Wedding Dresses

I had such a fabulous time trying on wedding dresses this past weekend and I am so happy that I found and ordered my dress! I don't know if I can wait until March to try it on again. Here are a few dresses that are absolutely beautiful but not mine :) Some I have tried on others I just love.


This one I tried on and LOVED it...unfortunately it didn't fit in with my vision. 





Priscilla of Boston


This one I've seen in magazines and on many blogs but saw it in person over the weekend. Absolutely beautiful!







I tried on one very similar to this and I loved it but it was a little much for me!








Justin Alexander Bridal


Love this next one with the sheer top and beading.





Priscilla of Boston


Tried this dress on but it didn't have enough volume for me and seemed a little too casual. 





Paloma Blanca

Saw this next one in person and it's fantastic and so sweet.








Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston

Cakes!

Cake tasting is something I think both Read and I are looking forward to. I'm not sure what we want exactly but I'm hesitant about getting fondant. I've ordered it for his birthday cake in the past and the taste was not pleasant even though it looked fantastic. I'm pretty sure we want a more simple style cake but I can't help but admire the more glamorous cakes!

This cake has the exact cake stand my mom has purchased for our wedding day. I'm in love with it!! 

This next cake is absolutely beautiful but I'm not sure if it is us.

This cake would be perfect for an outdoor and more casual wedding. Especially if the bride wanted a cake table with various cakes.

This is so beautiful and simple. Just what we are looking for.

All previous cakes can be found at Style Me Pretty

The following cakes are my favorites on The Knot. Very simple but also beautiful!

Which ones are your favorites? I have no idea which one to go with!

Fun Etsy Finds!

I know this isn't really wedding related but now that I have the summer off I spend more time on Etsy than I would like to admit. Here are a few things I have come across over the past few days. Enjoy!

    I LOVE this print!

Willa Sky Home

This bag is great. Cute for the mall or the beach!

Bayan Hippo

These little sea urchin planters are too cute. I could see them on the breakfast bar above my sink or on a windowsill above a kitchen sink if I had one!!

To Hold

These pencils would be a cute gift for Valentine's Day or just for everyday. Especially for a teacher ;)





EccePrints


And last but certainly not least- I had to include something with a pug on it. Love these note cards!





Ruffled Skirt Designs

Lilly/Preppy Themed Shower

I've seen a few Lilly/Preppy themed bridal showers and they have always been adorable. I saw this one in Charleston Weddings right after we got engaged down in South Carolina. Preppy perfection :) From the paper lanterns to the pink to the green and pink striped table cloth to the monogrammed place cards- I love it all!

Charleston Weddings Magazine

The next one is Lilly themed with patterned table cloths, shift dresses cookies and pink cocktails. 

 

Creating Couture Parties

I already have my Lilly Pulitzer guest book (which I picked up at a warehouse sale months before I got my engagement ring- don't tell Read ;)) and a friend bought me the matching photo album and picture frame as well. I'm hoping my sister will incorporate them into my shower somehow ;)

Tickled Pink

They just so happen to have matching invitations and stationary.

Preppy Princess

Save The Dates

I know that most of the save the dates that we have received have been magnets (and we will probably have magnets as a part of our save the date too) but there are so many fun options out there!! 

If you are having a wedding in Atlantic City or Las Vegas these are perfect! And it looks pretty easy to make your own scratch offs.

The following save the date would fit very well into our pink and green theme. Plus it's unique and could be hung somewhere around the house.

We had custom match books made for our wedding reception but these are a cute idea for the save the date as well. 

All ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings

We will probably use something like this. They are made by a vendor on Etsy and would be perfect for our theme. They are almost identical to my bridesmaids dresses. But I am still contemplating if it is what I really want to do. What do you think?

Anna Murray Invitations

There is always the photo card save the date and these are simple but classy. We could do the ribbon in a green or pink instead of blue.

Shutterfly

Gorgeous Wedding

Saw this wedding on Style Me Pretty and I am in love with it! From the setting in France, to the striped bridesmaids dresses and the beautiful flowers. I had to share these pictures. 

One and Only Paris Photography

Pugs in Weddings

So although the pugs won't be a part of the ceremony or the reception they will definitely be in our pictures. Here are a few pictures I've found that will be our inspiration!

HawthornePhotography

A fawn pug and a black pug!!!

Red Fly Photography

Thanks to my future mother-in-law I already have these salt and pepper shakers. This is adorable and I think they have to be on our head table at the reception in honor of the pugs.

Carrot'N'Cakes

Tiger Lilly Weddings 

Wedding Bee

Marvelous Matrimony

NWSource

Cocktail Hour

I'm excited for all parts of the reception but we're hoping the cocktail hour is great! We're hoping to have tons of food and drinks but have been talking about how to make the cocktails fun. Read's a huge fan of rum and Coke so we'd like to do something like this. I already purchased the red striped paper straws for all of our cocktails.

Style Me Pretty

Jen Huang Photography - Photography

I'd also like to have a signature cocktail in pink. I have no idea what kind of drink to serve. Any suggestions?!  These are fun...and they have the same straws I've already purchased. 

Orchard Cove Photography - Photography

Jose Villa - Photography