In light of wedding season and a childhood friend of mine recently getting engaged* (with questions about rings and styles), I looked back at these wedding photos from a few years back...
On her wedding day, this bride looked radiant, and I thought her luminescent pearl gown was so pretty and feminine. It matched her personality and taste well - simple and classic with flourishes that added an elegant detail. I later found out the bride had chosen this dress early on in the wedding process, but later had regrets, reconsidered and chose another only to later come back to this dress. Oh the doubts and indecision! We sometimes need to learn to better trust our initial feelings.
* [ Congratulations Al! I hope this helps in some way when making the multitude of wedding decisions you'll be facing... your first choice may be the best one!]
Gorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim :)
DeleteCatherine, I just love these - so beautiful and elegant. You are right - often our first instinct is the best!
ReplyDeleteAs for the country vs the city, I think I prefer the countryside now - just so relaxing and serene.
I can see why Shirley, your photos from the English countryside made me swoon, the landscape was just so lush + gorgeous... Sue is a lucky lady to have that view. every single day :)
DeleteWow, those images are beautiful! What a wonderful dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Alexa!
DeleteLoving the laced-up back and ruffles -- I never had a wedding dress, (not my style) but I do truly appreciate a beautiful wedding gown. Awesome Catherine.
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot of pretty detail going on back there for sure! :)
DeleteWonderful shots and beautiful dress! Black and white makes this so timeless!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brandi,... the bride ended up getting lots of compliments on her dress :)
DeleteStunning gown and beautiful images. I can't believe she ever had second thoughts about this gown!
ReplyDeleteI remember feeling the same way with my wedding dress (though I never went out and looked for another one)... having all those decisions to make can be so overwhelming. Fortunately this bride was extremely happy with all of her final choices at the end of the day :)
DeleteCatherine, the back of this gown is SO unique and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Laurie! Thank you for visiting :)
DeleteIt is beautiful... I love the open corset style back!
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Hopefully it can give a bride-to-be some inspiration :)
DeleteThe sepia tone is exactly the right choice here - no doubt about it. Wonderful point of view - very romantic and charming. well done!
ReplyDeleteOriginally I processed the photos in a silvery black and white - and was not very happy with the outcome (the mood just wasn't there)... so thank you for validating (in this case) my final decision! :)
DeleteA positively exquisite gown and photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anne :)
DeleteGorgeous photos. You've really captured the romantic feel of this dress in these photo's. I love the back of it.
ReplyDeleteThe back of the dress seems to delight and surprise for sure! Thank you for your comments + visit Ida :)
DeleteI need to catch up on Catherine writings to get centered and inspired! You amaze me. Your thoughtful words and emotional photos. I'm looking forward to sitting down with my cup of coffee and reading your days.
ReplyDeletep.s. bless your friend's heart regarding the wedding gowns. Sounds like a fellow Libran to me;) I would have done the same thing. In the end, she chose a beautiful gown! The details that you captured of the gown are to be treasured for a lifetime.
Aw such sweet kind words Charmaine... I've missed your visits so, thank you for dropping by my friend - xo
DeleteOh, what a beautiful post - the dress, the magic images, the story of the bride, the encouraging words to your friend... I hope all goes well for your friend! I know what it feels like to be indecisive!!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lulu! So far so good... my friend was never one to stress (lucky him!), but hopefully this advice (unsolicited but well meaning :) will help him + his fiancé in some way as they're now in the throes of deciding on the wedding venue, number of guests and who to invite (oh how I remember how very stressful that was!)...
Deletethat is the most feminine (and sexy) wedding dress I think I've ever seen! the back is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to let her know her wedding dress has so many fans... and most importantly that she made the right choice :)
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