Washington State Wedding Weekend

We're back! Thanks for your understanding while Regan was gallivanting around Europe and I was traveling and crazy with work. If you follow us on instagram you'll see that I'm off again on a business trip to Rome (I know, tough...but someone has to do it). If I get the chance to do something other than work, I'll definitely blog about it. In the meantime, here's a recap of a wedding we attended two weekends ago in Washington State at Alderbrook Resort. Get ready, this is an "On the Move" and "What I Wore" all in ONE! 

One of my best friends got married at this amazing little gem of a spot on the Hood Canal about two hours from Seattle. Despite the rainy weekend (with about 15 minutes of combined sun), we had a wonderful time celebrating the bride and groom and catching up with my best girls and their spouses. 

Dr. B and I got a little r & r at the spa with massages, which was so nice. And I must say, the oatmeal at the hotel's restaurant is not to be missed. I got a fresh berry compote with mine and Dr. B had the brown sugar and maple creme fraiche. One of my favorite parts about the weekend was the "reverse wedding" schedule. The actual ceremony and reception were on Friday night and Saturday was left for brunch, a boat ride, and a BBQ. 

You know I love a good Rent the Runway opportunity, and this seemed like the perfect occasion to get the Gables Dress by Opening Ceremony I'd had on my "Hearts" list for a while. Paired with my turquoise tassel earrings I was going to bring some sunshine to the rainy day one way or another. I forgot to get a full outfit picture until the very end of the night in the poor light of our hotel room. Overall impression of the dress - it was good, but not amazing - even though I got plenty of compliments. You have to be tall to wear this dress. There is SO much fabric. I'm not petite, so it worked for me (I wore the size small, which tells you something). The fabric also picked up the outline of my bra (as you can see), which I didn't love. This would be a great maternity dress (although I'm not pregnant). 

We bundled up in wedding weekend attire for night two. Just as planned, I wore the Ann Taylor Loft maxi I bought on super sale earlier this summer and since it was a wedding, I broke out the Lauren Hope bling. 

Time with girl friends is just good for the soul. Nothing beats 17 years of friendship with these lovely ladies. Congrats B & M! We love you! 

What I Wore...and Didn't Wear

This weekend I attended the wedding of a colleague. I was excited for the event (which was gorgeous, as was the bride) and an excuse to buy a new dress (I've been Renting the Runway so my own options were EXTREMELY limited). I stumbled upon this dress from ASOS and it was love at first sight. I love myself a good plunging V.

 

 

 

Saturday afternoon came and I was all ready to go. I'd tried the dress on when it arrived, but didn't have it on for that long. With the crazy humid weather, double-sided tape was not sticking like it needed to and the deep V was a little too risqué for the company of work colleagues. I'm just not sure I can commit to the full side-boob...who do I think I am, J. Lo? 



  

So, the dress is going back and I called an audible. Enter old-reliable, the black ASOS jumpsuit. 

 

Paired with old Zara d'orsay pink suede heels, a wicker clutch (similar here and here), and my new earrings from Tuckernuck (they come in six colors - black is next on my "wish list"), I was back in action...without the embarrassment of a wardrobe malfunction. Dr. B and I had a great evening out and it got me in the spirit for wedding season. We've got one more the end of August!

 



What to Wear?

I'm going to a wedding in Houston, Texas in May. It's a 6:00 p.m. wedding and I think I'm going to use Rent the Runway for a dress. I'm tired of the options in my closet and these are so much more fun. Which of these would you choose for me to wear?

1. Vera Wang 2. Monique Lhullier 3. Preen

1. Alberta Ferretti 2. Shoshanna 3. Carmen Marc Valvo

1. Issa 2. Trina Turk 3. Lilly Pulitzer 

I'm leaning the Preen or the Carmen Marc Valvo, but am open to suggestions! 

What I'd Wear to My Wedding

It's pretty convenient that I've got a wedding dress all lined up for the big day next month. I don't have to worry what to wear. But I do have lots of guests who will be dealing with the ever-lingering question, "What do I wear to another summer wedding?" If I was attending my own wedding as a guest, here would be a few of my top contenders. If you've got a summer wedding coming up and actually need to find a dress, all of my picks are available from Rent the Runway.

Matthew Williamson Indian Beaded Sheath

Tibi High Tea Dress

Thread Social Poppy Sweetheart Dress
I actually own this dress, so I'd be getting
a second wear out of it!

Robert Rodriguez Peony Lace Shift

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Pastel Kaleidoscope Maxi

Milly Spin the Wheel Maxi

Which is your favorite?