Oh, Monday morning is here. It always comes so quickly, doesn't it? Well today we're okay with it as we know our East Coast friends and readers have been on pins and needles all weekend. We're so happy you've all weathered the storm safely and hope you're all back to normal soon.
A piece of our wedding planning and design pie is helping coordinate, polish, and pull together the looks for our brides, grooms, and their wedding parties. When Aleah gets to the fun details of planning the wedding day look{s} with our brides, there are a few key elements that create that jaw-dropping unforgettable look.
Baubles: jewelry plays such a role in your wedding look so really think about whether you need a statement piece or if it will take away from your dress and décolletage. If your dress is adorned with heavy beading and lacy accents perhaps stick with more understated earrings and a cuff or sweet bracelet. Swap those out for funkier pieces for dancing and fun.
Shoes: we all love shoes...on your wedding day I say you have free reign to go all out and step down the aisle in something marvelous, something sparkly, something frilly, and something that's incredible. What better way to polish your look than with a cheery pair of shoes peeking out from under your dress? Just be sure to pack along a pair of comfier ballet flats for dancing the night away!
Heirlooms: not only does an heirloom piece do double duty as your something borrowed or something old, but it's such a sentimental way to honor a loved one. Something passed down from your great-grandmother or grandmother to your mom and then onto you represents generations of beauty and love. Carrying a locket, necklace, or even a brooch on your bouquet nods to them beautifully.
Your own tradition: more and more we're seeing our brides put their own spin on their look and start their own traditions they can pass onto their friends and their own children. A monogrammed handkerchief is a wonderful way to create your own timeless accent that you can lend to your best friend on her wedding day. Stitch it in your wedding colors or in blue for your something blue!
Blooms: your wedding bouquet will live forever in pictures! Working closely with your design team and florist to ensure it's breathtaking, dreamy, and a reflection of you is so important. You'll carry that bunch of blooms all day and it needs to compliment your dress but not overshadow it. Tie in your color palette but choose blooms with sweet textures and shades that will work with your frock. Tie off your bouquet with a satin ribbon that coordinates with your fabric and the tone of your dress and adorn with something sweet {like that heirloom brooch or some touches of bling}.
Fun: we love elements that make us smile. Unexpected shoe clips polished off our bride Megan's short and frock and added to her whimsical look. Can her shoes be any cuter?
The veil: I consider your veil the topping on your wedding day confection. Whether it's long and romantic, airy and fun, or a short birdcage veil that defines your look and frames your beautiful glowing face, make sure you love it! Why not go for a traditional look with a veil and transform your look post-ceremony with something like a girly British-inspired fascinator that screams chic and fun? Let loose and change up your look with a quick costume swap.
However you put together your wedding day look, you'll look radiant and stunning and happy and glowing! The accessories are just the icing on the cake!
What will {or did} your wedding day look consist of? Are you swapping out your I Do look for a more airy and fun look post-ceremony?
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