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Let’s talk about offbeat wedding dresses — how to shop for one, how to buy one, how to deal with decision fatigue or wedding dress regret. Also, be sure to check our posts about offbeat wedding dress shopping and browse some of our fave dressmakers

I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online

I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online

One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I’m not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I’m already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy…

Channel the setting sun with these breathtaking sunset gradient gowns from Wai-Ching

Channel the setting sun with these breathtaking sunset gradient gowns from Wai-Ching

Wai-Ching’s colorful, eco-friendly, custom wedding dresses and attire have been a mainstay to our readers for lo these many, many years. Wai-Ching dresses and attire are so beautiful and customizable that we are endlessly surprised and delighted by the dresses we feature on the blog.

Here’s why we especially love the Wai-Ching process and result and some of our favorites in the sunset gradient style, perfect for both summer and fall weddings with their rich reds, pinks, umbers, and purples. OH! And don’t miss the discount we’ve got especially for readers…

Get serene vibes with these pared down, boho wedding theme details

Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details

While y’all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature.

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What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying?

Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what’s going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y’all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad.

That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It’s all so GOOD. Maybe you’ll find something for your own wedding in this list.

Queen in the North: a fierce and romantic wedding look with raven flair

Queen in the North: a fierce and romantic wedding look with raven flair

We all may still be reeling from the end of Game of Thrones, whether satisfied with the various plot lines or ready to revolt. Either way, there’s one character I stanned as a bad-ass leader with killer style: Sansa Stark. I’ll avoid spoilers, of course, but did want to share this glorious fashion shoot featuring another fierce redhead who looks amazing in a long gown with a bit of raven flair.

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Torrid’s new plus-size wedding collection is hitting us hard

Let’s talk about these budget-friendly Torrid wedding dresses! We’re pretty psyched to see what they have on offer for US sizes 10-30.