Friday's Fancies #64: Wedding Wear

Let's talk weddings.

This summer we were invited to....6 I think? This of course means I take that as an excuse to buy a bunch of new dresses. You know, like any responsible adult would do.

I am in love with the look of these jacquard dresses. Totally flattering shape, hitting you right at your natural waist- and an array of colors to choose from. That with a slight texture? Perfection. Oh, and for under $45? I'll take all 3, thanks.

Look 1: Simple Golden Girl: Pale Yellow Jacquard dress /// Gorjana Lena Shimmer Studs // Gorjana Honeycomb necklace

Look 2: Blinged Out Babe (yes I said blinged out) :  Light Blue Jacquard dress /// J.Crew Factory necklace // Kenneth Jay Waterfall Earrings

Look 3: Watermelon Woman (ok these names are going downhill fast): Light Coral Jacquard Dress // Gorjana Triangle necklace // Loren Hope Petra earrings

Looking at these now together I realize they have a Disney Princess Belle-Cinderella-Ariel thing going on. Oops. So for all you 80s/90s kids who were Disney obsessed, make your bridesmaids wear these. It would be awesome (read: sad). 

Do you have a go-to wedding outfit?

Mix it up with one of these dressed this summer! 

xo, lp

Getting used to M-F

I've never had a job with a traditional work schedule. Ever. I've also never had weekends off before. Between jobs being a server/teller/bartender/sale coordinator/crisis line operator/barista/etcetcetc I worked all hours of the day and night, including weekends. Now that I only work M-F at my new job I totally get why people appreciate Saturday and Sunday so much. 

This weekend was a gem, and I got to see a ridiculous amount of old friends. Don't get me wrong, new friends are amazing- but there's something so cozy and familiar about friends you've known for years and years. 

work week wear 1:white pants, canvas green cashmere sweater // 2. red pants, slouchy black top // 3. coral crops, white poplin.
weekend life: 4: beer at the terrace // 5. classic chairs  // 6. sunset over lake mendota

My old coworker got married Sunday night and had the most perfect wedding known to man. I couldn't even take pictures because they wouldn't do it justice- but it would put everything you've ever seen on Pinterest to shame. PLUS the maid of honor DID A RAP instead of a speech. Epic. 

Location: Wisconsin farmland, on a friend's land. Rolling green for miles, gorgeous home and old old barn & buildings on site. Flowers everywhere. Lightning bugs. 

Decor: Mason jars with tealights hanging from trees. Old pieces of driftwood as candle holders. Stacked cigar boxes full of recipes for take home presents for the guests. An old typewriter for guests to type well wishes on. 

Food: They're both chefs, so every bite of everything was heavenly. Pig roast, corn, spicy bok choy, potatoes,fine cheese and wine (just to name some of it). 

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This post is all over the place. Sorry people. I'm in a post-wedding-attending haze currently. It's just so refreshing a world of 52 hour marriages to see two friends who truly love and respect each other get married in such a manner that perfectly reflects their personalities. Full heart here, people. 

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On a less sappy note, tomorrow I'm sharing 4 recipes in one post.

Boo-ya. Make sure to tune in. 

How was your weekend?

Yes, I  actually do want to hear! You listened to me babble, now it's your turn.

xo, lp

the best moments

having your sweet 2 year old niece grin when she sees you and throw her arms out for a hug saying "hi auntie yaya (lala)!!"

seeing two stunning and wonderful people get married in the most tasteful and elegant way.

taking the time for an early morning photoshoot with your love.

Michael and I went back to Wisconsin for the weekend for his sister's wedding. It was much needed, and well enjoyed. Besides seeing Michael's whole family, we saw my parents, both of my sisters, and my ADORABLE niece Lydia. To sweeten the deal, I got to see lovely blogging ladies Carly & Lauren.
It made us realize how lucky we are to have such wonderful family, friends- and how much we miss the amazing Midwest! There will be more pictures to come- and I'm not even going to apologize about it....

Can we all agree my niece is the cutest thing out there? Good. 

**all photos taken by Louisa of louisa marion photography/ Rivets & Roses. when pinning/sharing/etc please give proper credit!