{What to Wear Wednesday} Destination Mexico!

Welcome to {What to Wear Wednesday}  Destination Mexico!
Have you ever watched a beautiful and exotic Mexican woman dance with poise and confidence?  Wouldn't it be fabulous if on your wedding day you felt just like that?  With fashion, anything is possible!  When choosing your wedding day fashions for a Mexican themed wedding, consider what makes the fashions of a Mexican, salsa, or flamenco dancer so beautiful and sexy and yet so elegant.  Let's explore some fantastic Mexican inspired fashions!

{Wedding Dresses}
For a Mexican themed wedding, I think that your dress should have elements that give it sophistication with a touch of sexiness.  Try looking for dresses that pull elements from sexy salsa dancing dresses like multiple tiers of lace or tulle and strapless or halter necklines.

Both dresses by Demetrios Blue.

All dresses by Demetrios Sposabella.

Dress on left by Liancarlo; dress on right by Pronovios.

{Bridesmaid Dresses}
For your girls, you can also try to give their dresses a Mexican appeal by using tiered skirts and sexy necklines.  You could also try a simpler fashion and the accent it with some distinctive accessories.  As for colour, stick to bright and saturated colours like blue, green, purple, orange, or red.

All dresses by Alfred Angelo.

What a great idea!  Opt for a simple black dress with a flowing or tiered skirt and accent it with fans instead of bouquets for a distinctively sexy Mexican feel.

There will be no {Floral Friday} for this final week of February is Destination Month.  However, this weekend you are all still invited to a {Weekend Wedding} in Mexico! 

Also, be sure to cast your vote for this week's poll. 

{Weekend Wedding} Light Blue, Silver, & White

Good afternoon everyone and welcome a {Weekend Wedding} in Light Blue, Silver, & White!

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An elegant strapless dress with silver accents and finished with a white cardigan by Priscilla of Boston is complimented by a light blue dress with darker blue ribbon by Alfred Angelo. Guests of this wintery wedding received beautiful light blue and silver invitations that set the tone for the wintery nuptials long before the vows were exchanged. The tables are decorated in light blue with silver and crystal accents. Snowflakes and snowy pinecones are an added wintery touch to the whole occasion. While enjoying the snowy view from the window, the guests are warmed by deliciously flavoured coffees and hot chocolate and indulge in icey looking cupcakes. At the end of the evening, everyone is sent home with candied marshmellows to enjoy.

{It's the Little Touches ...}

You'll be sure to turn heads in an elegant wrap that truly exudes the wintery feel of a holiday wedding.

These little place cards are a great project for the DIY bride. Paint some pinecones (try scented for the extra wow factor) with silver or white paint and add glitter for a bit of sparkle. Top it all off with with hand written label. These even make great favours simply by adding personalized tags.

Frosted cookies, white marshmellows, or candies make a great favor for this palette when placed in a clear or silver box that is finished off with a hand tied ribbon.

I have something special in store for you all next week, so be sure to check in often!

What to Wear - Green & Orange

Hello everyone and welcome to a (late) What to Wear Wednesday!

This week is all about a fall inspired Green and Orange palette. Let's take a look at some fashionable inspirations!

Wedding Dresses:

For your wedding dress, I really think that you can go with either a white or an off-white colour since they both will look equally as nice with this colour palette. Also, if you are going with a brighter green and orange palette, you might want to try to find some accents that are more fun like a big bow or some applique flowers.

Dress on left by Alfred Sung; dress on right by Matthew Christopher.

Dress on left by Winnie Couture; dress on right by Sottero & Midgeley.

Both dresses by Lian Carlo.

Bridesmaid Dresses:

For your girls' dresses, you can go with either of the two colours. You could even mix the two! A good thing to remember however is that orange is a colour that isn't necessarily flattering for every complexion. Another thing to keep in mind is the time of year of your wedding. Fall can be a tricky time because depending on the year it could be warm or it could be cool. Full length dresses are a good way to combat the cold, but you may be more inclined toward shorter length dress. If this is the case, you could always have your girls wear cute boleros or cardigans or even some beautifully patterned pashminas.

Dress on left by Mori Lee; dress on right from Love by Enzoani.

Both dresses by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Lazaro.

Dress on left by Alfred Angelo; dress on right by J. Crew.

Check in tomorrow for Floral Friday and cast your vote for next week's autumn orange colours!

What to Wear Wednesday - Purple & White

Hi everyone and welcome back for What to Wear Wednesday!

Obviously for a purple and white coloured wedding the colours for your fashions need to stick to that colour palette.

Let's take a look at some great inspiring fashions.

Enjoy!

Wedding Dresses:

For your wedding dress you definitely need to stick to white simply because if you use white for your linens/decorations/flowers and then choose an off-white dress, it would look dirty by comparison. If your feel that white is very overwhelming for you, why not try a coloured sash or detail in a shade of purple?

Dress on left by Alfred Sung; dress on right by Mikaella

Dress on left by Mon Cheri; dress on left by Lazaro

Dress by Essence of Australia

David's Bridal dress with Lapis coloured sash on left; David's Bridal dress with Lilac coloured sash on right.

David's Bridal dress with Sangria coloured sash on left; David's Bridal dress with Orchid coloured sash on right.

Bridesmaid Dresses:

For your bridesmaids' dresses, I definitely think that purple is the way to go. If everyone in your party is wearing white like yourself, then it is going to take away from the beauty of your gown! There are lots of shade options for purple. You could go with darker shades like aubergine and eggplant or you can go with lighter shades like lilac or lavender.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Watters.

Both dresses by Nordstrom.

Dress by Alfred Angelo.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm; dress on right by Lazaro.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm; dress on right by Nordstrom.

Check out Floral Friday this week and don't forget to cast your vote for next week's theme!

What to Wear Wednesday - Green, Peach, & Pink

Hey everbody and thanks for stopping in for What to Wear Wednesday.
This week we've been looking at a Green, Peach, and Pink wedding colour scheme.
To me, these colours create a very soft and elegant looking wedding. So, you definitely want to use fashions that compliment this. Dress designers like Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Alvina Valenta, Henry Roth, and Christina Wu are my absolute favourites for creating soft, sophisticated, elegant, and truly beautiful fashions.
When it comes to colours for your bridesmaids' dresses and your groomsmen's vests/ties, your choices are pretty obvious. I would concern myself more with the appropriate shades of greens, peaches, and pinks to create just the right atmosphere that you want. If you want your wedding to have a romantic feel, I would use a darker green (like a forest green or a hunter green) and very light and soft shades of peach and pink. If you want your wedding to have a more energetic feel, definitely opt for brighter shades of peach and pink and go for a shade of green with a bit more energy (like kelly green). Lets take a look at some great fashions that compliment this colour scheme beautifully.
Enjoy!




Wedding Dresses:

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm; dress on right by Alvina Valenta.

Both dresses by Mon Cheri.

Dress on left by Maggie Sottero; dress on right by Henry Roth.

Bridesmaid Dresses:

Dress on left by the Dessy Group; dress on right by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Alfred Angelo.

Both dresses by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress by Lazaro.

See you all for Floral Friday and don't forget to cast your vote for Next Week's Theme!