*Image via Titova Victoria.
This one goes out to my lovely Magpie brides — or anyone who loves white and blue! So many of these pieces are not specific to brides and can be worked into any well-heeled lady’s wardrobe. I did want to mention that this personalized jewelry case would make a darling gift for a newly engaged lady (with her new initials — someone once told me it was “bad luck” to gift a bride-to-be her new initials before her wedding day and to that I say: smeh!), as would this beautiful Smythson notebook for all her wedding planning notes!
I also wanted to note that I know there are often many events for brides to attend — engagement parties! bridal showers! bridal luncheons! bachelorettes! rehearsal dinner! — and that buying six or seven white dresses can add up. A few adorable white dresses that will not break the bank (all $250 and under): this white H&M, this linen mini, this Aqua, this cut out style, And then one perfect piece that is more expensive but not over the top for a rehearsal dinner or engagement — this Loeffler Randall!! WOW! Finally — cutest/sexiest getaway dress, no!?
POSSE LINEN DRESS // CAROLINA HERRERA TOP // MONOGRAMMED WEDDING HANDKERCHIEF // ANITA BERISHA NECKLACE // ANDRES OTALORA TOP // FEATHERED D’ORSAY HEELS // TAILORED SHORTS // BATSHEVA BRODERIE ANGLAISE DRESS // NICOLA BATHIE EARRINGS // SILVIA TCHERASSI SKIRT // SMYTHSON NOTEBOOK // SHRIMPS EARRINGS // CINQ A SEPT TOP // ASHA CLUTCH // FRAME TROUSERS // SIMONE ROCHA HAIR SLIDES // ANTONIO MELANI MULES // MARA HOFFMAN STRAPLESS DRESS // PERSONALIZED JEWELRY CASE // ACLER TOP // LE MONDE BERYL MARY JANES // REBECCA DE RAVENEL EARRINGS // THIRD FORM SLIP DRESS // AQUAZZURA HEELS
A few other white dresses…
P.S. Truly, then, these words are most serious.
P.P.S. What is your song?
P.P.P.S. An easy kind of love.
That Waimari dress stopped me in my tracks!! So lovely.
A caveat on monograms: I’d probably ask the bride (depending on the closeness of our relationship) if she will be keeping or changing her last name after marriage before deciding on a monogrammed gift. Personally I’m ok with being addressed socially as “Mrs. __” , although I kept my last name. I also don’t think I’d really mind a monogram with my husband’s initial, especially if the item isn’t something I’d use in a work setting… but some might feel more strongly about maintaining their initials.
Isn’t it gorgeous?! SO pretty for a bride but also maybe I need it…
I totally agree with you on monograms/names! Best not to assume!
xx