This coming year marks the first wave of my friends from high school and college getting married. I’ve been to several of Will’s friends’ weddings over the past couple years but it will be extra fun to celebrate friends I’ve known for as long as I can remember (including my best guy friend Eddy, for those of you who have been reading Design Darling for that long!).
This also means I have lots of dress shopping to do in the months ahead! We have two fall weddings on the docket and, while it will probably still be pretty warm in Dallas, I’d like to pick up a couple darker hued dresses for the occasions. When it comes to getting dressed for weddings, I like to choose colors I’m comfortable in (since I know I’ll be anything but comfortable wearing heels all night), nothing overly embellished (save the sequins for New Year’s Eve), and bonus points for anything that will twirl on the dance floor.
nine // ten // eleven // twelve
Which one of these would you most like to wear to your next wedding?
I’m going to a wedding this weekend and I was JUST asking my boyfriend what would be appropriate to wear. He didn’t have any suggestions but I found this post right after and it’s been a life saver. Thanks!
-Ally
Hustle & Whoa
Those bow backs though. We wrapped up all of ours for the season, with the exception being one on New Year’s Eve, so I’m definitely clicking through on a few of these options…!
I love the first bow dress! So cute!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
I love so many of these dresses! Yay fall!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
What kind of shoes work for a fall wedding with a dress like #12? I always think that open toe only works for summer weddings and I’m at a loss for something simple (and easy to wear all night!)
Hi Melissa! I swear by nude pointed toe pumps (my favorite are these but these are a great affordable option!). If comfort is the top priority, though, I opt for a thicker heel like these. I hope that helps!
all great looks! It just depends on the style of the wedding.
http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com
Number 10 is gorgeous! I love the open back detail!
lifestyle by joules
i wish i could open links on your website! they are all blocked on my computer and two look like they could be perfect for my rehearsal dinner! so sad!
Oh no! I use affiliate links so I get paid a small commission when a reader makes a purchase at that site, which is part of how I make a living. Fingers crossed you can open them at home — would love to see which one you choose for your rehearsal dinner!
totally understand affiliate links and support that pursuit – i’ve tried at home and work and never know. sometimes i can do a google image search for other blogs – but with these images, it will only search for the first dress!
That’s so strange! If you want to tell me which dresses you’re interested in, I’d be happy to email them to you!
thanks! i was looking at three and seven!
Perfect! Just emailed you! 🙂
These options would totally work for a holiday cocktail party as well! I love fall formal wear! Thanks for sharing, I’ll be keeping this in mind for when my friends start getting engaged!
– Laura
http://www.lauraaimevous.com
I love all of the dresses you’ve featured! Royal blue is one of my favourite colours to wear in the fall. Have fun at the weddings!
xo, Liz
http://lipstickandconfetti.com