Six incredible women.
Four friends since elementary school. One sorority sister and roommate from college. One sister.
We had such a great time together throughout our wedding weekend, laughing and reminiscing about fun times we shared in the past, and wondering how the time went by so quickly that one of us was actually old enough to get married. 
My bridesmaids wore cashmere-colored one-shoulder chiffon dressed by Jim Hjelm. My vision for our wedding day was one of elegance, romance and classic beauty.
I’ve always dreamt of champagne-colored bridesmaids dresses, as I think the soft color allows the true beauty of the woman wearing the dress to shine. My bridesmaids are all so breathtaking and looked unbelievably gorgeous.
I told my bridesmaids they could wear their hair and do their makeup however they pleased, and I loved the mix of tousled up-dos with long, wavy locks. 
My only request for my bridesmaids’ shoes was that they be strappy and a soft, gold metallic color. After my mom found an incredible deal on a beautiful pair of strappy, gold Nine West sandals, everyone jumped on board and ended up in the same gorgeous pair of shoes. 
By total coincidence, a few of my bridesmaids and I had clutches in creamy white and beige, which our photographer noticed and immediately rounded up into a beautiful photograph of our purses.
You may remember my white clutch from a previous post! 
I know people say don’t waste money on a clutch, but I used mine! I kept a little mirror, a tube of Bonne Bell Dr. Pepper lip smackers, tissues and my camera (which went untouched) in my clutch and was very grateful for the tissues! 
As you may already know, my sister served as my maid of honor. 
Throughout the entire planning process, Leslie was there for me and was on top of everything. From my bachelorette party to my bridal shower to crafting for hours on end, she was excited, enthusiastic, loving, considerate, kind and unbelievably thoughtful. 
I was blessed with the most amazing maid of honor.
There are so many moments from our wedding day that I will cherish always.
One that vividly stands out in my mind is lining up in the hallway with my father and all of my bridesmaids before our ceremony.
It was at that moment that I remember feeling so unbelievably overwhelmed with excitement. My best friends and my sister were lined up with the biggest smiles on their faces, all of us practically bursting with joy. My father was by my side, holding back tears.
I told them all how beautiful they looked, and they walked down the aisle to Canon in D, smiling at me with the most radiant smiles as I took my first step down the aisle.
To be continued…
(All photos courtesy of the amazing Gina Leigh.)
Beautiful Pictures! I agree with you, the natural color of the dresses really does let the women’s beauty shine through! Great choice!
Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy
i look forward to your wedding posts everyday. you did such an amazing job with every detail.
does your phtographer travel? i live in Chicago and would do anything to have her photograph my wedding. She did an amazing job capturing your amazing wedding.
alexa
hahaha. i just realized i wrote amazing a million times in that reply. obviously you can tell how excited i am.
alexa
photography was honestly the biggest “splurge” for us. when i saw her website & her style, i KNEW she was the one. she’s amazing in person, too. she blended right in, so half the time we didn’t even realize she was there, which gave everyone the ablility to act natural. she captured some truly amazing emotional moments (especially of my dad!). love love love her! her contact information is on her website which you may see here: http://www.ginaleighphotography.com/
peanutbutterfingers
i absolutely love these photos… what a beautiful group of ladies. thanks for sharing!
Lauren @ Clean Eats in the Dirty South
Sooo gorgeous! I love the color you chose for your bridesmaids – really classic and stunning.
Corey @ the runners cookie
love the photo of the clutches
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
OMG I love them all!!!! These photos are gorgeous, as are all of your ladies! You make a beautiful bride, Julie. Can’t wait for the next part!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
Just gorgeous darling!
I love the ones of you laughing!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe
OMG I LOVE these wedding recaps. I can really tell how much love you all have for each other! Everything looked perfect
Rachel
Your descriptions made me tear up! It was such a perfect day!! I feel so lucky to have been your maid of honor. Thank you for all of the sweet things you said in the post
. I love youuuu!
Leslie
you know i meant every word! you’re the best! love you.
peanutbutterfingers
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Healthy Chocoholic
I have been waiting for these pictures! Your bridesmaids really ARE all gorgeous…good looking group! And I think you totally succeeded on the classic elegance. I’d never seen cream color dresses but it works beautifully.
Clare @ Fitting It All In
Your bridesmaids are lucky you have you such great taste
. Their dresses are beautiful and they all look amazing in them. I never would’ve thought that the champagne color would look good on bridesmaids dresses but they’re gorgeous and they definitely accent the bride in a beautiful way. Good call!! 
Sarra
And more gorgeous shots. I loved the dresses when you first showed them on here but everyone together looks great. Awesome choice.
Chicago Cuisine Critique
I love that four of your friends you’ve known since elementary school. I love old friends!
Amanda (Eating Up)
You looked beautiful! I love your wedding I hope mine one day will be as gorgeous. Thanks for the m&ms pretzel recipe! I just made them today for my co workers tomorrow!
Love your blog!
Liana
Liana
Your bridesmaids looked beautiful! I love the color and style of the dresses. I really like how they all wore matching shoes. You truly chose beautiful colors and dresses for your wedding! You definitely had the classic elegance theme for your wedding
Hope
Such amazing photography! You all look beautiful!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
So pretty!! I love this photography
Annette
Love the bridesmaids dresses! The one sided strap is gorgeous.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite
All of your girls are just gorgeous! I could seriously see these pictures in a magazine!
Anne @thefitbridesmaid
What an amazingly beautiful group of women! You look so genuinely happy.
M.E.
I am so inspired by your wedding and your attitude towards everyone! I love the photos of you and your sister!
Gillian Young
oops everyone= everything
Gillian Young
These are so pretty. You were a beautiful bride! My sister and I are very close and I can’t wait to share that special day with her.
Hannah
that was honestly one of the most unexpected joys of wedding planning!
peanutbutterfingers
i totally just teared up…there’s nothing like having beloved friends that are practically sisters (or actually ARE sisters) standing by your side when you marry your best friend
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
I said it once and I’ll say it again! Yiou and your sister are stunning!!
carlee
Stunning. Everyone was just stunning.
Jenna
I am obsessed with your pics!
Blog is the New Black
Beautiful :’), sniffle sniffle
Laura Fredlund
Such beautiful photos!! I wish I had a sister so share this experience with, oh well. that’s what friends are for!
Alicia
The pictures of you and your sister are bringing tears to my eyes because the two of you are so similar to me and my sister
<3 I would love for my sister to be a bridesmaid at my wedding!
Nicole (Picky Nicky)
LOVE the pictures! such beautiful pictures!
erica
did you only let the pretty girls in?
seriously beautiful!!
RunToTheFinish
we had try outs.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
What a completely stunning group of ladies you all are. Everything looks perfect! The hair, the dresses, the shoes… everything is SO elegant. Love it!
Kristie
These look straight out of a bridal magazine. What a beautiful group!
MelissaNibbles
They are all so pretty!!! My sister is getting married next year and I’m going to try and talk her into shoes like that, cause I think I could actually walk in those AND they’d look so cute!
Alicia
beautiful pics! i had a clutch for my wedding day too and was so glad because i liked having a few things with me
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
glad i’m not the only clutch lover!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
I’m loving your recaps! You’re doing an amazing job with writing your feelings, it’s totally coming though!
Julie
The pictures are so beautiful! What beautiful and amazing women to stand by you on your day.
Amber K
I continue to be amazed by how thoughtful you were throughout the whole planning process and with your bridesmaids. You all shine with happiness!
Mimi
your wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous. you are truly a beautiful person inside and out!
Sara @ The Bucket List
Julie, your pictures are gorgeous. I just got mine back yesterday! They are at http://fisilis.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/going-to-the-chapel/
If you’d ever like to gush about wedding things, swing by.
xo
Mindy
Mindy@FindingSilverLinings
So great! I loooooovvvveeee the dresses! They are gorgeous!
Katy (The Singing Runner)
Okay this is seriously the most gorgeous wedding I have ever seen. I love your color choices and you looked stunning!! Your photographer did a great job!
Lee @ College Foodie Finds
You and your bridesmaids looked gorgeous! I love your choice of dresses.
Jackie
I wish I could have been one of your bridesmaids…I love their dresses and shoes!
Sara
OMG How gorgeous. Your photographer captured all your moment perfectly!!
Helen
I absolutely LOVE your bridesmaid dresses!!! Everyone looks so gorgeous! That’s a beautiful color.
Lindsey
Your shoes are bleeping amazing!!!! i need them!!!!
Karina Vargas
What a beautiful wedding! Would you mind sharing the style number of the Jim Hjelm bridesmaid dresses? I’m getting married next summer and would love to see if they come in my color, but I couldn’t find them online. Thank you!
Danae
thank you! here is the dress: http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm-Occasions/Bridesmaid/Additional/Style-5964 – style 5964 – only we ordered them without the flower detailing.
congrats on your wedding!!!
peanutbutterfingers