Country Chic Wedding Dresses

I must admit, I've never been much of a country girl, but I have begun to embrace the look and feel of a country style wedding. I love the combination of elegance and rustic simplicity that a properly designed country wedding can have.  Not to mention that it can be so much kinder to a budget.

If you are a bride planning a country wedding of your very own, you want your dress to reflect the style and theme of your wedding, just as that theme reflects your fun-loving, down to earth personality. Here are some great dresses for a country chic bride -to-be.

And just think how wonderful they will look with your favorite pair of cowboy boots!

 Waking Up By Peter Langner Spring 2013 Collection

This dress is fantastic.  The exaggerated flowers in the bodice pop and the sash adds just a pinch of color to accentuate the summertime feel.  The cap sleeves add a nice touch for the bride that doesn't want a strapless gown.

Galina Beaded Lace Trumpet Gown from David's Bridal

Lace and cowboy boots...yes please. The horizontal lines in the lace may not be flattering on every body type, but this dress is the ultimate sweet touch to a country chic celebration.

White Collection by Vera Wang

Looking for something full?  This is the dress.  Vera Wang created for David's Bridal, this designer dress at the perfect price offers a full, flowing ball gown without overdoing the accents.  The simple raised flowers along the neckline are just the right touch.

 Narelle by Elizabeth Fillmore Spring 2013 Collection

This dress reminds me of a woodland princess fairytale I heard when I was a child.  The low back and spaghetti straps, with the floral touches along the neckline and the waist and the graceful fall of the skirt combines all of the elements needed for that summer evening under the stars.  

 Armour sans Anguish  made with reclaimed material.

Now this is a little touch of homespun amazing.  The alternating shades of whites, the lace, the tulle, and the simplistic design gives this gown a character all its own.  It is the perfect combination of unkempt and elegant.

Of course, there are hundreds more.  For more country wedding ideas and details, check out the other posts, or visit me on Pinterest, Etsy, or Facebook.

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BoHo Wedding Gowns

So you want a relaxed, comfortable wedding with an off the beaten path style?  Boho wedding gowns will definitely add to this feeling with ease.  These designs are light weight and offer a look that is far from traditional.  They are defined by their simple construction, flowing, lightweight materials, and unique body shapes.  These gowns won't be found in your run of the mill bridal boutique.  

The best part is, some great 'BoHo' style gowns are vintage.  One of my favorite words.  There are some wonderful 1960's and 1970's style gowns out there just waiting for the right girl. 

So if you are not in to satin and sequins and are looking for a gown that will enhance your natural bridal beauty, here are some wonder picks and the places to find them.

MidnightFlight on Etsy.com  

         These dresses are just two of the exceptional boho inspired gowns designed by #Yolan Cris.  

               

Boho Wedding Dress Collaborations - The Richard Nicoll for Topshop Bridal Collection 

                   

             Not much to say here other than wow.  This dress is so simple but still breathtaking.

                          

                                                                                            By EcologieLoveVintage on Etsy.com

Tell us which gown is your favorite in the comments section below.  Visit us on Pinterest to see more great designs and ideas for your big day.  Thanks for reading.

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Falling in LOVE with...July

Each month we write a piece we like to call falling in love with...  It always features a different topic or focus, but the theme is always the same LOVE.  Nutty, head-over-heels, just gotta blurt it out LOVE.

July 2013-  THIS WEATHER

This month I am absolutely in LOVE with summer!  It's not very often that an unsung hero like weather is given recognition in the grand scheme of weddings, but let's face it, it is a huge factor. 

When you were a little girl, dreaming of your wedding day (or maybe not such a little girl), didn't you imagine a certain type of weather?  I know that I have always wanted a winter wedding, and what would that fantasy be without a light snowfall?

This summer sun is saving the day for some grown up little girl in South Carolina getting married this weekend.  She daydreamed of a beautiful beach wedding complete with sun, sand, and that light breeze coming off the ocean.  Or the couple in Virginia that planned a stunning ceremony on a family farm and took the chance to not schedule a rain date. 

These beautifully sunny July days, complete with that light breeze of summer are just what these ladies have been imagining their special day would be like.  They wished the rain would hold off for the day.  They wanted their pictures in a sunny garden surrounded by brightly colored flowers.  And they wanted their first dance to be at sunset under a clear July sky. 

I LOVE that all of these ladies were able to have this dream.  Thank you Mother Nature for providing this fantastic season for a wedding that has existed in the minds of little girls for years.

Beautiful Beach Theme Wedding Ideas

Brides love to theme their weddings.

Whether they are picking modern or traditional styles, or something more specific such as a rainbow butterfly wedding, or a snowy winter wedding, they love it.  It helps to make your event personal.  And of course, with your bubbly personality and your love of butterflies, the theme makes sense.

People see you in your wedding and that is EXACTLY what you were hoping for.  The most popular theme this time of year is a beach theme.  And why not?

This time of year, couples in their planning stages all think about a shindig in the sand.  Whether it is an exotic destination wedding or a gathering at your local ocean side retreat, a beach wedding is an alluring option.

In the spirit of the beach bride season, we would like to share some fabulous ideas for everything from beachy wedding hair, to sandy seashell cakes, to tablescapes and more.  Happy summer!

Links to all of these pictures are available on our Pinterest page.



#beachweddings  #sea  #beachweddingcakes  #cakes  #weddingdresses  #beachweddinggowns

The Blushing Bride

Let's face it, not every bride wants that white wedding.  Designers know this.  In an interview, Vera Wang said she pushes herself to create gowns that are outside the normal realm of the 'white wedding' dress.  Other designers also try to incorporate color into their collections.

So we have put together a list of our top five favorite blush gowns.

     No. 5

                     

                       David Tutera for Mon Cheri, Hillary

       No. 4

Isaac Mizrahi, 2012

      

      No. 3

Wtoo, Olivia

     

      No. 2

Sophia Tolli, Andrea

      No. 1

Maggie Sottero, Divina

These are our favorites.  Which one is yours?

Comment and let us know.

Falling in LOVE with... May

Each month we write a piece we like to call falling in love with...  It always features a different topic or focus, but the theme is always the same LOVE.  Nutty, head-over-heels, just gotta blurt it out LOVE.

May 2013-   Falling in LOVE with Vera Wang "LOVE" collection.

Vera Wang truly makes a statement in her new line of engagement rings.  Her "LOVE" collection has me head over heals with the unique design that anyone could easily fall for.  Her beautiful style combines a cluster of sparkle that any woman would love to oogle over. The focus in each design is not just in the single center stone but in the accent stones surrounding it, throughout the band itself.  Each design includes a stone, that was believed in the 12th century to test the purity and commitment of a woman, the Sapphire.  It was believed that the deep azure of the stone would fade if their wife had been unfaithful. The Sapphire symbolizes romantic love, truth and commitment. The royal family has included Sapphires in their engagement rings for generations.  Queen Mother, Princess Anne and Lady Diana Spencer all wore rings adorned with the detail included in all of the Love by Vera Wang designs..

To accent your stunning Vera Wang "LOVE" collection engagement ring on your big day, consider these matching drop earrings. They are stunning and they carry the added bonus of something blue.

Vera Wang, unofficial queen of the wedding scene, has won the wedding world and my heart with this new collection of engagement jewelry.  With designs to suit any style, we are in LOVE.

Pictures are compliments from Zales.com

#VeraWang #engagement #rings

Color Palettes We Love For Summer

It's that time of year again!

Finally, the summer wedding season is in sight. In preparation of the impending weather changes, we decided to celebrate early by highlighting some of our favorite summer wedding color palettes.  So here they are in no particular order:

      

There is a color combination here for every personality.  Whether you are planning a shabby chic country inspired wedding, or a summer evening city gala, you can surely find some inspiration in these delightful palettes.  The pairings were made by Tulle & Tiaras very own Event Specialist Megan Schneider.  

Which combination is your favorite? Comment below and let us know.

#summer #wedding #colorpalettes