Our Marketing Manager Hillary recently tied the knot in a beautiful Milwaukee wedding. Although her and her husband had a traditional morning affair, they opted for an evening reception that had a more relaxed vibe.
In true stylist fashion, she opted for a custom look from Miss Ruby Boutique!
Learn more about her uniquely styled gown below
Photos by Lykke Visuals
The Dress
"I love crop tops and lots of color, but didn't want my actual bridal gown to be too trendy. That's why having a second look for our cocktail reception at Hotel Metro's Zen on Seven was a great compromise!"
The dress itself was a two-piece bridesmaids style from Watters, purchased at Miss Ruby Boutique.
"Because every bridesmaids dress in our store can be ordered in ivory, they are a great, low-cost way to create a unique bridal look."
To add a pop of color, Hillary reached out to local vendor Aeva, who created a custom dip-dyed look for her skirt. She also grabbed lots of inspiration from the gorgeous gowns from Sweet Caroline Styles.
"It turned out a little differently than I expected, but that's what I loved about it. If you opt for something custom, you need to allow your vendors to work their magic in their own way. They are professionals for a reason!"
The Accessories
In her hair, Hillary added a headband from The Fawn & The Sparrow that incorporated natural elements.
"I love the look of raw quartz, but every hair accessory I found was super expensive!! The Fawn & The Sparrow has such pretty options that are reasonably priced. I told everyone about my "Mermaid Crown" for months before I wore it!"
The shoes Hillary wore were a boho wedge style shoe from Jeffrey Campbell.
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| Photo by Bibury + Row |
"I know a lot of brides wear flats at their wedding, but anyone who knows me - or has seen me at Miss Ruby - knows I'm not afraid of wearing heels all day long."
