J.Crew Wedding

Up next.. bridesmaid dresses! We are loving the current trend of incorporating different styles to fit each bridesmaid’s body type. J.Crew is one of the best retailers to conquer this task. So many of their dresses come in various colors, fabrics, and cuts which allows you to mix and match effortlessly. Below are some of our favorites styles to note. Enjoy! - GOLP

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Click here to check out JCrews entire wedding collection.

Nico and LaLa

You might remember our good friends Nicole and Lauren of Nico and LaLa when we paired up here, but they are also Chicago’s newest custom wedding invitation designers! N&L work with girls near and far, creating a logo and all around brand for your wedding. From the save the date all the way to the custom wedding invite, N&L specialize in making weddings unbelievable chic. They also even create welcome baskets for out of town guests as well as reception goodies! We just love, love, love their fresh approach to invitation design! Fore more information and contact, be sure to reach out to info@nicoandlala.com. You can also like them here and follow them here! - Enjoy!

“I didn’t go to college to meet my husband, I went to college to meet my bridesmaids.”

What is your big day without having your best friends standing right next to you? Bridesmaids play such a big role in a bride’s wedding day. From hosting showers to helping prepare for the walk down the aisle, the bridesmaids are a critical part to any wedding! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gifts to give bridesmaids that we know the girls will always appreciate! Which one is your favorite? - GOLP 

1. Kate Spade Bridesmaid Makeup Bag

2. Kate Spade Best Friend Bangle

3. Dogeared Pearls of Friendship Necklace

4. The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook

Tablescapes via Pinterest

Everyone loves a good reception. Whether you are planning on having the party inside or out, there are plenty of tablescape themes to compliment any venue. Now insert Pinterest. If you’re looking for additional details to add to the evening or need floral arrangement ideas, Pinterest is the perfect place to get a dash of wedding inspiration. Be sure to follow our Pinterest Wedding Board to see what continues to inspire us for our future big day! Enjoy! - GOLP

(Pictures via our Pinterest Board)

Wedding Week - Guest Post: The Urban Slant

Happy Monday, readers! Today we are kicking off a week long wedding series. To get us started, we have Julia from the Urban Slant. Enjoy! - GOLP

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Happy Wedding Week GOLP readers! Julia here from the lifestyle blog The Urban Slant, where I am also an associate at a boutique wedding planning company in Manhattan, ever swoon. I’m so honored that these fine ladies asked me to kick off the party! So much time and planning goes into your big day, that it can feel like a whirlwind. Sure, the flowers and the cake are important, but they don’t last when the dancing ends. I’m a firm believer that you should invest in a fantastic photographer. When you have a good photographer, your big day never has to end. You can relive the smiles, laughter, the white dress and all the happy moments when you have beautiful photos to look at. Tamra, my dear friend and the genius behind ever swoon says, “a good photographer can capture the most amazing moments and you would not remember they were even there”. 

Trust me. Don’t cut back on a good photographer — it is the biggest memory of your big day. Move over bound books and sharpies! Another way to remember your big day is by having a unique guest book. It is such an easy way to interact your guests and add some creative flair to the day.  These are some of my favorites. 

Cynthia Rowley Event Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our night of style and beauty at Cynthia Rowley! We thoroughly enjoyed mixing and mingling among CR’s fabulous spring line with both our followers and friends! Favorite pieces to note: Cascading Bow Skirt, Poppy Bow Blouse, and the Dancing Dress. Lastly, If you haven’t had a chance to check out Trish McEvoy makeup yet, we highly suggest you do next time you are at Nordstrom! From her illuminators to bronzers, we truly loved our make overs done by makeup artist Lindsey Willis!

How amazing are these shoes? 

We loved our CR attire! The dresses we chose definitely spoke to each of our personalities. 

Front: Lauren (Hour Glass Molded Dress) // Anne (Tap Dress in Navy/Poppy) // Back: Julie (Placed Petals Dress in Canary) // Katie (Dancing Dress in Black)

A sincere thank you again to Cynthia Rowley, Trish McEvoy and Vosges Chocolates for helping us put on a great event! Cheers! Xo - GOLP

Mint Colored Denim

We are loving the various ways girls and fellow bloggers are wearing mint colored jeans. From cute and casual to a night out on the town, mint colored denim is a fresh alternative to your normal blue jeans attire. Below are some of our favorite looks as well as our top picks. Which looks are you coveting? - GOLP

1. Hudson Collin Skinny Jeans // 2. 7 Cropped Skinny Jeans // 3. Paige Denim Mint Jeans