Lauren’s gorgeous silk shantung and tulle Elizabeth Dye wedding dress so perfectly suits the simple, chic style of her college campus wedding. “I chose my dress by Elizabeth Dye because I wanted something non-traditional yet clearly bridal.” says Lauren. “I’m pretty clumsy and I rarely wear dresses so I knew that a ball gown or floor length one would overwhelm me. I wanted to feel like myself on my wedding day but not my jeans-and-a-tank self–My best self that happened to be in a beautiful dress.” A tea length gown also allowed her to show off her adorable Ann Taylor heels.
“It also appealed to me to buy my dress from a small business owner who I met and who designs and sews herself.” Lauren chose designer Elizabeth Dye’s ethereal, tea length “Giselle” gown, which features a breezy, English tulle skirt and sweetheart neckline, and is embellished at the waist with a subtle scalloped Alençon bridal lace detailing. Elizabeth Dye is a Portland-based bridal designer who we’ve had our wedding-obsessed eye on for some time. We think all of her bridal creations are simply sublime! Our bride also purchased her accessories from indie vendors – accessorizing her dress with a hairpiece from Trulu Couture and a necklace from Etsy. Lauren and her husband Chris were wed on the grounds of her alma mater, Mills College.
Photography: Emily Takes Photos via The Loveliest Day
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Tagging: Ann Taylor, Elizabeth Dye, English Dept, Handmade, strapless, tea length, Trulu Couture, tulle
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Judy
November 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM
It’s a simple wedding dress,but it’s special.
Christine Shieh
November 9, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Her tea length dress is so sweet! And her bouquet arrangement = stunning colors put together!
Katherine @Starlight Registry
November 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Lauren looks so pretty! The little shrug complements the dress so well also. Great choices!
Lisa
November 23, 2011 at 4:27 AM
the bride is pretty with the short dress. they must enjoyed the wedding very well! happy marriage!