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Trip to David's Bridal

I signed up for a David's Bridal appointment when I was at the Eugene Bridal expo to get a free Shutterfly coupon.  I decided to use the appointment to take another look at bridesmaid dresses and maybe a special occasions dress for myself.

I probably wouldn't be looking at dresses for myself at David's Bridal, but my roommate has a credit for over $100 that she has offered to give me.  She says she won't buy anything there, so I might as well use it!  I hope she is able to transfer the credit to me.  :)  Since I bought my dress at David's Bridal, I also get an additional $20 off each dress I buy. 

Here are some of the dresses I tried on:

The black one-shoulder dress ($99) is by far my favorite.  However, I got the most compliments from other shoppers when I came out in the white dress ($159).  By the way, I hate the fluorescent lighting at all the David's Bridal stores.  So unflattering.

I found a necklace that might work with my dress.  My dress has really chunky beading on the belt, so I think whatever jewelry I go with should have similarly-proportioned jewels.  Here's a picture:

While at the store, I decided to browse the bridesmaid dresses.  I came to some very important conclusions while shopping!  Here they are:

1) I like the cotton sateen fabric best.  This fabric feels like a cotton sundress, which would be perfect for a July wedding.  Also, the cotton sateen has very cute styles!

2) I definitely will have my bridesmaids pick their own style of dress.  Everyone will be happy!  :)

3) I love the color MALIBU!  I made a decision, and this IS the color!  I just talked to Lee, and he likes this color too.  Yay!

Here are the current cotton sateen Malibu dresses (plus a lace Malibu dress):

I was so excited about figuring out the color, that I had to try a Malibu dress on while I was in the store.  I did a test run of the top right dress with black accessories.  My camera made the blue color a little different, but you can get the overall idea.  What do you think?  Black accessories on the bridesmaids, or silver?

I also bought a swatch of the color.  Does this mean it's "official"?!

Bouquets

When it comes to flowers, I have been drawn to white, monochromatic bouquets.  Depending on the color scheme I end up choosing, I suppose this preference might change!  I do know I want to make my own bouquets, most likely with silk flowers.

Here are some examples of traditional white bouquets:

While looking at bouquets, I discovered a very fun trend right now.  I found modern bouquets made of feathers, beads, rhinestones, brooches/pins, and pearls!  Feast your eyes on these interesting, yet beautiful bouquets:

Wardrobe

A few things I like.  The first two are really cheap on eBay.  

This veil for $20:

This garter for $4:

Sparkly headbands:

My New Color Love: Turquoise and Black

I'm not ready to commit to a color scheme yet.  However, I am having a ton of fun looking at fun pictures like these!  

Turquoise reminded me too much of a beach wedding, so I hadn't considered using turquoise.  ...That is until I saw some bright turquoise and black wedding inspiration boards.  Adding black to the color scheme makes turquoise suddenly seem more edgy.  And I love it.  Here are some inspiration photos: