The Ladies
Here is the BM dress on 4 of my 6 BMs. The champagne colored one to the right of me, specifically (that was a wedding dress that almost made the cut). Ignore the silly ribbon-like sashes, the white sash will be more like the sashes in the picture below, they'll be wrapped instead of just tied. Also, there probably won't be a brooch.
Sash inspiration (the black one). I also wanted that type of neckline for the dresses but I got ahead of myself when choosing before, and most of my girls got their dresses before I realized I should've looked around more. Lesson learned.
BM Shoes
I think something like this would look really nice for the girls. But really it's up to them.
BM jewelry
I plan on making bracelets for the girls as part of their gifts, they can choose to wear them on the day if they like; they'll match. I'm still working on the design. Here is the current one:
I may also make simple drop earrings using the same materials for them as well (However, one has large gaged ears right now). This is the inspiration (image from gemexclusives.com):
The Guys
The Guys will all be wearing black suits. Ryan will be in a white vest and tie. The groomsmen will be in the same style but in champagne instead. If time allows I really want to DIY Viking cufflinks for Ryan as well.
Bridal Attire
I LOOOOOVE my dress. I had a hard time finding a mermaid/trumpet style dress that fit my criteria (strapless, modified sweetheart neckline, minimum embellishments but not bare, no rouching, and no full lace). I found it at the Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul. My consultant actually picked it out. I was really discouraged by that point, and feeling like I was going to need to settle. I put this on and got excited about a dress for the first time. It's Casablanca style 1941. Ironically we have a loose wedding theme of Casablanca Lilies (my favorite flower!). The pictures are from when my dress came in, it needs to be taken in a bit, and I will buy a fuller crinoline for it too.
Here are some better shots of the detailing on the top and bottom. It is actually very sparkly but not overwhelming, which I love.
First fitting with Louise!
With my jewelry on
My bustle
My SHOES! I got these for a 50% off retail from perfectdetails.com. I cannot wait to wear them. If they weren't white (I'd get them too dirty) I'd have already worn them quite a few times.
Bridal Accessories
Ryan's Aunt has kindly offered to make my veil for the wedding, she has made many and even considered starting a business. This is the inspiration photo I gave her. I like the clean and simple lines.
I really love these earrings, they're from a seller on Etsy. They're exactly what I'm looking for, however my budget doesn't love their price. So the search continues.
Here is a poor picture of my bracelet. My MOH bought it for me. It matches some of the marquis shaped beading on my dress.