RELAXED REAL WEDDINGS FEATURING MINIMALISTIC MODERN WEDDING DRESSES
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when it comes to adding personality simple wedding dresses, our #aandbabes are experts. from a darling dripping springs wedding day that exudes elegant bride vibes to a luxury lake superior wedding that is fashion-forward and fun, these babes pushed the bridal boundaries with their bold style. modern, magical, and making us rethink our entire idea of relaxed weddings, we’re excited to share these one-of-a-kind real weddings with you!
DULUTH, MINNESOTA WEDDING
frannie and peter's lakeside wedding ceremony in duluth, minnesota was about as dreamy as they come. hosting their carefree day at glensheen mansion, the couple exchanged vows on a private pebble beach before partaking in a cozy reception at the mansion’s outdoor patio space.
perhaps our favorite element of their creative september wedding came after their intimate reception dinner. guests made their way to the wedding venue’s sprawling lakeside lawn to watch a rom-com under the stars. with the mansion’s snack bar, shark on the lake, fully stocked with movie themed wedding snacks, this wedding reception idea is genius.
as guests watched when harry met sally, frannie and peter cuddled up in lawn chairs for one last wedding photo taken under the glow of bistro lights.
‘LUCY' BY ALEXANDRA GRECCO
a clean layered ruffle wedding dress is the best way to describe frannie’s playful alexandra grecco wedding dress. alexandra grecco’s lucy gown is a striking silk crepe gown with a deep v-neckline and ruffled cap sleeves. the short sleeves cascade into the bodice, creating a frilly waterfall bodice detail that’s fashionable and unique.
CLASSIC BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
fashion was also front of mind when it came to selecting wedding accessories to style with the look. two of our favorite pieces frannie wore with this simple alexandra grecco wedding dress were a long tulle veil and chunky headband.
beautiful ballet tulle veil
donning sara gabriel’s ‘donna veil’ during the first portion of her wedding day, frannie’s flouncy wedding dress was transformed into a timeless wedding look. this chic cut edge tulle veil was lightweight, allowing for easy movement and magical cathedral wedding veil photos.
eye-catching bridal headband
after their ceremony, the veil was replaced with a thick white bridal headband. this statement wedding headband had a subtle texture and stood out among frannie’s minimal wedding details. with hints of modern wedding trends and vintage bridal details, both bridal accessory pieces allowed this polished bridal gown to shine.
dress designer: alexandra grecco / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: anna bé colorado / photography: j. olson weddings / florals: figment / venue: glensheen mansion / planning: northland special events
AUSTIN, TEXAS WEDDING
sloane and nate’s wedding day in austin, texas began in the arlo’s spacious bride and groom suites. as the wedding party prepared themselves for the celebration ahead, the arlo’s storie hall transformed into a stunning monotone wedding ceremony space.
white rectangular wedding pedestals lined either side of the altar and slender silver vases sat on top. displaying a delicate arrangement of neutral wedding flowers, the mix of natural light and airy baby’s breath bunches made this minimal wedding site warm and inviting.
‘SLOAN’ BY THE LABEL
SLOAN, a cool slip wedding dress, captured sloane’s heart the second she saw this The Label bridal gown at our a&bé austin shop. SLOAN by The Label may at first appear simplistic, but everything from the draped cowl neckline to the low back says otherwise. easy and breathable, this light wedding dress looked phenomenal in every photo.
TIMELESS BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
taking note of the gown’s soft sheen, sloane included pearlescent wedding accessories that matched her satin slip bridal dress. putting her own twist on sparkly wedding accessories, we loved sloane’s unique sense of style.
embellished tulle veil
‘caroline veil’ by sara gabriel caught the light and glistened down the aisle thanks to its scatter embellishment. with graceful swarovski crystals and pearls adding a slight sparkle, sloane’s glamorous wedding veil created the perfect layer of whimsy.
pearl bridal earrings
coordinating with her sequin wedding veil, sloane’s statement pearl bridal earrings also framed her face. picking ‘harper pearl drops’ earrings by untamed petals, the faux freshwater pearls dangled on a tiny chain and blended in with sloane’s soft bridal waves hairstyle.
dress designer: The Label / veil designer: sara gabriel / earrings designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé austin / photography: chandler j. photo / planning and design: k. parker weddings / venue: the arlo
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