Thursday, February 28, 2013

Wedding Dress Remix

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I wasn't lying when I told you I would style my wedding dress for everyday wear by the end of the month!  So naturally, I waited until the last day to do it.  When I decided to wear a short wedding dress, I knew I wanted to buy something that could be worn more than once.  I've heard so many stories of women who wear their dress once, get it cleaned and put in a pretty box so it never sees the light of day again.  That's just not me!  Luckily, Ruche had the perfect dress that I could wear to the courthouse and beyond :)

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Dress- Ruche
Belt- c/o August Wrinkle
Shoes- Forever 21
Necklace- Forever 21

I thought wearing a bright colored belt and printed flats would be a great way to dress the lace down.  The fact that I'm not wearing a massive petticoat underneath really helps differentiate my wedding look from my everyday look too.  What do you think?  If you'd like to see how I wore this dress to my wedding, click HERE.
 
Today also marks the two year anniversary of little Paczki's arrival.  I can't believe it's been two years since we adopted our little blue chihuahua!  He and Tommy are the lights of our life and I seriously couldn't imagine us without them.  There sure would be a lot less cuteness in the house!

xoxo

Ashley


46 comments:

  1. Oh, I love remix so much! The belt is adorable and it is great for everyday wear.

    I was very torn about whether to factor in whether I could re-wear the dress when dress shopping.

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  2. Dear, you are looking beautiful! Your wedding dress is absolutely lovely too- you picked the perfect dress!

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  3. This is such a great idea!! I love the idea of being able to re-wear your wedding dress! I also think the design of the lace is divine. :)

    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  4. I love that you can wear your wedding dress after the wedding. What great memories it will have every time you wear it.

    The yellow belt is a nice touch.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  5. this is so beautiful! as both a wedding dress and an everyday dress, spot on!
    kw ladies in navy

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  6. I think it's so fun that you styled the dress for everyday! The lace is gorgeous. I'm hoping to cut my wedding dress into cocktail length so I can re-wear it.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  7. I think it's such a great idea to get a wedding dress that can be appropriate for everyday! That's why I want a cute white lacy cocktail dress for when I eventually get married :) I love the way you styled it too with the blue striped flats and yellow belt, it compliments the pretty lace.

    Cheers,
    Nina // lefancygeek.com

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  8. This dress is perfect. I can't believe how different it looks from your wedding to real life. It was a seriously wonderful choice. I've never understood the expensive/never worn again dresses. (Same for bridesmaids -- you should see the HIDEOUS thing I have hangin' in my parents closet from a wedding. NO NO NO.) Also adorable shoes and I love the change of scenery!

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  9. So pretty! Lace looks amazing on you and I love the striped flats :)

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  10. Not many people can re-wear their wedding dress, so this is awesome!

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  11. Gorgeous! That dress looks completely different without the petticoat!

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  12. I am loving that you're wearing your wedding dress for a more casual look. Such a beautiful dress and it's awesome that you can dress it up and down. Love the bright belt and those flats
    Puppies are the light of everyones lives, they are the best :)
    xJennaD

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  13. That's so awesome! Looking back, I wish I had bought a more versatile dress and wedding shoes so I could wear them more often!

    The Occasional Indulgence

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  14. oh my goodness,those flats are sooo cute. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  15. Good thinking! makes me question whether i want to preserve or enjoy my dress when i get married.


    xoxo,

    Angelis

    angelisd.com

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  16. Love this and the idea of being able to wear it more than once.

    xo,
    Cindi

    Breakfast at Cindi’s

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  17. This is such a great blog post! Your wedding dress is so cute, and I love how you styled it for everyday wear!

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  18. I love that you wore your wedding dress again! You look fantastic and I love the little yellow belt that you added! The flats are adorable too! I am liking this post on bloglovin! :) Perfection!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  19. I love it! The dress is absolutely beautiful. It looks so light and comfortable. Just seems kind of soft and summery. I bet it would look good with bright coloured petticoats or shift under it as well.

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  20. Oh my goodness, this looks like a completely different dress! This was so smart of you, I never understand how women can spend thousands of dollars on a dress to wear once. It's the same reason why I don't spend money on Halloween costumes and why I insisted on getting on $40 vintage dress for the one prom I went to. This dress is just so darling and the bright accessories make it look perfect for everyday wear! Great job remixing this, Ashley!

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  21. GORGEOUS!! I absolutely LOVE the intricate lace design on your dress. The fact that you went with a more casual dress for your wedding is awesome too. Look at how versatile it is! Definitely a dress to remember and one that you'll get a lot of wear out of.

    xo,
    katrina
    thedemuremuse.com

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  22. How cute! Love the dress, and so smart to have a sweet dress to wear more than once!

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  23. Wow...really impressive...i really love this.
    Great wedding dress!

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  24. this is such an adorable look.love love that white lace dress and how u paired it with that striped casual flats
    xx

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  25. Oh my gosh I love this! That dress is so stunning!!

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  26. That's awesome. You styled it great.Follow each other?
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  27. love the dress and it is always great to find versatile pieces! love how you styled it casually :)
    xo Ilana @ My Modern Vintage

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  28. so pretty! totally makes sense, tho, as a traditional wedding dress will never see the light of day after "the day"!

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  29. You look absolutely adorable. I love that you are wearing your wedding dress again. Your belt is so pretty.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  30. lovely pictures!

    i just found an amazing clothing store online with cheap prices
    i just want to rave how much i really like the style
    what do you think?

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  31. I would hate to wear any item of clothing just once, especially if you pay a hefty chunk of money for it! Your dress is gorgeous and I love how you styled it too.
    P.S.: Dogs rule!! I can't imagine my life without mine, period.

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  32. You turned it into the perfect summer dress! Love it!

    Jolien
    http://julianaandthedaydream.blogspot.be

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  33. oh you look beautyfull! i really like it! perfect dress!

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  34. The lace detail on that dress is gorge - and love that you are getting more wear out of your dress!

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  35. You look so cute, such a lovely dress! You look great xx

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  36. ooo I love it! Your dress is seriously so pretty! Its so fun that you can rewear it and I love those striped flats so much! Darling.
    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  37. I love how you wore the dress for an everyday look! I totally agree with you about wearing dresses more than once which is why i'm trying to find a prom dress that I can wear for everyday :) Anyway, LOVE your cute stripe flats and the bow belt is awesome.

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  38. i wore that exact dress at my wedding this past October! i paired it with a white lace slip, cowboy boots (we got married on a ranch) and a mustard cardi when it got cold! so fun! i love this dress so much and bought it thinking i would do the same! i plan to pair it with some cute flats too...congrats on your wedding! xoxo Jess fancytreats.blogspot.com

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  39. Love this, you have done such a good job! :) Looks lovely and very much a day to day dress!!

    Pipp xx
    http://pippjones281190.blogspot.co.uk

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  40. Oh it's so much different without the petticoat. Still gorgeous of course! This style is so up my alley...I actually have creme colored dress like this that I wore over the weekend :)

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  41. EE!!!I LOVE it!!!! It's like a different dress. I love that belt with it.

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  42. If one is to wear their wedding dress more than once, as it SHOULD be worn, You are amazing in doing so! I wore mine twice and then donated it so it won't yellow in my closet or something and so someone else can put it to good use.
    +Victoria+

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  43. i found here pretty Wedding Dress Here that is appropriate for Bride , i prefer such a lot rattling color combination Thanks for sharing This diary .That is soooo pretty! i like the sq. cut layers. it's simply attractive. i actually just like the cut of the sleeves too! you've got an entire ton of talent. I all could not upset that a lot of layers. :) Thanks for sharing it with us! it's wonderful.

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