The night before my wedding was exceptionally memorable as my bridesmaids stayed with me at The London Hotel as we reminisced, laughed & talked about the good ol’ days!
The next day we woke up bright & early at around 6 am to get our hair & makeup done by the amazing Yuri Sinata. The inspiration behind the hair & makeup was simply my ”everyday” look, but enhanced & completely sweat proof! It was important for me to look like “me”, so we went with dewy skin, a slight smoky eye, and my signature bright lips by Maybelline in Very Cherry . As for the hair we stuck with a soft, romantic, & slightly tousled updo. A few weeks before Yuri treated, colored, & added some subtle highlights to my hair to add more depth & definition on the day of.
My morning was complete when my beautiful mommy joined us at the hotel.
Yuri also did my mom’s hair & makeup, doesn’t she look stunning??
With my Maid Of Honor, my little sister, Janey who flew out from New York to stand next to me on this special day.
I wanted my bridesmaids to look elegant and romantic with a bit of sparkle. I was afraid that I wasn’t going to be able to find anything AMAZING for the girls, so I actually began the search for THEIR dress way before I started my own! Thankfully Mary Me Bridal Boutique had a huge selection of amazing gowns, and I was able to find this gorgeous draped chiffon dress!
And we added some sparkle from Kirsten Kuehn to finish off their look! Kirsten customized these beautiful diamond sashes for my bridesmaids to enjoy! (KKD also customized my ring pillow, candle holder, brooch, & garter!)
These crystal strappy Gucci Stilettos were love at first sight. You just KNOW when you find “The One.”
Kept the jewelry very minimal & simple with these amazing pieces from Charriol.
My bridesmaids- Janey, Annie, Linette, Sara (mommasohn), Michelle, & Caroline mean the world to me.
” Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.”
I surprised the girls with a custom monogram ring with their initials by Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry. Although I have my wedding ring on one finger, on the other I have my friendship ring with my girls…this is a small token of my love, loyalty, & commitment to my best friends.I’ve been obsessed with Jennifer Zuener’s jewelry for quite some time now, and i couldnt think of a better gift…..of course in a macaron trinket!
Spent the last few minutes in tears, laughter, & prayer with my mommy as she sent me off to go meet Allen for our First Look….
Surpsingly I was calm all day up until this moment. When it was finally “time” to see Allen all of a sudden my body was tingly and I had butterflies in my stomache. It was then that it hit me, that I was about to marry the man of my dreams….
To Be Continued……
xoxo
VENDOR DETAILS
Photography - Jana Williams
Wedding Planner- Details Details
Hotel- The London
BRIDE’S LOOK
Dress- Custom made by R-mine Bridal
Brooch & Earrings- custom made by R-mine Bridal (Swarovski)
Shoes- Gucci
Jewelry- Charriol
Hair & Makeup- Yuri Sinata
Makeup used- Maybelline
Nails- Essie (cloud nine)
Silk Robe- Victorias Secret Bridal Robe
BRIDESMAID’S LOOK
Hair & Makeup- Yuri Sinata
Dress- Mary Me Bridal
Diamond Sash- Kirsten Kuehn Design
Bridesmaid gift/ custom Ring- Jennifer Zuener
Bridesmaid gift- macaron trinket
MOM’S LOOK
Hair & Makeup- Yuri Sinata
Dress- Tadashi Shoji
33 Comments
all you ladies look absolutely stunning! i love the gifts you gave your bridesmaids, and especially in a macaroon case!! CLASSY!
Laura x
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So beautiful!
xx Amy
Leopard and Lillies
oh~ the last paragraph~… tears dropped… with smiles on the lips.
I’ve been waiting for your wedding post! I love everything from the dress, your look, your hair & all your girls are gorgeous! I really love the friendship ring & the macaron trinket.. its so special! I wish you & Allen have a great life together and God bless you & your family! Can’t wait for your next post & will always read your blog! <3
I love everything!!!!!!!!!!
Ooh darling, it looks like a dream wedding, you look so beautiful!
Wish you all the luck and love in the world
xxx Floortje
You looked amazing! I loved your dress, the bridesmaids dresses, your vail…Everything was very tasteful and elegant!
Everything looks so beautiful!!!
Your Gucci sandals are to die
xoxo
glamDevils
I appreciate how you share your personal stories and moments. your story differentiates you from many others on the net. I do love your dress and style as well !
BEAUTIFUL! CAN’T WAIT FOR MORE!
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Chriselle – My eyes are glassed over with tears. I got married a couple of weeks before you and I felt the same way you did. Calm up until that moment- it hit me all at once that i was about to marry my best friend- the man of my dreams.
Many many blessings on your marriage.
xoxo
Sandra
So BEAUTIFUL!! I just love how everything is so soft and elegant. You were so creative with everything.
You all look amazing. I have to say that those are the most beautiful bridemaids dresses that I’ve ever seen!
Just beautiful!
Your dress is absolutely stunning. I love all of the little details. Can’t wait to see the rest!
You & Janey look so alike!
AWW the man of your dreams! <3 i can't imagine the shock of that statement running through my mind, how romantic <3! congrats chriselle! God bless you and your husband every day of your new life together
wow these were so beautiful!!! can’t wait for more
beautiful photos!
Jacklyn ☮❤ from Aly´s Book
Omg you look so beautiful, this is stunning, the dresses were just the perfect choice. They were so elegant and different.
I’m so happy for you *tear*.. I hope one day I can have a wedding half as beautiful as yours. Best wishes for your marriage♥
Your wedding was one of the most beautiful weddings ive ever seen. Its so classy, elegant and perfect. Hope you have a blissful marriage till the end of time.
So beautiful
Thank you for taking up through your special day, and the lead-up!
The prettiest dress and the most stunning family!
x karen
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That is probably the best bridesmaid gift ever!!
i loved it all, it was simpy but yet elegant great choices:) CONGRATS. I cant wait till get married to, one day
So happy for you!
omg ur makeup was so nice an dthe shoes and the dress!
I get chills everytime I reading about your wedding, everything was so beautiful!
I really love to own the bridesmaids dress. I want it for my senior prom. Can you please give me a specific link to that dress? thank you … and you look AMAZING, as always!
I was a bridesmaid for my friend’s wedding just last week, and we gave her the same exact robe to get ready in
these pictures are so wonderful
your mom looks so happy & proud! and michelle looks so super cute on that one picures..so amazing!
xoxo
This custom monogram ring is so meaningful and gorgeous!!! May I know where could I order it? Thanks a lot!
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