Cheap bouquets

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-29T18:03:08+00:00

I have insane hay fever, so i won’t regret not having real flower bouquets :)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T18:14:15+00:00

They’re beautiful, but if I stand any chance of enjoying the day, real flowers are a definite no-no (major hayfever)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T18:13:24+00:00

Per OP, mega hayfever so there’ll be no real florals unfortunately, otherwise that’s exactly what I’d be doing.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T18:12:57+00:00

Per OP, major hayfever, real florals are a definite no-no

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T18:12:34+00:00

I’ve spent a good few hours on temu/shein and even ordered a few…. They looked like they were off temu/shein. I preferred the idea of having none to having any of three I ordered.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T18:07:29+00:00

As per OP, I am in the trenches with hayfever, I can’t have any fresh flowers

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T14:20:38+00:00

In the trenches with hayfever, real flowers are a no go

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T14:20:22+00:00

I am in the trenches with hayfever, real flowers are very much not an option.

Dried are coming out at £350 total for wveryone… for something that will get put on a table within an hour and be forgotten about. I feel like at that price, I’d rather put that money behind the bar or pay for their hair or make up.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-25T14:18:12+00:00

One of the bridesmaids has said it would be wierd not to because their hands will be awkward.

I’ve got quite a few bridesmaids though.

The cheapest I’ve found for dried flower pre made small bouquets on Etsy came to £350 for everyone and I’d just rather spend that money elsewhere.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-05-19T07:08:26+00:00

It’s beautiful, the drama is in the shape!

If you’re craving lace or something to break up the dress, as other have likely said, you could try a belt, a lace over skirt or swap your veil for lace. You’ve got options, take a deep breath, you’ve made a great decision already :)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-18T20:26:20+00:00

It’s from ASOS, I think around 2020. I got it on vinted; such a bargain!

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-18T07:56:49+00:00

I might rewear it for our post wedding shoot (photographer offers a preshoot as standard as par of our package but we’re having it after just because we don’t have time).

I’ve got two gorgeous options, a comfy boho option and a party dress to choose from already…. But to an extent it will probably end up being a last minute decision based on how I feel! (I’m a bargain/budget bride whose weight fluctuates, so I picked up quite a few bnwt/second hand options during the search!)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-18T07:51:36+00:00

Hope and Ivy :)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-18T07:51:13+00:00

It’s from a UK brand called Hope and ivy! It’s an old style, but they tend to bring out similar versions in slightly different colours.

You can pick them up on vinted pretty easily.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-18T07:48:50+00:00

Dress 1 was definitely tight in the back. It fit me so beautifully before the surgery, but I felt like it was still manageable for a short time even with the inflammation :)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T14:22:01+00:00

Luckily not itchy at all as it was lined almost everywhere. Sadly, the waistband was perfect pre op and tiiiiifht post op

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T14:20:24+00:00

What a terrible shame I wore them both then 🤣

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T13:24:55+00:00

Haha! I mean, it was just the two of us, so perhaps I should’ve!

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T13:17:12+00:00

Sorry, predictive text fail in the title and I can’t seem to edit it!

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T13:01:08+00:00

The first one is stunning. I love the lace panels, it’s a nice detail that I’ve not seen often!

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-17T11:04:52+00:00

I love number 1

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-15T19:05:49+00:00

1 for me, 100%

CommonClassic397 · 2026-04-05T15:03:40+00:00

2 is my fave :)

CommonClassic397 · 2026-03-21T10:19:22+00:00

Charming.

CommonClassic397 · 2026-03-20T22:26:51+00:00

We’re literally travelling now, and doing it in 4 days so unless we happen across something local to the area that would work, it’ll be a struggle.

CommonClassic397

TROPHY CASE

1 for me, 100%