So you read the post about me finding 'The One' and now is the time to show her off!  Without further ado here's my Jim Hjelm 8950.

     I just love the neckline of the dress and its form fitting style.  This dress was very much me.  Though it have been a little challenging getting into the dress, it was all worth it in the end!

     The dress really did show off my 'ass'ets, but there's nothing wrong with that right!?  With this train I ended up with a french bustle, which looked gorgeous during the reception, and might I add worked well during our first dance (stay tuned for that post)!

     Though the dress might not be beach appropriate, it was me, and that's what it's really all about right!  It's all about me & 'The One' (and I do mean the hubby this time)!

     Did your dress reflect your style or was it something totally not you, but still fell in love with it?

     I was just asked the question, "What would you like us, as the guests to wear at your wedding?"  I knew this question was gonna come up sooner or later.  I don't think very many of our friends and family have been to a destination wedding or a beach wedding for that matter.  So in my head I was thinking "Beach Casual," but that sounds too dress down for what the finace and I will be wearing and for what I was envisioning, then I started thinking "Beach Formal," but does that even exist?  After I googled "beach wedding guest attire," I came across this excerpt from TheKnot, it's a wedding guest attire cheat sheet:

The invite says: "Beach Formal"
This suggests an elegant beach wedding -- so dress to impress, but also dress for the elements (sun, sand, and water). Anything you'd wear to a nice restaurant on a summer day is appropriate.
He should wear: A summer suit with a linen shirt (no ties required), linen pants or khakis, and sandals.
She should wear: A formal summer sundress at tea- or knee-length with flat sandals. Makeup and hair can be natural and everyday.

That sounds perfect and its exactly what I was envisioning!  So in our "Bon Voyage" letter to our guests, I'll be sure to add this excerpt, just in case our family and friends are stumped on how to dress for this exciting event!  Check out my inspiration board in the "My Inspiration" section of our website!

Did you let your guests know how to dress for your wedding or did you leave it up to them?