Whether leaving for the honeymoon or simply leaving the reception, the modern bride often changes from her wedding dress into a different outfit for a gorgeous getaway. Since we have a special place in our heart for little white dresses, this is one of our favorite wedding weekend outfits. Here are a few tips for selecting a chic and stylish white dress to make an elegant exit.
Select something versatile - we love lace dresses especially if you're having a destination wedding or if your wedding or honeymoon is in a warm climate. A simple sheath dress is one of our favorites since it can be formal with heels or more casual with flat sandals. We also love the practically of a beautiful lace reception dress that can afterwards be very easily packed into honeymoon luggage, perfect for moonlit strolls along the beach as well as shopping in open air markets.
Select a signature color - choose a beautiful hue in a subtly simple and sophisticated silhouette. One of our go-to's is a stylish sleeveless A line shift dress reminiscent of Jackie. Also doubles as a chic something blue for the practical modern bride.
Select something unforgettable - A third choice is a flirty fit and flare little white dress with chic and flowy satin ribbon straps. This dress may very well have all of your guests reaching for their phones to capture the perfect shot of the couple fashionably fleeing the festivities with the lovely ribbons streaming behind the bride...
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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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