I’ve been on the hunt for a non-traditional wedding dress for our summer wedding. I’ve always been drawn to their beautiful details and love how they speak to the person’s individuality. I’ve never been one for traditional wedding formalities and have a hard time wrapping my mind around the logic of spending an astronomical amount of money on a wedding gown only to wear it once. Some parts of wedding planning I understand splurging out on, like hiring a Charlottesville wedding photography expert. Professional wedding photographers really know how to take photos worth a thousand dollars. But that doesn’t mean we need to spend a thousand dollars on our dresses! I know I’m in the minority here but I guess thriftiness runs deep in my blood. One of my friends even suggested that I could try wearing one of the Prom Dresses to look different if that’s what I’ve in mind. I know that there’s the sentimental value that comes along with a wedding dress but I feel as though I can achieve that by wearing something that speaks true to my own personal style. The response I get when I share that I’d love to thrift a vintage wedding dress has been split; half of the people gasp and think I’m a total weirdo and the other half highly encourage it and think it’s brilliant idea. At the end of the day, whether you’re going down the route of an elopement in Gatlinburg Tennessee or a more traditional marriage in a church, your wedding day should be personalized and totally unique to you so if you want to wear a vintage wedding dress, I say go for it!
In light of Solange’s “aesthetically superior” wedding festivities, I was inspired to put together a few of my favorite non-traditional wedding get ups.
Carrie in Sex and the City
SJP started it all for nontraditional girls everywhere with her thrifted suit in the SATC movie.
A boho wedding
It will come as no surprise to those who follow Dina’s Days regularly that a cropped top wedding ensemble would totally make my short list. The Reformation has a stunning collection of non-traditional wedding and bridal party dresses.
