We in the midwest understand all-too-well the complications that can go along with outdoor weddings/parties in the summer. Between the heat, humidity and inherent plausibility of a torrential downpour, we have to have our game faces on once we decide what to wear (and stick with it!).
So, as seen in my previous post, I decided to go with a full-skirted, breezy striped dress from Anthropologie that I ended up getting almost half off when it went on sale! Cha-ching!
Our friends held their wedding on the beach in gorgeous Michigan City, IN over Labor Day weekend. What a treat! Who doesn't love a wedding, and to have a wedding over a 4-day weekend, muah! Perfect recipe for fun!
Here are some of the high points from our fun-filled weekend away:
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| We stayed in a HUGE vacation house with 13 other people from the wedding party |
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| I only brought dresses... |
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| I tried to bring shoes with enough variation to make multiple outfits work |
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| Walking in the woods to the rehearsal |
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| Out and onto the sand |
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| My rehearsal dinner outfit with the greatest summer accessory: canned beer! |
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| Some bad weather looming on the horizon come nightfall |
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| The weather luckily cleared up by the next afternoon! (photo by Jackie Gruber) |
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| The Bride looking breathtaking (photo by Jackie Gruber) |
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| Everyone from the wedding was driven to the reception in a school bus |
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| Perks of the school bus... you could drink beer! |
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| We also ended up at the casino |
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| Roulette time |
I would love to see/read about how any of you lovlies out there spent your labor day weekend, and I hope that it was spent stylishly and amongst friends.
Cheers!
Here is some info on the attire for sartorial reasons:
Anthropologie Emerald Ripple Dress - ON SALE for $89.95 down from the original $168 (woo!)
Anthropologie Zelie Maxi Dress - No longer available Somewhat similar
Anthropologie polka-dot tutu dress (old) - No longer available Similar
Anthropologie Pintucked Ponte Dress in Red - No longer available Similar (AND... in searching around the internet, I found out that Taylor Swift owns this EXACT dress seen here which made me embarrassingly excited)
Shoes:
Madewell Sidewalk Skimmer in Calf Hair - $118 - but currently on sale for $98 (I wore these with my wedding outfit to show off some bold pattern mixing)
Seychelles Freesia Flat in Whiskey - On Seychelles website for $95, but on Amazon for $30.20! (raved about in a previous post)
Urban Outfitters Mustard Yellow Pump - No longer available (which I am kind of disappointed by because these shoes are a really nice go-to option if you need heels but aren't a 'heels' person)
Target Sparkle Sandals - No longer available
Accessories/Beauty:
Anthropologie Primary Spheres Necklace - No longer available (but I came across this piece via Etsy recently that's definitely similar in style)
Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in Spirited - $24 - This is my absolute FAVORITE lip stain/tint! It's perfect for summer/outdoors as it holds up to humidity and does not need much reapplication (I think I reapplied once or twice over an 8 hour time period)
Essie Nail Lacquer in Snap Happy - $8 - A gorgeous orange-red that highlights almost every skin tone (and matched my lip color!)
