Setting the scene at your wedding starts with decor, but it doesn't end until you have the perfect lighting! We know your first thought is to show off your own style and the second is to impress guests. Here are four unique ways to satisfy both and make it a day to remember.
GLOWING GUESTS (UNDER A CANOPY OF STRING LIGHTING!)
Whether you have a rustic chic theme or a sophisticated ballroom as the backdrop, draping the ceiling in market lights will create a chic effect. Friends and family members will feel as if they are literally dancing beneath the stars.
BRILLIANT IDEA - EDISON LIGHT BULBS ADD AN UNEXPECTED TWIST ON A CLASSIC DESIGN
This trend popped up about a year ago but remains a favorite among couples. The old-fashioned bulbs can be artfully strung from the ceiling for a modern, urban feel or woven within lush, natural tablescapes for an ethereal look. Want a more minimal design? Simply place a single bulb on small tables throughout your cocktail hour to create a soft glow. Due to their sleek design, these can seamlessly work with almost any decor.
EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE - SET THE MOOD WITH CHIC CHANDELIERS
Nothing says romance like dancing beneath a row of ornate chandeliers. Imagine having a garden reception at the Ritz Carlton. Decorating the outdoor space with a classic crystal chandelier (or two!) above the dance floor will create an effortlessly elegant environment.
A SPARKLING SEND-OFF - LIGHT UP THE EVENING WITH STYLISH & FESTIVE FIREWORKS.
A fireworks display creates the perfect sparkling send off! Don’t worry about it looking like the Fourth of July. Since it’s your celebration, you control all the details - including delicate sparklers, colors and whether a celebratory message lights up the sky. Your planner can help with all the specifics i.e., the right permits, technicians on hand, etc.
Lighting really does make an event that much more special and unique! Want more ways to put your personal stamp on this event? Check out our Pinterest page for countless ideas to share with your planner from desserts to décor to dresses.
The hemline has risen—intentionally.
The modern bridal mini has shifted from an after-party alternative to a ceremony-ready statement--the Little White Dress redefined. It has become city-hall appropriate, rehearsal-dinner definitive, and wedding-reception essential. Structured, abbreviated, and deliberate, it signals confidence rather than compromise. The short wedding dress was once a radical departure; today it is simply a sophisticated choice for a white rehearsal dinner dress, a wedding reception second look, and an after party wedding dress. The bridal mini dress honors the heritage of 1960s couture and makes an equally compelling case as the second look.
Minimal design meets architectural intention in the Josette, a white strapless rehearsal dress and minimal wedding dress designed for modern brides. This style guide explores how to style a civil ceremony dress with purpose — transforming clean structure into a refined statement for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and intimate wedding receptions.
Who says the magic has to begin at “I do”? For today’s modern bride, every event leading up to the wedding is a moment worthy of sartorial celebration. From the engagement party to the rehearsal dinner and every toast in between, creating a beautiful and unique assortment of little white dresses is an opportunity for each bride to showcase her personal style. One of our favorite options is to choose a little white dress with a subtle amount of sparkle.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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