Maids Dresses...Swooning

I'm not getting married in the summer, so sometimes I get a little jealous of all the glorious things that come with a summer wedding. (Like bright and playful bridesmaid dresses!) I'm not complaining, I'm as happy as can be with our November wedding. The dresses below are by Lula Kate available at Bella Bridesmaid. Click here to find one near you.

I'm totally loving this color combo on the beach. Yes, I'm loving the beach (and missing it --my tan is already fading) almost as much.

Paul Johnson Photography via Southern Weddings

Happy Planning!

Details: Asking Your Wedding Party

I love hearing how a bride and groom ask members of their bridal party to stand up with them on their big day. Here are some cute and memorable ways to ask...

Freebies: 

Download this chic card to ask your bridesmaids via The Wedding Chicks.

Photo Credit: Christina Diane Wedding Photography

Bike Card. LOVE. Select your design color, text color and whom in the party you are asking. You have 21 colors to choose from! Also from The Wedding Chicks. See more about it here.

DIY:

Will You Be My Cards from Paper & Thread. Get the detailed tutorial here.

Photo Credit: Rani Lu Photography

Labels:

Did you find the perfect gift? A piece of antique jewelry for your maids? Special fancy lotion as a thank you in advance? Stick a label on the box or container and you have a unique way of asking them to be part of your day. I'm sure you could also DIY a label. Here's a cute one from Tie that Binds.

Cookies:

Who doesn't love a yummy cookie??? Get to your maids through their stomachs. It would win me over in a heartbeat. I rarely turn down food. Especially these sweet treats.

The Flour Pot: Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cookies 

I haven't actually tasted these, but they're on the O Magazine's: O List!

I love the box this cookie from Weddingish comes in!

Etsy Finds:

I can't ever leave out cute finds from Etsy! Here's what I found...

Will You Be My Bridesmaid (S/6) from MD Cards & Gifts

Pink Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cards (S/3) from Modern Scrapyard

Will You Be My Bridesmaid Dress Cards (S/6) from The Inspired Note

Bridal Party Cards from La Belle Vie Design

Flower Girl & Ring Bearer Cards:

Along with these sweet cards you might include a Build-A-Bear Bride or Groom. Check them out here.

Classy Bride

Happy Planning!

Bedazzled & Bejeweled

I'm still on a BHLDN high! (See my other posts about Anthro's new bridal resource: here, here & here.) Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite jewels from this fabulous new site!

Frozen Rock Necklace

$180.00

Knotted Glass Necklace

$860.00

Pyramid Posts

$138.00

Sinuous Silk Bracelet

$290.00

Of all the accessories to choose from, my favorite might just be this one...

Foreign Affirmation Ring

$80.00

Happy Planning!

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BHLDN Live

Happy Valentine's Day y'all! What a way to celebrate with Anthropologie's new bridal line: BHLDN?!? We've been counting down the days, haven't we? (Well....at least I have!) Here are my favorite gowns on the site. I'll be back with more favorites this week.

Eyelet Medley Sheath

$1000.00

Detail

Sweeping Taffeta Ball Gown

$1600.00

Detail

Pleated Fantasy Gown

$3600.00

Detail

Happy Planning!

Sweater Love

Sweaters are turning into a staple for brides and bridesmaids. It's such a great way to give your look personality whether you add it for the reception or wear it all day long. Here are my favorite sweater looks for brides and 'maids.

Source: Ruffled Blog

Source: Ruffled Blog

Photo Credit: Cameron Ingalls, Inc.

Source: Once Wed

Photo Credit: Marlin Munoz

Source: The Bride's Cafe

Source: Green Wedding Shoes

Happy Planning!

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Blizzards & Sunshine

Record snowfall is in the forecast, so I'm working from home today. Before I start to conquer the world through my VPN, I thought I would share a wedding that brings with it a lot sunshine. First, take a look at our little Oklahoma forecast.

From KJRH

Now back to this sunny Utah wedding.

Photo Credit: Jonathan Canlas Photography

I love this color palette. Navy and yellow really may be in my top 3 favorite palettes. I love the bridesmaids' sweaters and belts. It gives them mad personality. They totally have an outfit they can walk away from this wedding and wear. When you can do that for your 'maids, it makes the investment much more reasonable.

Check back this afternoon for my post on sweaters at weddings.

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