Back in your great grandmother's day weddings were not necessarily a big lavish affair. Often the weddings were brunch time or mid-afternoon followed by cake, punch or champagne. Not a sit down dinner affair costing thousands and thousands. Rings were an uninterrupted band of gold. A simple wedding that reflected an honest commitment of love.
Two weddings I’ve attended recently were brilliant ways to celebrate. The first wedding was a Halloween party that at 10pm the hosts welcomed the surprised guests to their wedding. The bride and groom proceeded to marry in their beautifully created upcycled costumes. The guests had an amazing time. It was a fantastic event. The second was a semi-destination wedding. The bride and groom had a late afternoon Malibu beach wedding followed by cupcakes and a champagne toast. Afterwards, those who had chosen to go to the reception, would meet the bride and groom the next evening for dinner in Hawaii. A memorable, and fun event .
Frequently the cost of a bridal gowns will devour a huge part of the wedding budget. Really quite a sad legacy for a dress worn just once, then stashed in a preservation box. Meanwhile grooms have been the ones to enjoy the saving and ease of renting a tuxedo. Fortunately the trend for grooms has changed to more creative choices as well.
For the bride, I'm in love with dipped dyed wedding dresses. An idea that has been trending for a few years. However, instead of buying a new high priced dipped dyed dress, try sourcing dresses at resale shops and creating your own one of a kind. Dip dyeing bridesmaids dresses is a way to individualize and coordinate as well. A plain dress can become extraordinary fantasy dress. I've linked below ways to dye at home. Just remember synthetic fabrics require different dyes than natural fiber fabrics. So look at the dress label.
The lemons coupled with geranium stems simple and elegant. Perfect for an elegant countryside type wedding.
This vintage picnic wedding is simple but has great style. Whether sand or turf, own your wedding, don't let your wedding own you. Have fun and enjoy your new life together.
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