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Victoria
Curious September 2023 West Sussex

Wheelchair brides

Victoria, 16 June, 2021 at 17:56 Posted on Planning 0 3
Hi lovely ladies. How are people finding there dresses when in a wheelchair?



I have to sometimes use one and need to keep this in mind for my wedding day. I found an amazing dress but after trying it my chair it was not suitable at all and after much heartache and tears I'm back at the beginning.
Any suggestions.

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Latest activity by Victoria, 7 July, 2021 at 17:42
  • Louise
    Rockstar March 2022 Devon
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    Hi, I am so sorry to hear its has put you back to square one, that's so frustrating! What was the feature/s that made it unsuitable?
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  • R
    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    I'm so sorry, that must be really disappointing.

    Are you a member of any forum that provides support for your condition? I'm just wondering if posting on a forum like that might gather some helpful responses in that you would have a higher proportion of people who are used to having to take a chair into consideration when choosing clothes.

    It might be worth contacting a few bridal salons to see if they have any experience of ordering dresses for people in wheelchairs - you might find a place that has recently done this and so has a better idea of what works and what doesn't.

    Otherwise, all I can think is going for something a-line that would allow easy movement and not too bulky to fit into the chair. And if you wanted a train, perhaps going for a long veil instead, so that the veil could flow over the back of the chair?

    I hope you find a dress that you love as much as the first one, but which will work both in and out of the chair. Best wishes x

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  • Victoria
    Beginner September 2023 Surrey
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    Hi All,

    Thank you for your replies, it has been very helpful and love how strong this community is at helping each other out!

    I believe I have found a solution to this problem and will let you know once we have gone back and reviewed the dress again.

    Thank you all for your help,

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