When I started designing this collection, I approached it in a different way. I thought about all the details of my hypothetical bride’s wedding day. When and where it would be; the spring or summer in the Southwest.
I then started thinking about what I have seen brides love—showing their personality on their wedding day. I also thought about comfort and if my bride would want to be able to get on a horse or not. If she was able to run through a field or not if she would be easily able to be thrown over her new husband/wife’s shoulder for those fun, romantic, whimsical photos we all love.
Wrangler gown captured by Al Gawlik Photography
For this post, I compiled some inspirational photos and styling tips for your Southwest wedding. Let me know what you think in the comment section below.
Venue Inspiration-The Union on Eighth, Georgetown
Ok, so when we planned our wedding, finding and booking the venue was the first step. (Besides calling your parents and/or besties!)
I was searching for the perfect venue and stopped looking once I saw the Union on Eighth. It has a historical charm mixed with modern details—just like my dresses!
https://www.toddwhite.org/
LOVE that blue door!
Todd White Photography
Flowers
A bluebonnet bouquet would be perfect with your Southwest Bridal dress!
There are blue details in the Thunderbird gown, the Sky Stone Gown, She-Wolf jumpsuit, and the Wrangler dress pictured above.
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Another fabulous bouquet option is a Texas Wildflower bouquet. Love this colorful bouquet from Tracy Rassett at Violet Crown Designs
Bonnie Berry Photography
Darlin’ Wedding dress captured by Sunflower Stills Photography
Remnant Hats
Accessories
Remnant Hats
Bridal hats are so hot right now!
They are the perfect accessory to go with your desert wedding.
No hat is better than a custom hat from Remnant Hats to go with your custom Southwest dress from Desireé Marie.
Hippie Chick in Turquoise by Heritage
Another necessity for Southwest dresses is western boots!
I love these unique designs that are made to order at Heritage here in Austin, Texas.
Venom Peewee in White by Heritage
Yes those are scorpions on the front and a poisonous snake wrapped around the ankle of both heeled booties because you a badass!
Gorgeous drop statement earrings from https://www.hannahmaedlevy.com/
Thunderbird Gown captured by Jessica Collins Photography at Bull Creek Park Austin Texas
Cake
Of course, a cactus inspired cake from Sweet Treets Bakery here in Austin would go fabulously with your Southwest Wedding.
Sweet Treets Bakery Austin Texas
Sweet Treets Bakery Austin Texas
I used embroidery throughout the collection, so this custom cake from Sweet Treets with its embroidery inspired design would match seamlessly.
I was inspired by the handmade details that Southwest fashion is known for. I especially took inspiration from Mexican embroidery and have Mexican-inspired embroidery on the Wrangler gown, She-Wolf jumpsuit, and the Wildflower gown.
sketch of the Wildflower Gown
That’s a wrap! Hope y’all enjoyed it!
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