Dress to be WEDnesday

Whispers of Winter:  Muted Silver and White and Green and Gold Wedding Palette

The Thanksgiving leftovers are barely finished, but it already seems we are headlong into the winter and holiday season.  For this month's Dress to be WEDnesday feature, Live Eventfully- KristynJennifer Events and Dress For The Wedding decided to depart from the red and green color palette so often seen in holiday decor at this time of year, and instead use the soft white, green, and metallic neutrals that are naturally found during this season for our inspiration. These colors are so subtle, we're calling them "Whispers of Winter". To show you what kind of frosty details we're thinking of, we pinned some images on our Whispers of Winter inspiration board on Pinterest. If you're planning a winter wedding, or this is the theme you'd like for your upcoming event, Live Eventfully- KristynJennifer Events, can make this understated winter wonderland look come together for you.

Whispers of Winter Inspiration

Top Row Left to Right: Image 1 : Table Scape Image from Austin Party Central. Photography by Studio 563 / Image 2 : Cake Image from The Cake Blog Photography By Erica O'Brien / Image 3: Bouquet Image  via Style Me Pretty:  Floral Design by Floral Nova Photography by The Popes 

Bottom Row Left to Right: Image 1: Gray and White Table by Elizabeth Anne Designs Styling – Gracie Lou Events , Photography – Binita Patel Photography , Floral – John LaRoche of BlueGuava / Image 2 : Winter Inspiration Board from Sweet and Lovely Life Blog (Assorted Images: [Top Row: Barn, Sleigh, Table Setting] [Middle Row: Wreath, Bouquet] [Bottom Row: Metallic, Feather, Couple]) / Image 3: Wreaths on Chairs from Martha Stewart Weddings Gia Canali Photo 

 

Whispers of Winter

Dress For The Wedding has also been inspired by these soft muted colors lately, too. They look so sophisticated! Here are my three "Whispers of Winter" looks for a bride, bridesmaid, and groom.

Winter Bridal Look: White and Gold and Sparkle

Women's Theia Strapless Organza Ballgown /Natasha Maharaja Statement Necklace /Guess by Marciano White Faux-Fur Stole/  C. Wonder Pave Dome Bracelet /Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Teardrop Earrings

One of my favorite things about winter bridal looks is that everything looks so soft and dream-like in the winter light. I chose this organza wedding gown by Theia because I think it has such a nice ice princess look (I sound like a 6-year-old saying this, but I mean a nice kind of ice princess, not a mean one!), and I've put it with some golden accessories full of their own sparkles to warm in up. Isn't the necklace amazing?

The one winter bride must-have in my book is a faux-fur white stole (emphasis on the faux, we don't want to hurt any furry friends, here!)  I love how it looks in pictures, and it's truly needed to protect the bride from the chill as she's getting to and from the church.

Winter Bridesmaid Look: Icy Gray

Ann Taylor Medium Grey Silk Dupioni Strapless Bridesmaid Dress /Two Layer Gunmetal Drape Necklace / Nina - Kendahl Genuine Crystal Pave Stud Earrings / Lulu Townsend Random Rhinestone Minaudiere Clutch - Silver 

I started to add some green touches to this gray dress, but I soon found that the gray by itself was so striking! Instead, perhaps the green touches could come in with pale green velvet ribbon in the flowers, and some beautiful evergreen trimmings in her bouquet and around the ceremony and the reception. Can you imagine how deliciously pine-y scented that would be? For the attire, I opted for a monochromatic icicle gray for all the accessories: some pave sparkle earrings that resemble icy snow, a sparkle clutch and a thick gray necklace, that has some pale rose tones to warm up the whole look.

Winter Groom's Look: Classic Black Tuxedo

J.Crew Ludlow Tuxedo Jacket / J.Crew Ludlow Tuxedo Pants /Forzieri Solid Silk Scarf /Florsheim Orlando Mens' Leather Bic Toe Lace up Shoe/ Florsheim Orlando Mens' Leather Bic Toe Lace up Shoe /Forzieri Polka Dot Silk Self-tie Bowtie  /  Skiing Cufflink by Enrico Pardini - Silver Rhodium

There's nothing more classic than a groom in a tuxedo with shawl collar like this one, with an elegant tie for a winter wedding. If you're lucky enough to get snow falling, the black tux looks so sharp against the white background. You can't fool around with a tux too much, and you don't need to -- just pair it with a white shirt, and some shiny, well-made formal shoes.

I'd recommend just adding a few subtle pieces of personality, like these little dots on the otherwise black bow tie, and the whimsical skier cuff-links. I think adding a rich, wool, opera scarf for the groom to wear during outside picture taking adds some fun to the winter spirit, too!

I hope these frosty whispers of winter have actually warmed your heart. Until next month, enjoy the holiday season!

written by: Sukey from Dress for the Wedding