Affordable beach and destination wedding dresses at J.Crew!

J. Crew is an incredible up-and-coming designer of wedding gowns. The styles are simply stunning—from incredible metallic rose patterns to pure flowing silk. I think that most brides steer clear of well-know, higher-end designer wedding gowns—after all, they would be very pricey, right? Well…. you are wrong! Although most of the line is mid- to higher-priced, J.Crew does has some incredibly gorgeous choices for beach or destination wedding gowns for under $400! Some dresses are even on sale for $99! These fabulous gowns would also be perfect for an informal wedding or garden wedding.

The J. Crew wedding gown line offers petite and regular sizes between 0-16. They dresses are also returnable—wow, you don’t hear that often, and can be delivered within four to seven days if they are in stock!

How do I choose the right J.Crew gown?

You must consider your body type, physical assets and problem areas when picking your beach wedding dress. For example:

* If you have “tummy issues,” as many of us do, an empire waist with flowing body will do wonders for your shape. It will subtlety disguise the tummy and focus on your bust line.
* If you’re pear-shaped, a mermaid dress may only make your hips appear wider. Again, go for something with movement.
* If you are self-conscious of your arms (don’t feel like they are toned as they could be), go for a lightweight, sheer wrap to camoflauge your arms!

Most importantly, be yourself! Make your beach wedding gown is comfy, makes you feel beautiful, and reflects your personality. Don’t get stuck in a rut with what is the most trendy at the moment.

Stationery for your Wedding

Stationery is one important detail to think of when planning your wedding. It reflects the over-all concept of your wedding theme so it's best to pay attention to it. 

Here is an example, which may spark some light bulb of ideas for your own wedding. This is from Borrowed Blue Pressand absolutely beautiful.

Invitation (which came in a beautifully lined envelope):

Inside the invitation:

Snowflake motif:

The snowflake motif also appeared on the table names, place cards and table plan, perfect for the contemporary winter theme.

Menu cards:

The invitation featured the silver flower paper and which were tied with matching silver ribbon.

All the different pieces of stationery can be matched perfectly, giving the day a real continuity that hopefully catch the attention of all your guests.