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Feb
15
Wow, I’ve never been invited to a virtual surprise engagement party! Thanks for inviting me, RA, I feel so honored! In case you didn’t know, Jen from Operation Pink Herring is getting married after accepting a super sweet proposal on some Spanish steps. Let’s all congratulate her, shall we?
Hooray, Jen!
Anyway, never having been married myself, I will not attempt to give you any advice on what married life will be like (although I suspect it will be very much like life is now, only you get one more pretty ring to add to your collection). Instead, I figured I would do a bunch of the hard work of wedding preparation for you. I picked out a few wedding dresses that I thought you might really like and I went ahead and put them on hold for you to try on. You can thank me later!
Dress #1 will highlight some of your -ahem- assets while at the same time leaving something to the imagination.
Dress #2 could be great if this is a secret shotgun wedding and you happen to be eight months along when wedding time arrives.
Dress #3 was created for comfort. No need for fancy heels when orthopedic shoes complement your dress so nicely.
Dress #4 will be quite the sensation when the DJ busts out Sir Mix Alot’s Baby Got Back. Because boy, will you.
I also went through and found a couple of awesome bridesmaid options that could possibly put your wedding front and center on the NY Times Wedding section. There are so many great dresses out there that it is surely hard to choose. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices.
Teal green and shiny, this beautiful gown and veil is vintage 80’s. Please note the puffy sleeves and the “hat”. Simply gorgeous.
If you’re going for a more subtle, subdued look for your bridal party, why not pink and orange? The ruffles and florals combination is very understated and elegant.
Now that you have my inspirations you’re all freed up to get working on the cake and flowers. Might I suggest dandelions for a summer wedding? They make a lovely alternative to throwing rice when leaving the church; people can just blow those little white puffs your way.
Oh, and in case Joel needs any inspiration for his tux he can always ask my Dad where he got his. You know, in case you decide to go with the whole ruffle theme.
Happy engagement, Jen!
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Thank you so much for including Dad and I in your wedding blog….how did I know you would work that pic in somehow?????
Congratulations to Jen and her Beau…
NPW where is your fashion sense…You totally left out the floppy hats for the bridesmaids?????
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hahaha…the groomsmen could do yellow ruffled tuxes like the ones in my parents’ wedding wore.
WOW. i cannot believe there is a wedding dress with a cutout for a pregnant belly. like you wanted to attract anymore attention to it. yikes.
I am shaking here, trying to suppress the peals of obnoxious laughter from erupting. Seriously. Bathing suit dress? Knocked-up muu muu? Depressed nursing home orderly uniform? Scary lizard-frill puffed sleeves? It is too much, NPW.
AKA, I love it!
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OMG this is just too much! I love it — and boy are some of those dresses just hideous!
Why didn’t you post this earlier? I mean, I needed these ideas back when I started planning my wedding!
Also, what is with the bridesmaids in veils thing? Even if they are pink.
Wow, I’m so disappointed that I went for a more “classic” look. I could have rocked some sideboob.
You should totally start a wedding planning business.
I like dress #1 and bridesmaid option #1 as well. i think the whole look will scream “Upscale trailer park!”
Awesome.
I love this!
Where oh where did you find these atrocious photos? The belly-hole dress is the worst of the lot. What’s next? Matching dress shirts for beer-bellied men?
OMG I LOVE this post! I think Jen will really appreciate these suggestions when doing her own dress shopping!
Oh my. I have no words.
Man, those are SO BAD!
Hats? Thanks God I wasn’t old enough to be married or a bridesmaid in the 80s!
However will I choose between all these fabulous options? I simply cannot decide whether I love the orange and pink ruffles or the teal blue mumu better!
Thank you for all the ideas! You’re the best!
Mumsie Lou: I think my mom and dad were right behind you guys at the wedding dress and tuxedo store.
What’s with the massive scar on #2? Could it be pregnancy #2? Yeesh.
Oh yes, the beauty of uglydress.com.
One of my favorite sites of all time.
I’ve had this window open all day trying to think of something to say about orange and pink bridesmaid dresses that they don’t say themselves. Alas, I failed. Your photo hunting proved most excellent, and I love the idea of a virtual shower. So much fun!
Oh my god, I loved those! And uhh, my wedding colors were fuschia and tangerine…those dresses would have been perfect for my girls!
Noooooo you have totally uncovered my secret eight-months-pregnant wedding dress! It was going to be the perfect opportunity for my boyfriend and I to reveal our little secret!!
Hahaha. These are great.
HAHA… I love those dresses. Classic!
Oh WOW. These are priceless. Just freakishly ugly. Jen, I hope you’re paying attention!
You have wonderful taste!! Ha ha. Those are great ideas for her to get started. What a good friend
hahaha love the suggestions.
I actually liked dress one … until I realised that it didn’t exactly cover the thighs.
OMG, that pregnant belly cut out dress….
there are not words. I bow to your google image searching greatness.
I am uber impressed with your photo finding skills. The open belly wedding gown is TOO crazy to even make up!
Wow – go with dress #1. Definitely
I was doing a search for a maternity dress, when I found this. I’ll be about that far along at my wedding in 3 weeks, but I’m not even that kinky LOL!