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Going To The Chapel...

...and we're gonna watch someone else get married! 
No, those arent the actual lyrics but since I cant think of any songs perfect for a wedding guest, I remixed it. Deal with it.
Its Spring and that means the kickoff of wedding season. Top bridal designers recently participated in Bridal Fashion week and rolled out their latest in bridal apparel (check out Galia Lahav, Lazaro and Berta Bridal's collection. LOVE!). This signifies the beginning of the time of year that we'll all start getting more notifications of engagements and invitations for nuptials in the mail (or by email; if you're a hi-tech kind of bride). I have already attended one wedding this season (Congrats to my friend Jodi!) and have two more coming up soon (Congrats to my cousin Krishan and to my cousin Justin!!). And I swear everytime I log on to Facebook someone else has gotten engaged or married. Must be something in the air other than pollen.

Its always exciting to witness the joining of two individuals into holy matrimony. Its even more exciting when the cake is cut at the reception. If you know me well, you know thats what I look forward to more than anything. Seriously.
A close second to the cake, is the fun of getting dressed up for the special occassion. The bride isnt the only one that needs to say "Yes" to a dress. Even though it isnt your day, its still important to show up looking and feeling your best! I know how difficult it can be to be "wedding appropriate" due to the varying locations/religious beliefs/requested attire with every ceremony, so here are a few wedding guest look inspirations for you! I'll even thow in a few looks Ive worn to different weddings (formal/non-formal). 









My Looks:
Blush BCBGeneration dress with pink waist belt (I bought separately and decided to sew onto the dress) and pink accessories I wore for a cousin's wedding last April.

Wine colored BCBG gown with neutral tone accessories I wore for a formal wedding a few years ago. Paid less than $75 for that gown. Ya girl finds good designer deals!

Snake print Michael Kors dress I wore for an outdoor wedding. I suggest wearing very light clothing for outdoor weddings. The sun can be torture...but it made my photos look fab. So it was ALMOST worth having it out in full force. Almost.
*This wedding was in New Orleans and I left my shoes in Baton Rouge so thirty minutes before the wedding I was running around a shoe store. Mom spotted these for $20! Score!

Prabal Gurung for Target dress I scored for less than $10 at Target with my $20 last minute heels I wore to a friend's wedding. 


Leopard print Love Culture wrap dress with black/gold accessories I wore for a wedding last weekend. Btw, I got over 100 likes on FB for this pic. I guess everybody was in love with the Coco in leopard. *flips hair*


Remember, dont wear all white (unless told to do so by the bride), dont try to outdo the bride (It is NOT your day), wear or bring some comfortable shoes so you can dance the night away, and bring a cardigan or shawl in case the venue is on the colder side! 

And, try not to attack another guest during the bouquet toss. Its not ladylike. Just take off your shoes and jump up really high as if your life depended on it. 



Good luck! :-) 



Love, 
Coco 

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