I want to continue with the Story of Us (I haven't forgotten) but I'm going to take a small jump ahead. Kelly at Kelly's Korner started a Show Us Your Life series and this past week showcased wedding dresses. In honor of the theme, I thought I'd share some pics from our special day.
Now, I did things a little differently. No white dress, no veil....instead, I wore two dresses. Go with me here, friends. I had my reasons.
I did not want an overly traditional wedding. I did not want the big white ornate dress and veil. It just didn't feel right for me. It was just too much bride for me. And I just didn't want to be that much of the center of attention. I already broke out in hives just thinking of everyone's eyes on me for. an. entire. day.
I based my whole vision off of a necklace and earring set that my Grammy wore at her wedding in 1947. From there, I decided to stick with a vintage theme. The first dress I chose was simple, easy to walk in, and showed off the jewelry perfectly.
The second dress was a sleek, elegant, 1940's-era design. It captured my grand vintage party theme just perfectly.
More to come! And I promise to fill in the gaps between our first meeting and wedding. All in good time, dear readers!
xoxo
19 comments:
Gorgeous! I love it. And good for you with sticking to your guns and not going the traditional route just because its "what you do"!
Beeeeaaauuutiful!!!!
Those are beautiful...I really like how you did things your way.
I love the strapless dress.
Those are beautiful...I really like how you did things your way.
I love the strapless dress.
Those are beautiful...I really like how you did things your way.
I love the strapless dress.
Love both dresses! The gold color is gorgeous! I love your Grammy's jewelry...I had my Gram's cocktail purse from the 20's for my wedding! Plus a tote bag since the purse barely held my lipgloss:)
both dresses are perfect!
love it!
why not???
I love both dresses and find them to be very classy and elegant. You looked fantastic!
Love it, who says that you have to go with tradition? You looked just stunning!
I just found your blog (from Sweet Bea) and love it!
What a beautiful dress! I've always loved the vintage look.
Your dress was gorgeous! (and totally off subject) Did you get a new blog look? I love it...
Both dresses are gorgeous! I especially love the second one. And what a great idea to be inspired by your grandmother's jewelry. Love it!!!
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That dress is fabulous!
I love it! you were/are gorgeous!! *Mary*
Beautiful!
Umm, all I've got to say is...
WOW!!!
(you looked amazing!!)
Saskia x
I love both dresses and the little I could see of the earrings and necklace - you have impeccable taste and looked beautiful! I love that you were true to your wishes - there are so many things I might have changed in retrospect!
You look so beautiful and I also love both dresses, especially the first one. Happy that your dreams came true!
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