Hello belles and beaus! It has been a few days (okay, maybe a week or two) since my last post….last-minute wedding planning is in full swing here. Today I am delivering some inspiration featuring one of the latest trends in wedding gowns: spaghetti straps! I love this delicate detail…so feminine. It shows off the same amount of skin as a strapless dress, but gives a greater sense of security. There’s something almost ballerina-esque about it. Here are some of my favorite spaghetti strap gowns at the moment:
Tara Keely – Style TK2411
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Save the date, belles and beaus! The famous Southern Bridal Show and Expo is returning to Raleigh, NC, on August 9-10, 2014. The Show is held at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Over 150 Triangle-area wedding vendors will be there to talk to you about their services and show you their work. Cake samples are guaranteed to be in abundance! This is a great opportunity to learn about vendors in the area and knock out a good chunk of wedding planning. Oh, and many of the vendors hold drawings where they give away freebies…you could score a discount on your reception venue, or even a free photography package!
via Forever Bridal
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Belles and beaus, here is the latest installment of Wedding-Related Things I Adore on the Internet Lately. Enjoy!
1. “I’m So Married” – the “Fancy” Wedding Parody. Dying, y’all. Dying.
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Back in May we talked about the Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale and Bridal Show taking place in Charlotte. Now, Durham gets a shot at discounted wedding dresses while at the same time supporting a great cause!
Mark your calendars: The Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale and Bridal Show is taking place Sunday, July 13 at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham, NC. The sale will feature new and already-loved wedding gowns ranging from $99-$3,900 and sizes 4-18 (keep in mind that wedding dresses tend to run small, so if you are normally a size 4, you likely will wear a size 6 or 8 wedding gown). Durham-area wedding vendors will also be present at the show, so you can knock out some planning at the same time! I also hear that there will be lots of exciting prizes and giveaways.
Visit the Brides Against Breast Cancer webpage to register to attend or volunteer for the event. The VIP Unveiling of the Gowns Reception will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and general admission for the sale will be 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Buying general admission tickets ahead of time saves money, as the tickets cost $5 online but $7 at the door. Ticket purchases are tax deductible.
Brides Against Breast Cancer supports efforts to deliver free information and services to children and adults impacted by cancer.
Go register, belles! Happy shopping!
xoxo Laura
Y’all had so much fun with my first Internet Roundup post that I decided to do another! Here’s what I’m loving on the interwebs lately:
1. A Guide to Serving Alcohol at Your Wedding: Great tips, whether you’re looking to cut your bar bill or are on the fence about serving alcohol given that you’re a non-drinker yourself.
via Brides
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In honor of it being the last day of spring, I am sharing a beautiful real wedding today that showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of a North Carolina beach on a spring evening. Maria and Shane got married at Holden Beach on April 12, 2014 in front of 100 family members and friends. Lauren DeMoss Photography did an amazing job capturing the soft beauty of the day–get ready for a whole lot of gorgeous:
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As a wedding enthusiast and blogger myself, I truly appreciate good wedding content on other sites, blogs, and social media outlets. Today, I am sharing several of my favorite recently-discovered wedding articles and tips!
1. 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Bride Before Her Wedding
via Huffington Post
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Still looking for your wedding dress? Look no further! J. Majors Bridal Boutique in Charlotte, NC, is having their annual summer sample sale on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No appointment necessary! Select gowns will be 30%-90% off original price.
via J. Majors
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What could be better than an ice cold beer? Grabbing an ice cold beer from an adorable beverage boat, that’s what.
via it’s a green life
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Aren’t all of the events leading up to weddings so much fun? Engagement parties, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties…there is lots of fun to be had! However, if you are hosting one of these soirees, you might find that costs add up quickly. Throwing a ladies-only bridal shower or a bachelorette party? Here’s a favor idea that is adorable, yet won’t break the bank: nail polish!
via Tulle Tales
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