DRESSBAR by Dressbarn Maxi Dress c/o
As evidenced in my blog content as of late, I freaking love weddings. Everything about them, really. I love watching the groom’s face as his bride walks down the aisle. I love watching parents as their children dance their first dance as a married couple. I love the personal touches. I love seeing the gown and the bridesmaids’ dresses. I love hearing toasts, meeting families, getting dressed up and breakin’ it down. Like I said, I love everything.
But there’s nothing I love more than a beach wedding. My family is Catholic, so Mitch and I couldn’t get married in the sand. And Ocean City is a dry town, so we couldn’t have our reception in the sand, either. But we did take (squinty/sweaty) photos in the sand. And our guests took long strolls in the sand after our rehearsal dinner and ceremony, which were both located a block from said sand. And we used a whole lot of sand in our decorations, haha.
So we pretty much got married on the beach, right?
Right?!
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Two years ago, I had seven weddings to attend, and it was glorious. Last year? None. (SADNESS.) This year, I have a few–and a couple of them are beach weddings. (JOY.)
But what’s a beach wedding guest to wear?
Right now, I’m loving flowy maxi dresses. They cover my vampire-white legs, reduce the likelihood of getting nasty bug bites when the sun goes down, and eliminate the risk of showing a bit too much skin if the wind picks up. ;) They’re also somehow ridiculously comfortable and super glamorous simultaneously. (Why can’t sweatpants be the same?!)
The moment I saw this little chiffon number from DRESSBAR by Dressbarn, I was in love. While it’s extremely forgiving (more room for wedding cake!), its cinching also provides form. At $80, the price point is great, too. Oh, and it doesn’t wrinkle.
The best part, though, is that it’s not a dress you can only wear to a wedding. These photos were actually taken during a party on Lake Michigan with some of Mitch’s friends a couple of weekends ago, and I can’t tell you how many compliments I received from it! Which is kind of why I also have plans to wear it to an upcoming rooftop shindig. ;)
Tell me: do you guys have weddings this year? Where are they, who’s getting married, and what do you plan on wearing?! And be sure to check out other Dressbarn maxi dresses here, as well as the company’s “sun and sand” and “wedding guest attire” recommendations!
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I love that dress! It’s just gorgeous on you!
xo, Nina
http://www.lawoffashionblog.com
Thank you so much, Nina!
Wow, that’s really pretty! I refuse to wear a strapless bra, so it’s out for me, but it looks great on you!
Wait, WHAT?! Oh my goodness. I wear one EVERY DAY. I get too stressed about bra straps showing, and for some reason, think strapless ones are comfier.)
My favorite one is from the Gap. It’s really reasonable, too! :)
(Though my friends tell me I’m crazy.)
A comfy strapless bra that can be worn every day?! That exists!
Amazing photos! This dress is such a pretty color for summer!!
XO Courtney
http://www.colormecourtney.com
Thank you, Courtney! I miss you! We need to somehow get our pups together for a playdate hehe
That is such a gorgeous dress! It looks amazing on you! I think I was sold the moment you said it doesn’t wrinkle- a must have for packing! Great post.
xo, Caitlin
http://thesolcompass.com
Wrinkles are the worst! I actively avoid linens for that reason, even though they’re so cute. I just don’t have the space or patience for an ironing board, haha!
Thanks so much, Caitlin :) xoxo!
Such a pretty dress, and great photos!
xoxo,
Allie
allaboutaph.blogspot.com
I’ve never had the chance to go to a beach wedding….clearly I need to have a few talks with friends ;) You look gorgeous in this color! I hope your weekend is great!
26 and Not Counting
Haha! I agree, Jess. Or maybe you should just come as my date. I’m sure Mitch wouldn’t mind. ;)
Too funny :) Hope your week is off to a great start!
Stunningggggg! That color is everything and the photos are beautiful!
http://asequinloveaffair.com
Um, I love you. COME OVER NOW. :)
You wear that dress better than the Dressbarn model!!! We have three weddings this summer. One was last Saturday and I wore a pretty simple black wrap dress. It was a more formal setting. The weekend of July 11-12th we have two weddings. On Saturday I’m wearing a navy blue knee length dress that I find to be comfortable and easy to wear. It’s an outdoor venue at a fair ground and I don’t know how formal to expect. Sunday the wedding is at an amazing castle in Lake George! I’m so excited for this venue. I’ve wanted to attend a function here for years. I have two dresses to pick from…a cream, brown and orange knee length dress or a pretty thin strapped purple dress. It may be a game day decision depending on the weather!
Wow the dress is amazing! looks great on you! :)
xx Sab
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I’ve been stalking you on IG and am go envious of all of your wedding pictures. I’ve never been to a wedding (#smallfamilyproblems), but I’ve always wanted to go. They look like so much fun, and seem so romantic! You look gorgeous in all the pictures too, Kelly!
Katherine || The Green Bows
Really stunning dress! And you wear it beautifully. xx
http://fashionckr.blogspot.dk
Ok, these pictures are just spectacular! You look absolutely beautiful, Kelly!
Wishes & Reality
That dress is STUNNING on you lady! Seriously – so cute, and can’t believe it’s less than $80! xx