Sarah and Sam have been a couple since they went to homecoming during freshman year of high school.  Can you get over how adorable that is? We certainly can’t! Their wedding was a mix of staying true to their country roots but also incorporating unexpected glamorous touches.  Sarah’s shoes were blingy and fabulous, as was her sweetheart mermaid gown.  The diamond detailing on her pumps is stunning. If you are looking to add a little glamour to your wedding outfit without being too glitzy, this works perfectly.

 

 

Her bridesmaids wore eye-catching Alfred Sung dresses in Appletini Dupioni on the Big Day, all refreshingly individual and beautiful in the styles of their choice. Their bouquets of brightly colored purple, pink, and yellow wild flowers really popped in the photos and stayed very true to the country theme.  Sarah held a humble and tasteful white bouquet.

 

The Weddington Way team is obsessed with the hay bale photos.  It was such an inventive way to incorporate a barn theme into an otherwise elegant affair.  The hay bales, arranged in “S & S” for “Sarah & Sam” were a positively brilliant concept for wedding photos.  The little pockets of wheat to toss on the happy couple as they made their return trip down the aisle added a ranch touch, as did the pinwheel table setting, freshly pressed strawberry lemonade, and vanilla cupcakes in delicate decorative holders.

We love the chandeliers hanging from the wooden rafters above the dance floor, as well as the groom’s cool suspenders. The bride and groom drove away in an antique truck, a fitting ending to their ranch-chic day.  Ladies, if you want an elegant wedding that’s homage to the place you grew-up in, let Sarah and Sam inspire you.  They certainly inspired us.

Thank you, Sarah and Sam, for sharing memories from your special, beautiful day with us!

 
Welcome to our wedding feature for Divya and Ben’s fabulous wedding!  Divya and Ben’s Northern California celebration is the paragon of a modern Indian wedding.  Ben is the founder of Pinterest, and Divya is a Facebook employee, so it’s no surprise that the wedding was visually striking, with many playful touches. Ben grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, while Divya grew up in Bangalore, India. They met in Washington DC, then decided to head west to California.  They wanted to celebrate California’s powerful natural beauty by choosing a forest venue, while combining Indian and Western traditions. The canopy of Redwood trees provided a majestic backdrop to vibrant yellow, orange, blue and gold hues.

 

For the ceremony, Divya embraced her Indian heritage by wearing a show-stopping gold sari and sporting intricate Mehndi designs on her hands.  She wore dainty sling back heels, complete with sequined bows.  After the traditional ceremony, she slipped on a modern mermaid style-wedding gown, as well as delicate hair rosettes for her reception.
 
The many bridesmaids looked exquisite in various styles of Alfred Sung dresses in Ebony peau de soie. They sported a whimsically mismatched rainbow assortment of heels, giving the wedding a light-hearted vibe.  Weddington Way loves when bridesmaids don various dress styles, because each girl looks beautiful in her neckline of choice, whether it be a strapless, high, scooped or a cutout silhouette. The gold of Divya’s sari and the rich blue of her bridesmaid’s dresses created a sophisticated color palette that melded with the greens and browns of the trees and foliage.

 

 
Thank you, Ben and Divya, for sharing your stunning and unique wedding with us!

Have all of you seen the latest round of humorous emails and facebook posts around “What Others Think” about professions, cities, people? As a start-up based in San Francisco, we have certainly received our fair share of humorous emails based around “San Francisco” and “Entrepreneurs”! So, we got inspired and made some of our own around “Brides” and “Bridesmaids”. Hope you enjoy!

The 2008 movie 27 Dresses, starring James Marsden and Katherine Heigl, was a hilarious comedy about the trials of being a serial bridesmaid. Although the movie was clearly exaggerated, most women do worry about being obliged to wear gaudy, trendy bridesmaid dresses. Thankfully twenty-first century brides can toss away their worries, and their closet stuffed full of outdated dresses. Never before have bridesmaids dresses been so beautiful, wearable, and timeless. Given the current trend of neutrals like pale pink, cream, camel, and elegant grey tones, one can easily transition from bridesmaids dress to party dress.

Here are a few dresses we find wearable and classic:

Style 7594 in Crinkle Chiffon	Style 187 in Crinkle Chiffon	Style LR107 in Silk Taffeta	Style D518 in Dupioni	Style 177 in Taffeta
This sweetheart necked, above the knee crinkle chiffon dress will look sophisticated at a wedding with neutral shoes, a gold necklace, and a chic chignon.  Transition to a night out with a bold green statement necklace, pink pumps, and long, loose waves.	This buff colored crinkle chiffon dress will be sweet and ethereal for a garden wedding, with a pink bouquet and rose quartz jewelry.  Then pack it for a romantic weekend away, pairing it with gold flats, a cute white cardigan and a floral headband.	This pale blue dress will look perfect at a Cape Cod Wedding with a pink clutch and pearls.  Wear it with simple white sandals, a Lilly Pulitzer scarf, and a ponytail for a champagne brunch, or a stroll around town on a summer’s day.	The champagne colored luxurious dupioni dress reminds us of Jackie O for its classic good taste.  Match it with black patent peep-toe pumps and a dramatic cat eye for a formal city wedding.  Break it out for a New Years Eve cocktail party by adding a sexy waist-cinching belt, red stilettos and playful finger waves.	This gown is elegant and understated, ideal for an evening wedding.  Wear it to the opera, or to another wedding as a guest, by pairing it with a colorful jewel drop necklace and a loose, low-set bun, adding a pashmina if it gets chilly.  If you’re feeling really brave, have it shortened to a super mini cocktail dress after your friend’s big day.

My favorite part was the fact that it was so interactive. I was able to pick out the dresses I wanted my girls to choose from, and they could log in and pick their favorite. Then, I could could go to my account and it showed me who had ordered their dress and which one they had picked. It made it so convenient and I didn’t have to worry about chasing down each girl to make sure they ordered their dress on time.

As stylists, we keep our fingers on the pulse of all things bridal fashion and look forward to bringing you the best new styles and designers for your big day. We are thrilled to introduce Watters, one of our newest designers! We are simply head over heels for Watters’ sophisticated, chic, and fashion-forward designs.

At the helm of Watters is the lovely, talented, and uber-fashionable Vatana Watters. Watters reflects Vatana’s Thai heritage, along with her design experiences accumulated while living in New York and Los Angeles. Watters is highly recognized for design elements, such as accented belts with embroidered detailing, that are original to the collection. Paying close attention to detail and quality, Watters preserves its commitment to style while being an affordable choice for brides around the world. Watters dresses shine for the big event and truly have a life afterwards!

We love the bridesmaid collections from Watters and Wtoo because they offer a wide selection of glamorous evening gowns and stylish cocktail dresses. Staple silhouettes include strapless sweetheart dresses, v-necks, and square scoop necklines; all of which can complement any figure. Not only do Watters dresses represent stye and design, their construction and fit are impeccable! There are also many fabrics you can choose (such as frost dupioni, shimmery taffeta, crinkle chiffon and, of course, soft satin).

Some of our favorites include:

Style 8459 in Dupioni Silk	Style 8514 in Crinkle Chiffon	Style 8225 in Soft Satin	Style 9256 in Soft Satin	Style 7594 in Crinkle Chiffon
The classic strapless dress is unmistakably lovely. This knee-length cocktail dress is perfected with a subtle sweetheart neckline and a tied cummerbund to complete the look. Great for an outdoor soiree.	Romantic ruffle dress with shirred empire band has a layered skirt for an eventful day of fun and shimmying. Simply accessorize with pearls and a smile for any occasion.	Elegant floor length gown detailed with a draped bodice and a shirred empire waistband that whispers, “Stunning”. Tasteful for both indoor and outdoor weddings.	Alluring single shoulder dress with draped bodice captures attention and elevates style to slimming proportions. A glamorous choice for an upscale city wedding.	Flirty and forever in style, ruche details on bodice create one irresistible look. Pair with fabulous peep toe pumps or strappy sandals.