THE SHRUG A structured shrug makes a sweet strapless dress a strong fashion statement, with high necked ruffles drawing attention to an intricately pleated bodice—and protecting from the Oregon evening chill.
Elizabeth Dye off-white silk shantung bolero, $195; Ivy & Aster silk chiffon velvet swiss dot “Sweet Pea” gown, $2,200; velvet and crystal belt, $250, all from The English Dept. Coco Cardenas hand-carved ivory resin earrings, $68, from Portland Design Collective. Circa-1930 14K white gold squared diamond cluster ring, $695, from Gilt.
THE GLOVES Your gown doesn’t have to be traditional to add a classic touch of glamour. Contrast the vintage refinement of long silk gloves with an avant garde dress and textural bouquet for unexpected drama.
Vintage 1960s silk opera gloves, $38, from Xtabay. Portland designer Anna Cohen silk charmeuse “The Emily Flower” custom designed dress with pearl beaded trim, approx. $4,000. Glint silver leather “Kelsey” Sandal heels, $89.95, from Nordstrom. Bouquet of roses, Queen Anne’s Lace, tulips, ranunculus, hellborus, anemone, lilacs and blossoming dogwood with Spanish moss wrap, $210, by Petalos Floral Design.
THE STOCKINGS & HEELS It’s the little luxuries that make your wedding look special. Satin booties are a sharp and sexy riff on traditional heels, while glittering handknit stockings beg you to show some leg.
Antipast gold handmade knit stockings, $40, from Alder & Co. Loeffler Randall white satin and mesh “Georgia” lace-up bootie, $625, from Mario’s. Pronovias lace and tulle “Flauta” gown, $1,835, from Anna’s Bridal.
THE JEWELRY The matching bridal jewelry set gets a modern makeover with layered strands of smoky crystal and antique brass. Choose dark colors and bold silhouettes when you want an eclectic take on sophistication.
Grayling triple strand “Gleam” necklace, $249, and “Gleam” bracelet, $205. Lauren Wolf pyrite bracelet, $500, from Una. Nicole Miller silk stretch gown with twist front, $1,045, from The English Dept. Ivanka Trump ivory satin “Dermani” heels, $129.95, from Nordstrom.
THE VEIL Push an elegant gown to the extreme with a billowing full-length veil, its delicate lace trim and sheer tulle making any bride feel like a princess.
Toni Federici chapel-length tulle “Lauren” veil with french alencon lace, $1,185, from Divine Designs. Wtoo by Watters ivory lace and layered tulle “Renee” trumpet gown, price upon request, from AniA Collection. Vintage 1950s pearl choker, $98, from Xtabay.
Photographer: Cel Jarvis | Photographer’s Assistant: Matt O’Brien | Stylist: Rebecca Westby | Stylist’s Assistant: Julia Platt-Hepworth | Hair & Makeup: Ngan Savage | Models: Kiely McDaniel and Caitlyn Green-Healy, both for Muse Models | Flowers by Petalos Floral Design | Special thanks to Kamp Grizzly.
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