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I went to Catholic school for almost ten years. We wore plaid skirts, collared white shirts, and penny loafers every day (pre-Britney Spears’ “Hit Me Baby One More Time”. So, it wasn’t sexy or cool to dress like that at the time). But I guess you can say, I have always been a tad bit preppy. Our wedding will not reflect much of my preppy beginnings, but if it did, I might include elements such as these:
Plaid bridesmaids dresses
A dress with ruffles for the rehearsal dinner (It even has a bow!)
A Ralph Lauren tux (If not the tux, then the incorporation of at least one Ralph Lauren article of clothing!)
Monogrammed “Thank You” notes
A fabulous and classy mansion venue (This one happens to be located in San Francisco!)
The J.Crew “Lucinda” wedding dress
Are you having a preppy wedding? Share your fun details!
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love the dress with the ruffles!! 
where is the ruffle dress from, it is loverly!!
Hey Ms. Glitter, I went to a Catholic private school for 5 years! Seems like we really do have similar lives (per your previous post). I can’t agree with you more that those uniforms were SO not sexy pre-Britney. We had plain gray pleated skirts (instead of plaid). At the time, I couldn’t wait to get away from those uniforms but I have to admit I kind of miss it now. But my wedding will not include any preppy looks what-so-ever (though some of the styles you posted above are adorable).
Ha Ha. I like to say I have a preppy “streak”. Sometimes I find preppiness downright nauseating, but I do love me some mary jane pumps, argyle and peacoats…..ahh.
@Ms Sapphire - we had plain gray pleated skirts too
I love the plaid dress!
OMG, ruffled collar and sleeveless will always have a place in my heart!
I actually bought the ruffle dress (well ordered online)…it didn’t really look right on me, but it def. a beautiful dress. It’s not the best for someone with a large chest….or hips…also, it actually *snaps* up the front so…my large chest plus snaps…you get the picture haha
OH, and, I actually ended up returning the dress; I forgot to include that! Again very pretty but not the most universally flattering dress in the world
I love that WHBM dress! Would be so chic for a rehearsal dinner as well as BMs!
the lucinda dress is gorge! it’s my favorite…although my meager budget does not allow for a $2500 dress. *sigh*
@sally: Its the Eliza J Ruffle Wrap Dress. It can be found on nordstrom.com. Also, you can click the link source at the bottom of the post
@Ms. Sapphire: Haha! I miss being able to go to my closet and not have to think about what I am going to wear for the day. Uniforms were easy like that. We used to hike our skirts up waaay too high and get in trouble with the nuns…oops! What good catholic school girl didn’t do that?
@West Coast Bride: I agree. I think there might be a way to “overdo” preppy.
@krgk84: Yeah, I was actually thinking that too. It is definitely one of those dresses you need to try on first. Sorry it didn’t work out for you!
@Jen: I know! $2500 is completely out of my budget, too. Its lovely…in theory, I suppose.
Apparently I should be having a preppy wedding, because I love all of this stuff. One of our colors is navy, and we’re getting married in a historic mansion, so I guess that counts.
hi purty glitter. that ruffle dress is so chic! love that and the jcrew lucinda dress. the latter makes me want to splurge on another dress for our day after shoot. musst resist.
we have a hint of preppy with our monogram, and that our colors are navy and raspberry pink..both with a little shimmer, so its preppy with *glam*…love love love the ruffle dress!!
Yes, preppy wedding here! As preppy as I can, at least Think seersucker, Brooks Brothers, etc. Yum.
i went to a Catholic highschool and all of your photos bring back the memories. preppy is such a pretty style and i love that ruffle dress.
I have the Eliza J ruffle dress in Purple and I get a ton of compliments. Its my favorite dress.
How did I miss that JCrew dress in my dress search??? It’s so pretty…and are those pockets? Sigh.
And I’m a sucker for anything with ruffles.
I adore the plaid dress from White House Black Market…I wish it would go on sale!
Catholic school…my number one reason for hating the navy blue/white color combination!! I’m going SOOO against my roots, as my wedding is a relaxed, outdoor, non-denominational, chill wedding! I don’t have an ounce of preppy in me, but your post makes me wish that I did! So cute!!!
I love that ruffle dress! Sadly krgk84 and I are in the same boat…no ruffles/snaps there for me 
Miss Glitter — My wedding is preppy to the MAX! AND last night I had a dream that someone sent my FH and I those monogrammed thank you notes — there is something wrong with me when I dream about weddingbee posts
I love love love the ruffle dress!!! Wouldnt that look amazing in a plum color!!!
The ruffle dress is incredible, I want one in every color!
ok… so i am having a preppy wedding and ironically i went to j. crew today to feel the material of that exact dress and they happened to have one in stock in a size 4 (someone returned it a day ago and they didnt return it online), i was ready to buy it on the spot, but I would need a 2 so i am thinking of ordering it online!!!!
oh and where are those bridesmaids dresses?? i am in love…
I’ve never really been “preppy” (I’ve always been more the “quirky” type), but that first plaid dress makes me want to!
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Mrs. Glitter, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation: 27, Research Consultant/Writer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Accounting
Engagement Date: May 6, 2007
Wedding Date: June, 2009
Venue: Millenium Biltmore Hotel
About Me: I was born and raised in West Los Angeles, California. I spent eight years in the Northeast working and completing my education. Having split time between two sides of the country has given me a true appreciation for both coasts. It has also provided an overabundance of cross country drives, flights and long distance relationship fun/misery! I love my family, my doggy Emma, fabulous wine, Anthropologie, politics, reading, being outdoors, exploring new cities, and good movies! My fiance and I are complete opposites, but somehow we have managed to fall completely and hopelessly in love.
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