Oct 25, 2012
Wedding Parasols
I die for these! Perfect for an exotic, vintage, romantic vibe at a sunny wedding...
Oct 22, 2012
Would you like a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes?
Getting married in Chicago? Want a free pair of Jimmy Choo's, possibly for your big day?
image: jimmychoo.com
That's right - it's that simple! If you book two vendors through our website (www.revelryalliance.com), we'll buy you a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes (a $600 value!)
This promotion runs through the end of 2012 - so get started now! For more information, please feel free to email us at info@revelryalliance.com
Sarah & Amanda
Co-Founders
The fine print:
You must accept the contracts and pay your deposits for two vendors by December 31st, 2012 on the Revelry Alliance website in order to receive your free gift (Choos!) Wedding does NOT need to take place in 2012. This promotion is not sponsored by Jimmy Choo - it's just a gift from us to you!
Revelry Alliance will contact you after both vendors have been booked to discuss the shoe specifics with you - i.e., your size, where to ship, and what pair of shoes (up to $600 retail price).
Any other questions, just let us know!
Oct 15, 2012
Spring 2013 Wedding Gowns
When I got married, I found looking for wedding gown inspiration to be overwhelming. There are so many designers out there now, and so much to choose from, style-wise.
Now that I'm removed from being a bride myself, however, I find perusing bridal fashion much more enjoyable! Here are some recent gowns that have caught my eye, from the Spring 2013 collections of some of the most established design houses out there:
Now that I'm removed from being a bride myself, however, I find perusing bridal fashion much more enjoyable! Here are some recent gowns that have caught my eye, from the Spring 2013 collections of some of the most established design houses out there:
Oct 10, 2012
Wedding Attire, In Brief
Depending on the time of day, size, location, and overall "vibe" of your wedding, appropriate attire for you - and your guests - will change. Sure, if you're dead-set on a 25 person black-tie wedding in a rustic barn, then by all means, go for it. However, if you're looking for a little more concrete guidance on what's "appropriate", read on.
Black Tie
Wedding Size: 75+ guests
Time of Day: Evening
What It Means:
Men should be in tuxedos. Women have a bit more flexibility. It's no longer required that black-tie mean floor-length gowns. Shorter dresses are fine, but they should "special" and formal.
As a bride, you'll be looking at a floor-length gown. It doesn't have to be a ball-gown, but if you're inclined towards sparkles, sequins, embroidery, glitz, etc., this is the time to go all-in. You can also wear more jewelry.
Cocktail
Wedding Size: Any
Time of Day: Evening
What It Means:
Men should be in jackets and ties, most likely suits. Women in, predictably, cocktail dresses. However, the wedding party can be in tuxedos and floor length dresses, if you so choose.
As a bride, you have your choice of gown length. Most brides choose floor length, but again, a special, more formal, cocktail length dress is perfectly fine, if that's you thing. You may want to glam it up a bit with fancy jewelry and makeup, however. You are the bride, after all... It's appropriate for you (and your wedding party) to look more dressed up than your guests.
Daytime
Wedding Size: Any
Time of Day: Morning or Early Afternoon
What It Means:
Groomsmen will most likely be in jackets w/ ties or suits. There is such a thing as a "morning suit" - see pics from Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding for an example (a lot of the male guests, if not in the military, were in morning suits). They're a little outdated, frankly, and very uncommon in the U.S. Bridesmaids should be in tea-length or shorter semi-formal dresses.
As a bride, you can still go floor-length with your dress, but you might want to keep it simple if so. Daytime weddings usually mean it's time to go easy on the embellishments, especially rhinestones and other glittery elements. Lace, however, is perfectly appropriate! A shorter, tea-length or cocktail length dress or even suit is fine too.
Male guests will also likely be in jackets & ties (although, some may forgo the tie), and ladies will be in shorter dresses or suits.
Informal
Anything goes! If you're getting married on a beach with a few friends as witnesses, or at city hall on a Friday afternoon, your attire is entirely up to you. (Although, I would suggest a breezy white dress or a smart, ivory silk sheath, for the respective venues mentioned prior!)
Black Tie
Wedding Size: 75+ guests
Time of Day: Evening
What It Means:
Men should be in tuxedos. Women have a bit more flexibility. It's no longer required that black-tie mean floor-length gowns. Shorter dresses are fine, but they should "special" and formal.
As a bride, you'll be looking at a floor-length gown. It doesn't have to be a ball-gown, but if you're inclined towards sparkles, sequins, embroidery, glitz, etc., this is the time to go all-in. You can also wear more jewelry.
Cocktail
Wedding Size: Any
Time of Day: Evening
What It Means:
Men should be in jackets and ties, most likely suits. Women in, predictably, cocktail dresses. However, the wedding party can be in tuxedos and floor length dresses, if you so choose.
As a bride, you have your choice of gown length. Most brides choose floor length, but again, a special, more formal, cocktail length dress is perfectly fine, if that's you thing. You may want to glam it up a bit with fancy jewelry and makeup, however. You are the bride, after all... It's appropriate for you (and your wedding party) to look more dressed up than your guests.
Daytime
Wedding Size: Any
Time of Day: Morning or Early Afternoon
What It Means:
Groomsmen will most likely be in jackets w/ ties or suits. There is such a thing as a "morning suit" - see pics from Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding for an example (a lot of the male guests, if not in the military, were in morning suits). They're a little outdated, frankly, and very uncommon in the U.S. Bridesmaids should be in tea-length or shorter semi-formal dresses.
As a bride, you can still go floor-length with your dress, but you might want to keep it simple if so. Daytime weddings usually mean it's time to go easy on the embellishments, especially rhinestones and other glittery elements. Lace, however, is perfectly appropriate! A shorter, tea-length or cocktail length dress or even suit is fine too.
Male guests will also likely be in jackets & ties (although, some may forgo the tie), and ladies will be in shorter dresses or suits.
Informal
Anything goes! If you're getting married on a beach with a few friends as witnesses, or at city hall on a Friday afternoon, your attire is entirely up to you. (Although, I would suggest a breezy white dress or a smart, ivory silk sheath, for the respective venues mentioned prior!)
Oct 5, 2012
Paper: Table Numbers
Ever since I fell in love with table numbers created by Courtney Callahan for my little sister's wedding (see below!), I've been on the lookout for especially unique ideas. After all, why stick with just a 1 2 3 4 format when you can do something that reflects your couple personality and looks pretty too?
Significant years in your lives together:
Table numbers for my sister's wedding were African animals, in honor of her now-husband's home country of South Africa! Photography by Amaris Giselle
Some others...
Places you've been together:
Paris!
Drawings or paintings of things you like or like to do:
Mallards!
Significant years in your lives together:
Photos of the happy couple and their favorite spots:
Oct 2, 2012
Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
It's customary to give a little something to your bridesmaids to thank them for their support for you throughout the wedding planning process and big day.
To give you some ideas, here are a few things that I certainly wouldn't mind receiving:
To give you some ideas, here are a few things that I certainly wouldn't mind receiving:
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