Friday, March 17, 2017

THE 11 STAGES OF FINDING YOUR DREAM DRESS - IN GIF FORM

It happened. You are engaged and couldn't be more excited! 


Amidst all the other wedding planning, you've been perusing Pinterest and bridal magazines looking at all kinds of dresses and trying to figure out what you like, don't like, and what will look best on you. 


With an idea of what you may be looking for, you gather those closest to you and head to the bridal shop. 


It's finally time to shop for your wedding gown, and the prospect of trying on lots of beautiful dresses can be quite exciting. 

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You choose some dresses to try on and then realize you have to be mostly naked in front of a complete stranger. You cringe for a moment at the awkwardness, but then realize it's their job and they don't care, so you don't either. 


You put on your first wedding dress and it hits you that this is really happening: you are getting married!


As you try on dresses, you find out what works and what does not. Sometimes you'll be surprised by what you like. 

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Sometimes your entourage may get very opinionated and inundate you with comments and critiques. Just remember that this is your special day, and yours is the opinion that matters most in the end. If you feel beautiful, everyone else will love the dress you choose. 

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You may have to try on several dresses (sometimes at multiple shops) to find the one that is just right for you, but don't get discouraged or overwhelmed. Your perfect dress is out there! 


And then, magically, it happens... You try on the one. It's the perfect dress and you love it. You've found your wedding dress! 

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The only thing left to do is to walk down the aisle, looking absolutely stunning, & marry the love of your life. 

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Friday, March 10, 2017

WEDDING TREND TUESDAY - PANTONE'S COLOR OF THE YEAR

For those that don't know, Pantone is a standardized color matching system, utilizing a numbering system for identifying colors. Each year, Pantone chooses a color of the year which the Pantone website explains as "a symbolic color selection ... of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude." 


The Color of the Year for 2017 is Greenery. About the choice, Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute said, "Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another, and a larger purpose."

We love that this is the Color of the Year for many reasons. Green is "nature's neutral", and in addition to being a symbol for life, growth and renewal, it is also associated with relaxation, stability, and hope. Green is a fantastic color to incorporate into your wedding color palate & the different shades of the hue can blend seamlessly with most themes and motifs. More natural elements have been popular in weddings the last year or two, and we are thrilled to see this trend continue. 

Feast your eyes on all the green-spiration below for ideas on how to incorporate Greenery into your big day! 



                  Magnolia Rouge                                                             Whimsical Wonderland Weddings


         Olivia the Wolf                                                                          Elegant Wedding Invites





Elegant Wedding Invites                                              Belles and Bubbles


              Perfect Wedding                                                                   Elegant Wedding Invites  

 
         Huffington Post                                                   Elegant Wedding Invites  



"Green" with envy yet? How would you incorporate the Color of the Year into your wedding? Let us know in the comments.