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wedding dress with sleeves

So you’re looking for a wedding dress with sleeves? Well, first: we think your arms are gorgeous. That said, we support you finding a wedding dress that feels awesome, so this is our collection of REAL brides wearing REAL wedding dresses with (yes) REAL sleeves.

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A literary Dinosaur wedding with a purple dress and a bad-ass blind bride

Check out Elsa’s awesome manifesto that challenges the WIC’s assumptions about what is “bridal,” to get to know this awesome bride. Then get a load of the dino and Doctor Who details, purple swingin’ dress, and “steamcane” that made this wedding fabulous.

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How did I just discover these vintage-y wedding dresses under $200!?

Ok, why didn’t someone tell me about Ruche.com sooner?! For those of you who are leaning towards the vintage-y/classic end of the wedding aesthetics spectrum (as opposed to the rainbow carnival freakout or zombie-chic), this place is your new favorite website. Some of their stuff reminds me of BHLDN’s styling, but without the $128 buckets and other overpriced pomp. Their bridal lookbooks? TO DIE FOR. They’re like vintage-tinged fever dreams that I want to crawl into and pretend I’m more understated and chic than I actually am.

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Carrie & Ryan’s bright lights and Cadillacs late night Vegas wedding

What do you need to get married? This couple says just Vegas, some friends, a little black dress, and a boot full o’ booze! And I’m inclined to agree. In fact, I’m a bit envious of a whole night carousing in a pink Caddy, grabbing strangers for photos, and hitchin’ rides in limos. Sign me up!

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Vintage snack: An officer and a bride

There is something about a man in uniform and a classic bride that just looks so right. This week’s Vintage Snack takes us to 1979 where an officer weds his bride.