Wedding Wednesday: Destination Beach

{ Via:  Unveiled Hawaii }

A beach wedding gives the wedding party and guests an opportunity to be a bit more laid back, have fun in the sun, and experience the romance of seaside sunsets. They give you and your guests a tropical vacation if the beach is far from home. Destination weddings are a beautiful thing but do not be fooled, the planning can be quite complicated. Thank goodness for wedding planners, email, and the Internet. Today's post features beautiful beach themed finds that will make planning a breeze! 

Tropical Flowers Invitations

Wonderful walnut wood creates a most unique invitation that is also simple and elegant.

Oak and Orchid 

 Claire Pettibone Casablanca

With flowing chiffon panels, this high low dress offers the sophistication of a full length dress. It's absolutely perfect for a seaside soiree.

Claire Pettibone 

Couture Collection

These dresses beg to be packed for a beach wedding. Beautiful for your maids, and perfect for the bride at any of the pre-parties.  Most dresses are less than $200. See it all at

Plum Pretty Sugar

Beach Centerpiece

What an inspired look for tables on the beach. Seashells are a natural to use throughout your wedding weekend. See the look at Plum Pretty Sugar. Source the Seashells at Etsy.

Plum Pretty Sugar

The BHLDN Beach Collection

I just love this laid back but still very special Beach Wedding look. I can't see a tuxedo on the sand, so this groom, in my view, is appropriately dressed. Get inspired at

BHLDN   

Metal Lantern

Nautical and glam in gold metal. Use these to help light up your night, from the buffet and dinner tables to the dance floor.

Beau-Coup 

Bridal Beach Shoes

Barefoot doesn't have to mean bare. Find a beautiful selection of pretty bridal beach shoes at Etsy

Palm Tree Seating Chart

One of the most important printed signs of the day. Without one, chaos ensues at dinner. This style adds a touch of glam to a beach wedding. 

Wedding Templates

Personalized Monogram Beach Tote

It is customary and oh so lovely to have a gift in your guests hotel room. Consider going a step above and give them a chic canvas bag with their own initials. 

Lyla Grace Design

Boxed Simple and Modern Starfish Beach Wedding Invitations

This invite is so special and gets the theme across immediately. Something blue anyone?

Passion Paper at Etsy

Starfish Ring

A set of 20 table accessories, add a big dose of glam at the table. At $2.00 each, I think it is money well spent. These can double as your table favor if you wish.

Totally Dazzled Biz 

A fabulous collection. and perfect for Beach or Island Weddings. Loving the idea of mixing up the mood with multicolor maids.

Show Me Your Mumu

Beach Wedding Shoes

If you are getting married in the sand, don't make your maids wear heels. They just won't work.  These are much more appropriate and way less expensive than a pair of Jimmy Choos!

Modern Crochet Club

Vintage Chic Flower Girl Dress

Loving the layers of chiffon ruffles which will blow sweetly  in the sea breeze. You won't believe the reasonable price.

Sweet Valentina

Bridesmaid Beach Luncheon

Think outside of the private room and treat your maids to a boho beach luncheon. How fun!

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Wedding Wednesday: All The Pretty Maids

Besides your own gown, your bridesmaids dresses are one of the most important elements of your special day. The color scheme of the wedding begins with your supporting cast. Today I have gathered some of the best trends for 2015 that promise to make your maids feel fashionably happily-ever-after. 

 

ML Monique Lhuillier
Forgive me if I featured these sorbet shades before, but I find them to be the best dresses of the year. So much fun, and just think of what you can do with flowers! I'll take the dress on the right.
Neiman Marcus

A Happy Handful
As seen on Style Me Pretty, these flowers add a pop of color to the right dress. Designed by Heavenly Blooms
Style Me Pretty



The Ginger Convertible Maxi
15 ways to wear this dress which comes in three gorgeous colors. I might add that this maid looks very happy wearing it!
BHLDN

Floriography Pumps
The perfect pump to pair with the Ginger dress above. Love these fab florals!
BHLDN

MONIQUE LHUILLIER
Luminous Sky Tea Length Dress
This gorgeous gown is crazy expensive, but I had to include it in this marvelous mix.
Marissa Collections and Monique Lhuillier

Paper Crown Bridesmaids
Lauren Conrad's softly hued styles are a limited edition of gorgeous gowns.
Nordstrom

More Paper Crown
I fell in love with this soft and elegant color scheme. It reminds me of my own wedding. The flowing chiffon fabric will allow the girls to float down the aisle.
The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom

Jim Hjelm Couture Lace
Brides are embracing lace this year. These dresses create a classic and chic look for the bridal party. See the lovely lace styles at
Nordstrom's 

Plum Pretty Sugar Couture Collection
This new and limited collection is ever so pretty. A lovely way to dress the maids individually.
Plum Pretty Sugar

Kristal's One Piece
Beach wedding? Your maids will appreciate this sexy sand colored stunner. So lovely!
Free People

Two Piece Looks

Separates are a big trend for 2015-2016 for both the bride and the the bridesmaids. This muted palette is ever so pretty.
Coast Stores

Roxanne Clutch
A contemporary clutch that just happens to be fabulous with the bridesmaid looks above.
Coast Stores

Spring Ethereal
For a glam look, think different dresses with shine, chiffon, and sparkle all in the same color scheme. Get inspired at
Coast Stores

The You Are Loved Collection

For those very important hours before the wedding. Treat the bridesmaids to the prettiest robes ever.
Plum Pretty Sugar

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Wedding Wednesday: Fabulous Fashion For Flower Girls & Ring Bearers

Wedding Wednesday: All The Pretty Maids

(Via Ooh La Frou Frou)

I think we all have had to wear a bridesmaid dress that wasn't quite our finest fashion moment.  With the options there are today for brides, there should never be a bad bridesmaid gown. One of  the greatest gifts you can give your bridal party is a lovely dress to wear.  Most importantly, your friends must feel fabulous in your selection.  If they feel good, they will look good.  It's a tall order, for sure. This will help.

Here: Inspiration For All Of Your 
Pretty Maids

So What's Trending?

 

(image via Watters Found on Colin Cowie)

Same Color and Fabric 

Different Styles

This is my favorite trend.  My niece and I decided on this for her wedding over 10 years ago.  And you know what? There were never any happier bridesmaids!  Each maid felt her best in the style she selected. The girl that doesn't like to show her arms...didn't.  To me this is the very best idea!  

(Via Watters)

Draping is very on trend in bridal this year. These two styles are quite dramatic in this deeper color.
Watters

Waters

What a beautiful color called persimmon.

Once again, same color different style. This time lace, which is big for 2014-15 maids.

Group USA And Camille La Vie 

Feminine and flowy, these dresses pair so nicely together.

Camille Lavie

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Forget Matchy Matchy! 

Color Blend

(Via Martha Stewart Weddings)

Love this idea. Creating a depth of color in the clothing and throughout the wedding gives it all a designer look. 

(Via Martha Stewart Weddings)

Reem Acra
Going for a fairytale look? These gowns from Reem Acra's Resort 2014
scream fairytale!

Jenny Yoo Dresses: ‘Hudson’ | ‘Lulu’ | ‘Harlow’ | Jacquard Sheath 

See the entire collection at

Nordstrom's

Jenny Yoo Nabi Dress

What a pretty palette! This is one of Jenny's newest designs. See it at

Jenny Yoo

(Via Style Me Pretty)

Varied shades of grey makes for a sophisticated bridal party. Accessorize with metallic shoes and jewelry.

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And If You Don't Care About Trends

These Dresses Are Just

Fabulous

Noir by Lazaro 

Graphite mikado knee length dress, curved one shoulder neckline with beaded applique and petal accents. 

JM Couture

Fendi Resort 2015
For the fanciest of maids
Vogue

Lela Rose
Lace and Chiffon create a dress that is oh so 60's, romantic, and elegant
Nordstrom's

Alfred Angelo

Such a beautiful dress and that color! It would be so pretty for an outdoor wedding. Could be difficult to wear if not super slim.

Alfred Angelo

Blush Bridesmaids Dresses 

Nordstrom's

Loving how this Jenny Yoo is styled.  The shoes and simple flowers are perfect.

Reem Acra Resort 2014
Perfect for the modern maid! Just think what you can do with the flowers.
Style.com

Watters Milada Skirt
Dare to be different.  What a lovely and light hearted look. Love it for a country club or winery wedding.
Watters

Pamella Roland Angelic Dress

Oh how I love this dress! And can you believe it can be rented? It's silk and sensational in the palest of pinks.  This is how you get a designer bridal party for less!  Be sure to click through to see the beautiful back of this fabulous frock.

Rent The Runway

P.S. If you are renting the bridesmaids dresses, I think popping for the rental fee is the correct gesture.


And Perhaps The Most Important 
Dress Of All

(Via Enchanting-Weddings)

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