and I would probably have spent my money on something else so it`s job done as they say. Here`s some pics of what I`ve bought and will wear on the day just in case anybody`s interested.

 

[Toril]

A really lovely dress and accessories, Vienna.

 

[Peppermint Patti]

Wedding shopping done and dusted in the sales. I had some gift cards and money I was given for Christmas so I put them to good use. All items arrived quickly, have been tried on and fit perfectly so I`m good to go. Yes I`ve shopped early but gift cards only have a certain time period to be used and I would probably have spent my money on something else so it`s job done as they say. Here`s some pics of what I`ve bought and will wear on the day just in case anybody`s interested.
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Looks fantastic.

 

[Vienna]

Looks fantastic.

Thank you. The dress is a brand I`ve never bought before and it`s really good quality. It`s by Jolie Moi but bought via Debenhams and the shoes and bag are by Paradox London. I was lucky to get everything in the sale. I feel comfortable in them which will be important to me.

 

[maymorganlondon]

What fabulous good news to start the year! Congratulations Vienna, mother of the bridegroom, and to your son and his wife-to-be.
Your dress is lovely. A beautiful colour and style. Elegant but comfortable, and I suspect it will be a staple in your summer wardrobe for years to come. The bag and shoes will work for every smart event year-round. Your wardrobe maths will work out well, I think. And how much sweeter that you shopped so smart!

 

[Lilo Lil]

Great choice Vienna

 

[historymystery]

The dress looks really classy and I love this colour. Hope it's a wonderful occasion, Vienna!

PS: Love the shoes & bag, too.

 

[Sazza]

Great choices Vienna!!

 

[merryone]

The dress is stunning Vienna, I love everything about it, especially the colour. Lets just hope it's not unbearably hot, but hey it's sleeveless and not too long and of course I can't judge everybody on me who just cannot "do" heat. I hope you post some pictures for us after the event...I'm sure you're gonna look absolutely stunning!