The Reception Dress

I think Reception dresses are brilliant, especially if you plan on wearing a cumbersome ballgown for your ceremony.  Reception dresses are fun and unexpected...not for every girl out there, but for those fashion mavens who love a good mid-party outfit change (you know who you are) this post is for you!


Playful and come hither...

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Sweet and sassy...

Sarah Seven

Short and chic...

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Look stunning in a colorful frock like this real bride...

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dress :: Jenny Packham

Shine on hot mama!

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Sexy cut outs...

Max Azria

If you've got it...

Reem Acra via ::memorableweddingideas.com

The Barn Wedding :: Dresses

Just because you decided to get married in a barn doesn't mean a square dancing dress is in order.
These are some pretties  that I think would be right at home at a barn wedding....

This dress is a knock-out and makes a strong case for wearing a ....gasp...black wedding dress.

via oncewed.com

A vintage dress is always a good choice...

Augusta Auctions

Or how about wearing your something blue?

via bridalcookie.com

Or have some fun in a print wedding gown...

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Tea length dresses are perfect if you are throwing a casual bash...

via LoveandLavender.com

Simple and pretty from Ivy & Aster...

Ivy & Aster

Inspiration :: Met Gala 2011

So many lovely gowns at the Met gala this year.  Such a fantastic place to look for bridal inspiration.  Diane Kruger has to be my favorite of the lot. Scroll down and prepare to drool...

Ashley Green in Donna Karan :: via tumblr.com

Liv Tyler in Givenchy :: via bellasugar.com

Florence Welch in Yves Saint Laurent :: via fabsugar.com

Isabel Lucas in Louis Vuitton :: via stylepantry.com

Diane Kruger in Jason Wu :: via Glamour.com

Chanel Iman in Dolce & Gabbana :: via Elle.com

Inspiration :: Fit for a Countess

Today's inspiration board is for the Countess.  She likes silk, white flowers, diamonds, elegance...She's a Countess dahling.

dress :: Papilo at wedding inspirasi, earrings :: Doyle & Doyle, flowers :: via Lovely Little Details, cake :: The Caketress, centerpiece :: via The Knot, shoes :: BHLDN

Inspiration :: Fit for a Baroness

Ok, ok, ok...I'm jumping on the royal bandwagon.  I can't help myself.  Since we are approaching the Royal wedding at a feverish pace,  I thought I would work my up the royal ranks of wedding inspiration. 

Lets start with an Inspiration board fit for a Baroness, shall we?

flowers :: OnceWed, wedding gown :: Monique Lhuillier , cake :: sweet and saucy shop, place cards :: via Style me Pretty, cocktails :: via The Knot, ring :: Sharon Khazzam at Barneys

Inspiration :: Isn't Love Sweet

Aw shucks,this wedding is as sweet as a peach y'all. Ruffles, bunting, a tea length dress, vintage sodas, homemade jam, and dinner under a floral tent.  This is a country wedding done right.

cake :: mo hines photography via green wedding shoes, dress :: adore vintage, flowers :: style me pretty, tent :: paris boutique hotel, soda escort cards :: ritzy bee, jam :: style me pretty

Shop the board ::

cake bunting :: KikiLaRu

wooden tags :: BeZen

spread the love jam tags :: MissPicklesPress

tent fabric :: Cath Kidston

New York Bridal show SS 2012

Last weekend was the NYC wedding show.  From the looks of it, you brides to be are going to have a hard time choosing among all these beautiful dresses. And can I just say I am loving all these sleeves!

Love the styling over at Carol Hannah. 

Carol Hannah photography :: whitney deal via darlingdexter.com

Vera Wang

via codieyoung.blogspot.com

Heidi Elnora

Heidi Elnora, Photography by Paul Francis via :: weddingsunveiledblog.com

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier, photography by Michael Norwood, via :: weddingsunveiledblog.blogspot.com

Reem Acra

Reem Acra,  photography by Michael Norwood, via :: weddings unveiled 

Lela Rose

Lela Rose, photography by Michael Norwood, via :: weddings unveiled

Inspiration :: Soft Glamour

A soft take on a glamour filled wedding.  A sparkly dress, letterpress calligraphy, vintage silver vessels, oodles of peonies.  Swoon.

Dress :: Monique Lhuillier,  Table decor :: photograhy by  Jonathan Canlas via snippet & ink, Invitation :: Bella Figura, Cake :: Sweet and Saucy shop, Flowers :: via Flickr

Vintage Wedding Dresses

Vintage style weddings are so popular these days.  Just see my Inspiration Board from yesterday.  What better way to embrace the vintage vibe than wearing a vintage frock on your wedding day?

Here's a round-up of some of my favorites...

I'm in love with this pink bow, so sweet. $228.00

Adore Vintage

This two piece Edwardian Lace ensemble from 1905 is simply stunning. $2,200

Vintage Textile

City Hall Chic... $325

CreatedandCollected

1970's Valentino. $5,600.00

The Frock

very boho and perfect for a casual Mexican beach wedding. $175

WonderGrove Vintage

This dress is just adorable.  So sweet and simple.  $148

Orange On Broadway

Are you considering a vintage dress for your wedding?

Psst.. Anthropologie Wedding Glimpse...

Have you heard?  Anthropologie is launching a wedding line on a site called www.bhldn.com.  The site will launch on February 14th, but here is a glimpse of the swoontastic gorgeousness to come.   Until Valentine's day....

First photo via Anthropologie, all other photos via www.bhldn.com