the hens.

The deed is done. The bridesmaids dresses have been ordered. And from where you ask? None other than the fabulous Urban Outfitters. These dresses were one of the first solid decisions I made involving the wedding. It feels really good to get them ordered and on the way. The other bonus is that they were cheap! I love cheap gorgeous clothing. Here is a picture of them:

Can’t wait to see my ladies “strut” down the aisle in these puppies!

HA! Just kidding. But isn’t that AWESOME! I was cracking up when I found that. The costume is from Oriental Trading. Remember that magazine with the tacky cheap kids toys that you used to beg mom to order in bulk; that’s them! While that outfit is a bit wack they do have some fun things that could work into a wedding and they even have a wedding section. If you ask me the wedding stuff is pretty cheesy, but if you are on a tight budget it might be exactly what you need. You could really utilize this site for puzzles to entertain children at your wedding or for silly wedding favors such as this:

Back to the blog at hand. I really wanted a dress that was hot and affordable; something my bridesmaids will ACTUALLY wear again. I have been in enough weddings (9 if you’re counting) to know that no matter how awesome the dress is, you will never, ever, wear it again. This gem you actually might. Unless… you spill tequila all over it the second the wedding is over and then have to awkwardly pose for pictures the rest of the night as to not show the large liquor spot strategically located right where one’s bosom may be! I’m just sayin’!

Here is the real dress:

I love this dress. It is so flattering and will look awesome on all my precious hens. The blue is a bit deeper than it appears in the picture and I am considering tights with it as well. Depends on the weather. Either way, what a great find. Right around Christmas and New Years is a good time to look for bridesmaids dresses in department stores and boutiques b/c they pull out all their best mini’s and cocktail’s. I know my chickadees will be just gorgeous and will most likely outdo me. Doesn’t bother me a bit. This wedding is for them too. A celebration of my friends, our lives, and how each one of them has had a major role in this journey of love that led me to Art. I hope all of you look at your wedding this way too. It doesn’t make it any less stressful, just a lot more exciting to think about.

It isn’t all about me. That’s why I love your suggestions. Keep ‘em coming!

I am officially obsessed.