In the Spotlight: Ruche Bridal

UPDATE: Ruche is having a contest to win $500 for a dream gown! All you have to do if make your dream wedding on Pinterest. Check out the rules here!

OK, so I don't know if I'm totally out of the loop on this one, but I stumbled upon Ruche Bridal's website today and my mouth literally fell open looking at all of the pretties that I never knew existed. I just had to share. Does everyone know about Ruche but me?! If you don't, then you MUST go have a look. All of their styles are vintage-inspired and offer something a little different than the traditional look that you see everywhere. They have wedding gowns, the cutest bridesmaid dresses and all kids of great accessories.

You want to know the best part? It's so affordable. How affordable,  you ask? Well all of their bridesmaid dresses are between $150 and $50. Wedding gowns range from $900 to $200, with most of them being in the $200, $300 range. Holy freakin' cow.

If you're a unique bride looking for something a little different, this is the place for you. If I was going for a vintage-theme wedding, Ruche would be a must-have. I know that there's a lot of girls out there who would love this site if they don't know it already, so I'm sharing the love.

My favorite pieces: (warning – lots of pictures coming at ya!)

Bridal Gowns

 

           "Victoria" $849.99                                                    "Alexandria" $749.99

          "Tiffany" $349.99                                                       "Gemma Lynn" $88.99

          "Claire" $399.99                                                      "Audrey" $249.99

Bridesmaid Dresses

         "Freesia Dress" $72.99                                           "Ranunculus Dress" $82.99

          "Petunia Dress" $63.99                                            "Peach Rose Dress" $134.99

          "Hydrangea Dress" $145.99                                   "Gardenia Dress" $84.99

Shoes

"Oldie but Goodie Heels" $108.99  

Jewelry

 

       "Promises Gold Bow Necklace" 22.99                  "Grand Bouquet Floral Necklace" $36.99

                "Catch the Bouquet Ring" $24.99

Veils/Headpieces

         "Simply Elegance" Ivory Veil   $56.99           "Twirling Heart" Ivory Veil   $48.99

     "Singluar Destiny" Headband $42.99             "Something Blue" Feathered Headband $48.99

"Ever Thine" Fascinator  $42.99

 

     "Spirits Entwined" Crown $43.99                "Ever Mine" Fascinator  $42.99

Accessories

         "Sweet Reminiscing" Lace Shaw $52.99                "Forever Fancy" Rosette Bolero  $76.99

        "Pure Elation" Lace Gloves  $28.99                       "Gleaming Heart" Sequin Sash  $59.99

So, what do you think? Are you in love with Ruche Bridal yet? I just can't get over the patterned bridesmaid dresses and those fabulous fascinators! So much pretty in one place! Thanks for reading!

XO

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Ruche Bridal. They did not contact me. I was not asked or endorsed to write this post. These are my own opinions and it was fully s my choice to spotlight the shop. Ruche Bridal was not involved in any way.

25 Prettiest Spring Bouquets

It's spring time. And it's wedding season. How much better could things get? Well, I could spend the next few minutes talking about gorgeous bouquets. Yes, that would be better. So here it goes.

Booking a florist is one of the items still on my to-do list. With 6 months to go until my wedding (as of today!), it's probably something that I should do. But, thinking about picking a bouquet is a really hard decision for me. I've never been a huge flower lover. I mean I've always liked them, but not any more than the average person. For some reason though, when they're put into perfectly coordinated little groups, cutely tied together and carried by a woman in white (and her bridesmaids), I become a flower FANATIC. I often find myself looking at pictures of bouquets and quite literally gasping out loud. Yes, I love them that much. I'm getting married in the fall, but couldn't be more head over heals for a good spring bouquet. The pastel colors, the soft, fluffy textures – they're just so romantic. Here's a collection of 25 spring bouquets that I adore, right down to the last petal.

What's your favorite flower season?

Click on pic for source.

Orange, Pink & Yellow Wedding

Last week, we (Fort Wayne, IN) had numerous days of record breaking hot weather. Having 80 degree temperatures is unheard of here in March (it's usually only in the 40's!) – it was quite the treat. Everyone got their shorts out and tank tops on and acted like it was the dead of summer. But, unfortunately, it was too good to last. It was like an awful tease, and now it's got me craving the warm weather more than normal. To cheer myself up and set me back into summer mode, I decided to create a board that just screams WARM.

These bright yellows, oranges and pinks are so vibrant, they just make me happy. This would be an absolutely stunning wedding fully of energy, excitement and lots and lots of dancing. Perfect for the bride who isn't afraid to make a bold statement. I adore those orange shoes, love that big yellow bow, and believe it or not, the woman in the bright orange dress is actually the BRIDE! How awesome is that? I'll have to feature her on an unconventional dress post....she def. deserves it with that beauty!

Doesn't this board make you think of summer? Are you dreaming of warmer days as much as I am? (Booo to you lucky ducks in warm areas!)

Photo credits:

Center: bouquet
First row: cake, shoes, ice cream, couple
Second row: flowers, place setting
Third row: bouquet, bride
Fourth row: boutonniere, place cards, hearts, table

Jenny Yoo Wedding Gowns

Ah, yes. The Jenny Yoo Spring 2012 collection is here – and I must say, it is GORGEOUS. I love how her looks are always so under-stated and pretty. They're flowy, romantic and perfect of the "simple" bride who wants to stand out without too much poof and glitz. Although, people will definitely not miss you in one of these beauties. Another thing that I love about this spring collection? Every one of these dresses is so classic – you know that in 10, 15, 20 years, you will look back and STILL love your dress. Heck, it will probably sill be in style!

Here are some of my favorites from the collection.


Bella: Soft and sweet with a touch of spunk!

Celine: Well hello, Greek Goddess!

Madison: Pure, simple elegance at its finest.

Violetta: This just screams romance.

Aimee: Flowy and comfortable – perfect for a destination wedding!

And how about some elegant and fun bridesmaid dresses? Yes please!

 Anya: Structured and pretty

Quinn: Sexy and flirty!

Margaux: Elegant and classic. Love the length for a fall wedding.

Marissa: Fun and spunky – comes in so many great colors!

Justine: So stinkin' cute. (Might be my fav!)

So, what do you think about the new Jenny Yoo collection? Love it? Hate it? Tell me what you think!

Check out the whole collection HERE!

The Smoky Mountains

Hello lovelies!

Brandt and I just got home a couple of days ago from our mini-vacay to the Smoky Mountains. Let me tell you, it was GORGEOUS. If you don't remember (or don't know this about us), Brandt and I got engaged last year on Saint Patrick's Day in the Smoky Mountains. Although we didn't necessarily plan it, we got to celebrate our one year of engagement down there again. One year already? Ughh. I'm at the point where I'm SO ready to be married.

 Since I haven't had much time lately to post, I wanted to at least show you a few pictures from our trip.

Here we are in downtown Gatlinburg. Anyone ever been there? There's so many cute shops and tons of fantastic places to eat. It was one of those trips where I felt like all we did was eat. Not complaining.

We went on an absolutely beautiful hike called Porter's Creek that ended up at a waterfall.

We (and by "we" I mean Brandt) drank lots of beer. Hey, give him a break – it was Saint Patrick's Day!

 This is Brandt eating oysters....and my reaction to him eating oysters. Disgusting. Who wants to eat a giant loogy?

 

Gross. That picture still grosses me out. So there ya have it – our trip to the Smokys in a nutshell. Have you guys ever been there? If not, you should go. It's such a beautiful park and there's so much to see. The entire week, we only saw one bear from really far away. But since I've practically ran into one on a trail before, I'd say that's not a bad thing! haha. Have a great weekend, all!

Facebook Giveaway Round 1

OK, as many of you know, I promised a few rounds of giveaways if you guys helped me get 100 followers on Facebook. So here's round one!

Up for grabs is this super cute, brand new Nine West wallet and checkbook cover (not pictured). It's really classic and pretty, and would go with pretty much any purse. And, it has a retail value of $40! I'd love to have it myself :)

So what do you have to do to win? Well, I've decided to do things a little differently than most giveaways out there. All you have to do is:


1.Make sure you are a Facebook follower. This giveaway is for Facebook followers ONLY. If you aren't already, please go to my Facebook, and "like" me HERE (or with the button on the right bar). 


2. Guess the number of buttons in this jar! Head to my Facebook and post your guess on my wall (guesses made here will not count). Hint: There are between 300 and 800 buttons.

The winner will be picked on Sat, March 17, based on the closest guess without going over. You have until then to get your guess in. Then I will make the announcement and send the winner an email. International guesses welcome :) Good luck!