How a Miss Ruby Stylist Plans a Wedding...

We're lucky enough to have two bride-to-be's currently working at Miss Ruby Boutique! We wanted them to share their wedding planning experiences and inspiration with our followers so other Milwaukee bride's can learn just how Bridal Stylists plan their own weddings!

Meet Adrianna

Adrianna has been a part-time Miss Ruby Stylist for nearly 2 years! She is currently a full time student at Whitewater where she is studying Communications. Her fiancé Justen and her got engaged last year and are planning a wedding for June 2019.

1. What is your overall style or theme for the wedding & how did you choose it?

 My overall theme for my wedding is classic and timeless along with a hint of glam! I chose it based off of my personality along with what I would want to see when looking back 30 years on memories of the big day. And of course, Pinterest also helped!

2. What are your wedding colors & where did you get inspired to use these colors?

The wedding colors will be a dusty blue with silver accents. I plan to be doing a lot of greenery with white floral and pops of pale pink! I got inspired to use these colors by my everyday wardrobe. I love the color blue along with my ring being silver, I felt that it would be a great fit!

3. Where is your venue & how did you choose it?

Our ceremony venue is at the Basilica of St. Josaphat while our reception venue is at the Italian Community Center. Justen and I are both religious - Therefore, the ceremony location was an easy choice. For our reception venue, we chose the Italian Community Center due to it being recently remodeled and Bartlotta's caters the venue which has amazing food! Not to mention, I am Italian so I grew up attending events there often with family!

4. Are there any vendors you are super excited about using?

 A vendor I am super excited to be using is Maison Meredith Photography! Her work is amazing and our personalities click so well. It is definitely one of the wedding day aspects, I am most looking forward to.

5. What has been the hardest part of wedding planning?

Hardest part of wedding planning for me has been budgeting. It is so difficult to develop a realistic budget and to stick with it! My fiance and I had to communicate with one another thoroughly to decide which areas we thought were worth splurging.

6. What are you most looking forward to about your wedding day?

Justen and I have been together for 5 years and have dated throughout high school, and now college. Marrying him is the most thing I am excited about along with reuniting with friends and family who plan on coming to the wedding.

7. What look are you putting together for bridesmaids?

For bridesmaids, I plan to have my girls in shades of dusty blue dresses along with silver jewelry.

8. What accessories are you adding to your dress?

For accessorizing my bridal gown, I will be doing minimum jewelry, such as drop earrings and perhaps a bracelet. The accessory I am letting be the main focus is my veil. I plan on ordering a long, dramatic custom veil from Jennifer Leigh which will feature some lace on the edge.

9. What is getting you through the wedding planning process?

Something that has been getting me through the wedding planning process is my mom and best friend, Morgan! They have been helping out tremendously and are always there to give me an honest opinion.

10. As a bride-to-be, what one piece of advice do you have for other Milwaukee brides?

My advice is to do what makes you and your fiance happy! You will never please everyone and not everyone is going to have the same taste as you, which is fine! I learned through the wedding planning process, everyone has different opinions but at the end of the day, the ones that really only matter is yours and your fiance's. 

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Photo Credits: Stress Free Hire / Pinterest / Skeptic Photo /  Life in Bloom Chicago / Lady Gray Dreams  / Maison Meredith Photography /   wed book / Weddings with Zsa Zsa

Accessory Mistakes Every Bride Makes!

When it comes to brides putting their wedding day looks together, its safe to say that we've seen it ALL! Often, brides put all of their focus into their wedding dress, without even realizing that her accessories are truly what take a look from "seen it before" to "worth a second look!"

Bridal gowns are so beautiful, but accessories are what that truly set their look apart. Here are common mistakes brides make when it comes to finding the perfect accessories to compliment her gown. 

1. Leaving Accessories Until the Last Minute

We completely understand that the last few months before the wedding are full of things that need to be completed. Sometimes, something as little a a pair of earrings can seem insignificant compared to scheduling, family issues, and other last minute surprises. These brides are then left scrambling for accessories just days before the wedding. 

You accessories are meant to compliment your bridal gown, so don't leave them until the last minute! With all the planning that goes into your bridal gown, why pair it with jewelry or accessories that cheapen the look? Setting aside specific time to find your accessories will ensure you aren't left empty handed.

OUR TIP: 

Make it a goal to find all of your accessories 3-4 months before the wedding. 

2. Buying Accessories Blindly 

The internet has a ton of great places to buy accessories. There are also a ton of websites that sell jewelry, sashes, and other accessories for an incredibly low cost, which makes them ultra appealing to brides on a budget. 

However, we know that it is often hard to know how well accessories pair with your gown without actually trying them on with your gown! Ensure that you only spend money on quality items that compliment (not clash with) your bridal gown by trying all of your accessories on together.

OUR TIP: 

Find accessories at your bridal pickup appointment or at a Bridal Styling Night so you can try the whole look on for size. 

3. Depending on Family Heirlooms

Every family has a veil or strand of pearls that is up for grabs on your wedding day. We totally understand the appeal of this! It's a great way to tie the past and present together and show your closest family members how much they mean to you. 

With that said, we always recommend adding your own unique accessory so that you have your own heirloom to pass down as well! Just like wearing your mom's veil and your grandma's pearls means the world to you, be sure you have a special piece so that you can extend the same favor to the next generation. 

OUR TIP: 

The key to an instant heirloom is ensuring it is a high quality item. Swarovski crystals, precious metals, and exquisite laces will stay beautiful for years and never go out of style. 

4. Skimping on the Sparkles

When brides create a bridal gown budget, they often only plan on paying for the dress. Lots of times, brides spend all of their money on a gown and then are left with pennies to pay for the finishing touches. 

Not accurately budgeting for your bridal accessories is a surefire way to end up with a lackluster bridal look. One reason is because the discounted items you see on the internet are often of inferior quality. Paring low quality accessories with your bridal gown is the easiest way to cheapen the look of your amazing designer dress. 

OUR TIP: 

Create a realistic bridal gown budget ahead of time that includes the cost of your gown, alterations, shoes, and all of your accessories. 

5. Being Afraid to Make a Statement

It is easy to go overboard on accessories. With that said, your wedding is the one day you truly get to shine and can take a few risks with your look. While you don't want accessories that overwhelm you, scaling back on sparkle doesn't allow it to complete your look. 

Veils are also a place where brides often hesitate. While they may not be for everyone, sometimes brides say "no" to veils not because they don't like them, but because they are unfamiliar. 

OUR TIP: 

A Bridal Stylist will make sure your accessories enhance your bridal look. They'll also be honest with you and never let you go overboard. 

How Do I Put It All Together?

Visit us during our 

Bridal Styling Nights! 

These special, hour-long appointments are the perfect time for brides to put on their dress and create a head to toe look worthy of your wedding day. 

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Photo Credits: Style Me Pretty / Wedding Party App / Wedding Include / friedatheres.com / Tulle & Chantilly / Style Me Pretty / Style Me Pretty / Jaxie Bridal / Intimate Weddings / Girl Yard 

A Real Milwaukee Wedding

Gown: Robert Bullock Bride from Miss Ruby Boutique

Venue: Anodyne Coffee / The Iron Horse Hotel

Photography: Studio 29 Photography