Probably my single biggest inspiration for my wedding is Grace Kelly. In general, she had the most incredible clothes and she was so... graceful. She epitomizes vintage chic, hands down! Just take a look at her incredible wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco:
I. Can't. Stand it.
Can anybody top this??? I don't think copying Grace Kelly's dress would quite work today, unless one of us is marrying the Prince of Monaco, as well, BUT I think her style can certainly be reinvented into a modern, classic version. Let's not kid ourselves, I am no Grace Kelly, but I can work a little bit of tulle! As I've said before, my mother is an antiques dealer, and she has included vintage clothing as part of her store in the past. One time, when I was in high school, she acquired this AMAZING strapless white tulle party dress from the 1950s. It was so beautiful - it's still my favorite dress that I have ever been allowed to wear (Yes, I pestered my mom into letting me borrow it a few times - thanks, mom!) I wish I had a picture of it because it swooshed when I swooshed and twirled when I twirled... Oh, young love. :)
Of course, I could NEVER wear it today, as it must have been a size zero, and, um... I am not a size zero anymore by a long shot!
In looking for a wedding dress, I have been looking for a dress that was modern, but paid tribute to wedding dresses of years past. I think I might have found one, and I am trying not to fall in love because... what if I try it on and I look terrible in it? Or what if it doesn't live up to my expectations? SO, I have to keep my feelings in check until I meet said gorgeousbeautifuldressthatIamcrushingreallyhardon. (sigh)
Here's a sneak peek - if you're a wedding design stalker, you may recognize it:
Can anybody top this??? I don't think copying Grace Kelly's dress would quite work today, unless one of us is marrying the Prince of Monaco, as well, BUT I think her style can certainly be reinvented into a modern, classic version. Let's not kid ourselves, I am no Grace Kelly, but I can work a little bit of tulle! As I've said before, my mother is an antiques dealer, and she has included vintage clothing as part of her store in the past. One time, when I was in high school, she acquired this AMAZING strapless white tulle party dress from the 1950s. It was so beautiful - it's still my favorite dress that I have ever been allowed to wear (Yes, I pestered my mom into letting me borrow it a few times - thanks, mom!) I wish I had a picture of it because it swooshed when I swooshed and twirled when I twirled... Oh, young love. :)
Of course, I could NEVER wear it today, as it must have been a size zero, and, um... I am not a size zero anymore by a long shot!
In looking for a wedding dress, I have been looking for a dress that was modern, but paid tribute to wedding dresses of years past. I think I might have found one, and I am trying not to fall in love because... what if I try it on and I look terrible in it? Or what if it doesn't live up to my expectations? SO, I have to keep my feelings in check until I meet said gorgeousbeautifuldressthatIamcrushingreallyhardon. (sigh)
Here's a sneak peek - if you're a wedding design stalker, you may recognize it:
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