#SMPweddings101: What to Wear Under Your Gown

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

Ladies, the time has come to mention the unmentionables,. Because today is the day that we’re giving you an inside scoop on what exactly to wear underneath that gorg gown. And while the illusion of effortless is only elevated when you keep em’ guessing, luckily we won’t have to (guess that is), because we’ve got the ever-so-lovely Julianne Smith of The Garter Girl sharing a few go-to favs below!

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From The Garter Girl… You’ve searched high and low for that perfect wedding dress (or two!), but what else do you need? The wedding day fashion doesn’t stop with the dress.

Lingerie

Really consider the style and cut of your wedding dress before you purchase any wedding day lingerie. You might be better off saving the lingerie for your wedding night! Look for seamless lingerie so nothing shows through. And, if your wedding dress is sheer, a simple full-length slip will be your best friend.

Corset

Depending on the style of your wedding dress, you might need a corset to keep everything up and in. Proper fit by a professional is critical. Wear that corset around before your wedding day, so you know what you are getting yourself into on the big day.

Panties

If your wedding dress is altered to fit you right, a comfortable pair of panties might just be all that you need under your dress on your wedding day. Look for a lacey blue pair and you’ll have your tradition covered too!

Shoes

A fabulous pair of wedding shows is is a no-brainer, unless you are going barefoot on the beach! When selecting wedding shoes, be mindful of any sparkles or buckles that could get caught in the tulle or lining of your dress as you walk. A ripped lining from the crystals on your shoes spells disaster!

Hosiery

Your wedding day is a great time to skip the hosiery and the tights. Save these for the office; it is hot under that wedding dress!

Shapewear

Depending on the style of your dress, you might need shapewear to support you on your wedding day. Be sure to shop for shapewear with your dress so that you can try both on together at the same time. Snap a few pictures of yourself with the shapewear and the dress so you can see what it will look like together.

Garter

If you are going to wear a wedding garter, make sure you try it on before your wedding day to ensure the proper fit. Remember, the tossing garter goes below your main garter. Or skip the toss all together and just get the garter to wear and then save.

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Gold + Maroon Sunstone Villa Wedding

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

This wedding isn’t just pretty, it’s a homage filled with heart. For every detail Jen Huang shared plays tribute to the Groom’s late father in a truly touching way. Honoring his spirited Beekeeper trade with subtle honeycomb details proves to to a unique and super sweet detail. From the handmade beeswax candles placed on hexagon shelves, to the honey ritual ceremony, it’s all abuzz with love in THE VAULT!

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From The Bride… A rough explanation of it all is that we really wanted a way to incorporate Ray’s dad in the whole day, and we were looking for some theme to tie everything together. Andy (Ray’s dad) passed away in January of 2012, after battling cancer for 7 years. Andy was always very supportive of our relationship, and in the 4 years that we were all together, we grew very close. Andy was a beekeeper, so we were looking for something related to that. Obviously little bees or yellow and black striped everything sounds….unappealing. So, we went for the hexagon shape, and looked for ways to use it in the details.

The first hexagon we used was in our die-cut RSVP cards that guests sent back to us as postcards, which were really fun to receive! We also had the hexagon crest on our invitation, which we reused in our guest book frame the day of the wedding. We had die-cut menus, and table numbers that matched the shape of our RSVP card. Ray and I knew we wanted something really special to display the escort cards, since his mom worked for months making the candles by hand out of his dad’s leftover beeswax. So, we made and stained hexagonal shelves, which were perfect for the candles!

The cool thing about the shelves is we can take them apart and use them individually in our home or give them away as gifts. We also used a honey ritual in the ceremony as a sort of spin-off of a unity ceremony. We used some of Andy’s honey, and the spoon we used for the ritual was Andy’s mother’s silver. Also, Ray’s mom built the gorgeous redwood arch that we got married under!

From Jen Huang…Ray and Danika have chosen the life of the bee colony as a symbol of their marriage. A hive is a functioning community made up of interdependent organisms. Together, the colony makes the world to a better place, pollinating 80% of all flowering plants and bringing sweetness, softness and healing to species who harvest their products. The foraging bee will store honey for a generation she will never know. Ray and Danika have committed their careers to serving others. Not that it isn’t every five year old boys dream to drive an ambulance and put out fires, or every girls dream to put a bandaid on and heal the oweys of childhood, but few have the selflessness and perseverance to actualize the dream. Everything that is brought back to the colony, nectar, pollen, information, is shared.

In sharing their lives with each other Danika and Ray make each other better people. Through Ray, Danika reconnected with her love of nature, the earth, being on the land. Through Danika, Ray found the confidence and motivation to pursue higher education. Bees have specialized roles in the colony yet they unconditionally accept and, implicitly rely on each other. Ray and Danika are awed that two people coming from such different backgrounds found each other, yet, at the intersection of their love their true selves were revealed. Bees are sophisticated navigators, using the sun to triangulate their way to nectar and back home. Danika says “with a name like Ray how could I not feel his light?” He will never cease shining on her and together they are home.

To survive the seasons, within the hive bees generate warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer, all the while in loving service to their creator. Like the bees Ray and Danika never question why they want to give their lives to each other. Ray simply takes delight in seeing her happy, making her things and bringing home to her his love, and intimacy. Danika fings ease and comfort in Ray’s presence; she wants to be the foraging bee with Ray, in the fields, sharing equally in their work and play. They are meant to help each other and harmonize. Mathematicians consider the hexagon to be the strongest and most efficient form possible. Hexagonal patterns are found in snowflakes, on the backs of turtles, in basalt columns, the marking on the giraffe, the structure of our DNA, the cloud around the north pole of Saturn, and now we see honeycomb as the symbol of Ray and Danika’s love. One pound of beeswax can create thirty three thousand cells holding twenty-two pounds of honey. Theirs is a strong and abundant love.

Beeswax, the material the hexagonal honeycomb is made of has remarkable longevity and resiliency. Beeswax was found in the tombs of pharaohs, still pliable. Danika and Ray have endured the test of time, the test of distance, of illness, of loss, and of their own differences. Their relationship is as strong and well designed as the mighty hexagon, as resilient and enduring as beeswax and as nurturing to their marriage and their community as the colony.

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Romantic Laguna Beach Engagement Session

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

There’s no doubt that engagements like this one are all the more special because of the amazing photographers behind the lens. In this case? Our friends at Koman Photography, who crank out more pretty than we can keep up with. But at the heart of those love sessions live couples who are true to themselves, like Chris and Sarah. Lovers of the outdoors, the vast Pacific scenery, boba and macarons, they centered their engagement around a few things they love the most. See more in THE VAULT.

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From Koman Photography…We are so fortunate to be Chris and Sarah’s wedding photographers. They are two of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet! Their love for each other shines and we are so grateful we get to tell a story of their love through our photos!

From The Bride…Chris and I first met in Berkeley during the USC vs Cal football weekender (go Trojans!). Although we were on opposing sides, we surprisingly had a really fun weekend together filled with lots of laughter. It wasn’t until 5 years later when our friendship turned into something more, but even then, not much had changed. We continued to laugh at everything and anything, with each other and at each other. After 2.5 fun filled years of dating, Chris surprised me at the beach and asked me to marry him. On day one (and for many years following that), I never expected Chris to be “the one,” but today, I can’t imagine it being anyone else.

For our engagement shoot, we wanted a fun, romantic setting that captured who we are as a couple. We love being outdoors and fell in love with the beautiful natural setting at Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. Also, we got engaged at the beach so we knew we had to incorporate the vast Pacific into our session. We wanted to incorporate some of our favorite things so we gathered our favorite drinks (boba, of course) and favorite desserts (you can never go wrong with macarons) for our intimate picnic. One of our more recent hobbies we picked up was biking together so we wanted to capture this new adventure as well. The entire day was so much fun for us both and as Marlene showed us a couple previews throughout the day, we were simply blown away by her amazing talent. Everything came together perfectly and we can’t thank Koman Photography enough for capturing these special moments so beautifully.

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Dawn & Hawkes Big Sur Elopement

October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

Do we have any fans of The Voice in the house? If you follow the show, you probably recognize those cuties above! Yep, it’s Miranda + Chris from the Texas duo Dawn & Hawkes (see them on The Voice here!). And we’re so excited to share their charming Big Sur elopement today – which is also the release day of their brand new album, “Yours and Mine”!

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Romantic + Elegant Sicilian Wedding

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

Nope, you’re not dreaming – this grand gallery is the real-deal. So settle in for a pinfest luvvies, because from processional to portraits you’re going to delight over every moment. From the Bride’s royal statement, to the lushly lined paths, it’s the type of authentic celebration from Yaroslav & Jenny that’ll have you booking a one way ticket. Or you could save on airfare, because we’ve got it all in THE VAULT!

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From Yaroslav & Jenny…The style of the wedding was chosen easily. Sunny Sicily with its authentic villages and orange groves is associated with 2 things. The first one is the movie ‘Godfather’, of course, with Sicilian mafia and brutal men wearing expensive costumes in front of the old abandoned houses and catholic churches. At the same time Sicily can be related with Dolce&Gabbana fashion campaign starring Monica Bellucci. It is filled with chic and grace and a bit of Barocco style. Monica presented there as an elegant Sicilian woman surrounded by big and loving family. These two associations merged together and turned the wedding of Viktoria and Sergey into a a real Italian like celebration. It came out a very sincere, emotional and family dedicated Big Day.

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Rustic New Zealand Backyard Wedding: Sophia + Benjamin

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 | grazellesunshin

Sophia + Benjamin created the ultimate DIY backyard wedding at Ben’s family farm in New Zealand. Together, they handmade many of the rustic details you’re about to see: from the ceremony arch to Soph’s wedding dress. But the most impressive (and their favorite project) of all were the reception tables. They built 60 tables out of recycled pallets, which helped them truly pull off the rustic look they were going for, save a few dollars along the way, and seamlessly match the table decor + picturesque vibe. Below, they tell us more about the direction they hoped their wedding would take: