Speaking of clothes, I need suggestions!

PrettyInPearls23 · April 2012

What would you, as the bride, wear to a casual BBQ-type party that's the day after your wedding? We're doing this instead of a 'traditional' reception. I fully expect our guests to come as they are and not worry about dressing up...but what do I wear?!

I don't want to be over-dressed, but at the same time I want to wear something nicer than jeans and a top. It is a party to celebrate my marriage, after all!

Bonus points for PIP or LIP's... Smile

Starryfish · April 2012

Ooooo....a cute summer dress.

ETA: links:

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/elementz-dress-short-sleeve-b-slim-v-neck?ID=659420&CategoryID=5449#fn=sp=1&spc=1262&ruleId=65&slotId=rec()

Hemmed to a shorter length

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-dress-sleeveless-keyhole-neck-exotic-print-shift?ID=656635&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS=Casual&sp=1&spc=415

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-dress-cap-sleeve-empire-waist-exotic-print?ID=656639&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS=Casual&sp=2&spc=415

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/alfani-dress-split-neck-cap-sleeve-paneled?ID=650398&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS=Casual&sp=3&spc=415

Wedding18 · April 2012

Definitely a cute sundress with flip flops or wedge sandals.

pdx18 · April 2012

For some reason I'm envisioning white eyelet. Here are some suggestions.

http://www.6pm.com/laundry-by-shelli-segal-cotton-eyelet-dress-with-lace-straps-white

http://www.zappos.com/calvin-klein-jeans-eyelet-sweetheart-dress-white

http://white-eyelet-dress.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-white-dress-every.html

http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/adrianna-papell-eyelet-dress-casual-dresses-nordstrom-635614

Starryfish · April 2012

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-dress-sleeveless-battenburg-lace-tank-dress?ID=668123&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS=Casual&sp=7&spc=415

achase123 · April 2012

I could see you wearing something like this with cute wedges or gladiator sandals:

Or what about a cute maxi dress?

I also love colored jeans and they are a little more dressed up than regular jeans and a top:

achase123 · April 2012

And when is your wedding date?? Why did I think you were getting married NEXT summer? When did this change?????

UDscoobychick · April 2012

I'd wear a mostly (but not completely) white (needs some sort of colorful design or pop of color) knee-length sundress or summery dress with cute wedges or gladiator sandals.

PrettyInPearls23 · April 2012

I pretty much love every single one of these suggestions. I'm leaning towards the white-eyelet (LOVE that!) and will likely add a pop of color through my shoes and accessories.

AChase -- Remember how we were talking about doing it in Vegas at the end of next month? We decided against that, only because we felt there would be some ill feelings from the grandparents about missing the ceremony. That, and we kinda wanted to keep that trip as our long-weekend away, for just the two of us (as it was originally planned) So, we also realized how excited we were at the prospect of being married this year....and moved it up to September! When we started telling people we moved it up, we were surprised at how many people were excited and said they couldn't believe we were going to wait until next June in the first place! We're doing the small family ceremony on Friday, and then having a big causal BBQ party for all our family and friends the following day! T minus 5 months! Smile

turtle1120 · April 2012

Congrats on moving the wedding date up! That's so exciting! Can't wait to see pics in a couple of months!!!

achase123 · April 2012

PrettyInPearls23:

I pretty much love every single one of these suggestions. I'm leaning towards the white-eyelet (LOVE that!) and will likely add a pop of color through my shoes and accessories.

AChase -- Remember how we were talking about doing it in Vegas at the end of next month? We decided against that, only because we felt there would be some ill feelings from the grandparents about missing the ceremony. That, and we kinda wanted to keep that trip as our long-weekend away, for just the two of us (as it was originally planned) So, we also realized how excited we were at the prospect of being married this year....and moved it up to September! When we started telling people we moved it up, we were surprised at how many people were excited and said they couldn't believe we were going to wait until next June in the first place! We're doing the small family ceremony on Friday, and then having a big causal BBQ party for all our family and friends the following day! T minus 5 months!

That's great!!! I was thinking it was a long time to wait too (when you'd originally talked about NEXT year). I was thinking that would be torture!

So what did you decide on the wedding details? Is it going to be a small, fun backyard party?

PrettyInPearls23 · April 2012

achase123:
PrettyInPearls23:

I pretty much love every single one of these suggestions. I'm leaning towards the white-eyelet (LOVE that!) and will likely add a pop of color through my shoes and accessories.

AChase -- Remember how we were talking about doing it in Vegas at the end of next month? We decided against that, only because we felt there would be some ill feelings from the grandparents about missing the ceremony. That, and we kinda wanted to keep that trip as our long-weekend away, for just the two of us (as it was originally planned) So, we also realized how excited we were at the prospect of being married this year....and moved it up to September! When we started telling people we moved it up, we were surprised at how many people were excited and said they couldn't believe we were going to wait until next June in the first place! We're doing the small family ceremony on Friday, and then having a big causal BBQ party for all our family and friends the following day! T minus 5 months!

That's great!!! I was thinking it was a long time to wait too (when you'd originally talked about NEXT year). I was thinking that would be torture!

So what did you decide on the wedding details? Is it going to be a small, fun backyard party?

The ceremony will be small (family-only) on a Friday evening. It'll be traditional with me in my dress and FF in a suit. We're planning on taking everyone out to dinner afterwards, to celebrate. The next day, we're having a big BBQ party to celebrate. Completely laid back and casual...hopefully everyone will enjoy themselves! I'm still doing some of the "little details", only because 1) I'm obsessed with Pinterest and 2) I just can't help myself. Think galvanized tubs for cans of soda/bottles of wine. Mini chalkboards to label the food on the buffet. A signature drink of 'spiked lemonade, pre-made in mason jars w/ lids. You get the jist Wink

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