Romantic Garden Wedding Dresses

Exploring the possibilities of having a wedding outfit which isn't formal and doesn't really follow the norms. It's important to me that I am really comfortable and beautiful on the day. These have all been planned with flats to keep my feet happy. Straps and flowing materials to avoid any ugly bulges and having to readjust myself all day. And they could be high street store prices which is fantastic because it keeps within my budget and doesn't make me feel guilty for spending astronomical amounts of money on a dress I will only wear for a day. They are feminine, useful and beautiful.

Romantic Garden Wedding Dresses by jessica's wedding plans featuring Chloé

THE DRESS

You know I can't do anything the easy way. Why not get a loan from the bank, ask a relative, blow your savings and blast it One Wonderful Wedding Day and quite probably an Epic Honeymoon?? Nooooo.... I have to make sure that my wedding is frugal, recycled and second hand to the point of insanity. Don't worry with only 9 months to go I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I really can't do everything and I will have to pay for a professional on some points at least.



One of these points is THE DRESS.

The options are these:

1. Buy the fabric myself and have a professional (friend of the family with 20% discount) make it perfectly fitted.
2. Buy the fabric myself and get my wonderful Oma to make it. 
3. Buy the fabric myself and make it myself - no I am in no way qualified to do this.
4. Buy a second hand dress.
5. Buy a vintage dress hints from {frolic!} here
6. Buy a brand new dress in the sale

 
sold dress by adVintageous

Things that are UNDECIDED:

1. The fabric - lace, silk, satin, crushed silk...
2. The length - over the knee, knee length, floor length...
3. The shape - shoulder straps, Aline, empire....
4. The colour - white, mocha, cream, champagne...
5. The extras - beading, lace...

short or long dresses by Sarah Seven

Things I have DECIDED I don't want:

1. a strapless dress.
2. velvet fabric.
3. any other colour than from the white - beige range.
4. a two piece outfit - it has to be a dress
5. uncomfortable
6. scratchy
7. cold

And with that I am a little bit less lost but I will keep you up to date!

Modern White: Wedding Dress

THEME: MODERN WHITE is all about elegant simplicity, clean line and no frills. Bright, crisp white is the only colour. Accessories are kept to a minimum and hair is fuss free. This beautiful bride is the epitomy of Modern white. Minimal. Modern. White.

image courtesy of the great Todd Pellowe

MODERN WHITE THEME: Bright, crisp white. Modern and unusual cuts. Simple accessories and hair.

THEME: Modern White - Dresses

looking for a modern, all white short wedding dress.
these are vera wang spring summer '08
image courtesy of chic tempation.com

The most adorable flowergirl dress by Posh Princess Couture on etsy.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg

Michael Kors

Purple for the bridesmaid dresses. Their whole Autumn '08 collection was a graceful ode to the 40's and 50's. On or past the knee skirt length and nipped waist with a belt.

Vera Wang - Autumn '09 Forest Fantastasia

Unbelievable. Vera Wang hit the nail on the head with her Bridal Autumn '09 dresses. From off white to taupe to outright chocolate brown the colours are amazing. The texture and ruffles are exactly what I want and definately not prim princess! The ivy crown. The flowing hair. The accent of simple purple flowers. This is it!

Bridesmaid or Flowergirl Headdress

Bridesmaid or Flowergirl headdress available from AprilHilerDesigns on Etsy.

Woodland Fairy Flowergirl

Woodland Fairy, originally uploaded by Cutie Patootie Tutus.

Isn't she adorable? Ideas for the flowergirls dress. Easily handmade.