Wedding Series: Engagement Photos

Credit: Homebrew

I'm sorry to all my blogger friends who've been bugging me to share photos of my wedding. I wanted to wait a while before I do. The past month felt so surreal; almost a year of preparation and the day just flew right by. Now I know why married friends would tell me to take it all in and enjoy the stress of wedding planning - I do miss that kind of stress somehow. Thanks to our trusty wedding coordinator Swan Lake for turning our dream wedding into a reality- I just replay the day in my mind over and over again. We tied the knot on my birthday so that makes the celebration extra special!

I actually debated on whether it would be a good idea to share these photos on my blog. Thankfully, my husband was understanding enough to give consent. Honestly, I know this is a private occasion, which is why we had an intimate wedding of a little over 100 guests. At the same time, it was a joyous occasion that we wanted to share the love and happiness we received that day. This is my way of sharing that with you, my readers.

There are tons of photos to sift through and it's going to take me days. Hence, I will be sharing it in installments starting off with the engagement photos today. I've shared a bit of our engagement photos in this post, but here are more photos. Credits to Richard Amora and his team at Homebrew for our engagement and wedding photos. You can check out their Facebook page here: 

I hope you enjoyed browsing through these photos as much as we did shooting them. I will be back with another installment wherein I will be sharing photos of the bridal party. Hope to see you again!

Photo credits: Homebrew and Richard Amora

 

New Year Sale at Shein

What better way to kick off the new year with a HUGE sale offer? You can depend on Shein to offer great deals on their already affordable clothing. The bigger you shop, the more savings you can get. You can get the details of the sale below:

Meanwhile, here are the things I am looking to get from this sale, which is just in time as I prepare for my summer outfit: 

White Shirts

White V-Neck Shirt / White Sequined Lip Print Shirt / White Eyelash Lip Print Shirt

Classic Stripes

Red White Striped Long Sleeve Shirt / Black White Crop Shirt / Grey Long Sleeve Striped Crop Shirt

Loose Fitting Tops

Black Loose Crop Shirt / Pink Round Neck Casual Loose Shirt / Green Open Shoulder Asymmetrical Hem Shirt

Which of these items will you be getting from this sale? Hurry - sale ends Jan 7th!

 

2016 Ready

Happy 2016! How did you welcome the new year? Mine was pretty laid back and easy. I spent it with my side of the family wherein the husband and I helped prepare food for dinner. Although we've done this year in and year out, doing this the first time as a married couple made me look forward to the new year even more. Today, I am sharing the outfit I wore during our new year's eve celebration. 

Dress: FashionMia (c/o) / Shoes: Mendrez (similar) / Watch: Michael Kors / Clutch: old

A little black dress or an LBD is a go-to option for me when it comes to holiday parties. But I like to switch things up a bit some time. Don't get me wrong - neutrals are classic! But if you know me well, if I can add a dash of color to my outfit, I will. 

This long sleeve wrap dress is chic in every possible way. It stands out on its own so it is easy to style and accessorize. But as you can see, I opted for  simple clutch bag and my Michael Kors watch to compliment the dress. When you're out partying, who needs a ton of accessories, right? And that is exactly what I loved about this dress. An LBD is a great option but it does not hurt to break the rules sometimes. 

What did you wear to ring in the new year?

 

Modern vs Vintage Wedding Dresses: Rosanovias

Choosing the style of dress to wear on your wedding day is one of the biggest questions brides-to-be have to face. I know I can definitely speak for myself when I say that. My search for the perfect wedding dress was long and tedious. During my search, I came across two general classifications of wedding dresses: vintage and modern. From the outside looking in, it appears to be a black-and-white choice. But if you're a bride overwhelmed with options, choosing is not so easy. 

Thankfully, you won't have to do it my way (you know, visiting every single bridal shop I could find in town). You can leverage the tools of the internet with shops like Rosa Novias. Finding your ideal dress can take minutes and at the comfort of your own home. To help you find your bridal style, I've included a few options for wedding dresses to choose from:

Vintage Wedding Dresses

Half-Sleeve A-Line Tulle Wedding Dress

Spaghetti Strap A-Line Tulle Wedding Dress

A-Line Sweepbrush Train Lace and Chiffon V-Neck Wedding Dress

There is a wide array of characteristics that define a vintage wedding dress. Most of them, though, feature ethereal elements with a maiden quality to them. Victorian styles, in particular, have a high neckline.  Other vintage dresses have a flow-y and romantic silhouette.  

Modern Wedding Dresses

Strapless Beaded Lace Mermaid Dress

One-Shoulder A-Line Tulle Wedding Dress

Satin A-Line Beaded Crystal Bateau Wedding Dress

On the other hand, most modern wedding dresses are minimalist. Clean lines, precise cuts and shapes, and fabric are the focus. But there are also a few exceptions; modern dresses could be adorned with lots of beads and embellishments in an over-the-top manner. This provides plenty of options to choose a dress that best suits your personality. 

Personally, I consider myself an old soul so I definitely do lean towards the vintage pieces. But for my own wedding gown, I decided to go for a modern dress (a sweetheart neckline lace mermaid tail dress) but with lots of vintage touches to retain that timeless appeal. That is the beauty with fashion, particularly bridal fashion, as lines have been blurred and the different elements are incorporated together as one. 

 

Disclaimer: I was compensated for writing this post; however, the opinion expressed are my own.