Wedding Blog

I am one lucky gal. not only am I having one bridal shower, but THREE are being thrown in my honor this summer! I have to say I do love a party, especially one with yummy food and fabulous friends, and I don’t want to seem ungrateful, but I was (and still am) very nervous about the whole situation. The thing is, I’m not super comfortable opening presents in front of people. I’m always nervous I don’t look happy enough with the gift or that people think I really am ungrateful! It’s just me being self conscious, especially since I have never been told that is how I come off, but still, I’m nervous.

What better way to kill the nerves then by wearing a fabulous outfit!? So, a few weekends ago when my mom was in town for a whirlwind wedding weekend, we set out to find a few great selections.

For the first shower being thrown Mama Cloud’s best friend here in Virginia near where I grew up, Anthropologie came through with a perfect choice!

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I am in L-O-V-E with this dress! First of all, the colors of the shower will be black and white with splashes of pink, so I definitely won’t clash with the decorations, and it is SO comfortable. It doesn’t look like it in the picture, but it is actually a jersey material, so it’s forgiving and casual without being too sloppy or too dressy for an afternoon shower.

Next up, a shower thrown by Mama C herself in Boston where she now lives. She’s throwing a little luncheon/shower for family and friends in that area with a pink and green theme (my favorite colors, as well as the colors of my current kitchen).

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I found this at a Ralph Lauren Outlet Store. Ralph Lauren, how I love thee… and it was marked down from $159.00 to a mere $49.99! SCORE! Sorry for the small picture; it is no longer available for sale and my dress is out being pressed. Mine is also a gorgeous green color, not black.

Last but not least, the coveted J.Crew Pique V-neck Ruffle Dress in navy. I will be rockin’ this bad boy at a shower thrown by my FMIL in upstate New York, Mr. Cloud’s hometown.

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This has been all over the blog world since it came out, as well as being sold out in my size for quite a while. Well, I had a preferred customer 25% off card (not that my J.Crew card sees a lot of action or anything) so how could I say no? So I waltzed in to my local store and ordered from the red phone (hello, free shipping!! Yeah, I’m cheap). It was said to be back ordered until the end of July, but it arrived today and fits like a dream!

Since I am on such a tight budget these days, spending this kind of money might seem silly, but I like to think I can get some repeat wears out of them. Both the J.Crew and Anthro dresses will pack very nicely so they will be going on the honeymoon, and the RL dress is so cute I just need a friend with a summer wedding and I’ll be set!

What are you wearing to your shower(s)? Is anyone else as nervous as I am to open presents!?!