Wedding season is upon us! I seriously love weddings, with my wedding day being the happiest day of my life (I plan on doing a proper post about it at some point but below is a taster of our big day - the biggest smile imaginable plastered on my face!)
We don't have that many to go to this year, but my husband and I were invited to see two of his uni friends Alex and Clare) tie the knot yesterday so I thought I'd write a little post about the day and my outfit (Clare's - the bride - was obviously better than mine but I have no details about that so mine will have to do!)
The wedding was in Stow-on-the-Wold, a lovely little place in the Cotswolds. We stayed a few miles down the road in Burford, a picture perfect little market town. I wish we'd had time to explore further but we plan on going back for a little getaway soon.
(One of the lovely houses along Burford High Street)
The barn venue was stunning and the ceremony took place in the grounds, so we were surrounded by stunning views of the countryside. It was a lovely little ceremony, with really cute readings - Guess How Much I Love you. So sweet! The ceremony was followed by Pimms, a selection of music that was very reminiscent of Cardiff uni days and a lovely meal that fit in with the setting. In the evening there was cèilidh dancing and Totoro cake. All in all, an incredible day.
(Seriously, how cute is this cake?)
I picked my outfit based on the fact there was cèilidh dancing: the Pinup Girl clothing Jenny Dress in lilac (no longer available in that colour but they have an incredible selection of prints and plain here for $142), the black petticoat from Vivien of Holloway (£59 from here), polka dot seamed stockings from What Katie Did (similar from collectif for £8.50) and my pink, glitter, True Love necklace from the wonderful Bete Noire (£14 from here. I asked for pink but you can get different colours, prints, chains, etc. I will be writing a post all about her lovely jewellery - I have a rather extensive collection and wear them all the time.)
(Pre wedding photo with my hair looking how it was supposed to and Kim looking dapper in his suit and Vivienne Westwood tie)
Let's start with the Jenny Dress. I own a couple of these dresses and a couple of the skirts. They are genuinely the most comfortable and versatile dresses out there. The stretch sateen looks so luxe but is incredibly comfortable (definitely good for a 3 course wedding breakfast!) and the amount of fabric in the skirt is unbelievable. The bodice is boned for structure but stretches at the back and has adjustable straps. I have a slightly curvier top half, so it means that I feel supported but comfortable. I had compliment after compliment about the dress and it felt really special to wear.
Vivien of Holloway petticoats are the only ones I will buy now. I have had my fair share of cheaper petticoats but they have always felt too flat, too bulky, have stuck to my legs, etc, etc. I was always a bit wary of spending a lot on a petticoat because I thought I would never wear them enough but eventually sprung for one last year (in dusky pink). I found that because it was perfect, I started wearing outfits specifically so I could wear it and treated myself to a black one with birthday money. They are so soft and lightweight, so it doesn't feel like you're wearing a big petticoat, but they give so much volume. I found myself wanting to spend the whole night on the dance floor!
The True Love necklace added the touch of fun I felt the outfit needed. Who doesn't love pink glitter? And the design is definitely fitting for weddings. I wear these necklaces so often for a cute, kitsch touch and will recommend time and time again. Beth, who makes them, is such a sweetie, and everything is lovingly hand made. Again, lots of compliments, so it was the right choice for the occasion.
(A slightly tipsy selfie, after getting completely windswept and a turn or few around the dance floor - check out the volume in that skirt though!)
Now, this isn't one of my more budget friendly (although my shoes were £25 from M&S and the cardi was cheapy-cheap Primarni.) but weddings are such special occasions and if you can't wear your more expensive outfits then, when can you? I build up my more expensive clothes over time, looking out for sales (PUG regularly has amazing sales) and using birthday money. This outfit was just the right combination of special and fun for an incredible day. I wish the happy couple a lifetime of happiness!
Laura xx
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