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These one-of-a-kind bridesmaids show how thinking outside the prefab dress box brings out their true colors. The beautiful campus of Bethany College serves as the backdrop.
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Vintage Flair
Vintage-inspired weddings are chic. Incorporate antiques, beautiful textiles, and your grandmother's jewelry. Brynn is wearing a retro Tulle Era Dress ($2,600) from BHLDN; belt ($26) from Altered Ego Boutique; and earrings ($50) by Joan Stamp. Whitney (right) is wearing a dress by BHLDN; a headpiece worn as a belt ($125) by Emily K Botanic Studio; headpiece by BHLDN; shoes from Yarid's; and she is carrying a vintage clutch from SIBS. Shot on location at Alexander Campbell Mansion, Bethany College.
Woodland Dream
Outdoor weddings use nature as a stunning backdrop. Whitney (left) is wearing a violet dress ($230) from Oliverio’s Bridal & Prom Boutique; a “Madonna Headband” ($60), pink tulle flower hairpiece ($50) by Emily K Botanic Studio, and blue ruffle belt ($24) from Altered Ego Boutique; and necklace from The Finery. Brynn (right) is wearing an emerald Belsoie dress ($208) from Elizabeth Michaels; green cut-glass necklace ($120) by Joan Stamp; earrings ($18) from Altered Ego Boutique. The girls are carrying a scarf ($20) from Altered Ego Boutique.
Palette Pleasers
Laura (left) is wearing a dress ($158) from Oliverio’s Bridal & Prom Boutique; blue Converse All-Stars; bracelet from The Finery; earrings from Stella & Dot; an aquamarine chip and aqua silk tassel necklace ($125) by Joan Stamp; and a Moonlight Flourish Fascinator flower hairpiece ($115) on her dress by Emily K Botanic Studio. Natalie (center) is wearing a MacDuggal dress ($379) from Elizabeth Michaels; shoes from Yarid’s; ring ($29) from The Finery; a Bardot Spiral bracelet in silver ($49) from Stella & Dot; and feather hair clip ($38) from Oliverio’s Bridal & Prom Boutique. Lesley (right) is wearing Blue Flirt by Maggie Sottero ($239) from Elizabeth Michaels; Olivia Rose Tal handmade shoes ($289) from Taylor Collections; vintage hat from SIBS; and bracelet ($39) from The Finery.
Collegiate Couture
Relive your college days with collegiate-inspired attire. Hit the books with a bouquet made from antique tomes. Katie’s (left) royal blue Max and Cleo dress ($168) came from Taylor Collections; her slingback heels with bow came from Yarid’s; bowtie in hair came from Macy’s; and Sofia Pearl bib necklace ($118) and Bardot flower ring ($29) from Stella & Dot. Brynn’s (center) dress came from Oliverio’s Bridal & Prom Boutique; her shoes from Yarid’s; floral hairpiece from BHLDN; and necklace ($36) from The Finery. Whitney’s (right) dress came from Vance’s Blues; her lace-up heels from Taylor Collections; and necklace of lapis rounds with one gold vermeil bead and green accent bead ($125) from Joan Stamp. Antique books were provided by Paradox Bookstore.
Country Charm
Rustic weddings are all the rage. Make sure your bridesmaid dresses fit the occasion. Lesley (left) is wearing a Free People ruffle tie dress in stone ($148) from Vance’s Blues; Dan Post boots ($219.95) from Benny’s Boot Hill; cowboy hat from Benny’s Boot Hill; and oversized turquoise and gold necklace ($138) and turquoise rock necklace ($78) from The Finery. Natalie (center) is wearing a calico dress from Vance’s Blues; Durango boots ($129.95) from Benny’s Boot Hill; turquoise drop necklace wrapped and worn as a bracelet ($95) by Joan Stamp; Bamboleo necklace ($228) by Stella & Dot; and feather hairpiece ($110) by Emily K Botanic Studio. Laura (right) has on a dress and belt from Vance’s Blues; orange tassel and beaded necklace ($100) from Joan Stamp and orange multi-chain necklace ($69) from The Finery. Shot on the grounds of The Mountainside Conference Center, Bethany College.
Classic Beauty
For a contemporary wedding, clean and sleek silhouettes set the stage for a sophisticated soiree. Laura (left) is in a Bill Levkoff full-length dress ($232) from Elizabeth Michaels; wearing a long Claire necklace ($49), Petra braided bracelet ($98), and Petra Fringe earrings ($59) from Stella & Dot; and short, smoky crystal chunk necklace ($90) by Joan Stamp. Lesley (right) is in a Phoebe Couture dress ($349) from the Taylor Collections; Stuart Weitzman Tarot black satin shoes from Yarid’s; a necklace and earrings from The Finery; and vintage hat from SIBS.
Unconventional Style
For the unconventional bride, outfitting bridesmaids can be an opportunity to showcase a flair for the dramatic. Lesley (left) is wearing a Sherri Hill dress ($316) from Elizabeth Michaels; black Kangol fedora ($80) from Jack and Jill; patterned butterfly bowtie ($30) from Jack and Jill; Stuart Weitzman shoes ($335) from Yarid’s; and earrings from The Finery. Laura (right) is wearing a Milroy’s tuxedo (rental, $129) from Elizabeth Michaels; R. Hanauer white-silk suspenders ($95) from Jack and Jill; Poetic License shoes from Yarid’s; and earrings from Stella & Dot.
Reader Comments:
Cool stuff. Our state definitely needs more of this kind of outside-the-box thinking.
- Amberlee Christey, WV Wedding Photographer