Finding The Perfect Dress

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worn on October 16th, 2011

This is what I wore on our first full day in NYC, which was also the day of my first (and turns out only!) bridal gown appointment. After trying on only six gowns at my first appointment, I decided on ‘the one’, and ended up canceling my other appointments. I was pretty impressed with myself - I really thought I would have to try on a lot more! For those of you that are married / getting married, how long did it take you to find your perfect dress?

(And then I snuck in a couple outfit photos in the salon. Obvs.)

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p.s - thanks seester for taking my photos!

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top: H&M

pants: Gap

belt: Express

scarf: H&M

boots: Vince Camuto via Macy’s

In My Life : NYC

Happy friday, everyone! I’m back from my trip to NYC for wedding dress shopping, and I thought I would share just a few snapshots of what we did:

(L) This is NOT my dress. I repeat: this is NOT my dress. No one is going to see that one until July ;). But it is one that I tried on. I was really digging the fabric texture and detail. Sorry, this as close as any of you are going to get to seeing my dress or any of the other ones I tried on. 

(R) I’m not just saying this because I’m a Daniel Radcliffe fan - How to Succeed in Business was absolutely brilliant. And I would recommend anyone see it (preferably before Dan’s run is over). 

(L) With my seester and momma out to dinner!

(R) A visit to Mood Fabrics (oh, how I missed them) to find fabric for my headpiece/veil.

(L) Ooooooooh, my favorite new york bagel with pumpkin cream cheese. I have dreams about this bagel, people. I cannot go to NYC without stopping to get one. Reminds me of my time at FIT :)

(R) A rainy train ride back to Boston. 

In My Life

(L) mmmmmmmm, fresh silver queen corn from the farmers market!

(R) We’ve been trying to figure out exactly what we (ok, just me) want for our save the dates. A lot of trial and error. 

(L) Thats my boo. 

(R) We have slowly started decorating for halloween. And with a little help from Pinterest, I’ve dressed up 2 pumpkins so far. I can’t wait to do more. 

Lists

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worn on September 19th, 2011

things I’ve been obsessed with lately:

- wedding planning. I’ve been in full wedding mode these last couple of days. I’m working on our wedding website, working on our save the dates, and working out the details of our NYC dress shopping trip with my sister. And I’m being fueled by all the backed up episodes of Four Weddings on my DVR. 

- Pottermore. can’t.stop.brewing.potions. 

- all the new fall shows. We’re tv people, ok? 

- pumpkin spiced lattes. Just like everyone else, I am so excited to be able to order these again. Can we say yum? 

- new etsy items. Also like everyone else, I’m loving the friendship bracelet craze. And they are super addicting to make, no matter what kind. 

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tee: H&M

shirt: thrifted Ralph Lauren

necklace: via Bobbles and Lace

jeans: Gap

Wedding Wednesday

Ok, its no secret. I loooooove Etsy. I can already spend hours browsing through all the amazing handmade and vintage goodies. But my newest obsession is the wedding category. And I’ve become fixated on this carnival/ circus theme. So I thought I would share some favorite Etsy carnival wedding items I’ve come across:

1. Drink Me Straws by pinkcherrymama

2. Ringmaster Wedding Invitation by Must Love Pink

3. Balloon Animal Boutonniere by frittes rosenow

4. Circus Fever Poms by Prost to the Host