
With a whopping seven weddings from April to July, I need to stock up on a few new dresses. Several of the weddings are for college friends, so I’m bound to see the same people at a few of them (translation = I’m not going to wear the same dress at each one)! Each wedding is different and has a unique dress code – with one in La Jolla, one in Santa Fe, three in Austin, one in San Antonio and one in Dallas, I need variety. I think it’s disrespectful to wear mini-dresses in a church setting (and since the spotlight should be on the bride), so I usually opt for a dress that at least comes to my knees. I love this soft blue dress by Tadashi Shoji, and the little cape overlay is sophisticated and so Grace Kelly, don’t you think? That dress would be perfect for a couple of the Texas weddings. For the La Jolla wedding I think I’m going to go for this bright blue + orange Tracy Reese. I saw it in action at the Neiman Marcus trend event a few weeks ago and it’s actually the back of the dress that sold me. Click here to see it – it’s just magical! Another great beachy option is this graphic-printed maxi dress by BCBG – love the high-low hem! I’m going to wear my trusty Chloe dress to the rehearsal dinner in Santa Fe (I’m a bridesmaid for this wedding) and probably one of the Austin weddings, but also think this pink jacquard Richard Nicholl shift would be amazing for one of the others. A couple of the weddings are black tie, and I think this coral Raoul dress would be brilliant. It’s not too flashy and it’s such a gorgeous shade for spring and summer. Which are your favorites?
SHOP THE POST
TOP ROW // Tadashi Shoji, Tracy Reese, Lela Rose, Kate Spade
MIDDLE ROW // St. John Collection, Alice & Olivia, Raoul, Carmen Marc Valvo
BOTTOM ROW // BCBGMAXAZRIA, Clover Canyon, Badgley Mischka, Tracy Reese
did you say 7 weddings??? bless your heart you are a good friend, but hey it’s always fun to dress up. I have one in 2 weeks, and I will be wearing this http://popsu.gr/qFDz in vivid fuchsia.
xo
PinkSole
Ooh, I love the sky blue lace one. Gorgeous!
XO, Gina
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Love weddings! I remember going to weddings every other weekend! Love your picks here! So gorgeous!!! XO
That Lela Rose lace dress is just dreamy, so pretty!
Maxi dresses for a beach wedding are the end all be all, great picks xx
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Good lord that’s a lot of weddings! My favorite is the coral gown by Raoul!
we had 11 weddings last year and this year i think we have about 9. i obviously feel very lucky to have so many friends/family who want us there on their special day, but honestly every time we get an invite in the mail i can’t help but feel a little exasperated!
oh and that tadashi dress has got to be one of the most gorgeous and unique i have seen in ages. looks like it stepped right out of an audrey hepburn movie :)
My goodness! So many beautiful options! I have 4 black tie weddings this summer so this post is very helpful :)
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Love this post! Great ideas!
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Wow…7 weddings?! At least you’re not in them! Love the opportunity to get dressed up though and I think you have some great options. That floral number at the top is my fave.
xo
Sam
i love the floral kate spade dress — im currently trying to find a few cute outfits for upcoming weddings this spring – i have 3!
7?! Whoa buddy! That’s a lot of weekends! I have 2 in May.. searching for the perfect dresses!
Kayla
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I love every cocktail dress and the Alice + Olivia. Great picks! Enjoy the love fest!
Oh my 7 weddings?!? I couldn’t even imagine, but I’m sure it will be fun! I have one this summer and I’m really hoping to find a long dress, more on the casual side because it’s definitely not a formal wedding. I’ve never worn a long dress to a wedding so I think it will be a nice change.
Shannon
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These are all such great picks! I love the Tadashi Shoji and the Tracy Reese!
I love this post – genius!! Gorgeous picks!
whatsarahknows
i’m drooling over all these dresses right now! esp that blue lace cocktail number and the green floor length gown. so. freaking. gorgeous.
I love how you said, “I think it’s disrespectful to wear mini-dresses in a church setting” because it’s exactly how I feel. It’s admirable. This is a lovely post and Hello Carmen Marc Valvo! That green strapless gown will bring out your lovely golden locks. I just adore the Cocktail section of this post. Happy Thursday Goldie-Locks!
I am absolutely there with you, everytime I open the mail there is another wedding, engagement party, shower, etc! I need to start stocking up on cocktail dresses, this is a perfect (and helpful) post!
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I really love the first dress – the light blue one with the transparent top! Wonderful choice, honey.
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Ah so many beauties in one post!!! I am obsessed the floral and light blue lace dresses in the first row…
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I am in LOVE love love with that blue and white black tie number! I’m sadly not going to any weddings this summer, so I might have to crash a few to rock a few dresses ;) xx
So many weddings coming up for us as well. The first one is in April in Istanbul and still searching for a gown! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Agree…the cape is killer. Though all of the options are gorgeous, the baby blue Tadashi Shoji frock is my favorite!
What STUNNING dresses!!!
Now I need events :) Beautiful post!
XOXO,
Whit
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That Alice and Olivia took my breathe away. Wow.
xoxo Candace
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