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One of the most exciting things about getting engaged - besides marrying your true love, of course! - is celebrating the special moments with those closest to you. You have to admit, your friends, family, and loved ones have played an important role getting you and your new wife or hubby to the engagement and wedding planning point. They are just as excited to see that engagement ring on your finger as you are!
The first big moment to celebrate a future bride is none other than the wedding bridal shower! If you follow tradition, all the ladies in your family and best gal pals will come together to celebrate none other than you, the future bride! With the different generations all in one place, from your grandmother to future sister-in-law, it is important to be mindful of what you decide to wear to one of your first official engagement and wedding related parties.
Shop this bridal shower welcome sign made by Wishful Paperie
Not only have I put togetherthe ultimate bridal fashion timeline and shared with you my advice for yourrehearsal dinner outfit, I’m sharing some tips below on how to make your bridal shower outfit stand out in the crowd!
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Debut the White!
If you plan to wear white throughout the wedding events and engagement season, no better place to begin than at your bridal shower! You can throw the rulebook that says white is only allowed after Labor Day out the window. As the bride, you can wear white any time of year!
There are so many cute and fun white outfits to choose from. From fun and girly dresses to modern and sleek rompers, hit the racks and start collecting those white outfits for all of the wedding events coming your way
Shop this tulle sleeve bridal shower dress made by Alley Chic X
Shop this twist top maxi dress made by BYCATALFO
Shop this lace applique white jumpsuit made by The Modern Bride LA
Dress for the Event
Is the bridal shower a formal tea party? Or a casual get together at your aunt’s house? Whatever the ladies in your life decide to plan, be sure to consider this as you make your bridal shower outfit decisions. No one wants to show up wearing a Derby hat at a backyard BBQ!
Shop this cotton crochet dress made by Boutique Normandie
Shop this structured pencil dress made by Marcella NYC
Shop this puff sleeve mini dress made by Have Dress Store
Accessorize!
This is your time to shine as the bride! Take advantage and accessorize to your heart's desire with accessories that are made for the bride. From necklaces to purses and even slippers...there are accessories that are important to complete your bridal shower look. Plus, these accessories can be tailored especially for the bride!
Shop this bride necklace made by Sugar Rose Studio
Shop this personalized mrs pearl clutch made by Babe to Bride
Shop this bride slippers made by xo Fetti
Give a Nod to Future Looks
If you’ve already found your wedding dress or rehearsal dinner outfit, how fun would it be to give a little nod to that look in your bridal shower outfit?! Maybe your wedding dress is French lace and you decide to wear a lace top with a similar design to it for your bridal shower. Just think about what your closest family and friends will say when they realize that you gave a clue to your wedding dress in the bridal shower outfit you wore months beforehand!
Shop this lace crop top made by LT Couture Atelier
Shop this bride rhinestone hair clip made by Six Stories
Shop this white tulle skirt cocktail dress made by Jordan Deruiter
Consider What You’ll Be Doing
If your bridal shower includes some activity, like painting or maybe running a 5k race in the morning, you naturally have already taken the activities of the day into consideration in what you’ll wear. My advice for you is even if it is going to be “just a regular party”, take a moment and consider what you may be doing while spending times celebrating with those you love. For example, will you be sitting in front of everyone opening bridal shower and wedding gifts? If so, consider pants, a longer skirt, or a shirt with a higher neckline so as you grab gifts and bend over you aren’t giving your loved ones an extra show at the bridal shower!!
Shop this personalized bridal jean jacket made by ModParty
Shop this bride jogger tracksuit made by Six Stories
Shop this bride wine tumbler made by Maeven Bridal Box
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I hope my advice above is helpful as you begin to prepare and plan for your wedding bridal shower celebration. My last piece of advice on your bridal shower is not clothing related - it is to be sure to take a moment, step back, and take it all in. All the women in your life have come together to celebrate you and your love. How amazing is that?! Soak it all up and enjoy the day!
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If you have any more questions, check out my wedding planning advice here on my blog.
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