What should I wear to Elope? - I only have 3 weeks!

[cushioncut]

We are going to elope at Bacara in Santa Barbara on the private ocean side balcony of our room... We are going to hire a photographer... And we are timing the ceremony to that we can have sunset pictures on the ocean/cliffs there.

(It is going to be just the two of us... Dinner will be served on the balcony after sunset...)

I want to look bridey, but not over-the top with it... Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should wear? I want it to be ivory and I want something in my hair, though I don't know about a veil.

I am going shopping tomorrow with a friend... We are eloping in 3 weeks!!! So I have to find somethign ASAP!

Also, does anyone know where I should look for this kind of dress? Bridal shop? Department stores?

Any suggestions in Los Angeles (where I live).

I really appreciate any thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[E B]

Eloping sounds so nice.

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod72169611&catId=cat100144

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod65597611&catId=cat100144

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod63050611&catId=cat100144

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod70030611&catId=cat100144

http://www.anntaylor.com/IWCatSectionView.process?IWAction=Load&RestartFlow=t&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=7028

 

[Scintillating]

good call Ebree, I too was going to suggest Jcrew.
Take a look at Nordstrom''s website too.

Scintillating...

 

[AmberWaves]

You could look at The White House (it's a store in the Santa Monica Mall).. I'll see if I can find a link..

ETA http://www.whiteandblack.com/store/home_intro.asp

 

[E B]

Do they have David''s Bridals here in Southern CA? I''m not too familiar with their quality, but here are a couple pretty dresses (and they have most sizes in stock, from what I understand, so you don''t have to wait for something to be ordered!):

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2295&prodgroup=10

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2340&prodgroup=10

 

[E B]

http://store.nordstrom.com/product/product_brandboutique.asp?styleid=2886977&boutique=wedding_shop_2006&category=2376776~2374327~6005464~6005465&NextStyleID=2886976&PrevStyleID=2897485

http://store.nordstrom.com/product/product_brandboutique.asp?styleid=2887750&boutique=wedding_shop_2006&category=2376776~2374327~6005464~6005465&NextStyleID=2887523&PrevStyleID=2887749

 

[sunkist]

If I were going to elope I''d do something less formal. Maybe something calf length instead of full length. And I''d wear flowers in my hair!

HERE''s a JCrew simpler dress. I think it would be fun on the beach and then you (or at least I) wouldn''t feel going around town in it and going out to dinner.

 

[sunkist]

Or maybe THIS one.

 

[ivanadiamond]

Cushioncut,

First and foremost, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!! Bacara Resort is just gorgeous, I am sure you and your FI are going to have an amazing time there! I used to live in Santa Barbara, so if you need any recommendations let me know!

Depending on your budget and the style you are looking for I would recommend Nordstrom''s that have a Via C., Saks, Neiman and Marcus, Barneys, Anthropologie and maybe check on the boutiques on Melrose or planet blue, Horn, Kitsen or there is a shop in Manhattan Beach that is fabulous and carries multiple designers called Third Gallery...

I really love Catherine Malandrino too, here are 2 dresses I recently saw, maybe they would work? I wore a dress from her for my rehearsal dinner and love the way her clothes fit!

Good Luck!

 

[ivanadiamond]

pic 2

 

[ky6]

I was going to suggest White House Black Market too. They have a small bridal section. But beyond that, they have some cute white dresses, and a beautiful white suit that I want to wear to my rehearsal

 

[cushioncut]

Than you everyone for your suggestions so far. I never would have thought of J Crew, but I do like those very much, especially the first one that was posted... If I don''t see anything tomorrow I''ll order that and see what it''s like in person...

Nordstrom looks promising too... I will be sure to check them... Ivana - I was looking at that first dress you posted the other day somewhere... Maybe Neiman''s or Sak''s site? I like it. I hope I can see it in person.

I have shockingly white legs right now though. I''d almost rather go long, because if I go three quarter - I am going to have to wear some kind of nylons... Do people wear nylons anymore? Are there any that look good? I feel like they are so old ladyish.

I am actually meeting a friend for lunch in Manhattan Beach on Sunday so hopefully that store will be open that you mentioned -- I''ll check it out. Thanks''s for the name, and all the other names too!

Ayone elso who has any suggestions, I appreciate them!

CC

 

[sunkist]

Date: 2/24/2006 3:28:10 PM
Author: cushioncut

I have shockingly white legs right now though. I''d almost rather go long, because if I go three quarter - I am going to have to wear some kind of nylons... Do people wear nylons anymore? Are there any that look good? I feel like they are so old ladyish.

CC

Cushion, since you have a couple weeks before your elopement you''d have time to do a few tanning sessions if you want to tan your legs (plus all over!) or you could use those tanning lotions, though I''ve never tried them so I don''t know which ones are good. But I do like the long JCrew gown that you like! Beautiful!!

 

[E B]

Date: 2/24/2006 4:12:09 PM
Author: sunkist

But I do like the long JCrew gown that you like! Beautiful!!

It''s my favorite of those posted too. Simple and gorgeous. I also reaaaally like the (JCrew) strapless a-line.

 

[applegirl]

Nicole Miller has some nice ones too under their bridesmaid collection.
http://www.nicolemiller.com/frames/index.html?pg=bridal

 

[InLuvWithMrH]

Date: 2/24/2006 2:52:09 PM
Author: ivanadiamond

Cushioncut,

First and foremost, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!! Bacara Resort is just gorgeous, I am sure you and your FI are going to have an amazing time there! I used to live in Santa Barbara, so if you need any recommendations let me know!

Depending on your budget and the style you are looking for I would recommend Nordstrom's that have a Via C., Saks, Neiman and Marcus, Barneys, Anthropologie and maybe check on the boutiques on Melrose or planet blue, Horn, Kitsen or there is a shop in Manhattan Beach that is fabulous and carries multiple designers called Third Gallery...

I really love Catherine Malandrino too, here are 2 dresses I recently saw, maybe they would work? I wore a dress from her for my rehearsal dinner and love the way her clothes fit!

Good Luck!

I LOVE the first dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where can I find it?????

 

[ivanadiamond]

this is the link for the first dress...

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/template/catB6.jhtml?itemId=cat5190731&parentId=cat000059&masterId=cat000009&navAction=index

I totally agree that a little tanning might be good! I also like self tanners as well, Jergens makes a great one that is super natural looking and not orange at all...

For a beach affair I would steer clear of nylons, but that''s just me! I like to feel the sand in my toes!

show us some pics!!!!

 

[kittykat]

Congrats! I wanted to elope in Santa Barbara. You can go wine tasitn the next day! Neimans has a great wedding section on their website.

 

[InLuvWithMrH]

Thanks for the link!!! I am looking for an informal dress for my tropical backyard wedding...he will be wearing the white on white Tommy Bahama shirt with khaki slacks.......feel free to send me any ideas too!!

 

[marvel]

http://www.thebridalshop.com/Allure_Bridals/785.htm

http://www.thebridalshop.com/Allure_Bridals/787.htm

http://www.thebridalshop.com/Allure_Bridals/781.htmhttp://www.thebridalshop.com/Destinations/16100.htm

 

[marvel]

 

[marvel]