Destination Dress

Think Like An Artist

I read an article in a destination wedding magazine and the author of the article wrote "when you're picking your bridesmaids dresses, think like an artist. Your bridal party will be part of the canvas that is your beach wedding."
I love that thought.  Years ago your bridal party all wore the same dress in the same color with the same accessories and the same shoes.  Today brides have much more freedom and they really do get to think like an artist.  Brides can have their ladies in the same dress but different hues, or different dresses different hues or different dresses same hue...the options really are endless.  I really love the current trend of picking a designer and a fabric (be kind, if you're getting married on a beach don't make your bridesmaids sweat in satin) and letting your bridesmaids choose the style and color that fits them best (within bridezilla's guidelines of course :) )

LulaKate: Dresses in Amethyst, Petunia & Passion Dupioni
Prices upon request

And I love these colors together as well.  The bridesmaids are wearing the same dress in different shades and the orange flowers really pop against the pale hues.  Very tropical!

Photo Credit: JenOSullivan

I have a mild obsession with JCrew...no I really do...I love everything about them but I REALLY love that they offer brides and bridesmaids the ability to mix and match and get creative...I just browsed the site and came up with this little combo:


JCrew: Dresses are all Silk Taffeta in Spiced Wine, Bright Dahlia and Violet Dust
Prices are all $225

Here's another sample of JCrew dresses in many styles and a fabulous color scheme (ps you know I love those necklaces!)

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Medina

Remember, your bridesmaids are part of the canvas...Don't feel like you have to be too matchy matchy and always remember that your bridesmaids are your best friends...make sure they're happy and comfortable! 

Pretty Little Details

The Land of Milk & Honey

I'm a self proclaimed shoe addict.  I don't hide it, as a matter of fact one could say I flaunt it.  It all started during my childhood.  I had an entire closet dedicated to shoes in my bedroom.  No really, the shelves were made specifically for shoes, tilted slightly with a bar to hold the heels; a beautiful way to display my ladies. And now my shoes are overflowing from my side of the closet onto Ron's side...they've even popped up in the guest closet and I have secret stash under the bed.

No shoe is too bold or bright for me.  I own hot pink shoes with an orange bow and bright orange shoes with a pink bow.  I work in finance and wear boring black, grey and blue suits to work every day so my shoes are how I express my personality.  I own more pairs of shoes then I can keep track of.

I digress....I discovered the most wonderful and amazing website this weekend: www.milkandhoneyshoes.com.

Yes, it could be described as the Promised Land. Milk and Honey offers ready to wear adorable shoes AS WELL AS the ability to design your own shoes.  YES! Design your own shoes!!!  Sadly I did not discover Milk & Honey until after my wedding.  That, of course, has not stopped me from designing no less than 6 pairs of stunning stilettos.  I am now staring at my shopping cart thinking of ways to keep my husband from looking at the credit card bill...fat chance of that happening.

I digress again.  The point of this post is to share with all you sassy and shoe obsessed brides some great ideas for your wedding day.  And don't worry, if you're not feeling creative: check out their "Ready To Wear Bridal Collection"

Add a little extra bling to your wedding day with Milk & Honey's "Sparkle"
Retails for $275
Silver Glitter with Pearl White Leather
(you customize the heel height)

For those beach brides who are afraid to wear heels (I don't blame you, nothing worse than your heels sinking into sand...)  Milk & Honey has adorable wedges that you can wear:
Milk & Honey's Bow Tied in Wedge retails for $290

And a little sneak peek at what's in my shopping cart right now...custom design retails for $260.  I used a navy blue suede and a pink knot embellishment. Super fun and preppy...ps I love the idea of navy and pink for a destination wedding in South Carolina, Georgia and even the Caribbean.

If nothing else, go have some fun designing your own shoes:
www.milkandhoneyshoes.com - A Dream Come Shoe.