Discuss: Dress with Sleeves

How are those lists coming along from Day One of the 14 Day Love Challenge? I'm trying to do about 8-10 each day to have my list done by Valentine's Day. If you are participating be sure not to miss today's challenge!

I thought for discussion this week I would go off of the post I did last week when I featured the backs of 10 stunning dresses. I really wanted to discuss dresses some more because it is such an important part of the wedding day for a bride! 

I noticed that none of the dresses I featured in that post were strapless or sleeveless. Really, a lot of dresses with sleeves are looking stunning! When I was looking for my dream wedding dress the hot style was strapless or one strap, which was I had. 

My exact dress by Maggie Sottero from 2010

If you haven't seen my post on the backs of these amazing dresses, you'll find when you do that sleeves are pretty glamourous! 

So lets talk wedding dresses! Are you hunting for a strapless, one sleeve, halter, sleeves, short sleeves, long sleeves, or straps? Already got your dress or already married? What did your dress have?

Share your words in the comments section below or bring the discussion over to the Wedding Pickle Facebook Page!

Top Wedding Dress Backs

If you follow me on Pinterest or Twitter you have probably seen my pins on running and my tweets on how my runs go. Lately, running has become a bit of a love of mine. I actually started an 8 week plan to train for a 10k. No that is not a typo. Nope, I've never run a race before. I could start with a 5k but I run more than that almost daily, so I prefer to kick it up a notch. No, I don't want to run faster, I just wanna run farther! Now on to wedding stuff!

Ever since I saw this photo on Pinterest. . .

Source: Uploaded by user via Melina on Pinterest

. . . I have been wanting that dress!

We put of a lot of thought into what our dress will look like, we want the one that flatters us the most while making us feel like the princesses we always dreamed of being on our wedding day. One important feature of the dress is the back. Not just because it can be fashionable or because it will look amazing in photos, but also because during your ceremony, people will be looking at your back! I'm not talking go all out and make your grandma gasp that you would dare wear such a thing. I'm talking the kind of beautiful backs of dresses that are works of art. It can be in the beading, the shape, the fabric or even color.

Here is my round up of my top back fashion picks that I think will give you a good grasp at the different looks you can have for your dress.

Marina K Couture

M&S Schmalberg via Martha Stewart Weddings

Peter Langner - Albinoni

Allure Bridals Haute Couture

Carmen Marc Valvo 'Cody' Silk Gazar Gown

via Opentip

 The Vintage Wedding Dress Company

 Claire Pettibone

Mi Belle Photography/Gown: Claire Pettibone

Which of these is your fave? Got any backs you'd like to share? Any you've pinned from Pinterest?

Share below or post it on the Wedding Pickle Facebook Page!

5 Ways to Get the Best Wedding Dress Photos

Today I have an awesome guest post for you discussing ways to capture your wedding gown in the best way for your wedding photography. I always love when I come across awesome Etsy finds, but I am even more excited when they can contribute great advice to my readers! The Wedding Hangers Etsy Shop brings today's post to us!



Everyone wants to have the best wedding photos they can get. After the wedding is over you are going to have hundreds of photos of the whole day from you getting ready to you dancing the night away. But one thing is to make sure to get pictures of your wedding dress. So no matter if you have three pro photographers following you around all day, or are having to do it all yourself, here are 5 of the best wedding dress photos to get on big day.

1. Your mother and maid of honor helping you into your dress and arranging your train. It can be a touching photo during a private moment on the big day. Of course you can include whoever you would like to in these pictures. You might want to include all your bridesmaids or any other close female friend for example.

Source: thebreathtakingbride.com via Claudine on Pinterest

2. A close up of your dress. Think about what sold you on the dress the first time - what made you know this is the dress for you? Everyone has that something special on their dress they love so make sure to get a close-up of it. It's going to be a photo you love to look at again.

3. Your shoes poking out from under your dress. This looks so so cute and quirky! You might have to get some help lifting your dress up to them off but it's worth it. Also, as you take this photo, make sure to get some of you clutching your bouquet and smiling. It can be a candid touch.

4. You gazing into a mirror after first getting into your dress. With no one else in the shot, this can be a strong pose full of both introspection and joy before you walk down the aisle. These shots look even better if your veil is on too. It's like you are all dressed up and having a brief, private moment before getting married. You'll love this very evocative and powerful picture. Framing this photo with the camera can be tricky but its well worth it.

5. Your wedding dress hanging up on a hanger. This can be a tasteful and beautiful shot that will delight you, and really shows off the dress you chose. One tip though - don't skimp on the hanger. Instead of hanging your beautiful wedding dress on a 50 cent cheap hanger, you can instead get a custom hanger made just for you. They are very tasteful and make the photo really come alive.

Photo by Wedding Hanger Shop

So remember that during your wedding day make sure to get these 5 special photos and you will have memories you will cherish.

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