What to Wear

Everyone knows you need an incredible dress for your big day, but often times brides get so caught up with wedding day details they forget about all the other wedding related festivities surrounding the big day. In today's blogpost we talk about being just as glamorous during all of your extra curricular wedding events!

Here's an event by event look at your pre-wedding wardrobe:

Engagement Party: 

The engagement party will set the tone for the rest of your wedding events, so you want to keep it low key & easy, without being too casual. The "Misha" dress is perfect in this regard because the lace keeps it nice & bridal, but the simple, no fuss silhouette keeps it easy. 

 

Bridal Shower:

Traditionally, bridal showers tend to be a little more formal & proper. Since this is the first time the separate families are beginning to become one, you want to put your best foot forward & make a good impression with any family that may be a little more conservative. Opt for a dress like "Posey" with a little more coverage to keep things especially classy, but the V back keeps it from feeling too matronly. 

Bonus: Opt for a different color lining & ribbon that represent the colors to be used in your wedding for a fun pop of color, while maintaining a look that screams bride.

Bachelorette Party:

 Here's your time to let loose with your girls & have a good time. You want something that says bride without saying "married & boring,"  The open back of "Candy" is fun & flirty without showing off too much.

Bonus: We've got your girls covered for a fun night out too! A dress like "Tikka" is fun without upstaging the bride to be.

 

 

Rehearsal Dinner: 

As all of the planning winds down & the big day arrives you'll want to keep things a little more low key. The simple look of a dress like "Ginger" eliminates any fuss, & leaves room instead for fun accessories like a statement necklace or a cozy cardigan. Don't be afraid to leave white for the big day & incorporate a little color into your evening's look!

Exit/Honeymoon Dress: 

Now that you're a newlywed you'll want something that you can wear when your new husband whisks you away to your honeymoon destination! The great thing about a dress like "Adler" is that the full skirt is not only fun & flouncy but it will keep from restricting you. Additionally, the heavier brocade fabric won't easily wrinkle as you sit on a plane or pack it away in a bag!

Bridesmaid Bonus:

Did we mention that many of the Watters Encore dresses will come in a variety of colors for you girls on the big day! Go for a clean monochromatic look, or spice things up & add some depth with a two-toned look. 

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