The Dress
I don't want a traditional wedding dress, so I ended up with this Jovani 7971.
I also have a short back-up dress and if I don't wear it for the wedding will wear it for the reception or Meet and Greet.
**Note to future brides: Find your dress a year in advance. I had no idea how long it takes to choose, order and then have a dress shipped.
Although I bought the dress for $450, alterations cost me another $400. I had boning put in, had it taken in and the skirt lifted, plus 2 crinolines added under the skirt.
I also have a short back-up dress and if I don't wear it for the wedding will wear it for the reception or Meet and Greet.
**Note to future brides: Find your dress a year in advance. I had no idea how long it takes to choose, order and then have a dress shipped.
Although I bought the dress for $450, alterations cost me another $400. I had boning put in, had it taken in and the skirt lifted, plus 2 crinolines added under the skirt.
Reception Dress
I originally wanted a short dress and fell in love with this one. I bought it for $60 and I love it so much I'd rather wear this one for the entire wedding, but I had already bought the long dress above and it's non-returnable. So I'll either wear this one for the DDB or the reception.
The Shoes
Enzo Angiolini "Show You" in Dark Blue. $159 from heels.com, free shipping. ♥♥♥
They look even better ON!
They look even better ON!
Brides Bling
Not the best pic in the world, but pictured this is the necklace and earrings I am going to wear with the short dress. Bombayjewelry.com
I have another set I bought for the ceremony. Not pictured.
I have another set I bought for the ceremony. Not pictured.
Bridesmaid Dresses
I told both of my bridesmaids to get any dress they wanted as long as it's royal blue and they both bought the same dress without ever meeting each other! Express $40 or so.
They will both look gorgeous in this.
They will both look gorgeous in this.
Groom's Ring
Men's 10mm Blue Tungsten Carbide Ring, amazon.com, $50 and free shipping!
Groom's Shoes
Stacyadams.com $109 + free shipping after 10% off promo code
Boys' Suits
Bought on Ebay for $21.99 toddler and $26.99 youth
Boys' Shoes
Bought on Zappos.com for about $26.99/pair