post-elopement party dress??

[Miscka]

Even though we eloped, we are planning a brunch vow renewal/reception in September.

What do I wear???? I REALLY want a special dress, since my actual one was ok but not great. I loved my shoes though! I want something ivory, and that is about all I know. I was looking at Jim Hjelm bridesmaids dresses, but my Mom thinks they look too "bare" and "cocktail dress-ish" for a brunch party. Now you see why I wanted to elope...the woman has some serious opinions.

Anyway, does anyone have ideas? I still may go the BM dress route. I dont want it to be just like any old dress, like something one of my cousins will show up in as well. I want to stand out and be bridal without being over the top.

I will be going to a bigger city nearby soon, and that would be a good place to shop if I knew where to go and what to look for!

Help!

 

[sunnyd]

Definitely hit up BM dresses that come in ivory. Melissa Sweet also has the CUTEST short dresses. They seem brunchy to me...whatever that means.

 

[Miscka]

ooohhh thanks Sunny! I will check it out.

I guess I don''t know what kind of fabric/shape I want. For day in Sept? It will still be warm here, and the vow renewal may be outdoors.

 

[wannaBMrsH]

First Congrats on your Marriage!!!!!!!

Second, I saw this dress on PS before as someone''s rehearsal dinner dress and loved it. I scoured ebay for months before one popped up in my size and I bought it for under $100. That is a great price because Nordstrom is still selling it for $570! It comes in white and an off white (I would call it Ivory) color.

Anyhow, I bought it for a post wedding party we are having after our Destination Wedding. I want to still look "bridal-y" without having to worry about a big dress or a train. This one was perfect.

 

[Miscka]

oh man, now you are giving me full-length dress ideas!! This could be bad...

I guess that it all depends on the dress. I mean some long ones would look more appropriate for my party than some short ones, huh?

I guess I need to go looking!!

 

[katamari]

I fully agree that you should get a special dress. I have been looking for a reception dress and just wanted to point you in a few directions.

Jenny Yoo has my favorite "bridal alternatives" line. None really work with my body type, but I would wear the Audrey (below) in a second if I could.

Coren Moore is great, too, as is Saeyoung Vu (though her dresses are harder to find.

Of course, there is always J. Crew and Nicole Miller.

There are a ton of great BM dress options, too, but if you want to feel special and bridal, I would probably pick one of the less formal bridal designers. Keep us posted on what you pick!