Rehearsal Dinner Night!

Pollen, patio seating, and strolls in the park all make me think of spring. And now that spring is here, wedding season has kicked into full gear. On a daily basis I help customers find the perfect shower, wedding, or rehearsal dinner dress. Several of my fellow co-workers have either recently been married or engaged and they are constantly on the hunt for dresses for all of their wedding events. You may not always be in charge of the formality of an event, so i decided to put together a style guide to help you through this year's wedding season.

Formal:






5919 Ark and Co. White Strapless Dress $82
3061 Rhyne Becton White Dangle Earring $40
860 White Grecian Cuff $35

Nothing screams bride-to-be more than a white dress. And what bride doesn't want to stand out at a party thrown in her honor? This dress reminds me of something Charlotte York on Sex and the City would wear. The gathering at the waist creates a beautiful slimming silhouette. Adding a simple pair of earrings and bracelet make this look effortlessly chic!


- Adding colorful accessories is another great option
-The gathering and draping of this dress hide belly bulge
- Add a blazer or wrap to keep warm


Semi-Formal:







Poppy Garden Green Shift Dress $48
99 Black and Gold Disk Necklace $45
1529 Bali Gold Chandelier Earrings $20
7148 Caviar Rose Handbag $48


When helping a bride find a rehearsal dinner dress, the most common requirement is "standing out." You will have no trouble "standing out" in this green shift dress, the color is absolutely eye catching. Stray away from black and make a colorful dress your LBD. I chose this fabulous statement necklace because it creates a more formal look. If you want to go for a casual look, I recommend a pair of earrings, like the ones featured.

- Choose a bold color that compliments your skin tone
- Add subtle details or color with your accessories
- This dress can either be dressed up or down, multi-fuctional is a plus





Casual:








3931 Pura Vida Blue Embroidered Dress $78
1529 Turquoise Drop Earrings $20
97 Gold Layered Chain Necklace $35
6274 Pierre Dumas Tad Espidrille $32

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something BLUE! I absolutely love this blue embroidered dress for a casual rehearsal dinner. Blue is a flattering color on a lot of women and this dress is so sweet: perfect for a beach wedding. Even if a bridal event is casual, a bride should stand out. Choosing a bold color is ideal.

- Choose a dress that you feel good in and love
- Use fun accessories to add a little pizazz to a casual event dress
- Brides can always be dressier than the required attire

Semi-Casual:

6060 Judith March Ivory Crinkle Dress $88

99 Layered Gold and Pearl Necklace $35

9012 CVD Gold Wrap Hoops $88

6276 Pierre Dumas Gold Heel $32

This beautiful ivory dress is perfect for a semi-casual dinner. The details of this dress are romantic, soft, and feminine, which are all adjectives fitting of a bride-to-be (in my opinion of course). Adding simple accessories and a pair of heels gives this dress a formal feel, but the look is still appropriate for a semi- casual event.

- Choose appropriate fabrics to compliment an event

- Being comfortable is key

- You don't have to break the bank for a great dress, save that for the big day :)

I hope this style guide has prepared you for this year's wedding season. Please feel free to post any comments or questions you have. Stay tuned for my next style guide on "Mother's Day Style and Gifts."

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel

Signing Out,

Your Festivity Style Guide xoxo