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All your Gatsby and Downton wedding dreams are becoming reality with these vintage-inspired dresses

All your Gatsby and Downton wedding dreams become reality with these vintage-inspired dresses

Fellow Downton Abbey fans: are you as wetting-your-pants excited about the upcoming movie as I am? If that’s up your alley, then this dress shop will thrill every bone in your vintage-loving body. This dress shop recalls all of the glamour of the 1920s with intricate embroidery and beading, Golden Age glam, Art Deco influences, and so much glitz you’ll have to stop yourself from shimmying everywhere you walk.

This bride bought her black dress 30 year ago and finally got to wear it at her spooktacular wedding

This bride bought her black dress 30 years ago and finally got to wear it at her spooktacular wedding

Kat purchased her amazing black dress 30 years ago! She saw it in white, which wasn’t really her style, but the shop attendant told her it came in a few other colors including black. She bought it and packed it away. Kat never really saw herself ever getting married but deep down she thought that maybe she’d find a special someone and get to wear the dress…

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A cozy & wintry destination wedding in the The Austrian Alps (with a dirndl dress!)

Laura and Patrick had an Austrian destination wedding that was incandescent. They traveled from the U.S. to their favorite little village in the Austrian Alps. They bonded over their mutual travels and their shared love of a town called Hopfgarten. It eventually became the venue for their wedding. Patrick stumbled upon Berggasthof Tenn while traveling and immediately knew it was the right venue. Laura agreed and it was off to the races with planning.

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This iridescent & holographic wedding style is like Lisa Frank all grown up

Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, This iridescent wedding inspiration is brimming with pastel tones, holographic pieces and foil stationery, a super textured and shiny cake, and gorgeous floral arrangements. Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, holo style, and all things shiny?!