Not everyone opts for that big ole celebration. In fact some couples prefer the ease of making short and sweet work of tying the knot. Even elopements have taken on a new chapter, concentrating more on the intimacy of the couple spending their nuptials
away rather than 'running away'. Because small and civil ceremonies usually take place weekdays when government offices are open, chances are you'll be in a street length or above the ankle dress--probably white or some shade thereof (but it doesn't have to be). Going with a simpler ceremony means dressing yourself differently than the traditional bride. Think bridal touches but abbreviated. For the sake of practicality go for the veil but a shorter one. And by all means check out hats and headpieces--they are easier to manage. A great example are the dresses below--formal enough to say 'bride' but not an overdose with the accessorizing . . . .
CREDITS
Photo 1: The MARISOL Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum//Photo by Stephanie Williams from The Vintage and Rustic Shoot
Photos 2 and 3//fascinator and headpieces by Batcakes Couture//Photos by Stephanie Williams from The Vintage and Rustic Shoot
Photo 4: Picture Hat by Amy-Jo Tatum//Photo by Stephanie Williams from The Vintage and Rustic Shoot
Photos 5 and 6: The MIRA Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum and headpiece by Batcakes Couture//Photos by Stephanie Williams from The Vintage and Rustic Shoot
Photo 7: The GEORGETTE Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum//Photo by Jim Vetter Photography from The Love Stories Shoot
Photos 8 and 9: The TATIANA Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum// Photo by Jim Vetter Photography from The Love Stories Shoot
