my bridal style

There were three things I knew I wanted when I began dress shopping: a sweetheart neckline, a fit-and-flare silhouette and a soft, romantic fabric. But everyone said to me, “Try on everything, you won’t know what you like until you put it on.” I did as I was told and then I said, “I told you so.” {click each photo to enlarge}

this organza dress was so light and fluffy i felt like i was floating. if i could have spent the whole day twirling, i would have.

 it was a wedding “down the shore” after all, so i went with loose, beachy waves to match my free-flowing gown. my handmade headband from Etsy was my first accessory purchase, the veil was a last-minute addition and my stunning Swarovski crystal and pearl BHLDN clutch was the icing on my cupcakes.

i’m a bangles girl and i rarely wear earrings. i’m also not big into cleavage, so i didn’t want a necklace drawing attention to my bustline. i went with less is more and found pretty pieces that complimented the simplicity and romantic feel of my dress.

crystals and pearls + pink, peep-toe, sky-high Vera Wangs. need i say more?

i teased you with my lipstick options many months ago (here). well, i fell in love with Chanel Paradis and wore it with a matching lip pencil for all day stay.

my bouquet was filled with creamy calla lilies, gerber daisies, roses and a bit of rustic charm (more on this tomorrow).

{dress: Mikaella Bridal (1612), The Bridal Garden // shoes: Vera Wang Lavender // veil + earrings: The Bridal Garden // clutch: BHLDN // bangles: Nadri // headband: Bella & Beya, Etsy // lips: Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in Paradis + matching lipliner // flowers: The Sparrow’s Nest Flower Shop // hair: Amy Longyard and Kelly Hunt (best friends of my sister-in-law) // makeup: Caitlin, Jonathan Salon Red Bank // photography: John and Sue Fan (website), of Blue Koi Studios (blog) // reception venue: The Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank, N.J.}

Next up: frames, fig jars, tassels and treats … tune in for all the little details.