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Wedding Recap: Bridesmaids

December 8, 2010 by Julie 66 Comments

My bridesmaid total came to six.

020_BridesmaidsSix incredible women.

Four friends since elementary school. One sorority sister and roommate from college. One sister.022_Bridesmaids

032_BridesmaidsWe 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.  019_Bridesmaids 018_BridesmaidsMy 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.

012_BridesmaidsI 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.  013_BridesmaidsMy 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. 031_Details030_DetailsBy 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.

003_DetailsYou may remember my white clutch from a previous post!   005_DetailsI 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! 032_DetailsAs you may already know, my sister served as my maid of honor. 025_BridesmaidsThroughout 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. 028_Bridesmaids

027_BridesmaidsI 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.)

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Comments

  1. Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Beautiful Pictures! I agree with you, the natural color of the dresses really does let the women’s beauty shine through! Great choice!

    Reply
  2. alexa says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • alexa says

      December 8, 2010 at 2:45 pm

      hahaha. i just realized i wrote amazing a million times in that reply. obviously you can tell how excited i am.

      Reply
      • peanutbutterfingers says

        December 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm

        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/

        Reply
  3. Lauren @ Clean Eats in the Dirty South says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    i absolutely love these photos… what a beautiful group of ladies. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Corey @ the runners cookie says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Sooo gorgeous! I love the color you chose for your bridesmaids – really classic and stunning.

    Reply
  5. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    love the photo of the clutches 🙂

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  6. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Just gorgeous darling!
    I love the ones of you laughing!

    Reply
  8. Rachel says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    OMG I LOVE these wedding recaps. I can really tell how much love you all have for each other! Everything looked perfect 🙂

    Reply
  9. Leslie says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      December 8, 2010 at 2:58 pm

      you know i meant every word! you’re the best! love you.

      Reply
  10. Healthy Chocoholic says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  11. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    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.

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  12. Sarra says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    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!! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    And more gorgeous shots. I loved the dresses when you first showed them on here but everyone together looks great. Awesome choice. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    I love that four of your friends you’ve known since elementary school. I love old friends!

    Reply
  15. Liana says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. Hope says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  17. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Such amazing photography! You all look beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Annette says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    So pretty!! I love this photography 🙂

    Reply
  19. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Love the bridesmaids dresses! The one sided strap is gorgeous.

    Reply
  20. Anne @thefitbridesmaid says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    All of your girls are just gorgeous! I could seriously see these pictures in a magazine!

    Reply
  21. M.E. says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    What an amazingly beautiful group of women! You look so genuinely happy.

    Reply
  22. Gillian Young says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    I am so inspired by your wedding and your attitude towards everyone! I love the photos of you and your sister!

    Reply
    • Gillian Young says

      December 8, 2010 at 3:44 pm

      oops everyone= everything

      Reply
  23. Hannah says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      December 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm

      that was honestly one of the most unexpected joys of wedding planning!

      Reply
  24. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    December 8, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  25. carlee says

    December 8, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I said it once and I’ll say it again! Yiou and your sister are stunning!!

    Reply
  26. Jenna says

    December 8, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Stunning. Everyone was just stunning.

    Reply
  27. Blog is the New Black says

    December 8, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    I am obsessed with your pics!

    Reply
  28. Laura Fredlund says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Beautiful :’), sniffle sniffle

    Reply
  29. Alicia says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Such beautiful photos!! I wish I had a sister so share this experience with, oh well. that’s what friends are for!

    Reply
  30. Nicole (Picky Nicky) says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    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!

    Reply
  31. erica says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    LOVE the pictures! such beautiful pictures!

    Reply
  32. RunToTheFinish says

    December 8, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    did you only let the pretty girls in? 🙂 seriously beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      December 8, 2010 at 8:40 pm

      we had try outs. 😉

      Reply
  33. Kristie says

    December 8, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    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!

    Reply
  34. MelissaNibbles says

    December 8, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    These look straight out of a bridal magazine. What a beautiful group!

    Reply
  35. Alicia says

    December 8, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
  36. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    December 8, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    beautiful pics! i had a clutch for my wedding day too and was so glad because i liked having a few things with me 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      December 8, 2010 at 8:39 pm

      glad i’m not the only clutch lover!

      Reply
  37. Julie says

    December 8, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    I’m loving your recaps! You’re doing an amazing job with writing your feelings, it’s totally coming though!

    Reply
  38. Amber K says

    December 8, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    The pictures are so beautiful! What beautiful and amazing women to stand by you on your day. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Mimi says

    December 8, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    I continue to be amazed by how thoughtful you were throughout the whole planning process and with your bridesmaids. You all shine with happiness!

    Reply
  40. Sara @ The Bucket List says

    December 8, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    your wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous. you are truly a beautiful person inside and out!

    Reply
  41. Mindy@FindingSilverLinings says

    December 8, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    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

    Reply
  42. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    December 9, 2010 at 12:39 am

    So great! I loooooovvvveeee the dresses! They are gorgeous!

    Reply
  43. Lee @ College Foodie Finds says

    December 9, 2010 at 10:11 am

    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!

    Reply
  44. Jackie says

    December 9, 2010 at 10:46 am

    You and your bridesmaids looked gorgeous! I love your choice of dresses.

    Reply
  45. Sara says

    December 9, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I wish I could have been one of your bridesmaids…I love their dresses and shoes! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Helen says

    December 9, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    OMG How gorgeous. Your photographer captured all your moment perfectly!!

    Reply
  47. Lindsey says

    December 13, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    I absolutely LOVE your bridesmaid dresses!!! Everyone looks so gorgeous! That’s a beautiful color.

    Reply
  48. Karina Vargas says

    July 8, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Your shoes are bleeping amazing!!!! i need them!!!! 🙂

    Reply
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