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Forget the long, flowing gown and show off your legs with a short number on your wedding day. Long dresses are heavy, confining, and can be difficult to dance in if you’re a mover and a shaker (like me). Here are some of our favorite styles to help you decide which short dress to rock on your wedding day. Remember, whatever dress you choose should make you feel both beautiful AND comfortable.

1. Sweet Lace Overlay

Simple and feminine, a lace overlay adds grace and refinement to any short dress.

Photo by Thierry Joubert, from PRETTY DAYS

2. Sleeveless and Form Fitting

Show off those toned arms and beautiful figure with a dress that hugs your curves in all the right places.

Photo by Taylor Lord Photography

3. Bohemian with Sleeves

Looking for a spunkier feel? Long sleeves always add a bit of mischief to any short dress. You can add more personality with embellishments, fringe, etc.

Photo by Cat Hepple Photography

4. Preppy and Chic

Love pearls and bows? Choose a dress that pays homage to the 1950s with a wide bottom, cutesy details, and a fitted top.

Photo by Isabelle Armstrong

5. Silky Smooth

For the adventurous type, a silk dress can add a sultry vibe to your short dress.

Photo by Thierry Joubert, from PRETTY DAYS

If you are dead set on wearing a long gown for your ceremony, perhaps changing to a short wedding dress for your reception is the way to go.

For more fashion inspiration, take a look at our Fall 2014 Fashion Forecast post!

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Rachel and Justin’s love story isn’t a meet cute from a John Hughes’ movie, in fact, it’s so much better. After meeting in high school, Justin went on to pursue a military career as a Marine. Leading two completely different lives, their love for each other grew despite this distance in mileage and lifestyle. Wanting to capture Rachel and Justin’s engagement with a timeless, vintage feel, Aisha Khan, from Ama Photography and Cinema , took the couple to the adorable Jarrell Bridge in Houston, which was the perfect setting for this couple’s classic story.

How They Met

“Justin and I met our senior year of high school; his best friend introduced us. We quickly became inseparable and really close friends but, unlike him, I wanted to remain just that as I had just ended a serious relationship. We would spend hours upon hours together, and the more I got to know him, the more I began to truly fall in love with him. The genuine love and respect he shows me and his family is something I really admire and love about him. He has the most kind heart and beautiful soul of anyone I have ever met.”

The Proposal

“He asked me to marry him all the time not long after we started dating, but I thought it was too soon and that we should take things slower. Not long after that he left for the military. The distance apart made us closer and our love grew even stronger and though we were very young, we knew that we wanted to start a life together. So, after the military approved him a month leave for December, he flew home and went to my father to ask for my hand in marriage.”

“Our style as a couple would probably best be described as very classic. He’s an old fashion gentleman and I love anything that’s vintage and unique. We both wish we could have lived in the 1940’s era. Our personalities complement and even each other out perfectly. We enjoy simplicity and ease, and love just being in each others’ company and with our families.”

Thank you so much for sharing your heartwarming story with us, Rachel and Justin. We wish you the absolute best in your new life together!

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With a warm, romantic color palette, this lavender infused wedding inspiration photo shoot is the perfect fit as the seasons change from summer to fall. Join us in celebrating September with these gorgeous lavender farm wedding images created by French Kiss Events , Verbena Floral Design and Jennifer Ballard Photography !

Vanessa Watters of Verbena Floral Design shared her inspiration for the design of this wedding photo shoot, as well as some expert advice for couples thinking about their wedding florals…

For our fall lavender shoot, we found inspiration from the rich colors, evening light, and coziness that comes with the change of seasons. Our color palette included the warm and burnt tones of autumn, and had a wide range for us to draw from. Effortless romance was brought to life through the bohemian gown, the long stemmed bouquet (the ultimate bouquet in romance department), and the simple but extremely elegant calligraphy. All these elements just ooze romance and allow you to focus on the true theme of all weddings: love.

When considering your overall wedding esthetic and ﬂoral design, consider looking at your color palette the way you look at a paint chip, with two or three shades on either side of your chosen color. Flowers work the same way and offer hundreds of shades and variations, that when blended together, create a truly elegant and cohesive look. Additionally, when gathering wedding inspiration from blogs, Pinterest, and magazines, always consider where in the world, geographically spearking, your wedding will take place as opposed to where the inspiration content was designed. Depending on your location, ﬂoral availability and colors will vary greatly. Giving your ﬂoral designer creative license to transform your inspiration into something that will be perfect for your particular venue will ensure you get the most cohesive overall design.

Photo Shoot Team:

Photographer: Jennifer Ballard Photography
Planning and Design: French Kiss Events
Location: Victoria Lavender Farm
Floral Design: Verbena Floral Design
Calligraphy and Paper Goods: Laura Lavender Calligraphy
Hair: Conscious Hair by Elena
Makeup: Melanie Baird Makeup Artistry
Wedding Dresses: Love Yu via The White Peony
Cake: Pure Vanilla Bakery

A special thank you to Jennifer Ballard Photography and Verbena Floral Design for working with us to share this amazing wedding inspiration photo shoot!

Are you a lavender wedding fanatic? Check out more inspiration from this lavender wedding bouquet and bridal fashion inspiration photo shoot !