Bridal Bliss

EVER AFTER_ELLE

When you reach a certain age, a beautiful thing starts to happen. Slowly, the pictures of friends on your pin board or fridge are overtaken by a sea of save the dates, wedding invitations & thank you notes. Before you know it your entire fridge is covered top to bottom with the years adventures with your closest friends. It’s a phenomena that happens to us all and no matter what, you and your closet can be prepared for it…

Whatever this year has in store for you, whether you’re dreaming away planning a wedding yourself, in the bridal party or on the special list of attendees -you’ll need to do a little preparation to find the right style for each event, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, engagement parties …

Thankfully you can usually count on a few themes during the season that can be mixed and matched for each event. With several key pieces on your side, you can be prepared for each of them as they pop up on your calendar.

At First Light

 

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Let’s explore a few pieces for a coastal bohemian wedding. You want to keep things light, echoing the natural colours found on the coast and the breezy atmosphere of the ocean blues, turquoise and sandy tans. Don’t be afraid to take in the colour of the blushing sunset, rainbow hue’s and surrounding nature too—pinks, oranges, yellows and greens See here for some more bridal inspiration with a whimsical coastal theme. Discover the Free People Lace Halter Bra or their Dreamy Nights Tiara for some blue sparkle or layer  delicate rose gold chains with Jacquie Aiche‘s natural gemstones. The pieces are playful, dreamy and ultra romantic…

If you’re headed to a rustic wedding, mints, pinks, golds, and tans are popular colour.  The gold, turquoise, and pink accessories are vintage-chic and the flowery details are fun and ultra feminine.

As for your shoes, a pair of ankle boots or simple sandals. Keep them casual with a neutral suede, or dress up with a pair of our favourite Aquazzura lace ups that go with anything and everything time and time again.

 

 

carolyns dream dress

 

If its a classic summer wedding in a religious or modest setting, keep your accessories in the same fashion.  Simple jewellery – pearls, diamonds, necklaces and bracelets layered with delicate silver or gold chains can look beautiful. They’re universal enough that you can wear them over and over again.. and with a neutral tone shoe in your closet, such as these, the only piece of your outfit you still have to plan is your dress…

If you are a Spring Bride bride here is some dreamy inspiration for our favourite blissful and bohemian bridal gowns…

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