Weddingbee Blog

“We live not according to reason, but according to fashion.”

- Seneca

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I may have champagne fashion tastes, but in my heart of hearts I am the definition of a bargain bee. From rummaging through vintage racks to scouring sale sections to endlessly bidding on eBay, the thrill and triumph of finding and acquiring a spectacular fashion item for a fraction of the price is unrivaled!

And as I glance at my little list of wedding-day to dos, I realize I have yet to find my ensembles for our rehearsal/welcome cocktail party and dinner/dance reception. Yikes! I am envisioning something breezy, flirty, and maybe a little glittery? And, being the budget bee that I am, a fantastic, too-good-to-be-true fashion find!

Frugal fashionistas—never fear! Net-a-Porter’s better bargain sister—the outnet—is the answer to our prayers. It’s got heavenly designer dresses and everything else for a fraction of the original, too-many-zeroes price! And after only a few minutes of cruising their dreamy e-shop, I found these two beauties that I cannot stop thinking about. I’m not going to pretend like they are H&M prices, but they are so incredibly lovely and more like Le Crew and alice + olivia prices. That’s not so bad, right?

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No. 1 - The Rehearsal

This is the asymmetrical embellished dress by Adam. Stunning, sexy and sparkly? And 60% off?! Yes please!

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No. 2 - Dinner & Dancing the Night Away

This one’s the tiered silk chiffon dress by Alberta Ferretti. Wedding white for the modern day boheme and that bejeweled neckline? Amazing!

I need your help, style-savvy bees! To buy or not to buy? And do tell us about your favorite ensemble ideas for your rehearsal dinners.