This wedding has so many well thought out and adorable details that I could not resist posting this Style Me Pretty wedding this week. And as I said, I’m in a particularly girly mood this week and this wedding includes so many amazing feminine details. Amazing.

I love wedding photo shoots in everyday locations. Something about the fabulously decked out bridal party in a café or subway station seems so out of place, but the juxtaposition of the two contradictory elements makes the picture more interesting. Check number one for this wedding’s amazing details.

soft wedding details in the city

Also, the bride is wearing bright pink ballet flats. You know I have a thing against white wedding shoes and I also love that she resisted the traditional high heel for something a bit more comfortable. Those navy blue bridesmaids’ dresses are also cut so perfectly, they’re flattering on each of her ladies. So glad to see this bride is confident enough to allow her bridesmaids to show off their good looks too.

And the chandelier studded reception? Absolutely my favorite detail.

There are a lot of details that the bride should get to pick in her wedding – that probably goes without saying. Especially for her bridesmaids, it is the bride’s big day after all. But brides need to remember that even though their friends have agreed to be their minions for a day, they are still their own people. You love each and every one of them for their unique personalities and individual styles. Don’t get me wrong – boss them around until they look uniform in your bridal party if you like. But maybe allow their personality to shine through in at least one element. The most minor detail you can give up? Nail polish. It may seem silly but allowing them to pick this one thing for themselves might go a long way.

so sparkly, so perfect

And I could not resist re-posting this picture from cupcakes and cashmere. I am 100% in love with these short glittery, golden nails. They might be a little much for a bride on her wedding day, but perfect for your bridesmaids that have equally sparkly personalities that need to shine through!

It’s as if J. Crew has been listening to me and knows that I was searching for the perfect wedding dresses last week. They opened a store that I might just have to adventure down to New York City to visit – a J. Crew bridal boutique. It combines my love of all things sparkly with Jenna Lyons’ absolutely stunning styling and taste. This boutique is ceiling to floor design perfection and houses only wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, party dresses and jewelry. Do you need anything else in life? I don’t think so. And since I already need everything the J. Crew collection has to offer, I can only imagine the damage this girly boutique would do to my wallet. I’m even lusting after the interior – I love that chandelier and pink door!

the perfect shop

Whether you’re getting married or not, if you live in New York City you must stop over at the new store on Madison Avenue on 66th Street.

Another tradition at the rehearsal dinner is for the bride to give each bridesmaid a gift. These gifts are a thank you for all the time spent and work done to help make your wedding day special, so you want them to know you appreciate all their support! Some brides get matching necklaces or bracelets to accessorize their bridesmaids’ gowns. It would also be cute to do a sentimental gift such as a scrapbook. Or maybe your ladies like to be pampered so you can get them mani/pedis for your big day, or a spa certificate for the day after they spend the night dancing away at your reception.

I think these Beegee Bags make the most adorable bridesmaids’ gifts, especially for a spring or summer wedding. A clutch is an essential wedding accessory and these are the perfect size for a phone, camera, mascara and lip gloss (what else does a girl really need?).The bright, playful floral patterns are also something she can carry again to brighten up any outfit.

obi and gracie clutch

george clutch

Buy matching ones or get each girl her own design, so they don’t get mixed up on reception tables!