On Julie:
Dress: Betsey Johnson via The Closet Consignment, Boston, MA
Shoes: Pair 1: Anne Klein via Macy's/ Pair 2: Jeffrey Campbell via Lulus.com
Necklace: Vintage via Flea Market
Bracelet: J.Crew
Hair & Make-up done by Michelle T. at The Cut Off Salon & Day Spa, North Conway, NH
On Chris:
Suit: The Ludlow Suit via J.Crew
Tie, Shirt, Belt, Socks via J.Crew
Shoes: Florsheim via Zappos.com
Wanna know a secret? I bought my wedding dress before we were engaged! One day in March 2010, while Chris and I were window shopping on Newbury Street in Boston, we wandered into Betsey Johnson (ok, I dragged him). That year Betsey was doing a lot of wedding-esque party dresses and I pointed out this dress to Chris and said: "If we ever got married, this is what I would wear". Well, one month later while window shopping with a friend on Newbury again, we strolled by The Closet Consignment, and you know what was in the window? This dress. In my size. for $80 dollars. How could I not buy it? And hide it in my closet? And hope I got engaged someday? Well, as luck would have it Chris proposed a few months later and the first thing that was taken care of was my dress. After some late night ironing with a flat iron (yes, for hair), and fluffed up by a couple of vintage petticoats, it had the perfect 1950's vibe I was going for. I have never loved a dress more.
There will be plenty more wedding pics this week, but if you're feeling antsy you can head on over to the Spring Smith Studios Blog and check out the rest!
Also while you're there, I would love it if you could leave her a comment. Spring is running a little contest with me, if I can get 75 comments on the post, I win something special. Thank you for taking the time! xoxo
78 comments:
That dress is perfect! Congrats, you guys look so happy <3
xx
www.flossyblossom.blogspot.com
you look gorgeous!! i just love that dress and the shoes are fabulous!! beautiful bride and groom :)
oh wow, that dress is just amazing. and it's so refreshing to see such an usual dress. I adore betsey johnson too!!
congratulations to you both- you both look gorgeous!!
Charlotte x
I swear there's a tear in the corner of my eye. beautiful :)
oh my goodness, you're beautiful! that dress was totally not what i was expecting, but i love it on you. and that floral pair of shoes. and your husband looks pretty darn handsome too :)
Such a pretty dress. I love the ruffles!
and i don't blame you for buying the dress early. i've thought of doing the exact same thing :)
i love the dress!!!!! and what a great buy too. the photo of chris picking you up is maybe the sweetest thing ever :)
Congrats!
& dat dress is just perfect for you! :)
I'm heading over to Spring Smith! Hope you get dat smth special..Good Luck!
The dress is so perfect for you! You both look amazing!
♥
Krystle
http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/
It's almost scarry how close your wedding was to my imaginary dream wedding! Honestly - I've always said that i'd love to have a shorter wedding dress, strapless, with full skirt, a belt in different color and some brght shoes. And a bow tie, vest and some vintage looking jacker for a groom)))
You both look amazing! I wish you many-many years of happy married life! <3
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Julie, congrats on the wedding it looks like such a beautiful day and you are both absolutely glowing! As for the dress? Oh my goodness it's SO beautiful, adore how you styled it, and those shoes are totally dreamy too! Also, what a stellar find, I can't believe you found it for only $80 -wow! All the best to you and your hubby, you're such a cute couple. xo veronika
I've been tempted to consider buying a dress even though I am not yet engaged as well. You give me hope that if the perfect dress comes into my life I must get it then and there.
What a beautiful dress! You look so amazingly lovely and so happy! Congratulations to you both!
oh my gosh! i love it! you guys look absolutely adorable and so in love! wishing you lots of love and happiness!
i wish you all the best!! You look amazing in that dress. :)
So pretty! You two look amazing. I love that you bought the dress before you were even engaged. Haha. So cute! XO, RaeVeda
http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/
You both look so amazing, Julie!! That dress is so wonderful! Aww, I'm in LOVE with these photos :)
This just makes me go AWWWWWW :)
That's such an amazing dress - definitely something you have to just buy when you see it and then wait for the occasion to present itself. You both look amazing and happy and just like everything newlyweds should be!
xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.com
the dress is amazing!!!
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xxx Peaches
yay! you looks SO pretty! love these:)
ah betsey johnson makes the best dresses and for $80!!??? just amazing! it was made for you :)
<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
Wow, you both looked fantastic!
That dress is PERFECT. Love this so much! So, wonderful! Congratulations!
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You look so beautiful and that dress is stunning. And the shoes, oh my! LOVE THE SHOES!
Your glowing :) This is so sweet- and the dress is so perfect :)
xo Camilla
Into The Fold
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So beautiful! Congrats
You look perfect and so adorable--the dress, shoes, flowers, everything. :) And most important, you guys look really happy. Congrats!
So pretty! :)
So sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Wow you look great!
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i love your shoes and your dress is so dreamy!
Hurray! I usually can't stand wedding dresses but yours is beautiful and so you! Chris looks very dashing as well. ; ) Congratulations to you both!xx
Yay!!! Such beautiful photos!! Congrats to both of you, you make such a lovely couple!! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com
Congratulations. You look incredibly beautiful.
XOXO
Of course you would wear something beautiful, cool and contemporary! : ) Adore the dress, you both look on cloud nine :-)
Cakes
http://www.cakesandshakes.wordpress.com
You looked beautiful and adorable in that ruffled dress! Such pretty pictures too! I love it
God, I'm about to cry over these photos. They're so wonderful. The one of Chris in the front and all the dudes in the back is awesome.
Your dress, his suit, the whole thing... all I can say is: congratulations again, Julie!
julie you look so so pretty! and that dress couldn't be more perfect on you, it's so glamorous and girly. that dress was so meant to be yours! congrats on your wedding!!!
Oh my you are an absolutely beautiful bride and I adore the 50s vibe you went with! That is such a an awesome story about your dress, good job getting it before. I feel like loving your dress is so important at your wedding. I really like what Chris wore too, the vest is a great (more original) alternative to a full tux. You two look so happy in these pictures too.
Congratulations! Your wedding pictures are lovely. I think it's great you already had the dress, and what a steal too!
Ohh such a pretty dress, congratulations! xx
Sirens and Bells
Congrats! Great pics!
The dress is just amazing! If I ever get married I wouldn´t mind wearing a dress like this.
And I really hope you get over 75 comments.
Congratulations on your marriage! You both look so happy. Amazing dress find, that is truly impressive.
You look amazing! And I bought my dress before we got engaged too :P My now-husband suggested we go dress shopping, and he helped me pick it. I know it isnt how it is usually done, but I found out later that my dad had helped my mother pick out her wedding dress back in the day, so it felt like we were continuing a tradition after all :)
Julie, congratulations!!!! You look gorgeous and I'm so happy for you and your new HUSBAND!!!! The pics look amazing!!!
Love everything!!
Julie, your dress is goooorgeous! It suits you perfectly. And how lucky, the way you found it!
Holly
Fantastic dress - definitely makes a wedding what it should be - A PARTY! Good luck on the contest! ;]
You and Chris are an adorable couple! Your wedding looks gorgeous. Congratulations! :)
what a perfect little dress! i always say my brides maids are going to be in betsy. maybe i will be too!! outrageously rad that your dress was only $80!
congratulations!
xo~jane
So so so so so lovely! of all the blogger weddings Ive viewed online your dress is definitely the best, I know it isnt a contest but I still give you 1st prize!!!
so beautiful! Congratulations to the both of you on your happy day! :)
What a perfect dress for a wedding! And so cheap! Thrift chic that looks wonderfully classy!
Tikkitiboo + Ahka Vintage
Your wedding looks like so much fun! I want a do-over on mine so it can look as awesome as yours!
You looked gorgeous and he looked very handsome!
I saw that you have over 80 comments on Spring's post.. what did you win??
You look so beautiful and so happy.
You're so lucky to have found that dress for 80$! WOW!
Your wedding looks PERFECT.
Courtney
I Can Be Many Things
You look gorgeous! Funny thing, I also got married in August, and it looks like our now-husbands wore the same suit :) Yay for dapper men! Here's our pictures: http://michellearlotta.blogspot.com/2011/09/jess-mark.html
Congratulations!
congrats! you both looked amazing and SO happy!
These pictures are great - thanks for sharing!!
Elise
http://www.thechampagnewishes.com/
These phots are too adorable! You both look so happy and in love!
Your dress is amazing, and I love that you knew it was the one before you were even engaged!
Santina
You look just picture perfect!
This is such a beautiful fun dress! Both of you look so happy, Congrats :)
xx
rebelrousher.blogspot.com
Congratulations and best wishes to your husband. Your wedding looked absolutely perfect!
CONGRATULATIONS! i've been a long-time reader of your blog and its a delight to see you so radiant on your special day :)
with love,
guildedsecret
Siiiigh. You look gorgeous - that dress is so perfectly you. :) Love those bright shoes!
Congratulations. You are glowing in these pics. Your husband looks very handsome and I love his blue polka dot bow tie. Verry nice :).
Gorgeous! You guys are such a dapper pair :-)
Your dress is magnificent! I love the vintage feel of it and the color in the sash is so pretty. Congrats!
you look stunning, julie! obviously, this was meant to be your dress.
Congratulations, it seems like it was a beautiful ceremony. Love the idea of the bubbles. Your hair and dress look amazing; I just read your last post regarding how you found it, and wow, how lucky! Seems like everything came together perfectly for you two.
Again, congratulations ~
I LOVED YOUR WEDDING AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!! O love the dress what he wore..and his friends looked soo cute!! I am definitely in love with your blog! Im a follower now.
Hope u visit my blog soon!! Farah
www.2-gitanas.blogspot.com
Beautiful!
Congrats to you both, such a beautiful day and even more gorgeous couple. Picture perfect!!
congrats! I love your wedding dress! :)
Love Simple Green
Congrats on your wedding !!! Bridal wedding dress is cool :)
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