Best Real-Girl Wedding Inspiration 2014
35 Real-Girl Wedding Moments From the Year's Most Stylish Brides
We pin them to our Pinterest boards for inspiration. We bookmark them on our computers. We forward them to our best friends with the note, "Can this please be me now?" Yes, we're talking about wedding photos. The truth is, Winter white gowns, lace-embroidered veils, and bright bouquets are the stuff we dream about.
But here's the thing: while we gaze longingly at Amal Alamuddin's wedding album just as much as we do our own sister's, real-girl snaps always feel just a bit more attainable to us. Whether the bride in question was slipping on her dress and Converse sneakers or giving her maid of honor a squeeze before walking down the aisle, the 35 candid moments below were the ones that really pulled at our heartstrings and also made us realize what a stylish year it was to get married.
Source: 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty
1 A Mad Dash Into the Sunset Looks Better With Satin Details
2 A Swirl-Embroidered Dress That Says "Spin Me Around"
3 Braving the Long Road Ahead Equipped With a Delicate Lace Train
4 He Swept Her Up in Satin
5 A Truly Perfect Day Isn't Complete Without a Ruffle
6 She's Wearing His Heart on Her Sleeve
7 The Bridesmaids Wore Gray, but Each Dress Was Bright in Its Own Way
8 Two Brides Make For Double the Style and Double the Details
9 A Solid Support System With Sweetheart Necklines Puts the Bride at Ease
10 A Vintage-Inspired, Bohemian Moment Looks Better in Cream
11 He Wore Matching Sneakers to Her Striking Belt
12 It's a Good Day When You Get to Wear Wool and Plaid
13 Bow Tie Straight, Veil in Place, Shades On
14 Even Colorful Confetti Can't Hide the Dainty Blossoms on This Bride's Dress
15 The Bride May Have Chosen Sleeveless, but These Two Don't Even Feel the Cold
16 You Know You've Got a Good Guy on Your Arm When He Matches His Tie to Your Lipstick
17 You Can Even Wear Uggs to the Ceremony
18 This Bride's Stylish Sister Knows It's All About the Feminine Details
19 A Look That's Fresh as a Pearl
20 Dare to Be Different With Purple Gemstones and Dainty Back Detail That's Truly Golden
21 A Thin-Yet-Stylish Stitch of Something Blue
22 You Couldn't Possibly Hit the Beach Without a Flowing Gown That Catches the Breeze
23 A Carefree Bride That Doesn't Even Mind Getting the Hem of Her Dress Sandy
24 Metallic Loafers and Kooky Socks Make These Two Stand Out
25 Who Says the Bride Can't Work a Slit?
26 Cutouts to Make Any Girl Swoon
27 A Navy Sash to Seal the Deal
28 A Love That Makes You Want to Just Take Your Shoes Off
29 Cutting the Cake? Try Slashing It
30 This Poofy Dress Isn't Playing Around
31 Coming Undone
32 An Elopement in a Dark, Hidden Forest Makes This Bride's Dress Stand Out Even More
33 An Embellished Garter We'd Love Almost Too Much to Take Off
34 The Whole Gang Is Ready to Rock, Sporting Every Color of the Rainbow
35 An Airy Skirt and Veil That Would Put Any Bride on Cloud Nine
