"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." - Serena Williams

This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by female leaders throughout our history. See what these famous women wore on their wedding days, and find an Azazie gown to match your idol!

Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. At the after party, Meghan wore a sleek and modern high-necked halter gown. Azazie’s Aerith Bridal Gown is a fantastic imitation of the regal look.

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Hailey Baldwin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber were married on September 13, 2018 at a private courthouse ceremony in New York City. Hailey wore a sultry off-the-shoulder lace gown with a mermaid silhouette. Match the look with Azazie’s stunning Salena Bridal Gown.

Photo: Jose Villa

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Chanel Iman

American model Chanel Iman and football player Sterling Shepard were wed on March 3, 2018 at a romantic garden ceremony in Los Angeles. Chanel wore a flawless lace gown with flowy butterfly sleeves. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Cordelia Bridal Gown.

Photo: Amy & Stuart Photography

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Jamie Chung

Actress Jamie Chung married actor Bryan Greenberg in an elaborate 3-day wedding ceremony on October 31, 2015 at El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara. She wore a glamorous long sleeve lace and tulle gown. Match her elegant look with Azazie’s Dulce Amor Bridal Gown.

Photo: @Thayer Photographs,Inc.

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Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi

Journalist Beatrice Borromeo married Prince of Monaco, Pierre Casiraghi on July 25, 2015 at the Palace of Monaco. Beatrice wore an ethereal sleeveless wedding gown with a timeless A-line silhouette. Emulate the princess style with Azazie’s Kathleen Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Solange Knowles

Singer/songwriter Solange Knowles and music video director Alan Ferguson were wed on November 16, 2014 at the Marigny Opera House in Louisiana. Solange wore a stylish wedding jumpsuit for the occasion. Get a similar look with the Azazie Janae Jumpsuit.

Photo: Courtesy

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Amal Clooney

Amal and George Clooney exchanged vows on September 27, 2014 in Venice, Italy. Amal wore a stunning ball gown with a lace, off-the-shoulder bodice. Match this classic look with Azazie’s Quinn Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Kate Moss

British fashion model Kate Moss was married to British musician Jamie Hince on July 1, 2011 in the quaint village of Little Faringdon, England. Kate wore a sleeveless mermaid gown for her wedding. Imitate this beautiful style with Azazie’s Edna Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Diana Ross

Singer Diana Ross and Norwegian businessman Arne Naess, Jr. on October 23, 1985 in Switzerland’s oldest church. She wore a notable lace wedding veil that perfectly finished off her glamorous style. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Princess Veil.

Photo: Picture Alliance

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“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” - Coco Chanel

“If there was a wrong, if there is a lack of justice, and there is an inequality, then someone needs to say something. And why not me?”  - Meghan Markle

This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by African American leaders throughout our history. Take a walk through the past to see what these famous Black heroes wore on their wedding days!

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott were married on June 18, 1953. They had a beautiful backyard wedding in Marion, Alabama at the home of Coretta’s parents. Coretta wore an elegant ankle-length gown with a lacy high neck and cap sleeves. 

The Azazie Brynslee is an elegant modernized look-alike style.

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Aretha Franklin

After divorcing her first husband in 1969, Aretha Franklin married actor Glynn Turman on April 11, 1978 at her father’s New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. She wore a beautiful satin wedding gown with a long pearl train trimmed in mink.

Check out a similar 70s vintage style, The Azazie Valentina.

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Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle became the first African American to marry into the British royal family. She and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Meghan wore a lovely long sleeve gown with a straight, off-shoulder neckline.

Get this classic look at Azazie with the Azazie Marlin.

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Serena Williams

Olympic tennis player Serena Williams married Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit, on November 16, 2017 at the Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans. Serena wore a fairytale princess gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

The Azazie Williamina is a gorgeous look-alike for this fabulous designer style, at a very affordable price!

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Eartha Kitt

Renowned performer Eartha Kitt and real estate agent William McDonald were wed at her home in Weston Connecticut on June 6, 1960. She wore a classy tea-length wedding dress with a V-neckline and short sleeves.

The Azazie Lilly is a flirty look-alike wedding dress to match this 60s vintage style.

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Medgar Evers

On December 24, 1951, civil rights activist Medgar Evers married Myrlie Williams while in school at Alcorn College in Mississippi. Myrlie wore a traditional ankle-length gown with long sleeves and a high neckline.

The Azazie Tifa is a beautiful modernized look-alike style.

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In honor of Black History Month, Azazie wishes to acknowledge the many significant and lasting achievements of all African Americans. "We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey

1. Why did you decide to elope?

We originally were going to get married in May 2021, and we've been engaged since June 2019. More details in the following answers - but the quick version of it was just due to numerous circumstances - our original venue and date were lost and with the uncertainty of the state of the world - we figured why not? As for our choice in when - it happened to be our 10 year anniversary of being together - so it made for a very meaningful wedding date (Dec 7, 2020).

2. Where did you get married?

I found this beautiful little venue online called The Garden Strathcona where we are from, Vancouver, BC, Canada! It's a gorgeous little cafe that has an event space on the 2nd floor that we were able to rent. It has brick walls, lots of greenery and string lights - the perfect aesthetic for a minimal and intimate event.

3. Which rules & regulations did you have to keep in mind?

Our province at the time has rules about gatherings - so we had to keep under 10 guests (including officiant, vendors, etc.) and the venue made sure to follow proper social distancing and cleaning protocols.

4. If you were affected by Covid, how did it affect your plans? Save the date, number of guests? Vendors? New wedding date for a larger celebration?

Like I mentioned previously, we originally were going to get married in May of 2021 with a large guestlist (over 100). We had booked our venue prior to COVID19 happening, but around the end of summer 2020, they contacted us and they were unable to renew their lease for 2021 - thus our event was cancelled. Luckily we got our deposit back, and originally we were thinking or rebooking for that same weekend. However, in the fall, the case numbers were getting worse and we knew that realistically if we had our wedding in May - there would be a LOT of regulations to follow that would have made it very difficult to plan. Sebastian and I both have lots of family and friends from outside of the province and country, and things like a dance floor were super important to us. Therefore - the elopement idea! We still want to have our big reception one day though, when it is safe to do so again.

5. How did you choose Azazie for your special day?

I had previously looked at Azazie for possible bridesmaid dresses, but then with the "big" wedding on hold - I started looking at fun alternative wedding dresses. I wanted something a bit different, and I love pink - and I remember when I had browsed through the bridesmaid dress options really loving some of them, so I took a look for myself for a possible wedding dress and found one I loved!

6. What is the style and color of your dress?

I ended up choosing the Valeria dress in Dusty Rose. Beautiful colour - and very "princess-like" with the tulle. I'm a huge fan of the off-the-shoulder style as well, so I'm very happy with my choice. Thanks so much!

Bride: @stephinika

Photos: @modernromanceweddings

Everyone wants to maintain social distancing during the current Coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your wedding! Virtual weddings allow everyone you love to celebrate your special day with you, while keeping everyone safe and healthy.

Brides everywhere are getting creative with their virtual weddings, finding ways to engage their guests in the special occasion. Here are six simple steps for planning your virtual wedding with Azazie:

Find a Platform - Zoom, Facebook Live, and Live Stream are all online platforms you can use to make your wedding watchable for your guests. Set up date, time, and venue, and coordinate with vendors if needed. Even though you are doing something virtual, you may still want flowers and decor.

Create your ​Guest List - Invite all of your friends and family and make sure to send them all of the details so they know how to log in/sign in to watch your nuptials.

Throw a Virtual Try on Party - As you prepare for your big day, take advantage of Azazie's Try at Home program and try on all your favorite bridal gown styles for your squad! Make use of our Virtual Showroom - you can look at all the styles together and decide what you like before getting your samples!

Order your Dress - Here are some Azazie favorites from our new Romance Collection!

Ramona

Aura

Cordelia

Saskia

Add personal touches - Create a signature cocktail and send a recipe over to your guests and tell them to prepare the drink right before your toast. Send flower necklaces or champagne for your guests to have on hand during your ceremony.

See some popular recipes here.

Say "I Do!" - Love isn't cancelled, so celebrate your love and let everyone close to you watch your special day. They don't have to be next to you to be a part of it.

Even in these unprecedented times, your wedding will be beautiful and special. At Azazie, we are here to support you and help you make your important day as amazing as it can be. We are in this together, and hope that everyone stays safe and healthy!

Spring is here! Here are some of Azazie's favorite color palettes for the new season.

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Is Seattle the perfect city for your wedding? This luscious and intimate wedding was inspired by the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, taking place on an open-air rooftop overlooking the city's Sodo District (South of Downtown). See how this beautiful couple brought their dream wedding to life in partnership with The Big Fake Wedding!

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Woven Legacies

Alcohol: Associated Vintners
Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie
Oyster Bar: Taylor Shellfish
Catering: Twist Catering Company
Ceremony Musician: Joseph Dane Music
Chocolate Favors: Arrowhead Chocolates
Cupcakes: Hello Cupcake
Custom Menswear: J.Hilburn
Day-of Coordinator: Polka Dot Events
DJ + Emcee: Puget Sound DJ
E-Commerce: Tough Cookie Games
Event Rentals: American Party Place
Floral + Event Design: Tables 1, 10, + Cake Backdrop: Pump up Party
Floral + Event Design: Tables 2, 9 + Ceremony Backdrop: K Frances Flowers & Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 3, 8 + Head Table: For The Good Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 4, 7 + Personal Flowers: Jessica Vann-Campbell Flowers
Floral + Event Design: Tables 5, 6 + Registration Table: Paeonia Pines
Hair + Makeup: Elizabeth White Artistry
Hotel: Archer Hotel Redmond
Jewelry: Joseph Jewelry
Marshmallow Favors: Malvi Marshmallow Confections
Medical Spa: Purity Medical Spa
Men's Wedding Band Home Try-On: Hitched
Wedding Day Pet Care: Wags & Garland
Photo Booth: Drunken Pixel photo booths
Photography: Wild Grass Photography
Photography: Works by Sarah Jane Photography
Photography: Woven Legacies
Table Accents: Songbird Paperie
Tabletop Rentals: Celebrations for Every Season
Venue: WithinSodo
Videography: Best Made Videos®
Wedding Cake: Rue Cler Seattle
Wedding Dress: Grace + Ivory

Go for a timeless, classic look for your wedding by having your bridal party wear neutral! If you want your color palette to be timeless, you can't go wrong with a subtle earth tone. Here are three of Azazie's favorite neutral colors for your bridesmaids dresses, along with some suggestions of colors that they can be matched with to add depth to a beautiful color palette!

Champagne

Champagne is a warm, buttery neutral with a soft creamy undertone. It makes for a wonderful addition for warming up a cool color palette, or lightening a darker color palette. Just like the bubbly beverage for which the color is named, Champagne will give your wedding a festive yet classy atmosphere.

Photo: Rick Messina Photography

Mix and Match with Champagne!

Photo: Wonderlust Studios

Dresses: Champagne and Cabernet

Photo: Rick Messina Photography

Dresses: Dusty Rose, Champagne, Blushing Pink

Taupe

Taupe is a perfect sandy neutral with a slightly reddish undertone. Its warmth allows it to match particularly well with any pink/purple color palette, but can also serve as a stunning contrast to a cooler color palette. Taupe can easily give your wedding a beachy, summery feel, or can also create a dreamy, vintage atmosphere to your special day.

Photo: Katelyn Anne Photography

Mix and Match with Taupe!

Photo: Stephanie McKenna Photo

Dresses: Dark Green, Taupe, Blushing Pink, Cabernet...

Photo: Annie Ryan

Dresses: Dusk, Silver, Vintage Mauve, Taupe

Photo: Briana C. Photography

Dresses: Taupe and Champagne

Hazelnut

Hazelnut is among the darkest of Azazie's neutrals with coppery brown undertones. Like Taupe, Hazelnut can be well matched with pinks and purples, however its cooler, metallic undertones allow it to seamlessly flow into blue/grey color palettes as well. Hazelnut is timeless and classic, and will add a luxe touch to your wedding.

Photo: Natalie Caho Photo

Mix and Match with Hazelnut!

Photo: Local Embers

Dresses: Hazelnut and Taupe

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Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?
Syracuse Law School, he sat next to me and I found out he had the same birthday as me!

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Q: How did he/she propose to you?
Planting Fields Arboretum in Long Island New York. He asked me a series of questions ending with “what is your favorite moment of our relationship so far” to which I replied a beach vacation, and he said “mine is right now” and dropped to one knee :)

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?
Lacey

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Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?
Walking down the aisle!

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Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience? 
Getting to spend time with Paul planning everything.

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?
I saw Azazie Cabernet dresses and loved it, so I planned the colors around it! Our venue was in wine country in VA in the fall, so it went perfectly with the fall colors.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?
We visited in late fall when the leaves were turning and we knew we had to have that venue with the rolling Virginia hills!

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?
They allowed my bridesmaids to have the same color dress, but each could pick the individual dress that fit them the best! It was very important to me for my girls to feel comfortable on my big day!

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?
My bridesmaids said it was a very easy process to get custom dresses that fit them perfectly so they didn’t need to pay for expensive alterations!

Photos: Megan Kelsey Photography

Flowers are one of the most important parts of planning a wedding. They determine not only the decor, but the entire color scheme and feel of the event. The flowers you choose are often largely influenced by the season in which you have your wedding. In this blog post, FiftyFlowers offers some keen advice on flower arrangements and decor based on season and color. We also suggest which Azazie bridesmaid dresses would work best with each color scheme!

Fall

Deep citrus hues are the star of the show for this fall wedding. The orange Gladiolis contrasted with a neutral backdrop of dusty grey pampas grass strikes the perfect tone for an autumn wedding. The vased creamy stock and white Anemone are surprising and welcome bright touches to the otherwise deep and seasonal palette in the Roses, Pin-Cushion Proteas and Anemones.

Photos: erinicolephoto

Floral Design: Alex with FIftyFlowers

Azazie Rust Color

Compliment your flowers with Rust colored bridesmaid dresses! This rich, brownish-red perfectly completes Fall's citrus-toned color palette. Rust gives your wedding a warm feeling, while also pulling out the deeper orange tones of Autumn.

Photo: White Oaks Photography

Winter

Inspired by the design on their invitations, this winter-wedding couple created a pitch-perfect color scheme with raspberry stock and icy blue Tweedia. The variety of Peonies, Ranunculus, Scabiosa Pods and feathery Astilbe give the bridal bouquet and arrangements gorgeous texture and dimension. The deep velvety and creamy roses on the cake bring a deep, warm romantic aesthetic and counterbalance the bright peonies in the bridal bouquet in a beautiful way.

Photos: Lorena Burns Photography 

Azazie Cabernet and Dusty Rose

Match the multi-layered color scheme of your flowers by combining colors for your bridesmaids dresses! Cabernet is perfect for creating a warm and romantic feeling with its deep purple undertone. It seamlessly flows into Dusty Rose, which pulls out the soft, creamy tones of the flowers. Azazie customers love to combine these dress colors for winter weddings, but they can also both work well on their own.

Photo: Bailee Sterling Photography

Spring

We love to see this bright mix of Peonies, Garden Roses and Carnations complemented with hardy greenery and Baby’s Breath for an outdoor spring wedding. The cascading hand-tied bouquet with in-season pastels is romantic and free-spirited, while the more structured centerpieces lend a more formal aesthetic to the dinner and reception. The couple were wise to choose hardy flowers for their outdoor wedding: carnations are known for longevity and they opted for hardy greenery and Baby’s Breath, which weather the elements well.

Photos: FreeHope Photography

Azazie Pearl Pink

Spring is all about florals and pastels, and Pearl Pink matches that perfectly! Unlike some of Azazie's other light pinks, Pearl Pink has some slightly peachier tones, which add warmth to the pink color palette. It is ideal for spring flowers because it beautifully compliments the bright pinks, but also goes with the creamy light flowers of the season. Pearl Pink works as a contrast to the hardy greens of spring as well.

Photo: Sydney Bruton Photography

Summer

We adore the rich color palate for these summer-wedding flowers. The burgundy smoke bush adds depth to the bouquet of creamy mums and blush garden roses. The minimal accents—bud vases for the guest book table and single stems of greenery at the table settings—accomplish both a glamorous and elegant feel. The combination of greenery, garden roses and mums on the cake reflects the bridal bouquet beautifully!

Photos: Harmony in Happenstance

Azazie Dusty Sage

Dusty Sage is the ideal choice for summer bridesmaids dresses. This light, cool green tone pulls out the color of the elegant cream flowers, allowing the dark red and pink accents to stand out without being dominant. Wearing Dusty Sage in the summer time makes for a beautiful contrast to the hot weather, and highlights the luscious greenery that grows during the warm season.

Photo: Rachel Osborn Photography

Start shopping for flowers at fiftyflowers.com!

Find affordable, customizable bridesmaids dresses in all sizes at azazie.com!

It's Engagement Season! 2019 has been a huge year for several of our favorite celebrity couples. Now that they have made their engagements official, we are expecting some exciting weddings coming in 2020! The big question is: What bridal gowns will they wear?

Here are some of the A-list couples that have gotten engaged this past year, and our predictions of the wedding dresses they will wear based on the 2020 Bridal Fashion Week and how you can get the look for less with Azazie!

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

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After getting together in May of 2016, taking a break in March of 2017, and getting back together in February of 2018, we are so excited to see this power couple finally get engaged in February of 2019! Orlando proposed to Katy on Valentine's Day during a surprise helicopter ride, and of course, she said yes! Although neither of them are in any rush for the wedding, we are all eager to see what dress Katy chooses for the big day.

2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Feathers or Butterflies (Ines di Santo)

Photos: brides.com

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Azazie Eartha in Blushing Pink

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez

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Two years after they began dating, Alex Rodriguez popped the question to Jennifer Lopez while on vacation in the Bahamas in March. There has been lots of buzz around the 8.5 carat blue diamond ring that he gave her, so we can only imagine the extravagance their wedding will entail. We cannot wait to see what the fashion icon JLo will wear for her wedding!

2020 Bridal Style Prediction: High leg slit and/or Naked back (Berta)

Photos: brides.com

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Azazie Myra in Diamond White/Champagne

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost

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Scarlett Johansson met SNL star Colin Jost on the set of Saturday Night Live in 2017. Jost finally proposed in May, and the couple celebrated at a restaurant in upstate New York.  We are so excited to see what style wedding gown she will choose!

2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Floral earrings, sleek dress (Jenny Yoo)

Photo: brides.com

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Azazie Chavelle in Diamond White

Emma Stone and Dave McCary

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In December of 2016, Emma Stone hosted Saturday Night Live and met the show's writer Dave McCary. Three years later, the cute couple announced their engagement over Instagram in December 2019. We wait impatiently to find out when the wedding will be!

2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Pockets (Inbal Dror) and/or belts (Julie Vino)

Photos: brides.com

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Azazie Griselda in Diamond White

With everything going virtual during the pandemic, 27-year-old Evelyn Krig discovered that Azazie’s At-Home Try On Program allowed her to re-create her wedding experience in the comfort of her own home! She ordered wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and champagne to her front door for a festive Try-On Party with her leading ladies. Read more about it here.

At Azazie, we know how important it is to ensure that the size, style, color, fit, and quality of your bridal or bridesmaid dresses are perfect for you. That’s why our At-Home Try On program lets you try up to three bridesmaid or mother of the bride dresses for $10 each, and up to three bridal gowns for $15 each. Since we are entirely online, it’s our goal to make the dress-choosing process as effortless as possible. We provide free shipping of the sample dresses both ways, and if you love the one you try on you can purchase it immediately (no need to send it back!)

Just like Evelyn, you can plan a Try On Party at home with your whole squad! Choose your favorite dress and have it made to order by Azazie.com.

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It’s Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we asked our fellow female employees about their experiences at Azazie to honor their achievements and successes. Meet these incredible working women and hear what they have to say about being women leaders at our company.

Geavanna Torres, Associate Designer: 2-year Azazie Employee

What inspires you while designing/planning any creative initiatives?

When I design, my inspiration honestly doesn't always come from the same source. Sometimes I can be inspired by romantic laces, florals, and shapes. Other times I am thinking of my own dream wedding and what would I wear. A lot of times my inspiration for designing dresses comes from the people in my life that are closest to me- their joy, beauty, power, body type. This world is made up with different personalities and when I design I try to create something for everyone.

Who is a woman that inspires you?

My mom is the most inspiring woman in my life. Not only do I look up to her for her elegant sense of style, but for her strong worth ethic. She raised me and my older triplet sisters while managing her own business. She handed me down her tenacious personality and taught me to work hard for success.

How does your background play a role in your designs/planning any creative initiatives?

My Mexican American culture definitely plays a large role in who I am as an individual and designer. I am proud of my Mexican culture that is always vibrant, alluring, elegant, and beautiful . Although I may design for many categories, I try to incorporate these elements into my work.

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

Being a designer for Azazie,  I love that I am able to design for every category and see my designs come to life from sketch to final product. Our design process is very hands on and I get to choose all the details and communicate with our sample room while make our dresses. I get to name my designs and also be on set for the photoshoot of my designs. The greatest satisfaction at the end is to see my designs worn by customers and receive great reviews for something I designed.

What is the best career related advice you’ve gotten?

The best career advice I ever received was to "never limit yourself to what you know and always strive to learn more". As a designer I am learning every day and I challenge myself to learn new techniques,  use different materials, and discover new ideas.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

I would tell myself to be patient and to not be afraid of the process. As an individual, I am the type of person that is very determined if I would like to achieve something. While this is a good trait, it also has its cons by me sometimes being impatient when the outcome does not come as quickly as I had hoped. As I have grown into my career I have learned how planning and patience is so important to creating a great outcome.

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

My favorite Azazie bridesmaid dress is Everett. Not only was Everett one of the first bridesmaids dresses I ever designed for Azazie, but it was one of my first best selling bridesmaid dresses. I loved designing Everett because she has a soft, feminine, and boho aesthetic with ruffle straps and a bow tie back.  Designing this dress has been a great milestone for my career at Azazie and it has been exciting to see all the great reviews and customer photos of bridesmaids wearing the Everett dress.

Which Azazie dress did you most enjoy designing & why?

My favorite dress from Azazie is the bridal dress Divine. This dress means a lot to me because I worked on it while my fiancé and I were both working from home during the first lock down. He saw me work on the sketch and follow up with the sample room on corrections. He says we worked on this dress together because he would give me his opinion on how the lace was placed on the dress. His name starts with the letter D so I decided to name this dress Divine.

What’s a key leadership lesson you’ve learned?

Communication is so important and getting feedback from everybody creates a stronger team to collaborate together.

What advice do you have for women aiming for leadership positions?

From my personal experience, achieving a leadership position came from surrounding myself in a work environment that I loved and had a great team to support my goals. I encourage women to find what their strengths are and honor them throughout their career and use them to empower their weaknesses.

How can people support other women in the workplace?

In the workplace I believe women should be supported by honoring their success. Our office is a diverse work environment and my coworkers are great at supporting each other's talents and accomplishments. I know not every workplace has that type of energy ,but I can see how that helps women flourish.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

I have a large family and love to spend my days off with them or having a movie/wine night with my husband and our Corgi.

Megan Martinez, People Operations Analyst: 3-year Azazie Employee

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

I feel I can be myself here! Compared to other experiences, here my ideas or even interests matter. I can put myself into my work and everyone's personal strengths is what helps make the company strong. I also like that I can bring my dog to work with me :)

Who is a woman that inspires you?

My mom - She did what she loved, fought for what she wanted, and never gave up. We unfortunately lost her in 2019, but the past couple years with out her I have seen even more that there is no one who is truly like her. She encouraged me to do things even I thought I wasn't even capable of, she showed you how to speak up yourself but with kindness, and how to enjoy your life to the fullest.

What is the best career related advice you’ve gotten?

"You are not loosing, just because everyone else is winning" - Early after college a lot of peers were going in directions that made me feel like I would never get there. I learned that just because someone else has their opportunity, doesn't mean yours no longer isn't. Instead of being jealous, use it as motivation to get what you want!

What do you think makes a great leader?

Someone who appreciates and understands what their team brings to the table. We all have different interests, personalities, backgrounds, experiences. I love a leader not only who uses those tools to better the team, but celebrates them.

What advice do you have for women aiming for leadership positions?

This is your sign to just do it! I read a stat recently that "men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them". If there is a position you want, go for it! There is so much power in trying and showing ambition. Even if you don't get the role, use it as a learning experience or practice for when the next role comes.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

I discovered the quote "If you can't beat fear, do it scared" recently and I WISH I could mail my old self and say "THIS...DO THIS!". Growing up I was always too nervous to do things out of my bubble, even if it was a genuine interest. If you are scared to do it, so what? Try out for the team anyways, apply for the job, befriend new people, etc. I have found it's only scary until you do it.

How can people support other women in the workplace?

Celebrate each other and work together towards one common goal. We shouldn't see our fellow females as a competition, there is so much power and positive outcomes that can come from us coming together as one. Lets celebrate how far we've all come, together!

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

Azazie Tifa! I got married last year and this dress had not been released yet, had it been (no offense to my dress which i loved too!) I would have purchased it in a second!! I may have to convince my husband to renew our vows, just so I can wear it ;)

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

If anyone knows me they know I love 3 things most: Disney, Dogs, and Baseball. So if I am not at a Disney park or watching a baseball game (Go Giants!), I am cuddling my sweet dog Georgie.

Denise Gen, Designer: 6-month Azazie employee

What inspires you while designing/planning any creative initiatives?

Visualizing the person I'm designing for gets me really inspired. Sometimes I'll pick a random person and pretend I'm designing a dress specifically for them. That's one of my favorite ways to brainstorm and come up with ideas. Once I get the initial concept down, I edit the design to make it accessible for all body types and compatible with as many aesthetics as possible.

How does your background play a role in your designs/planning any creative initiatives?

My experience as a content creator and bridal consultant taught me how to give customers what they want while staying true to myself and my designs. I have managed Instagram accounts for brands, and have been in countless bridal appointments and alteration fittings to help people find their dream dress. My background has given me so much perspective when I design. It's taught me to consider all aspects, such as pricing, body types, sales, and even emotion, because the right dress can completely transform the way you feel. I learned to take everything into account and focus on the bigger picture.

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

The people! I love how we communicate here. The other designers and I are very open with each other and I think that definitely makes Azazie stand out from other workplaces. We're able to share ideas, hand out criticism without taking it personally, and joke around at the same time, which I'm really grateful for. Work is a lot more pleasant when you're comfortable with the people around you and genuinely have fun with them.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

Don't be so scared of going to design school. Spoiler: You end up becoming a designer.

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

My personal favorite is our chiffon bridesmaid dress, Kehlani. I drew out so many different designs before deciding on one. I'm obsessed with the back details and how feminine it looks.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

I love ceramics and making my own pottery. It's my favorite way to recharge and stay grounded. My place is full of plants and flowers, so during my days off I try to make as many pots and vases as I can.

Yesenia Diaz, Assistant Production Coordinator: 8-month Azazie Employee

What inspires you while designing/planning any creative initiatives?

What inspires me is my boss Judy Hwang's work ethic . Seeing her work and how she handles all kinds of situations motivates me to always do better in everything I do.

Who is a woman that inspires you?

My boss, Judy Hwang.

How does your background play a role in your designs/planning any creative initiatives?

My background in film and concert production helped me get mentally prepared for the fast paced and ever-changing environment of Azazie.

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

My coworkers and the artistic and professional environment we work in.

What is the best career related advice you’ve gotten?

Do not mistake critique for criticism.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

Relax and talk to more people.

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

My favorite is the Aerith because it is so clean and feminine.

What’s a key leadership lesson you’ve learned?

Sometimes you have to let things burn.

What advice do you have for women aiming for leadership positions?

Go for it, no matter how much you think you might lack, give it a try.

How can people support other women in the workplace?

By talking to a woman like equals.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

Study Korean, (currently) studying Photoshop, (before COVID) go to unique cafes and act mysterious so people think I am interesting.

Cecilia Barcenas, Assistant Designer: 6-month Azazie Employee

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

The creative environment.

Who is a woman that inspires you?

Aurora James.

What is the best career related advice you’ve gotten?

All your time and effort to perfect one of your designs will mean so much more the day you see a complete stranger wearing it.

What do you think makes a great leader?

Kindness and honesty mean a tremendous amount especially when barely starting out your career. I am the most receptive towards criticism when delivered in an understanding and empathetic manner.

What advice do you have for women aiming for leadership positions?

Be confident and believe that you are worthy of more recognition for your hard work. Call out to your superior when it's noticeable how much more you're putting in outside of expected tasks in order to be appropriately reviewed for your contributions to the company’s growth.

What’s a key leadership lesson you’ve learned?

I've learned to be very vocal of my opinions and seek my peers opinions to combine and recognize weaknesses to improve.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

At my first job right after finishing college, I approached my job like I was still learning and waiting to be awarded an opportunity to show my progress. I should've done more to appear more capable of navigating my responsibilities as independent as possible.

How can people support other women in the workplace?

Make sure to be vocal as much as possible of their successes. If my coworker's design is doing well, point it out to the manager. If they need help with tasks, offer support to avoid them falling behind.

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

The wedding gown Maisie is stunning. The original reference came from an expensive brand, and yet it is redesigned to be affordable. The shocking factor was not compromised and the final gown is gorgeous.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

I love spending my free time doing indoor rock climbing or staying home to rewatch my favorite movies.

Rachel Madsen, Office Admin: 3-week Azazie Employee

What do you enjoy about working at Azazie?

Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming!

Who is a person that inspires you?

I don't really have a single person but when I'm around people who truly work hard, that's when I'm most inspired.

What do you think makes a great leader?

Having great commutation, setting the example and being approachable.

What's the one piece of advice you'd tell your younger self?

To stay motivated on your goals and/or dreams.

How can people support other women in the workplace?

Amplify women's voices. Be a mentor to a fellow employee. Also, just taking the time for a life or work check in.

What dress is your personal favorite from Azazie & why?

My favorite dress style would probably be Azazie Rue and for Blush Mark Valentine Black Stretch Crepe Maxi Dress. Both could be worn for different occasions like a wedding or a fancy dinner.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?

On my days off my husband and I either end up hiking, going to a brewery or going on a coffee date. 

Thank you to all of these hard-working women! We appreciate everything you have done to make Azazie the best company it can be.

"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." - Serena Williams

This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by female leaders throughout our history. See what these famous women wore on their wedding days, and find an Azazie gown to match your idol!

Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. At the after party, Meghan wore a sleek and modern high-necked halter gown. Azazie’s Aerith Bridal Gown is a fantastic imitation of the regal look.

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Hailey Baldwin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber were married on September 13, 2018 at a private courthouse ceremony in New York City. Hailey wore a sultry off-the-shoulder lace gown with a mermaid silhouette. Match the look with Azazie’s stunning Salena Bridal Gown.

Photo: Jose Villa

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Chanel Iman

American model Chanel Iman and football player Sterling Shepard were wed on March 3, 2018 at a romantic garden ceremony in Los Angeles. Chanel wore a flawless lace gown with flowy butterfly sleeves. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Cordelia Bridal Gown.

Photo: Amy & Stuart Photography

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Jamie Chung

Actress Jamie Chung married actor Bryan Greenberg in an elaborate 3-day wedding ceremony on October 31, 2015 at El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara. She wore a glamorous long sleeve lace and tulle gown. Match her elegant look with Azazie’s Dulce Amor Bridal Gown.

Photo: @Thayer Photographs,Inc.

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Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi

Journalist Beatrice Borromeo married Prince of Monaco, Pierre Casiraghi on July 25, 2015 at the Palace of Monaco. Beatrice wore an ethereal sleeveless wedding gown with a timeless A-line silhouette. Emulate the princess style with Azazie’s Kathleen Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Solange Knowles

Singer/songwriter Solange Knowles and music video director Alan Ferguson were wed on November 16, 2014 at the Marigny Opera House in Louisiana. Solange wore a stylish wedding jumpsuit for the occasion. Get a similar look with the Azazie Janae Jumpsuit.

Photo: Courtesy

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Amal Clooney

Amal and George Clooney exchanged vows on September 27, 2014 in Venice, Italy. Amal wore a stunning ball gown with a lace, off-the-shoulder bodice. Match this classic look with Azazie’s Quinn Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Kate Moss

British fashion model Kate Moss was married to British musician Jamie Hince on July 1, 2011 in the quaint village of Little Faringdon, England. Kate wore a sleeveless mermaid gown for her wedding. Imitate this beautiful style with Azazie’s Edna Bridal Gown.

Photo: Getty Images

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Diana Ross

Singer Diana Ross and Norwegian businessman Arne Naess, Jr. on October 23, 1985 in Switzerland’s oldest church. She wore a notable lace wedding veil that perfectly finished off her glamorous style. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Princess Veil.

Photo: Picture Alliance

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“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” - Coco Chanel

Jenny Rieu is an Azazie Fit Model who has spent several years working in the fashion industry. In honor of Black History Month, she has shared her story and the secret to her successful career.

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1. Tell us about yourself

I was born in Paris 14th arrondissement and raised in a small suburban town by a single Mom in a city called Velizy, located near Versailles and Paris. I studied to become a Journalist and an Actress. I have a Bachelor degree in International Communications from the American University of Paris with a minor in Theater and I have an Associate degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. I should also add that I was classically trained since my teen years.

Truly, everything I have done my whole life was in the aim of performing (which I did -- I used to have my own Cabaret show “ The Lady In Red) and acting ( I played small parts in plays and did a few cameos in films and TV projects). My work has led me to live in cities such as Barcelona, Spain where I used to work for a magazine, New York and now Los Angeles for the past decade.

When I first came to L.A. I did plays, small parts here and there, and I started producing my Cabaret show four months after moving here. I was doing that and booking work in pretty much anything I could get for nearly four years. From voice-over work in French, to extra work, to being an Intern on the Doctors TV show, or making a special appearance on the Fran Drescher Show, I have done it all. It is important to note that the industry wasn’t as diverse back then as it is today. When I first moved here, I wasn’t really plus size and my French accent kind of came in the way of me booking acting roles.

As such in 2013, I decided to start an Instagram account to share my work as a Model and Actress (back when filters were still considered a cool thing on IG!) My passion for all things vintage and for creating my own content early on has led me to start doing collaborations with brands, and this helped me book my first body positive campaign for a vintage brand in 2014. I think it’s important to mention that I also had my own PR agency for a while and I have worked a lot with my husband who is a photographer. From there I hustled my way up and pitched myself to brands to showcase their clothes on my instagram and build a portfolio for myself.

I started up as a pin-up model and became a commercial model with representation. I have also carved out my own niche with a vintage inspired branding that I envisioned for myself way back when I was still living in Paris and doing trade shoots with photographers. For me it’s always been about self-expression and shooting the stuff that would never get cast in. I took control of my own destiny. And that drive has helped me become an Influencer/Model.

Allure Magazine feature shot by Jason Kamimura @jasonkamimuraphoto

PR: Ooh La La Pr #Oohlalapr

Jenny wears the Vendôme top by Elise Anderegg @eliseanderegg

Custom corset by Glamorous Corset @glamorouscorset

Pants by Vivien of Holloway @vivienofholloway

2. What attracted you to the fashion industry?
I think what is exciting about the fashion industry today as opposed to ten years ago is that it has become accessible to so many different people now. Yes, there are still barriers in the high fashion world. But today if you have the drive and the passion you can really get yourself out there and model, no matter what size.

What I love about the fashion industry is that it is instant. You shoot something and you can see it right away. I did film projects and small parts here and there, and sometimes never got to see the outcome. The Commercial and Print work is ageless and operates with a very fast turn-around, like my first national campaign for Shapermint back in 2019. That’s ultimately why I am pushing myself to work more on that side of the industry.
I have always loved commercials and I used to go see the Night of the Ad Addicts in Paris with my Mum . It was a weekend festival that happened every year and showcased commercials from all over the world. This really inspired me to pursue that as well and now I get to do it. I would also love to do more high fashion work, even if I am not the standard 5’9. However, I have gotten myself this far so never say never.

3. How did you get to where you currently are?
I got myself to where I currently am by hustling like a mad woman. I’m older than most models in the business and I also have a fire in me that my Mum transmitted me. I used to think it was all me, but it never was just all me.

I have always seen my Mum work very hard, getting up early to study and get a better job. I have seen her hustle her way up until she reached her dreams. I grew up with her as a role model; she is a single Mum who has given me everything and has fully equipped me to follow my own path. I definitely got to where I am today and where I will be tomorrow because of her. Then, there is my husband Jason who has had my back since we first met in 2012. He has become my everything as well for his unconditional support and the fact that we are so complementary. We have shot so many projects together and his kindness and dedication are something that I truly cherish.

Now that I have mentioned my support system, I think it’s important to talk about work ethic, dedication and passion. I started doing self produced shoots more than 15 years ago. I wasn't agency-represented at the time and I had no brand sponsorships whatsoever, but I was driven to create and get myself seen. I worked as an extra on movie sets for years and I felt overlooked. From there I started connecting with photographers on ModelMayhem to shoot projects that I fantasized about bringing to life. This was way before Instagram existed and I would essentially share those on Facebook. From there I kept shooting with a variety of people and without even realizing it, I established my own vintage-inspired and body positive branding.

When I started modeling on my own back in 2006 I had no concept of branding, yet I had a very specific aesthetic and inspiration that I was drawn to. What you see in my work is what I genuinely love, unlike other models who are usually staged into most of their shoots. I stage myself unless I get booked for a lookbook by a brand. Besides that, I have learnt the ropes of every aspect of the industry, working production for the International Documentary Association, working on shows as a PA, and also starting my own PR and Social Media business. And when I produce a shoot of mine I am behind almost every aspect of it. I am involved with picking the location, creating the mood board, sitting down in the editing chair, deciding on angles and most importantly styling myself from head to toe. Because of my commitment to what I do, it was a natural transition for me to become a Content Creator and Influencer. When brands hire us they want the whole package, not just a model. I am a self-taught hard worker who gets involved with everything.

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4. What are the best parts of being a part of the industry?
I think for me it is knowing that I am able to build something. At first I thought they were separate jobs, but at some point I realize I am building a career. I also love working in a creative field, which has always been my dream. Because I have experience both as a Talent and working behind the scenes as Crew. I am not shy about pitching myself and booking my own work. I love the fact that the industry has evolved in that sense. It is also an industry full of talented creative people and I constantly feel challenged and inspired at the same time.

5. What are the downsides?
The downsides are that it can consume a lot of your time and energy and it sometimes doesn’t feel real or tangible. I love modeling and seeing the end results in pictures, but at the end of the day everything is created. It can be raw if you decide for your work to be like that as a content creator. But when you book e-commerce work, which is mostly what the majority of plus models book these days, it can feel a bit empty. That’s why I like creating my own work, my own concepts and ultimately that’s why enforcing my personal branding has helped me book work. I am not your typical Model, because my path isn’t a traditional one. I started in my early 30s and I had to find other ways to get myself to where I wanted to be. And there is still a long way to go.
It can feel discouraging at times when the years go by and you see others fulfilling their dream before you. But it all comes down to having confidence that it will all workout in its own time and avoid comparing yourself to others. Everyone is unique and special.

Shot by Jason Kamimura @jasonkamimuraphoto

Jenny wears a gold lame dress and vintage fur stole from her personal collection.

6. What is a project/design that you are most proud of?
My first editorial in Ellements Magazine (circa 2017) is one of the projects I am the most proud. I shot with Heidi Calvert who is an Inclusive photographer and my friend and Emmy award make-up Artist Natasha Marcelina. I have done plenty of other projects that I am proud of but that one will always be special to me because it was the first time I felt like a real model.

7. What or who inspires you and your work?
I spend so much time making mood boards on Pinterest. I love that side of social media where you can let your mind float and pin things, places, and people. I am always inspired by all things vintage and Old-Hollywood inspired. Right now I’m going through a phase of French New Wave 1960s inspired looks.
I love Anna Karina, Catherine Deneuve, but I mostly love styling myself in a genre that wasn’t created for my type initially. It’s not everyday that you see black women do these looks. Although the vintage scene has evolved -- from four visible black retro models, now you have several. But if you look closely at Instagram accounts that showcase the French girl look for instance, it is always highlighting Caucasian women. And having grown up in Paris myself, I know France is way more diverse than this. I love claiming looks from the past and making them my own.

Cover for Black Pinups Magazine @blackpinupsmagazine shot by Chama Chereau @chamachereau in Paris, Austerlitz.

PR: Ooh La La PR #Oohlalapr

Jenny wears clothing from her personal collection.

8. What advice would you give someone just starting out on their creative journey?
I would say go for it and make sure to stand for something. Do not lose hope and keep fighting to make your vision come through. Take all the No’s and use them as a drive to kick more doors down.

9. The Azazie LA team loves working with you! What has been your experience with us been so far?

It’s been great. I was especially excited when I got to do the Old-Hollywood Look Book with you guys. I started doing vintage inspired shoots in 2006 or so. I never thought that one day I would get to do that style for a mainstream bridal brand. This is one of my favorite shoots I have ever done, I love the set design, the make-up, and the fit of the garments. Aside from that shoot it’s always a pleasure doing fit modeling for the brand and playing a part in the perfecting fit of the designs.

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10. Do you have a favorite organization that supports BIPOC in general? We would love to spread the word!

I have volunteered for Dress for Success a few times, they support all women and especially women of color by finding the perfect clothes for job interviews and such. I would definitely recommend this organization. Be sure to follow them at @dressforsuccess

11. What are the most important things people can be doing to help support BIPOC or POC in general now and always?
I think the most important things people can do to help support BIPOC and POC is to treat us with the same respect they would with anybody else. I have zero tolerance for discrimination of any sort. Hire us, Pay us well, and highlight our work. We are worth it!

Old-Hollywood style portrait shot at the Parisian Photo Studio Portrait Madame @portrait_madame

Pr: Ooh La La PR #Oohlalapr

Jenny wears a Silver Lame dress from her personal collection.

To learn more about Jenny Rieu, see her IG @jennyrieu or visit her website at www.jennyrieu.book.fr

“If there was a wrong, if there is a lack of justice, and there is an inequality, then someone needs to say something. And why not me?”  - Meghan Markle

This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by African American leaders throughout our history. Take a walk through the past to see what these famous Black heroes wore on their wedding days!

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott were married on June 18, 1953. They had a beautiful backyard wedding in Marion, Alabama at the home of Coretta’s parents. Coretta wore an elegant ankle-length gown with a lacy high neck and cap sleeves. 

The Azazie Brynslee is an elegant modernized look-alike style.

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Aretha Franklin

After divorcing her first husband in 1969, Aretha Franklin married actor Glynn Turman on April 11, 1978 at her father’s New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. She wore a beautiful satin wedding gown with a long pearl train trimmed in mink.

Check out a similar 70s vintage style, The Azazie Valentina.

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Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle became the first African American to marry into the British royal family. She and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Meghan wore a lovely long sleeve gown with a straight, off-shoulder neckline.

Get this classic look at Azazie with the Azazie Marlin.

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Serena Williams

Olympic tennis player Serena Williams married Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit, on November 16, 2017 at the Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans. Serena wore a fairytale princess gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

The Azazie Williamina is a gorgeous look-alike for this fabulous designer style, at a very affordable price!

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Eartha Kitt

Renowned performer Eartha Kitt and real estate agent William McDonald were wed at her home in Weston Connecticut on June 6, 1960. She wore a classy tea-length wedding dress with a V-neckline and short sleeves.

The Azazie Lilly is a flirty look-alike wedding dress to match this 60s vintage style.

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Medgar Evers

On December 24, 1951, civil rights activist Medgar Evers married Myrlie Williams while in school at Alcorn College in Mississippi. Myrlie wore a traditional ankle-length gown with long sleeves and a high neckline.

The Azazie Tifa is a beautiful modernized look-alike style.

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In honor of Black History Month, Azazie wishes to acknowledge the many significant and lasting achievements of all African Americans. "We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey

With everything going virtual during the pandemic, 27-year-old Evelyn Krig discovered that Azazie’s At-Home Try On Program allowed her to re-create her wedding experience in the comfort of her own home! She ordered wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and champagne to her front door for a festive Try-On Party with her leading ladies. Read more about it here.

At Azazie, we know how important it is to ensure that the size, style, color, fit, and quality of your bridal or bridesmaid dresses are perfect for you. That’s why our At-Home Try On program lets you try up to three bridesmaid or mother of the bride dresses for $10 each, and up to three bridal gowns for $15 each. Since we are entirely online, it’s our goal to make the dress-choosing process as effortless as possible. We provide free shipping of the sample dresses both ways, and if you love the one you try on you can purchase it immediately (no need to send it back!)

Just like Evelyn, you can plan a Try On Party at home with your whole squad! Choose your favorite dress and have it made to order by Azazie.com.

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1. Why did you decide to elope?

We originally were going to get married in May 2021, and we've been engaged since June 2019. More details in the following answers - but the quick version of it was just due to numerous circumstances - our original venue and date were lost and with the uncertainty of the state of the world - we figured why not? As for our choice in when - it happened to be our 10 year anniversary of being together - so it made for a very meaningful wedding date (Dec 7, 2020).

2. Where did you get married?

I found this beautiful little venue online called The Garden Strathcona where we are from, Vancouver, BC, Canada! It's a gorgeous little cafe that has an event space on the 2nd floor that we were able to rent. It has brick walls, lots of greenery and string lights - the perfect aesthetic for a minimal and intimate event.

3. Which rules & regulations did you have to keep in mind?

Our province at the time has rules about gatherings - so we had to keep under 10 guests (including officiant, vendors, etc.) and the venue made sure to follow proper social distancing and cleaning protocols.

4. If you were affected by Covid, how did it affect your plans? Save the date, number of guests? Vendors? New wedding date for a larger celebration?

Like I mentioned previously, we originally were going to get married in May of 2021 with a large guestlist (over 100). We had booked our venue prior to COVID19 happening, but around the end of summer 2020, they contacted us and they were unable to renew their lease for 2021 - thus our event was cancelled. Luckily we got our deposit back, and originally we were thinking or rebooking for that same weekend. However, in the fall, the case numbers were getting worse and we knew that realistically if we had our wedding in May - there would be a LOT of regulations to follow that would have made it very difficult to plan. Sebastian and I both have lots of family and friends from outside of the province and country, and things like a dance floor were super important to us. Therefore - the elopement idea! We still want to have our big reception one day though, when it is safe to do so again.

5. How did you choose Azazie for your special day?

I had previously looked at Azazie for possible bridesmaid dresses, but then with the "big" wedding on hold - I started looking at fun alternative wedding dresses. I wanted something a bit different, and I love pink - and I remember when I had browsed through the bridesmaid dress options really loving some of them, so I took a look for myself for a possible wedding dress and found one I loved!

6. What is the style and color of your dress?

I ended up choosing the Valeria dress in Dusty Rose. Beautiful colour - and very "princess-like" with the tulle. I'm a huge fan of the off-the-shoulder style as well, so I'm very happy with my choice. Thanks so much!

Bride: @stephinika

Photos: @modernromanceweddings

This past May and June, Azazie held a “Love Is Not Cancelled” Giveaway on social media to help out 50 recently-engaged women whose weddings had been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked real brides-to-be to share their personal stories during this challenging time and the winners received a FREE Azazie bridal gown of their choice for their big day! 

It is our pleasure to help each of these women celebrate the love and joy in their lives, and bring them hope at a time when we all need it most. We would like to share with you the stunning Azazie bridal gowns these giveaway winners chose as their forever dresses!

Megan chose the sweet and lacy midi-length dress Lilly for her special day!

Giveaway winner Megan Z. has been working in the ICU caring for COVID patients, along with her fiance. Although she has postponed her wedding to an unknown date in order to keep her family safe, she has been hoping to have a smaller ceremony in an Azazie dress! Read all of Megan’s COVID story here.

Cauriana chose the beautiful princess gown Melrose for her special day!

Giveaway winner Cauriana J. has been struggling to pay for her wedding, and didn’t know if she’d be able to afford a dress. She loves Azazie because of the affordable prices and had chosen her dream dress before even entering into the giveaway! Read all of Cauriana’s COVID story here.

Dailisia and Tara chose the Lafayette Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway winner Dailisia S. had to postpone her large wedding celebration, as COVID made it impossible for visiting family members to the US from Trinidad. 

Giveaway winner Tara G. shared her story of a knee injury, delaying her wedding an entire year, and then the COVID pandemic delayed it further.

Read all of Dailisia’s and Tara’s COVID stories here. 

Elana chose the Honeydew Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Elana T. shared how 2020 has affected her life. With a tornado hitting her neighborhood in Nashville, working in the ICU as an ER physician, and recovering from COVID-19 herself, a wedding is exactly what she needs to lift her spirits! Read all of Elana’s COVID story here.

Emily, Hailey, and Lexi all chose the lacy and majestic Rowe Wedding Dress for their special days!

Emily T. kindly shared her story of hardships before COVID-19 even began, with a death in the family, both grandparents ill, and her own grad school graduation cancelled due to the quarantine. Read Emily’s COVID story here.

Giveaway winner Hailey H. is a devoted healthcare worker, who’s compassion, positivity, and hard work has given her community so much hope despite the difficult circumstances. Read Hailey’s COVID story here. 

Giveaway winner Lexi C. was eager to wear an Azazie dress for her wedding, but since her fiance was furloughed, they were struggling financially to hold the wedding. Read Lexi’s COVID story here.

Tonni chose the Dulce Amor Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Tonni D. is eager to marry her fiance who had been planning to immigrate to America from Nigeria. Due to the pandemic, his interview with the US Embassy was cancelled along with their wedding. We hope a free Azazie dress will lift Tonni’s spirits during this difficult time. Read all of Tonni’s COVID story here.

Jin, Carla, and Mabel chose the sweet and playful Azul Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway winner Jin C. has been fighting on the frontlines ever since the Coronavirus hit New York City. Working more than 12-hour shifts, the physical and emotional toll has been tremendous. Read all of Jin’s COVID story here. 

Giveaway winner Carla G. is a pilot in the US Air Force. With the restrictions of the pandemic shut down she is not allowed to leave her local area to have a wedding. Read all of Carla’s COVID story here.

Giveaway winner Mabel C. is a surgery resident physician in one of the busiest NYC hospitals during the pandemic’s outbreak epicenter, New York City. Read all of Mabel’s COVID story here.

Chelsea chose the sweet, tea-length Dolores Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Chelsea L. is a nurse at Stanford Healthcare on the front lines, dealing with hardships everyday. Due to her Fiancé’s mother being diagnosed with brain cancer, she would love to have her wedding as soon as possible and Azazie is happy to help by providing her a beautiful wedding dress. Read all of Chelsea’s COVID story here. 

Casey chose the sleek and romantic Dahlia Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Casey D. already had her wedding delayed once due to a frightening head injury in 2018. Two years later, she won’t let a pandemic get in the way, opting for a small and intimate ceremony with her family. Read all of Casey’s COVID story here.

Corryn and Klaudia chose the Cynthia Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway winner Corryn C. was devastated when her dream wedding was cancelled. After finally choosing a new date, she is determined to make that dream wedding a reality despite the pandemic. Read all of Corryn’s COVID story here. 

Giveaway winner Klaudia W. and her fiancé are both frontline workers living on Long Island, which was one of the hardest hit areas during this pandemic. They have been staying isolated from their family and are likely going to have a small wedding. Read all of Kaudia’s COVID story here.

Carrie chose the Effie Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Carrie G. is struggling financially to have her dream wedding, since both she and her fiance lost their jobs due to the COVID shutdown. Read all of Carrie’s COVID story here.

Sabrina chose the magical and feminine Rhapsody Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway Winner Sabrina K. fell in love with Azazie after getting engaged last year and had been dreaming of finding the perfect wedding dress! Now, with all the bridal boutiques closed, she was afraid she wouldn’t find her dress in time. Read all of Sabrina’s COVID story here.

Dillon chose the Pepper Wedding Dress for Chelsea to wear on their special day!

Giveaway winner Chelsea was nominated for our giveaway by her loving fiance, Dillon. Chelsea is working hard everyday on the front lines of the COVID pandemic and Dillon knows she deserves a beautiful wedding dress. Azazie is excited to help Dillon surprise his fiancée with a free dress for their wedding! Read all of Chelsea’s COVID story here.

Heather chose the regal and glamorous Charmaine Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Heather S. was impacted both financially and personally by coronavirus. Her wedding had been planned for April, but after being laid off from work and her own daughter getting COVID-19, finding a beautiful wedding dress seemed nearly impossible. Read all of Heather’s COVID story here.

Christina chose the Ivana Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Christina L. works in San Jose at the County Hospital in the Level 1 Trauma unit in the ER and has been taking extra precautions since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With all the bridal stores closed, she was unable to shop for a dress in person so her sister Annie asked Azazie to help her out. Read all of Christina’s COVID story here.

Hannah chose the sleek and romantic Kira Weding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Hannah Z. shared how her grandmother passed away soon after she got engaged. The COVID shutdown occurred and she was unable to go to her dress fitting or have the large wedding she had been planning for. Not letting the pandemic get in the way, she opted for a small ceremony in her fiancé’s backyard. Read all of Hannah’s COVID story here.

Sam chose the Behati Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Sam A. shared how her grandfather and cousin had both recently passed away when COVID-19 hit. She and her fiancé are hoping that their wedding will be able to bring a bit of joy to their mourning family. Read all of Sam’s COVID story here.

Kelly chose the Monique Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Kelly R. was expecting a large wedding ceremony with lots of friends and family before the COVID pandemic. When everything shut down, she had to come to terms with the new plans. Although she won’t have the big exciting celebration she had hoped for, she will have everything she truly needs - her favorite man and her favorite Azazie wedding dress! Read all of Kelly’s COVID story here. 

Joe chose the Eartha Wedding Dress for his sister’s special day!

Giveaway winner Brooke Y. has been waiting many years to marry the love of her life, and has made many sacrifices including donating a kidney to her fiancé for a transplant. Nominated by her brother Joe, Azazie is excited to help him surprise his sister! Read all of Brooke’s COVID story here.

Alyce chose to wear the chic, tea-length Peggy Wedding Dress dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Alyce J. is a police officer in San Diego along with her fiancé, and had her wedding planned for June before the pandemic. When everything shut down, she lost money she had been investing for the wedding and began working six days a week to make up for the loss so that she can still afford to get married this year. Read all of Alyce’s COVID story here.

Shreya and Sheron choose the Kia Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway winner Shreya A. decided to elope in May after working a 30-hour overnight shift in the ICU. Her family was devastated to have missed it and to be unable to see their daughter during this trying time. This brave hero is still dreaming of walking down the aisle in a beautiful wedding dress surrounded by her family. Read all of Shreya’s COVID story here.

Giveaway winner Sheron S. was struggling to plan her wedding due to the pandemic shut down. Unable to go wedding dress shopping with her mother, her fiancé was working 13+ hours a week on the front lines, and her family was unlikely able to travel to the ceremony. Read all of Sheron’s COVID story here.

Sueanne chose the Ophelia Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Sueanne B. was planning to have a destination wedding in Maui, but  due to the pandemic shut down, she and her fiancé were unable to travel to find a venue, and will likely have a small wedding at home. Read all of Suanne’s COVID story here.

Edna and Sara chose the lacey, sultry Priscilla Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway winners Edna J. and Sara Z. are both hard working, healthcare heroes. Edna, a recently graduated nurse, is currently working on the front lines during this pandemic, while Sara is a dedicated pediatric nurse. Read all of Edna’s COVID story here. Read all of Sara’s COVID story here.

Shin chose the Meghan Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Shin W. works tirelessly as an oncology nurse at UCLA Medical Center, working with COVID patients in the ER and ICU. The front line hero has isolated herself from everyone in order to keep her family safe, but is still planning to marry the love of her life! Read all of Shin’s COVID story here.

Amanda and Naomi chose the lacy, off-the-shoulder Antonia Wedding Dress for their special days!

Giveaway Winner Amanda C., a hard-working nurse practitioner, was planning a romantic vacation with her fiancé when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and suddenly was working overtime on the front lines. Read all of Amanda’s COVID story here.

Naomi K. works in the entertainment industry and has been out of work since COVID hit, but hopes to go to Australia to celebrate her wedding with family. Read all of Naomi’s COVID story here.

Maegan chose the Adeline Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Maegan F. recently lost her job at a daycare due to the COVID shut down, and will only be able to work part time when she starts student teaching. She feared that she and her fiancé wouldn’t be able to afford a dress for her wedding. Read all of Maegan’s story here. 

Evelyn chose the playful and elegant Robin Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Evelyn S., a hard-working nurse and Health Director at a senior living home, was hit hard with the COVID shut down. After spending much of her and her fiancé’s savings planning a March wedding, the sudden non-refundable cancelations was a tough financial blow, especially with their two kids. Read all of Evelyn’s COVID story here.

Akilah chose the Jojo Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Akilah W. had to delay her wedding due to her unexpected pregnancy! While she would like to have a large ceremony, she and her fiance are planning a small and intimate wedding in the meantime and she found the perfect dress at Azazie! Read all of Akilah’s COVID story here.

Elizabeth chose the traditional and romantic Araminta Wedding Dress for her special day!

Giveaway winner Elizabeth S. came across Azazie right when the COVID shutdown hit New York, and all the bridal boutiques closed. Grateful for an alternative option, Elizabeth was amazed at how easy and intimate Azazie’s At-Home Try On Program was and was able to “say yes to the dress” at home with all her family! Read all of Elizabeth’s COVID story here.

The Wedding Dress Giveaway has officially ended, and we are proud to have helped so many brides-to-be who have struggled in the midst of COVID-19. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by the virus. Here are the final 7 winners of the Giveaway!

Akilah W.

My name is Akilah W. and I am a bride who was very much looking forward to getting married in July 2020 to the man I've always prayed for! We got engaged July of 2018 and were going to get married in July of 2019 on the anniversary of the proposal. A few months later, to our surprise, we found out we were expecting and the baby was due the month before we planned to get married. We decided to push the wedding back to July of 2020 because I wasn't sure how the pregnancy and delivery would go and I wasn't sure I'd be healed in enough time. I'm glad we made that choice because I ended up having a moderate risk pregnancy. I had a long and painful recovery, but I am so much better now and just when I thought we were all cleared to get married, Coronavirus comes along.

It is a very sad time for this world and it has personally affected us in a few different ways, but we try to always look on the bright side of things! Even though it's not the way we wanted to do it, I can still marry my amazing fiancé!

We have been forced to push our dream wedding back again, but in the meantime, we would still like to get married on the anniversary of the proposal. Honestly, it feels like destiny in a way because my parents just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last month so it is going to be awesome to be getting married 30 years after they did!! I am saving the dress I got for our big wedding for whenever we are finally able to have it, so I set out to look for another dream dress for our smaller wedding. Lo and behold, I found it at Azazie!!! I was already very familiar with Azazie because that is where my bridesmaids will be getting their dresses when the time comes for our larger wedding! Scrolling through the bridal gown section, I immediately fell absolutely in love with the Azazie Jojo BG!!! It is perfect for me! The only issue is that I already had a set budget for a dress and that budget was spent on the dress for the bigger wedding. I don't want to wear the same dress twice so I really would like to win the Jojo dress!

Imagine my joy when I came across this amazing giveaway!!! I very much appreciate Azazie doing this giveaway in this time of need as I know many brides are in need and have lost a lot of money and dreams behind this pandemic. Thank you for considering my entry and I hope that the Azazie team is staying safe and healthy!! Love to you all.

Sam S.

My partner and I are both resident physicians in the hardest hit COVID area in the world, New York and New Jersey.  Eddy is a resident anesthesiologist at Northwell Health, every day he is called into the ICU to care for and intubate the sickest patients with COVID.  I myself am a labor and delivery resident doctor, every day I push with, and operate on patients who have COVID, and decide care for very sick pregnant patients with COVID.  We love what we do, and wouldn't give up the opportunity to help other people for anything in the world, though at times it can be trying.  As new doctors we are collectively in very much debt from medical school (more than half a million between the two of us ).  All of our money goes towards housing, and paying back our loans, it would be the best thing in the world to have help with our wedding.  Needless to say we are planning a very simple wedding, and it would mean a lot to me to be able to wear a beautiful  dress on our day.  

Our love story is that we met in medical school, for the first semester eddy would always try to find excuses to study with me, and I would always make excuses to study alone, not wanting to get distracted from my work.  We went to school in the Caribbean, and at the end of the first semester, due to flight issues, we both got stuck together on the island for an extra week.  During that week, every day he would come to pick me up, pull me away from my books, and take me on adventures.  Every day I felt myself becoming more and more attracted to him.  By the end of the week we hadn't kissed, but I had a major crush, when I flew home I could not stop thinking about him, I've never felt this way about a man before.  When I flew back to the island after the break, I told him my flight was going to come in at 6am.  After a series of delays, I finally made it to the airport by 5pm.  When I got off the plane, there he was, standing in the airport waiting for me.  I asked how he knew my flight was going to be late, and with such sincerity he said he had been waiting there since 6am.  I immediately knew he is my forever.  We've been together ever since (6 years.)  As an aside, my grades actually went up after we started dating. 

About my career: I always knew I wanted to be an obstetrician/gynecologist as I feel it is my calling.  I love connecting with other women about all kinds of wellness: physical, emotional, and spiritual.  I love being knowledgeable about the body, how to heal. It's been amazing to be supportive of other women during the one the most intimate, and challenging times of their lives, particularly now in light of the virus, and all of the challenges that has brought with it.

Thank you for reading, and for considering our story.

Lexi C.

My name is Lexi C. and I would like to enter in your #loveisnotcancelled giveaway. I have been dreaming of getting an Azazie wedding dress, but COVID-19 has changed a lot of our plans! My fiance, Paul, is an essential worker, but was also furloughed. He was having to go out, putting himself at risk, while also getting his paycheck reduced by almost half. If money weren't enough to push our wedding, my entire family lives 1,500 miles away! I am the only member of my family that lives in Texas, as the rest of them are still in Michigan. Once COVID-19 hit, we knew they wouldn't be able to travel down for our wedding, my parents and little brother included. We have rescheduled for next December and this dress would be a dream come true to help kickstart what is hopefully a celebration with loved ones! I have attached a picture of Paul and I, as well as a picture of him with a mask I sewed for him as he continued to work long hours in the sun, so he would at least have a reason to smile!

Thank you for your consideration!

Shin W.

Hi there, I would like to say how grateful we are for giving back to the community during this time!

I would like to nominate my friend Shin Wei (@shinnny on IG), who is an oncology nurse at UCLA Medical Center and because of COVID, she has been floated to other units, all with COVID patients- ER, ICU, and medical/surgical floors- the first 2 months. The past month her original oncology floor became the designated COVID floor in her hospital and has been working there since. Not only is she out of her comfort zone, but also working long 12h graveyard shifts, averaging 5-6 hours of sleep during the day. Because of working with COVID patients, she has moved out of her home to keep her parents safe and has been apart from her fiancé as well. Despite being physically and emotionally exhausted, she still manages to make time to connect with friends and family to make sure they are doing well. She continues to stay positive even when sacrificing so much to protect her family. Not to mention, she got engaged just before COVID took over and has been trying to make time on her off days, if not exhausted, to plan her wedding. Due to many weddings being cancelled or postponed to next year, it has become more stressful for Shin because she needs to finalize arrangements before there are no more slots available for a wedding planner, floral designs, DJ, photographer/videographer, etc. It pains me to see her stress while being so exhausted from work. It would be the greatest gift if she could win a beautiful bridal gown from Azazie! She is the most selfless friend I know and would greatly appreciate it!

Carrie G.

My name is Carrie Grace and I'm a motivational speaker who travels the country inspiring schools, companies, and large corporations to make their cultures a better place for all. I'm supposed to be getting married this September but everything is so unknown right now. My bridesmaids all love the light pink dresses on Azazie! 

I'm entering this contest because both my fiancé and I lost our jobs due to covid-19. I'm in the events space as a speaker and won't be able to go back to work until we can have larger events. My fiancé is a photographer and won't be able to work until it's safe to start shooting events again. He had planned a big epic Taylor Swift proposal and had to cancel it due to covid, and ended up proposing in my backyard with an incredible sweet video he made. 

Thank you for offering this giveaway. Since neither of us have much income coming in this would be a huge blessing to us! 

Elana T.

I saw your contest on instagram to win a bridal gown! My fiancé, Aaron Laviana, and I were planning to get married this July in Puerto Rico but recently postponed our wedding until 2021. Our venue was initial booked all the way through 2021, but after e-mailing our venue almost daily, a date finally opened up: 4-3-2 1! While it was difficult to have to postpone, we know this was the right decision for the safety of our guests and we are thankful it worked out. We are also pretty excited about our epic new date! 

Aaron and I met in college 15 years ago on a school bus to our science class field trip (super nerdy, I know!). We did not date in college and knew each other only peripherally but reconnected in the fall of 2017 via several mutual friends at a football game tailgate. He had recently moved from LA to Nashville and I was living in Chicago at the time. He invited me to visit Nashville so I ended up taking a road trip down one weekend and the rest is history. We dated long distance until I moved to Nashville last July. I have absolutely loved living in Nashville but 2020 has been a weird year. In early March we were hit by a tornado that went straight through our neighborhood. While our house fared ok, our neighborhood was hit pretty hard. We were without power for some time and wedding planning took a backseat while we worked to pick up the neighborhood. Shortly after this, COVID hit. Aaron and I both work in healthcare. I am an ER physician and Aaron is completing his training in Urologic Oncology (think bladder, kidney, prostate cancer). I actually tested positive for COVID towards the end of March. I fortunately recovered and am now back to work, but I did lose my sense of smell (although I'm still hopeful it will come back!). Aaron has credentialed to work in the ICU in case he is needed. 

Despite all of this craziness, we are so looking forward to next April when we can celebrate our wedding safely with our friends and family! I would absolutely love to rock one of your gorgeous gowns for this occasion! 

Thank you for what you are doing!! I know this giveaway will bring so much joy to the lucky winners and I applaud your company for this kindness. 

Stay safe out there! 

Sam A.

To say that 2020 has been challenging is a giant understatement. The year started out with the threat of war against my Family's home country and 178 people dying in a plane crash because of it. Already, my future husband and I were feeling like life is very fragile, since both my grandpa and uncle passed away the year before. My grandma took it the hardest, losing both her husband and only son within 10 months of each other. We knew we wanted to plan a big engagement because after a solid year of mourning, we wanted something our families could celebrate. They say the two things that bring joy after loss are weddings and babies, and well, a wedding seemed like the right option for us. I always knew I wanted to get engaged with all my family and friends around, so my fiancee planned that at the end of March, while we were all celebrating his 30th birthday on a wine tasting getaway weekend, he would propose to me and all my family and friends would jump out and surprise me. I am so grateful that he would consider so selflessly giving up the attention on his big day in order to give me my dream proposal. When COVID-19 hit, just weeks before our planned birthday trip, all our plans of course went out the window. Not only have we been forced to celebrate all our wedding planning milestones by ourselves (the engagement, choosing a venue, picking the colors)- even though these were things I hoped we could do with my mom and grandma, but we probably wont ever be able to have the big engagement party we dreamed of. Even now, our wedding date is set for next fall and we're not even sure things will be better by then. What was supposed to be a joy-filled experience meant to pull my family our of grief and stress has been largely overshadowed by the pandemic.

I'm still hoping that my mom and grandma can be involved in the wedding planning process somehow, even though COVID-19 has halted most of our plans. Because my mom and grandma are immunocompromised, I'm not sure they will be comfortable going out to stores to go wedding dress shopping before there's a vaccine. Azazie is perfect because we can try on dresses together in the comfort of our own homes, which means I can still have this shared experience with them. Either way, we remain so so grateful for our health and my grandma's health, and cannot wait to celebrate all as a family as soon as possible.

Congratulations to all of our amazing winners! We wish you all the best, and thank you for your support!

Thanks to all of our wonderful brides sharing their stories, we have extended the Social Media Giveaway one more final time! You have until Friday, 6/19 to send us your submission. We will be selecting 15 more winners, so enter the contest for a chance to win a free Azazie Bridal Gown of your choice! Here are this week's 7 deserving winners.

Tonni D.

My fiance and I have been impacted deeply by this pandemic along with the world. Yet our story is a little bit unique we have a long distance relationship that has been going on for a couple years now when we decided to marry our plans were greatly organized here at home where I live in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and also where he lives and Abuja Nigeria West Africa. This is where our relationship and engagement became very unique. He had a passport but needed a visa to come to America. We were approved for the petition for fiance visa in December, all that was left was for my fiance to go to his interview on March 17th, & pass a few questions to obtain his Visa. But this was the beginning stages of the pandemic, quarantine and lockdown. On March 11th the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria cancelled his interview, a week before the interview, and rescheduled for May 12th,; but then a day later cancel that interview as well. So we wait.

Our wedding they would have been today May 2nd at 2 p.m. we realize we would have to reschedule our wedding day but then we got the second date and also cancellation. Our patience and perseverance were scrambled at the core not knowing it was all due to this pandemic of 2020. 

This morning I checking my Google news and I saw this opportunity here for a chance to win a wedding gown. It put a smile on my face thinking of having a beautiful wedding dress to where to lighten up my saddened heart as I Take a Walk to Remember for a lifetime marrying the Love of my Life.

Keeping strong faith because in due time are city, state, country, and the world will open. Finding some type of normal stage of living. The US Consulate and Lagos Nigeria will reopen and continue to take interviews, as then my fiance will pass & obtain his Visa and and no time travel to the states where we must be married within 90 days of the Visa. 

Since his proposal and start of our engagement July 1, 2019, I have been saving & planning for our wedding day.

And today would have been the day, May 2nd @ 2:00 (TEARS****)

The year is going fast, the struggle of our current events requires more courage and obedience. But soon all will be better. We hope to have a opportunity to get a dress...let alone we need help planning a new wedding arrangement..

But a Beautiful dress would lighten up my spirit.

Thank you, have a wonderful day, stay safe....PLEASE

Chelsea and Dillon

Hi there! My name is Dillon and I saw my fiancé looking at your contest giveaway on your phone and she briefly mentioned it to me. So I wanted to surprise her and nominate her myself.

My fiancé Chelsea is a registered nurse with an MSN on the frontlines. Chelsea loves being able to help those in need and comforting her patients during a very scary time. To her, every patient is someone’s parent, child, sibling, etc, & she doesn’t hesitate to go above and beyond for her patients. Even outside of her job at the hospital, Chelsea is so selfless. Recently, she set up a fundraiser for a mother who is in a wheelchair and her son who are homeless in which she had raised over $600. Ever since she found out that they didn’t have a home, we’ve been visiting almost weekly to bring them food, baby wipes, and other medical supplies. Taking time out of her day to want to help other people in need is just a sample of what a caring person she is. Also, she and I are in the process of opening up a home to help people with disabilities. 

She manages to juggle all this and a personal life and planning a wedding in the midst of a pandemic, so I am convinced she is superwoman.

Although the virus has greatly affected our lives, she continues to be positive and work hard everyday. 

If anyone deserves to win a wedding dress from Azazie, it is my amazing fiancé Chelsea. She and I were so excited because we had plans to get married this year, but sadly we we will have to postpone our wedding because of the coronavirus. 

Chelsea and I met when we were 13 years old, although I had puppy love for her then, we never dated as teenagers, and then reconnected and started dating as adults. She was so supportive and patient when I went to graduate school in Germany and she sacrificed a lot while we did a long distance relationship for almost two years. When I moved back from Germany to California in the fall of 2019, I finally got the chance to propose to the love of my life who happens to be my first crush. We got engaged and planned to get married in July 2020. Sadly, COVID-19 has thrown a monkey wrench in our wedding plans and for the safety of everyone and due to mandates we will have to postpone our big church wedding. Although when we first got engaged we had an idea of getting married abroad, but because of the economic and health related issues regarding guests, we decided to wed locally. Also, she and I agreed we especially wanted our grandmothers to be there since they were a huge part of our upbringing, however they are aging and sadly my grandmother’s memory is declining. 

Getting chosen for a dress would be such a light and joy for her during this uncertain and emotional time. Before this pandemic shook the world up, she had actually browsed on your site for dresses and in fact all her bridesmaids ordered their dresses from you guys. I know she would be beyond grateful and excited if she won one herself. She always takes care of other people and she deserves the world. 

Chelsea is the most beautiful woman inside and out and I cannot wait to marry her and can’t wait for the moment I can see her walk down the aisle in her wedding dress. Thank you, Azazie, for being so gracious to COVID brides affected by this virus and for giving me the chance to nominate the love of my life.

Thanks!

Dillon

Rai B

Hi Azazie! My name is Rai B & here is my story.

Before me and my fiance me, I spent 5 years in a relationship that isolated me from my friends and family. I often found myself drinking to mask the pain and emotions I felt, while being smothered and told that THIS was love. No one should ever feel like this while they are in a relationship with someone who is supposed to love you.

Fast forward a bit, I met my fiance in 2018 at such a low period time of my life!  I'd starting putting myself forward. I'd starting going back out into the world to make friends. I'd also been reaching back out to my family to reconnect burned bridges. I felt strong enough to love again.

My fiancé makes me so complete; I basically fell into the arms of my soulmate! A few days after my birthday in January 31st, 2020, the love of my life proposed to me! I will never forget that day, it was so magical! He said we were going to take family photos, in which we did! Out came the ring, and a downpour of tears to follow. Coming out of an abusive relationship prior, when someone shows you that they love you without instilling fear and physical abuse, you truly appreciate that type of love.

Corona hit, and our normal lives seemed to shatter! My fiancé, a photographer, clientele has been very low over the past few months. We’ve had to reach into our savings to accommodate everyday life. On top of that, we have lost three relatives to the Corona Virus! Because the states are going into a relaxed state, cases are rising, and we fear that there may be a second wave of the virus. It looks like a virtual wedding may be the new “normal,” for us. With other weddings being pushed back, it may be difficult for us to secure a venue again.

I know that this isn’t the way that things are supposed to g. YES, I want to prance around and say that “life isn’t fair,” cry, scream and ask “why me.” I am then reminded that others have it a lot worse than we do. We should thank our lucky stars that we have necessities, our daughter, and ourselves. Regardless of if our wedding is virtual, or courthouse, or private (less than 10 people) I still want to feel gorgeous! It would be wonderful if you all could help offset some of our wedding cost! Honestly, I'm fearful of going to a shop and being in contact with individuals. I love the fact that I can send a dress home and try before I buy! I have about 10-15 dresses in my favorite stash and would love to wear one in November if Corona permits! Thank you for the consideration!

Christina L.

My name is Annie Ahn. For this wedding dress giveaway I would like to nominate my sister, Christina Le @bee_f88. In anyone is more deserving of this it’s her. She has been a nurse for 8 years and works in the ER in the Level 1 Trauma County Hospital in San Jose, CA. I am also an ER nurse of 15 years and am fortunate to work beside her. She is one of the most caring person I know. She is a huge advocate for her patients and always goes above and beyond for them. She is thoughtful and selfless, always puts herself last. In the past couple of months, she has been spending hours and hours in the hot tents that are placed outside the ER. They screen the patients arriving to the ER before they enter the hospital doors to minimize exposure to patients and staff inside the hospital. Last week she was kicked by a patient in the back, (she is slowly recovering from that) and she wasn’t even angry because he “wasn’t all there” she says. She works countless hours and hours and is always happy. She absolutely loves and is passionate of what she does.

She Is to marry her soul mate in November. She is living with the uncertainty if it’s even going to be a celebration.... She hasn’t tried on any wedding dresses or even planned anything further esp with shops being closed and all. Her plan if she can’t have a reception is to cancel it and plan on having a small ceremony with her close family ans friends. Her fiancé is also one of the most caring person I know. They both deserve something nice. Thank you again for the opportunity and the kindness!

Naomi K.

Hi Azazie Team!

I have just seen your promotion on KTLA, and would love to enter to win a wedding dress with you!

My fiance and i had planned to marry this month, but due to the corona virus we had to postpone it to July (possibly August, we are just waiting to hear about when the quarantine orders will be lifting).

I am an Australian actor and singer songwriter, based in Los Angeles, and have been out of work since COVID19 came into all our lives, so my budget for a wedding dress has unfortunately been a little diminished. While i have been searching online for what feels like the longest time for the perfect dress for me, i have not yet purchased anything, choosing to wait until we know more about COVID orders (and until a little more money comes through!). 

My fiance (his name is Christopher Brown) has made all the plans for us to marry in Tuscon Arizona, where he is from and where his family all live, and later in the year fly to Australia, where we can celebrate our love with all my family and friends out there, and finally introduce him to them all!

Australia is currently only allowing citizens, residents, or those that are married, into the country (due to Corona), so we cannot visit (we want to be there for Christmas) until we marry. So i have been keeping everything crossed (even my eyes!) that the quarantine orders will be lifted soon, as we didn't really want to have to postpone our special day much longer. 

I have never been married, choosing to wait until i met the right one. So i can't even begin to tell you how excited i am about our upcoming wedding, and would be so happy (and grateful, over the moon even!) to have the honor of wearing one of your amazing dresses/gowns. 

I would also love to share pictures of me in your dress on my special day, and let the world know how kind and generous you all are over at Azazie in giving women like me an opportunity to marry in something so beautiful. 

Thank you so much for even considering me in your competition. If you would like to see my Instagram, Facebook, YouTube page etc, all the links are listed below, including pictures of my fiance and i together. I will also attach a couple of them below, too. 

Thank you so much once again, i really look forward to hopefully hearing back from you!!

Sueanne B.

Hi there! Watched you guys on KTLA this morning. Wanted to share my story.

     My name is Sueanne B and last October  at the age of 32 I got engaged in beautiful Barcelona to my fiancé who is 36, this will be the first wedding for both of us and we have no children yet. Our Wedding date (picked specifically by my fiancé) was supposed to be 12/12/2020 and we were to be married in a small intimate ceremony on the island of Maui.

     By this time (in a post Covid world)  we would of already flown out to Maui to find our wedding venue which unfortunately we still have not a chance to do because of the Mandatory quarantine for all travelers visiting the island. Also by this time I would of asked my bridesmaids and maid of honor to be part of my wedding party and I have not been able to see them to ask in person due to the pandemic, I also would have already picked out a dress and would be planning a bridal shower.

    At the end of the day we are safe and healthy and our family is too, ultimately that is all that matters. We will still have a wedding maybe a little later than expected and a destination wedding still lies in uncertainty, what we do know is that day by day things are changing and life is returning back to normal and soon we will be able to celebrate love again!

Klaudia W.

I heard about your giveaway and was hoping I could still enter. My fiancé, Andrew, and I have been engaged since May 2018 and are crossing our fingers that we can have the wedding of our dreams on 8/28/20! We have been together for over ten years and have been waiting for this moment for a long time. We are both frontline workers living on Long Island which is one of the hardest hit areas during this pandemic. I am a Physician Assistant working at a major level 1 trauma center on the frontlines and my fiancé works for the MTA. We have both been isolated from our family and friends for three months because we fear bringing the virus home to our loved ones as we are constantly exposed due to our line of work. We have still been trying to plan this wedding despite this pandemic and are trying our best to stay positive. We hope to get married this year despite all the obstacles thrown our way! However, we are planning a “plan B” wedding since there is a very high likelihood we may have to postpone since everything is still shut down here. Being chosen for this giveaway would be the glimmer of hope we are in search of! So far my bridal shower was postponed and both of our bachelor/bachelorette parties are in jeopardy of being cancelled. At this point, we are just hoping the wedding can happen! Thank you for your consideration!

Enter the giveaway soon! Our final winners announcement will be on Friday 6/19!

For this week, Jennifer Stein of Destination I Do chose our Social Giveaway winners. Congratulations to all those who were selected, and thank you for sharing your personal stories! It has been so moving to hear how COVID-19 has affected each of you. We are proud to have you as our customers!

Cauriana Johnson

Hi there! I am Cauriana, my fiancé is Shawn! I understand there are many entries in this giveaway contest, I decided to enter because we are currently struggling to pay for our wedding! My fiancé is in his last year of grad school graduating in December. We are hoping to get married late October! As he is continuing in his studies, he is keeping up on paying for his past loans. We have been through many hardships as the school he is in has charged him for classes he hasn’t taken and refuse to refund him. It’s a hard journey we are on as we are also unable to see one another upon the circumstances of COVID-19 quarantining. I am trying to find for our wedding by saving what I receive from work. It is very hard to plan our wedding since we have to think about our future together: a home, necessities of living. We trust that the Lord will provide a job for him once he is done with school so we can begin our journey together (His classes finish mid October). Our budget for our whole wedding is 2,000 dollars which a typical wedding can cost 5,000+. It is also hard when the word wedding or bride gets slapped onto something like a photographer prices sky rocket lol. The dress I would like to get for our wedding regardless of winning the giveaway is the Azazie Melrose BG. I am very excited how well priced these dresses are and how absolutely gorgeous they look!! Thank you so much for your time hearing our story and we hope and pray that the Lord will provide this wedding dress for us! Thank you so much!

Kira Long

My fiancé and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day. The whole day was perfect - he sent flowers to my work, we went to dinner at our favorite local cider company, and the night ended with him proposing in our kitchen with our dogs by his side. 

We told our families and closest friends, but decided to wait to tell everyone else until our big trip to Australia this May. We found a lovely photographer in Australia and were planning on taking our engagement photos there. We were supposed to leave for our two week trip to Australia yesterday. Luckily, we were able to reschedule the trip to November and are hopeful that we will be able to go then. 

I have always wanted a small wedding or to elope. My fiancé likes the idea of a destination wedding. We decided a small, destination wedding would be the perfect way to include our families in our special day. Unfortunately, our wedding planning came to a halt just weeks after it started. Not only did COVID-19 ruin our travel plans this spring, but it has also taken the fun out of planning a destination wedding. We are finding it very draining to plan another trip that might get canceled due to travel restrictions and the wellbeing of our families. Planning a destination wedding in the midst of COVID-19 seems impossible. 

If our Australia trip works out in November we’ve talked about eloping while we're there. It would be a trip of a lifetime. If we decide to elope we would plan a trip with our families to celebrate once it is safe to do so. 

It might not be the wedding we had planned in our heads, but we always make the best out of every situation. 

Carla Griego

Greetings,

I just recently came upon your generous giveaway and would love to enter my name if possible. 

We begin our story with a crashed wedding. When I met my fiancé Brian, I had recently been accepted into pilot training for the Air Force. I was on a family vacation and he was my cousin’s co-worker. On a casual meet up, we went to a fancy hotel to get drinks. Upon discovery of a hotel wedding, I convinced this man I barely knew to join the fun (cue the movie “Wedding Crashers”). We spent the evening dancing, making new friends, and personally wishing the couple our best. That night Brian shared with me his interest in forming a relationship. My response went something like this, “I’m in the military. I don’t know where I’ll be in the next few months or years. If you want to pursue me, then your future plans may be up in the air.” Brian was willing to pursue me. We continued to date and flash forward two years later (to the day), Brian proposed at the very hotel we crashed the wedding. We will now be getting married in the same ballroom of our first date.

When we got engaged we knew that planning a wedding would be difficult. Just a few months after we were engaged, I got stationed away from home for a year long assignment. We knew the military would make our engagement tough. However, no one could have predicted how COVID-19 would add to this difficulty. With DOD restrictions I am unable to leave my local area. In addition, Brian is unable to come to my base. Being gifted a dress from Azazie would be the greatest blessing. I had originally planned to travel home on May 22nd (Memorial Day weekend) so that I could complete some wedding preparation. However, due to military restrictions this will not be possible. Though I would love to be an engaged couple planning my wedding quarantined with my loved one, I know that being together right now is not possible. I am proud to serve and know that my current situation will be best for our family in the future. I know that my wedding planning must come secondary to my training. However, I am confident that even through restrictions we will persevere. As you all so eloquently stated, "Love is Not Cancelled"! 

Thank you for your consideration in my story.

Brooke Young

Hi, my name is Joe, and I am writing you on behalf of my little sister, Brooke Young.  Although Brooke would feel comfortable sharing her story herself, she is not aware that I am telling it for her as I think it would be even more amazing if she received one of your wedding dresses as a surprise among all the disruption Covid-19 is causing in the world she lives in today.  That said, this is her story...

Brooke has been with her fiance, Anthony, for over two decades.  So, they have been together for a while.  Knowing my sister, she has always dreamed of getting married; however, as time passed, many believed (me included) that day may never come.  Despite having three children together, buying a house together and donating her kidney so that Anthony may receive one in return, no engagement.

See Anthony had a condition that required daily dialysis, and he was in need of a new kidney.  After being matched with his mother, he received one of her kidneys; however, that kidney failed, and Anthony was back on dialysis.  Without any other familial options, Anthony went on the transplant waitlist, but the likelihood of finding a match seemed slimmer each passing day.  That is when Anthony was presented with paired kidney exchange (kidney swap) as an option.  If someone with a kidney incompatible with him would donate a kidney on his behalf, the doctor could try to pair Anthony and his donor up with another donor/recipient pair and exchange kidneys.  My sister immediately volunteered, which should have been no surprise, but I was still taken aback.

How could she make such a sacrifice when they hadn't even committed to the sacrament of matrimony?  But Brooke agreed to the kidney swap unconditionally for the hope that the man she loved, the man she built a family and a home with could live a "normal" life regardless of whether it meant doing so as husband and wife or not.

Fast forward, now with the surgery in the past and accepting the fact that my baby sister would never get married, it was a pleasant surprise when Anthony popped the question this past February (2020) and Brooke accepted.  It was finally going to happen.  Brooke was going to have her wedding day!  Ambitiously wanting to get married this summer, they began planning their wedding.  Then Covid-19 happened.  Wedding postponed.  Because of his medical history, it was not safe for Anthony to continue working.  Because he was in a higher risk group, Brooke could not afford to go to work as a U.S. postal service employee either since her job increased the chances that she could come in contact with the virus, and she could not afford to bring Covid-19 back into their home given Anthony's health.

Needing to take care of their family while both are out of work, including putting their oldest child through college, Brooke and Anthony realized that not only were they going to have to push the wedding back but also they were not going to be able to have the wedding they dreamed of.  Sacrifices would have to be made.  Location, venue, wedding size, wedding dress... just a few of many things that would have to be altered, downsized, reconsidered.  Although I imagine Brooke would accept getting married at the courthouse in a pair of jeans, after all making sacrifices has been a part of her journey, I cannot stop thinking that it would be truly amazing if she were wearing one of Azazie's beautiful wedding dresses on her wedding day.  That said, I ask that Azazie surprise my sister by granting her a free Azazie wedding gown... for she would be forever grateful.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sheron So

Thank you for offering such an amazing giveaway. This opportunity means the world to so many brides out there.

I am fortunate I have not had to move my wedding date yet. For me, COVID has been tough because I have been unable to go dress shopping with my mother. She is a diabetic and two-time kidney transplant patient. This means when the stay-home orders are lifted, it will still be too dangerous for my mother to go outside. I have been a hopeless romantic for years and I always dreamed of choosing my dress with my mother.

My aunts in New Zealand were planning on surprising my mother in time for my wedding. They have not seen each other in more than 10 years. With the travel ban, we’re thinking this may be cancelled as well. My fiancé and I are extremely family oriented and it breaks our heart knowing our family may not be able to attend.

In addition, my fiancé is a front-line healthcare worker. He has been working tirelessly for 13+ hours daily to get people quarantined and tested. With all of the extra hours and consistent flow of new cases, eating dinner in his car is the only time he has to himself. Given this, I haven’t seen my fiancé in several months.

Today, we’re all staying hopeful and grateful for everything we already have.

Mabel Chan

I hope the giveaway hasn’t ended yet!! I'm a surgery resident physician in one of the busiest hospitals in the pandemic epicenter, New York City. I have been working in the ED, ICU and stepdown COVID units in the past month, which to say the least, has been overwhelming. We have had patients literally everywhere lining hallways, outside tents, doubling even tripling rooms. It has been pretty draining to work with critically sick patients and their families who are scared, but unable to visit. The sheer number of death and codes that I have witnessed has been anxiety inducing. But at the end of the day, taking care of patients and their families is also my favorite job. It is what keeps me alive and what keeps me motivated!

Even if the work has been grueling, the effort of our staff and colleagues responding to the COVID-19 crises have been awe-inspiring. As we weather this storm unlike any in our history, we may have seen the worst of human condition, but the best of humanity :)

As a bride to be, I have yet to try on a single dress, because I was not able to get to any stores before the city shut down. I wish I could stay excited about my upcoming wedding, but I haven't had the energy to most days. I want to thank you for your generosity and your gift to all healthcare workers who will be a bride like me!

Each of these deserving brides have won an Azazie Bridal Gown of their choosing. Which dress would you pick?

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After receiving many wonderful entires, we are ecstatic to announce six more winners of our Social Media Giveaway! In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it is our pleasure to provide these brides-to-be with a free Azazie wedding gown of their choice. Here are their stories:

Sara Zargham

My name is Sara Zargham and I’m a nurse at the children’s hospital here in Orange County CA! I’m supposed to be getting married this October, unsure if that’s happening yet though. My bridesmaids have been looking at dresses from Azazie and love them.

I’m entering the bridal giveaway for a couple reasons! First and foremost, this would be so cool and would really help with finances. With this pandemic, we’ve been called off a lot from work because pediatric hospitals aren’t as crowded as adult ones. We want to have our dream wedding in Palm Springs but also want to make sure family and friends feel safe coming from the East Coast.

Second-this would mean so much! If we decide to elope prior, with grandparents and family as time is precious, a bridal gown would be absolutely a dream come true. I met my fiancé at a bar in college 4 years ago! He proposed last October in Hawaii with a size 9 RING YIKES!! He tried to make a super surprise so he measured it off of a thumb ring in my jewelry box I never wore. Needless to say it was so thoughtful and he was so precious for thinking of me!

Anyway, thanks so much for letting me ramble and taking the time to get to know me! Winning this would be a dream come true and I’m truly so appreciative :)

Johanna Tappen

COVID-19 has monumentally impacted my engagement and wedding planning with my fiance, Maxx.  I am a frontline medical worker in NYC.  All planning has had to be put on pause since I am an essential worker in a cancer hospital, in an hard hit urban epicenter of this crisis.  It has impacted our ability to celebrate our new engagement with friends and family, in light of precautions to keep our families and friends safe.  

I work as a clinical social worker extending mental health support and counseling services to cancer patients, their family caregivers, and fellow health care workers deeply impacted by the Covid -19 crisis.  I love my job, and it is a privilege to work alongside such compassionate and selfless individuals during this challenging and fear-inducing time, My role has shifted dramatically due to the chronic traumatic stress on healthcare personnel during this pandemic. 

Maxx supports me every single day with the stress and emotional toll of my job as a hospital worker  Maxx is patient, selfless, kind, devoted, driven professionally, and yet always has made me feel like his priority in big and small ways over our two years together, and even more so over the last two months of this pandemic He too, as as entrepreneur, has been impacted professionally by the economic shut down.  This would mean the absolute world to us.  He loves me unconditionally and challenges me to be a better version of myself, not only for others, but for myself.  He keeps me grounded and I love him so much.  I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with such an amazing man and compassionate, funny, and loving human being.  

Please let me know if you need any further information from me, hoping to hear from you.  Thank you for your time and consideration of my application.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness, and even the opportunity to enter, it has helped me refocus on our relationship and future wedding.

Sabrina Kwok

First and foremost, thank you for hosting the bridal gown giveaway throughout the month of May. It is going to be such a relief for brides-to-be like myself during these unprecedented times. I have been following you on Instagram ever since I got engaged to my high school sweetheart over Labor Day weekend last year. For the longest time I did not enter any of your giveaways because I did not think I could win. I kept following you on Instagram because your dresses are just so gorgeous. After watching your stories and announcements about the winners, I thought, what’s there to lose?! So, here’s to a new perspective and hope!

Our wedding is set on Sunday, December 20, 2020 (one day after our 12 year anniversary!) in Pasadena, CA. Although our wedding day is still months away, my fiancé and I have already been receiving inquiries from friends and family about postponement. We have high hopes that Los Angeles County will lift its Stay At Home order so that we could keep our wedding day on the same day. One of my main concerns is the wedding dress. Since all the wedding dress boutiques are closed, I’m not sure how I will find my dream dress in time. As a social worker, I was always busy with my caseload and I kept telling myself that I still had months to shop for a dress. With this ongoing pandemic, I might not have much time left to shop for my dream dress. I hope that my wedding dress will not be the reason that I have to postpone my wedding! Winning this wedding dress giveaway from Azazie will be one less thing for me to stress about. I hope you select me as one of your winners as I am definitely okay with you sharing my story with the Azazie community. Thank you so much for reading this long email entry and I hope to hear from you soon!

Shreya Amin

I’m a medical resident currently working in Danbury hospital. I’ve been working in covid ICU since the past 2 months for 16+hrs a day. Me and my fiancé are both medical resident who meet at the hospital 2 years ago and feel in love instantly. We got engaged last year in nov and were supposed to get married this May. Instead, our wedding was cancelled due to the pandemic. However this didn’t affect us as we had promised each other that this may he’ll be mine and I his. So despite the pandemic we got married in a civil ceremony last week. I got married to the love of my life, after my 30 hrs overnight ICU shift. I always envisioned wearing a nice white gown walking down the aisle with my dad by my side, however on my wedding day I wore the only 1 red dress I had, and it was just me and him without our family. My family has been devastated as due to me currently working in covid ICU I have been avoiding to visit/celebrates my wedding with them in fear of infecting them as a asymtopmatic carrier. I hope that one day once this pandemic is over my dream of wearing a white gown and walking down the aisle with my family by my side is still possible. I would love to become a bride again and marry the love of my life again. 

Here was my pandemic wedding photo. 

And I’m ok with you guys sharing this story. Win or no win. I’m sure many healthcare providers have had to Make such sacrifices. I’d love for them to know they are not alone.

Alyce Jorgensen

My fiancé and I both work as law enforcement officers in San Diego.  We met on the job when I first started almost 3 years ago.  We were on the same squad and my fiancé was interested.  Very interested.  I tried to friend zone him immediately, but he wore me down with good wine, Chipotle and ice cream.  What girl doesn’t want wine and ice cream?!

Fast forward-we got engaged in February 2019 and immediately started planning our dream day.  The wedding was to be at a winery just north of Napa with the reception in my parents backyard in June.  Nothing extravagant.  A backyard bash with an open bar and fried chicken.  We had everything set and then the pandemic struck.

We had to cancel the wedding in Northern California, and as of now still haven’t received all of our deposits back.  Most of our vendors have been great, and we’ve received a lot of our money back.  We still have yet to hear from some and are out the money. 

Getting married this year is incredibly important to us, mostly because we want to start a family and we’re trying to time it with the most suitable times in our (my) career.  I can’t be pregnant and out chasing bad guys! 

Right now we are not allowed to use any vacation time to ensure our staffing with our department is adequate to serve our communities.  We are working 6 days a week to make up for the loss of money, and hopefully plan our new day.

We are working to reschedule our new date for October this year in San Diego. 

I am exhausted, sad, overwhelmed, and gut-wrenchingly praying this pandemic ends so we can celebrate our love this year.  Like every bride, I just want to have my day :)

Thank you for doing this give-away!  Cancelling bachelor/bachelorette parties and the wedding has been so difficult.  I know I’m not alone in feeling that way.

Megan Ziegler

My name is Megan Ziegler. My fiancé (Andy) and I will be getting married on August 28, 2020!! However, we are both physical therapists, and we are working in ICUs caring for COVID patients currently. 

As our wedding day approaches, we have decided that no matter what the size of our wedding, we will be getting married (because we cannot wait!!). However, given that we will likely still be caring for COVID patients in August, the decision to postpone is feeling more and more obvious to keep our loved ones safe even if social distancing laws are lifted. 

I cannot wait to marry the love of my life, and my best friend. I have started to envision what a smaller ceremony can look like and looking at some of your midi wedding dresses online has me excited! I would be so excited to be chosen for a free gown, but even if I’m not chosen, I cannot WAIT to hear all of the bride’s stories that are chosen! This is a tough time to be a bride, and we all need to be celebrated. Thanks for bringing some joy to the bridal community! 

I hope your team stays healthy and safe. 

Thank you to everyone who shared their story! We will have more stories to come on the Azazie Blog next Friday!

After receiving many wonderful entires, we are ecstatic to announce six more winners of our Social Media Giveaway! In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it is our pleasure to provide these brides-to-be with a free Azazie wedding gown of their choice. Here are their stories:

Miranda Weinstein

2020 started out rough, and COVID-19 didn’t help. At the beginning of December, my mom was admitted to the hospital for a consistent fever, shortness of breath, and fluid around her lungs. At first, we thought it wasn’t anything too serious, but we found out that her cancer had grown and was impacting her lungs. In the middle of December, she went into respiratory distress and coded. The doctors rushed her to the ICU where she was intubated. She lives in Los Angeles, and I live in Washington, D.C., so I rushed back home as quickly as possible. That flight was one of the longest, most numbing experiences of my life. Her tumor had caused her lung to partially collapse, and all the doctors said there wasn’t much they could do. But my mom’s a fighter, so we kept fighting for her. We spent Hanukah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, my aunt's birthday, and my 27th birthday, next to my mom in the hospital. While my birthday wasn’t the most enjoyable, I got a great present: my mom started breathing on her own! 

After 54 days in the hospital, my mom was discharged into a rehab facility and continues to work on her recovery after being intubated for a month. One of the things she told me when she was able to talk was that she kept fighting so she could dance at my wedding. 

My wedding was supposed to be on June 7, the day after my mom’s 63rd birthday. Then COVID hit the US. As my mom is immunocompromised and has recently managed to fight her way off of a ventilator, my fiancé and I made the decision to postpone our larger ceremony to 2021. But with my mom’s terminal cancer, the push brings other worries and complications. I’m hoping it’ll be safe enough to do a smaller family only ceremony this summer, but the unknown of COVID and my mom’s health makes any type of planning difficult. The happiness of getting married was one of the only things that helped me get through living at the hospital for two months, and now that everything is shut down and we’re stuck inside again, it’s been difficult. But love conquers all, so wedding or not, it doesn’t change how we feel.

Hannah Zucker

My fiancé and I got engaged this past September after 5+ years of dating. It was the most perfect day and he had planned a surprise engagement party with all our friends and family that took place 2 days later. We soon began wedding planning and we locked in our venue and date for August 2020. We chose August 23rd because it was the exact same wedding date as my grandparents who had been happily married and inseparable for 61 years at the time. My grandma in particular was so excited about our wedding because I was the first grandchild out of 8 to be getting married, and we would be sharing the same anniversary date. Unfortunately, she passed away in March and will not be at my wedding. It completely breaks my heart, and all I wanted after that was to have the most special and beautiful wedding that she could be a part of spiritually. Of course once things got really bad with the virus I realized my dream wedding wasn’t going to be possible. I hadn’t hired all my vendors at the time and my dress fitting was supposed to be at the beginning of April but the store being in NY is still closed and not sure when I’ll be able to come in (I also live in Florida so it is more complicated).

All I want for my wedding is for it to be beautiful and to have all my friends and family there. With it being in New York, I don’t think it’s going to be possible. I wouldn’t want to put any of our guests in danger by having a gathering of 200 people even if it is allowed, particularly because of my 85 year old grandfather. At this point my fiancé and I decided that it makes the most sense to do a small ceremony in front of our family and closest friends in his backyard, and then celebrate our reception with everyone on our 1 year anniversary.

So the reason I am writing to you is because although I have a dress already that I am hoping is ready by August, I would want to wear a different dress to the ceremony and reception. It would be amazing to receive this giveaway after all the stress I’ve been going through the past 2 months and finally feel like something good is happening to me. Not to mention my bridesmaids all got their dresses from Azazie and love them!

Lastly, I’ve included pictures of my fiancé and I so you can put some faces to our story/relationship. I hope to hear back from your team and appreciate the time of whoever is reading this.

Evelyn Stinebaugh

My name is Evelyn. I am a nurse and the proud Health Services Director for a senior living and dementia community. My fiance and I have been together going on 13 years and we have 2 kids. As I'm sure you can imagine raising 2 children doesn't leave much time, let alone money, to plan a wedding. We had been building up funds and dreaming of this day, and after almost 2 years of saving and sacrificing, working longer hours to gather the funds... we finally did it. We were ready to have our wedding. Everything was in place for us to say "I do" officially on March 22nd, 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic took it all away. All the money we spent on the deposits for the vendors is nonrefundable,  so we are waiting in hopes that we can reschedule our wedding with the same vendors, if not we will be out thousands of dollars. We have lost money on food and guest gifts that have now been wasted and need to be remade and repurchased at a later date. My fiancé has had his hours cut due to the pandemic and since the kids are home for distance learning we cannot work more to make up the difference. I've never been one to ask for anything and would rather work for it myself, unfortunately given my current situation I can't get a second job this time...so I figured what more have I got to lose when it comes to the wedding.

Thank you for all that you are doing to make the dreams of many soon to be brides come true. Not all heroes wear capes.... some wear veils! In your case, some make veils!

Hailey Howard

If there is anyone I know that is deserving of this opportunity, it would be Hailey, hands down. Here is why: 

Hailey is both my friend and my colleague, which I am very blessed for. She has a heart of pure gold, and a perpetual smile... Somehow she blends optimism and realism together, and always has a listening ear for anyone. We work in healthcare and during this changing and uncertain time Hailey has been an invaluable source of kindness and compassion not only for her peers but for the folks we serve in our community and beyond... Hailey has worked tirelessly day in and day out to make sure that our members and their families are getting the resources they need... Without even knowing she has touched so many hearts and lives.”

Hailey and her fiance Michael are best friends and a beautiful couple, due to be married Oct 3, 2020. They share an apartment in Bath, ME with their beloved rescue dog Gordon. She would have been dress shopping at this time, with her mom and sister, but again she has put others before her with a smile...”

For these reasons and so many more, Hailey is deserving of a wedding dress she'll love. She would be beautiful in anything, even a paper bag not because of how she looks but because of who she is. It is with so much love and enthusiasm that I'm nominating Hailey. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my submission and for being so kind as to have a giveaway of this nature. 

Heather Sneyd

Thank you so much for letting me share my story with you! My fiancée and I were planning to get married on April 18th 2020! Unfortunately our plans were disrupted due to the coronavirus! Our family was actually impacted from it! We all were laid off, my daughter was infected with covid 19. She is actually graduating high school and they canceled her prom and Graduation ceremony! We don’t have much money to begin with as it is. I was getting married in a dress I bought from Walmart! To even have a chance to win this dress would be a dream come true for us! Thank you so much! Have a great day!

Jin Chen

Normally, as an anesthesiologist, I would be the last voice that one hears before he or she goes off to dreamland for a surgery; now, I could be the last person someone will ever see in this life. Working more than 12 hour shifts and sometimes everyday of the week, I have been fighting in the frontlines ever since the virus hit New York City.  In the face of resource scarcity, my hospital has converted our familiar operating rooms into intensive care units so we could fight the odds that favors death. There are numerous trials and tribulations in this battle. One is our fight to get more personal protective equipment. We are still reusing masks and gowns for time exceeding intended, but our situation has tremendously improved after donations pour in from friends and strangers. Then there is answering calls from the family. It is extremely difficult for the family to understand the prognosis without visuals. I attempt as much as I can to paint a picture and to answer the questions over the phone, but none of us has satisfactory answers. We do not know for sure if the medications truly help, if the breathing strategies are appropriate for this disease, or if the patient will live. The worst of all stumbling blocks is the defeat. After days and sometimes weeks of caring for the patients, they pass.

In the midst of all of this physical and emotional toll, I am planning for a wedding for August of this year. Like many things during this period, there were many changes and uncertainties. We planned for months to visit my grandparents in China and to take our engagement photos in the photogenic region of Southwestern China. We planned on inviting our family from Vietnam, Australia, and China. We planned on having all of our friends who we do not see enough to enjoy with us a celebration of love. Now we do not know if any of that will go as planned. I am waiting for the day when I can finally print my wedding invitations with the correct date.

Thank you to everyone who shared their story! We will have more stories to come on the Azazie Blog next Friday!

After receiving many wonderful entires, we are ecstatic to announce ten more winners of our Social Media Giveaway! In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it is our pleasure to provide these brides-to-be with a free Azazie wedding gown of their choice. Here are their stories:

Kelly Roach

The truth is, I wasn't ready to come to terms with the fact that this year, time with family, celebrating an engagement, a wedding, the celebration, all the details ... they were slipping away from what I had hoped and evolving into something else. And in writing this email, I am finally admitting that the plan is changing, and there is such beauty in embracing the new storyline!

So let me back up for the original storyline! My fiancee and I were set up as blind dates in college. It's a pretty hilarious story, but after hitting it off that fist November 2015, we decided to wait until February 29th, 2016 to start dating. Who doesn't love a leap year anniversary?? It's our favorite joke. "How long have you been dating?" ... "Only a year actually!" because we divide everything by four :) We got engaged on 1/17 of this year and set a date for 11/7 - the same month we met so long ago. I didn't find my dream dress before COVID, even after a few dress appointments with my three sisters. So many brides are in this position, and so many people are in much worse positions during this time. But no matter your situation, I think we're struggling with feelings of loss when we were hoping to only celebrate feelings of love. We're changing, we're adapting, we're seeing the bright side! But there is still a little to be sad about in what you're leaving behind, and that's what I had a hard time admitting. 

But now, I'm fully aware of what I truly need to get married this year and it's not a lot at all. My fiancee and I had a big wedding planned with out-of-state family and friends, and instead we're eloping. We're starting married life just the two of us, and celebrating next year for THE BIGGEST one year anniversary party you ever did see :) So really, all that I will have on my wedding day now is my fiancee (praise GOD haha) and a dress. No flowers, no details, no venue. Just the two of us pioneering our own way. I fell in love with Azazie after wearing your dress this past summer for my best friend's wedding, and have only fallen more in love with you since. Yes, I love your fabric and color swatches (UNREAL). But I love what you're doing, the community you're building. You taught me what I needed to write this email: we don't need it all, just the right things. And that is Azazie. That is my elopement this year that my fiancee and I are gushing over, because it's totally unexpected and exactly the right page in our story. My favorite guy and (hopefully!!) my favorite dress, and that's all I need. 

Regardless, THANK YOU. You gave me the courage to write this and admit the new storyline. I know I'm biased, but I think it's even better than the original one :)

Edna Jakubovic

I hope whoever reading this is staying safe during such a difficult time. My name is Edna and I am 21 years old. I am a newly graduating nurse and I work at a dialysis unit providing life saving treatments to patients who suffer from kidney failure.

During this global pandemic, we've learned that those strong enough to survive COVID-19 are suffering from renal failure. With that, my need at work has tripled. I work 16 hour days, at times don’t even come home but at the end, it is all worth it knowing that I’m useful in such a difficult situation. If people are society are strong enough to survive this, I am strong enough to help them.

I am planning on marrying my best friend, the man who saved me from abuse and at a time where I am focusing on caring for others, it would help me emotionally and mentally knowing that someone cares for me by helping me with a wedding dress.

Financially, I am paying off my tuition and all household expenses as I am the only one working. By being fortunate enough to be chosen for this, would mean more than words could ever describe.

I never imagined getting married at this time, but when is really the perfect time? From this I’ve learned that it’s always a time to love, be loved, and care for one another.

Thank you all for what you’re doing. If I am not lucky enough, I hope and pray that one who also deserves it truly wins.

Natasha Navejar

I began 2020 as a 2nd-year medical student in a 4-year long distance relationship with my boyfriend, Elliot. We had made the difficult decision to do long-distance two years prior, when medical school called me to Houston and a master's program rooted him in New Orleans, the city that brought us together. I was just beginning my clinical rotations, the part of medical school where your learning takes place in the hospital rather than the classroom. My first rotation, pediatrics, allowed me to take part in the birth of a child, the swaddling of newborns, and the simple act of giving a child a lollipop after a round of vaccinations. As my second rotation, Internal Medicine, was just beginning in February, Elliot came to visit and brought me to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, where he asked me to marry him. The proposal was not lavish or grand, not belabored by a carpet of rose petals or a barrage of fireworks. Rather, it saw the two of us sitting on a bench and holding hands amidst the chirping of birds and the whistle of the breeze through dancing trees, pledging that we wanted to do life together forever. Elliot had to return to New Orleans soon after, but we excitedly talked about celebrating our engagement with our friends and family, looking for wedding dresses in the shop where his sister found hers, and having his other sister take our engagement pictures.

And then COVID-19 hit. While I had no wedding date get postponed, the excitement of our engagement became overshadowed by a looming cloud of fear and worry. I went to the hospital every day--on the sub-rotation of Infectious Disease, no less--wondering if I would become exposed to the virus and bring it back to my loved ones. Flying, the main route by which Elliot and I visited each other, no longer seemed safe. I tried to focus on my studies, knowing that my tests and deadlines were still a very real concern. The excitement of going to pick out a dress, taking engagement pictures, and celebrating surrounded by friends and family was suddenly a distant memory.

2 and a half months later, I have accepted the gravity of COVID-19, and feel grateful for what I have. I was taken off my clinical rotations along with medical students around the world. Although I cannot go dress shopping or assemble my friends and family altogether in one space to plan a wedding, I have the time to appreciate the meaningfulness of my future career, the blessing of a loving fiancee, and friends and family who are only a phone or video call away. 

I appreciate you doing this giveaway and taking the time to hear all of our stories. I enjoyed reflecting on this unprecedented time, and am thankful for the kindness that I see everyday people and companies like yours sharing.

Chelsea Lollar

I am a nurse at Stanford Healthcare working on the frontlines of the COVID 19 pandemic and my fiance Kyle is finishing his last 2 weeks of school online though SF State, soon to receive a bachelors degree in criminal justice. We had our first date on May 3, 2014 at our senior prom and have been together ever since. Last March Kyle's mom was diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma) since her diagnosis she has had her tumor removed and finished her first round of radiation and chemo - after her diagnosed though we decided there is no better time than now to celebrate our love and get married on May 3, 2020 to assure his mother would be at our wedding, and it was also the 6 year anniversary of our senior prom. With the recent pandemic though our dream of this wedding has been postponed to currently November. Kyle's mother is doing well now, but we have had to take extreme precautions around her since I work on the frontlines. I am reaching out to you because receiving a bridal gown that I could wear on my big day would add A little spark of happiness in our lives during this hard time for everyone. Thank you for listening to my story.

Dailisia Smith

Good evening, my name is Dailisia and my fiancee's name is Shevon. We have been planning my wedding day since 12/25/2017 the day I got engaged. I have always been the type of girl to think that I would never get married or have a big family wedding. But as soon as I met my fiancee all of that totally went out the window haha. We agreed on the date 4/20/2020 to give his family from Trinidad enough time to get passports and things in order for our big day. We also needed to give his mother time to go through chemotherapy and thankfully recuperate because she wanted nothing more than to see her youngest son get married to the love of his life. Throughout this wedding planning journey I had Diy-ed most of my decor and worked with my planner on creating a beautiful hanging flower display and a beautiful backdrop made of tiny handmade wooden flowers. Well as we rounded the curve to the last leg of the wedding planning race Covid appeared and now we are stuck with some hard decisions to make. All of my fiancee's family won't be able to make it to our new date of 6/29/2020 the day before his birthday. But it's either elope with a micro dinner party after or wait until next year and find a new venue as my venue took a big hit financially and won't be around in 5 months or so. With all of the planning that has gone into this wedding it feels like the wind has been knocked out of me. Thank you for listening and making me feel heard💙

Cynthia Greenlee

I am writing in regarding the bridal gown giveaway.  I am writing on behalf of my absolutely amazing future daughter in law, Miss Cynthia Greenlee from Tracy, CA.   She is a pharmacy tech/shift lead for Walgreens and continues to work tirelessly daily putting her our life at risk to serve the community and her family.  She not only works LONG busy hours but when she is home she keeps up the house work and she makes care packages to send to family.  She goes above and beyond to assure her loved ones are happy and healthy.  Her heart was broken when her wedding dress shopping appointments were rescheduled twice and then finally cancelled, due to the Corona Virus.  It is so heart breaking that she is not even sure she will be able to find a dress by her wedding date, (and still unsure if the wedding will actually happen due to Corona, the wedding is in the fall).  She gives so much to the world and so deserves to have something special like a free bridal gown.  I really hope you will consider Miss Cynthia Greenlee  for your free bridal gown.  She is an amazing human being and my son (AND our family) are so very lucky to have her in our life.  

Corryn Chase

First of all thank you for having this contest! I know I appreciate every brand that is willing to help out in any way during this strange and difficult time we all find ourselves in.

My fiancé and I have been engaged since June 2018 and I always dreamed of having a spring wedding. We even moved in with my parents to help save for a dream wedding. Our original date was supposed to be 5/15/20 (cute right? I made sure to reserve that date the minute the venue opened up the 2020 calendar haha ).

We live just outside of LA county who recently extended their stay-at-home orders too, you guessed it, 5/15. After many discussions and a few tears, we postponed the wedding to 7/1/20. July 1st is actually one day before we officially met in 2014 and later got engaged in 2018. It was almost a blessing as this feels like a better And more appropriate day for us.

Now I just hope and pray every day that we can all get back to a somewhat normal life by July. Otherwise it’s back to the drawing board. 

Thank you again and thank you for reading my story.

Tara Guzman

Like most people 2020 was supposed to be my year. My boyfriend after 8 years proposed in June 2019 and I was so excited to FINALLY married.

Well little did I know just two months later I would get injured and tear  my ACL/Meniscus playing in a  football league. 

I had my surgery November 2019, recovery has been awful to say the least but 6 weeks later post surgery I decided to set my wedding date for Sept 11, 2020.

It give me a time frame to be able to have the opportunity to learn how to walk again. 

Fast forward February 2020, I had to have a second  knee surgery on my birthday because I wasn’t healing. The frustration and depression has been real. 

 I decided 3 weeks after my surgery I would be able to book an appointment to get my wedding dress with my crutches and knee brace.

Well COVID 19 shut the down real fast. 

Just 2 weeks ago I made the hard decision to cancel my wedding date  this year because the way California was going there was going to be no chance of me being able to find the “perfect dress” with everything closed.

During my  time of healing, I have had the opportunity to serve along side my very own mother, a nurse practitioner, to combat the coronavirus. She leads a team of six nurses who serve relentlessly on the front lines. I will attach some photos of our team.

Truth be told, I still have a road to recovery ahead of me. I’m getting stronger everyday and STILL learning how to  trust my knee. 

I can’t wait for the day I can “walk” down the aisle literally and figuratively.

Amanda Conway

I have been dating my now boyfriend for 2 years. We had our first non- work trip planned together for Spain and Portugal in March/April 2020. I have been working as a nurse practitioner for just over 3 years at this point and had only taken one full week off at that point, so I was very much looking forward to this trip with my boyfriend to have a break from taking care of others as well. 

10 days before we were supposed to leave, the Covid pandemic came and we had to cancel our plans. I had to then trade my vacation to working at Madison, Wisconsin’s Covid only clinic as a NP screening and caring for patients affecting by the coronavirus. 

Working more weekends, I had Friday, April 3rd off. My boyfriend tells me that he is going to take off the day to spend with me since he wasn’t able to see me much on weekends. We go for a walk around our state Capitol to get some exercise, and halfway through the walk he got on one knee and asked me to marry him! This day we were supposed to be in Portugal overlooking the ocean. He had this absolutely romantic day planned that was of course canceled with Covid. He wanted to keep the day the same because you don’t stop loving just because of a pandemic!

I am now at the planning part of my wedding, which of course is at a halt because of the pandemic. I’ve always wanted a spring wedding, so we are hoping to do spring 2021. However, I am still spending my days doing what’s best for my health system. I’ve worked at 3 different clinics going at a moments notice when there is need in about 4 different roles that are needed for NPs during this pandemic. It is what is best for the patients and community. 

I have had an Azazie dress as a bridesmaid and was obsessed with it! I am truly looking at your dresses as the pandemic and my work with the pandemic makes it near impossible to go to a salon. Your home try on is fitting my role with this pandemic. Plus, I know the quality is absolutely amazing. 

I am hoping you’d consider me for this contest as not only Covid completely changed my engagement and wedding planning, but it affects my work daily as I have put myself at risk and had to isolate myself from absolutely everyone but my fiancé by taking care of those at highest risk who need me as a healthcare provider.

Maegan Foster

Hello! My name is Maegan and this is how COVID -19 has impacted my wedding. I originally didn't feel like I deserved to share my story and enter this giveaway because I haven't had to cancel or postpone yet. My fiance and I got engaged in November of 2019. We were unsure of when to plan our wedding because I am finishing my degree in elementary education and student teaching in the fall of 2020 and spring of 2021. We want to be married in May of 2021 after I graduate.We had toured venues right before the lock down, and the place we wanted to book is now not responding to our emails. It's a very small, very new venue (only been open for about a year) so our parents are all strongly discouraging us from putting a deposit down. We have no idea how to continue planning. Dates for next year are starting to get booked up so we're scared of either starting over on our venue search (while still not being able to travel to visit venues, as our families are 6 hour apart and we're trying to find some place in the middle but obviously we can't tour under stay at home orders), or putting a deposit down on a place we love but could very possible go under before our wedding, and that's if they respond to us. I also recently lost my job a daycare due to COVID. I'm only able to work full time from now until August when I begin student teaching, and then I will only be able to work part time until graduation. My fiance and I are paying for everything out of pocket on our own, and I'm terrified that I won't be able to pull in enough money to afford the dress or wedding that I've been dreaming of. While we haven't been forced to cancel or postpone, we're in a complete standstill and unsure of how to move forward, as well as trying to cope with the burden of limited income. 

I have been so impressed with how much Azazie cares for their community! My bridesmaids will be ordering their dresses from here and I'm so excited to work with such an amazing company. Even if I don't win the giveaway, thank you so much for the chance, and for doing all you can to help so many brides who have been impacted by such a hard time.

Thank you to everyone who shared their story! We will have more stories to come on the Azazie Blog next Friday!

We are happy to announce that the first winner of this month's Social Giveaway, Casey Delaney, has won a free Azazie Bridal Gown of her choice! We wish her the best and hope she has an amazing wedding day!

Here is her story:

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In summer 2018 my now fiancé had planned a surprise trip To propose to me, with stops on route all to do with my interests and loves. He was going to propose once we reached our destination.
The week before his surprise trip we were on a camping trip and I was run over by a seadoo. This led to me spending three weeks in a coma and then having half of my skull removed due to a brain injury. I stayed in The hospital for three months, so of course the surprise proposal trip was cancelled. We got engaged once I was out of the hospital, and started slowly planning our wedding. We couldn’t get married last summer, 2019, as I was still recovering.
We were supposed to get married July 18, 2020, though that now seems unlikely due to COVID. This virus has affected much of our wedding planning, including my wedding dress being unable to arrive.

We will now likely be having a very small ceremony and then taking a wedding trip just the two of us once travel is possible. I would love a wedding dress to wear to our small ceremony or to our celebrations on one eventual trip.
This whole engagement process has been a real experience, but we have learned that we can get through it all together. I would love to be one of the very fortunate brides you choose to gift a gown. I would be forever grateful.

Stay tuned for more giveaway winners' stories next Friday!

This month, Azazie gave away wedding dresses to five lucky brides-to-be! During the Coronavirus pandemic, it is our pleasure to help our customers feel beautiful on their wedding days!

Here is the story of our fourth winner, Elizabeth Soreng!

Hello to whoever is reading this, I pray you have been able to make the best out of social distancing! My name is Elizabeth Soreng, and thanks to Azazie I was able to find the dress I want to walk down the aisle in!

  Prior to getting engaged I’ve thought about my wedding day and all of the wedding bliss experiences. A week after attending the NY Wedding Expo in Long Island my fiancé and I secured our wedding venue in New Rochelle. In the midst of all of my wedding bliss, the Coronavirus was brewing rampant in New York. We were contacted by the venue that our originally planned date in June would most likely need to be pushed back. We decided to go with our second date December 27th  Then a week after, the entire New York State was placed on a mandatory quarantine. This meant I could not go wedding dress shopping! In all of this mayhem I received an email from Azazie. I clicked the link in the email and was quite amazed.

  I initially was browsing the site for bridesmaid dresses. I saw a few styles and sent it to my bridal party. The girls were excited, and my maid of honor ordered her dress through the “try on option”. It was a hassle-free process, and in fact I was able to see another color. I initially wanted my bridesmaids to wear a burgundy color dress, however seeing how the cabernet color looked I went with that color instead. My maid of honor ordered her dress and shipped back the samples. My bridesmaids hassle-free experience prompted me to go ahead and give trying on wedding dresses at home.

  I saw some gorgeous wedding dresses on your site, and with a simple click I received the dresses delivered to my house. The experience of shopping for a wedding dress was intimate. My father has lymphoma, and prior to the coronavirus we were cautious of bringing him outside due to his fragile immune system. Hence why I always said I would not want a drawn out engagement. I want my father to be there every step of the way.  My father was able to be there alongside my mom in the comfort and safety of our home for my wedding dress try-on. My sister, who is Active Duty military was able to FaceTime me and see the dresses I was trying on. Honestly the best part of trying on wedding dresses was the sense of normalcy during this pandemic.

  Yes, my original wedding date was pushed back, however I’ll still be able to say I do, just at a later time. I wasn’t able to shop in fancy stores, but honestly saying “ yes to the dress” with my mom and dad there in my house was a priceless moment. During these uncertain times, having an online company like Azazie is truly a blessing. I ordered my wedding veil, and my entire bridal party ordered their dresses from the site as well. I was about to order my dress when I sent this message to your IG account. I received a message about emailing my story. I looked at your site and realized your gifting 5 lucky brides a wedding dress. I was grappling with applying because I was wondering if I am truly in need. My reality set in, my income is currently supporting my parents and I. Being one of the chosen brides would definitely help me out immensely, either way Azazie you’re an amazing bridal site PERIOD! Wedding dresses that are affordable and elegant combined is amazing, who would have thought an online bridal store would have such great selections.  

  I could only have been able to apply if it were not for meeting representatives from Azazie at the New York Wedding Expo in Long Island. My fiancé registered for us to attend, and I can honestly say I am quite glad! 

Read about our other Giveaway winners, Brittney Beres, Emily Talbot, and Emilie Seitz!

This month, Azazie ran a Social Media giveaway where we asked real brides-to-be to share their personal stories during the COVID-19 pandemic for a chance to win a free Azazie bridal gown for their wedding. It is our pleasure to help each of these women make their weddings as special as possible during this challenging time!

Here is our third Giveaway winner, Emilie Seitz!

My name is Emilie Seitz. This email isn't on behalf of myself but rather my sister, Alison who is pushing the date of her original wedding due to COVID-19. Alison and her fiance, Mike still want to get married on their original date (June 27th) and so they've opted to plan a smaller ceremony. Alison is my big sister and my best friend.

Azazie team, I'm more of a logistical person so when COVID-19 hit and she needed to alter plans I very "matter of factly" gave her the order and sequence in which I would go about re-planning things. The one thing that I wasn't prepared for was when she asked, "What about my dress?". There was no "logic" I could offer her when her wedding dress is supposed to symbolize the start of a new beginning. What kind of beginning was this supposed to be? We both started breaking down in tears. Tears that were so different from the ones shared when we first picked out her gown 8 months ago. 

Alison works full-time as an Occupational Therapist in the Ohio School district. She is still working from home everyday making conference calls to the parents of pre-school and elementary kids who rely on her services now more than ever. She uses every free second she has to plan her backup ceremony including a new venue, flowers, and a new dress. She has been incredibly resilient through all of this. You will not find a more beautiful bride inside and out. She has already lost so much of her dream and when it comes to a new dress, I don't want her to settle for less. 

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, I will be the only bridesmaids standing by her in June. However, come August we will all be wearing Azazie! Your company has already helped us find gorgeous dresses for her big ceremony, I am asking if you could now do the same for Alison on her June 27th ceremony. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

We are happy to announce that Alison will be receiving a free Azazie wedding dress!

Read the stories of our other giveaway winners, Brittney Beres and Emily Talbot.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Azazie held a special Social Media Giveaway as a way to bring some happiness to 5 deserving brides-to-be!

Meet our second Giveaway winner, Emily Talbot!

Spencer and I met when we were 18 years old in the dorms our freshman year of college. He lived across the hall (literally!!). On the first day of school, not knowing anyone on campus, I walked across the hall of our dorm and knocked on Spencers door and asked a complete stranger to have dinner with me so that I didn’t have to eat alone. We became best friends after that and started dating the following summer (June 2014).

We dated through all of college and had a lot of adventures.  After graduation I was moving to California to pursue a masters degree in education (I am a school psychologist). Spencer followed me down to California and got a job in San Francisco. We did long distance (I was about a 3 hour drive away) while I was in grad school.

On December 1, 2018 Spencer proposed while we were on a trip to South Lake Tahoe. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him under snow covered trees. It was the perfect proposal.

We were engaged and long distance until Summer of 2019. For my final year of grad school I started a full time internship to complete accreditation hours. I got a job in San Francisco Unified School District, and moved to the city to live with my fiancé.

We started planning for our wedding as soon as we got engaged. We were so excited for this next step in our relationship. We decided to get married in June 2020, since I would graduate from grad school in May 2020, and our 6 year anniversary was in June 2020.  It would be a year and a half long engagement. But since getting engaged, we’ve had a lot of life-changing events occur that have really tested our relationship.

In the year and a half that we’d been engaged, I got in a major car accident, my grandfather (who I lived with during my time in grad school) was diagnosed with dementia and his memory is worse with every passing day, my grandmother (who I also lived with during my time in grad school) got pneumonia and was on a ventilator for several weeks, and my oldest cousin (who was like a brother to me) died at the age of 30 due to an unknown medical condition. Our wedding not only was going to be a big step in Spencer and my relationship, but a time for my family to celebrate something good.  With the news of coronavirus, all of the celebrations leading up to the wedding have been cancelled. My graduation ceremony from graduate school has been cancelled. We’ve had to postpone our wedding day over a year later because it was the first day our venue had available. Through all the loss we’ve experienced in the last year and a half, having to postpone our wedding day hit really hard. My grandparents are already so vulnerable to getting sick, that pushing our wedding out a full year could mean that they would not live to see our wedding day.

Spencer and I decided that we didn’t want to have that risk, and to have a small ceremony in my parents backyard. It will just be our parents and siblings and we are inviting our extended family to attend via FaceTime. It will not be the same, but at least my grandparents will see us get married, even if it’s through a screen.

With the closures due to coronavirus I do not have a wedding dress to wear to our small ceremony. I would love to have an Azazie dress gifted to me for our special day.  Our backyard wedding will be June 20,2020 and even if it’s just us- I am going to marry my best friend.

Read another winner's story here!

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Azazie held a special Social Media Giveaway as a way to bring some happiness to 5 deserving brides-to-be! We asked real brides-to-be to share their personal stories during this challenging time for a chance to win a free Azazie bridal gown for their wedding. It is our pleasure to help each of these women celebrate the love and joy in their lives, and bring them hope at a time when we all need it most.

Here is the story of our first winner, Brittney Beres:

My friend just recently introduced me to Azazie when she sent your website over for us to pick a bridesmaid dress for her wedding. This will be the sixth wedding I get to be a bridesmaid in…making this dress the SIXTH time I am having to spend outside of my means for a dress I will never wear again…well…until you guys. I was shocked and nothing shy of elated when I saw your selection, prices, and willingness to custom tailor without any additional cost. I was so glad she found you guys!!

Fast forward to March 28th— my very best friend of ten years had planned to propose to me on our first beach vacation together in Galveston Tx. He is a firefighter, so it is really difficult to align his random days off with mine, but somehow we had managed to do it!  But on March 18th, Galveston Island closed to tourists due to COVID-19. We made lemonade out of lemons and “vacationed" in a small country town called Electra, Texas. They only have one gas station, one Sonic, and one donut shop…but they DO have plenty of open land to camp out for a Texas sky sunset. His romantic beachside proposal turned into a socially-distant country quarantine proposal in the bed of his truck. It was so “us” and it was so perfect. However, it is sad not being able to celebrate that moment or share our joy with our friends and family- especially right now when people need a reason for joy the most! We stayed quarantined for two weeks then celebrated with his parents, but I have still not been able to see my mom. She only has 67% lung function and is sick because she has a fatal lung disease called pulmonary hypertension; thus putting her in the most severe at-risk category of people during this time. 

BUT- it is time to make some more lemonade from these crazy lemons!! Just this week my friend had received her swatches from you guys and finally decided on “sky blue”. So when I went to order my bridesmaid dress,  and swatches for my wedding, the “bridal” tab caught my eye. Again, I could not believe the prices and your willingness to offer free returns! I told my mom I had an idea- I was going to order some wedding dresses from Azazie, create a little outdoor boutique in her backyard, and let her watch me try them on from inside her house so she could still be apart of this happy time. Then she of course happy cried on the phone with me :) I tried to order four haha but completely understood the 2 dress limit. 

Even if a more deserving bride-to-be wins, it still made me happy that this giveaway gave me a reason share with you my story. Because of your amazing prices and even better customer service/policies, I will be able to make some pretty dang good lemonade for my mother who hasn’t tasted sweetness from lemons in a long time. I cant wait to get my dresses in the mail and finally have a way to share some joy during this time.

Thank you for the lemonade. 

Stay tuned as we continue to announce each of our giveaway winners!

Is Seattle the perfect city for your wedding? This luscious and intimate wedding was inspired by the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, taking place on an open-air rooftop overlooking the city's Sodo District (South of Downtown). See how this beautiful couple brought their dream wedding to life in partnership with The Big Fake Wedding!

Works by Sarah Jane Photography

Wild Grass Photo

Wild Grass Photo

Wild Grass Photo

Wild Grass Photo

Woven Legacies

Works by Sarah Jane Photography

Wild Grass Photo

Wild Grass Photo

Woven Legacies

Woven Legacies

Wild Grass Photo

Works by Sarah Jane Photography

Woven Legacies

Alcohol: Associated Vintners
Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie
Oyster Bar: Taylor Shellfish
Catering: Twist Catering Company
Ceremony Musician: Joseph Dane Music
Chocolate Favors: Arrowhead Chocolates
Cupcakes: Hello Cupcake
Custom Menswear: J.Hilburn
Day-of Coordinator: Polka Dot Events
DJ + Emcee: Puget Sound DJ
E-Commerce: Tough Cookie Games
Event Rentals: American Party Place
Floral + Event Design: Tables 1, 10, + Cake Backdrop: Pump up Party
Floral + Event Design: Tables 2, 9 + Ceremony Backdrop: K Frances Flowers & Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 3, 8 + Head Table: For The Good Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 4, 7 + Personal Flowers: Jessica Vann-Campbell Flowers
Floral + Event Design: Tables 5, 6 + Registration Table: Paeonia Pines
Hair + Makeup: Elizabeth White Artistry
Hotel: Archer Hotel Redmond
Jewelry: Joseph Jewelry
Marshmallow Favors: Malvi Marshmallow Confections
Medical Spa: Purity Medical Spa
Men's Wedding Band Home Try-On: Hitched
Wedding Day Pet Care: Wags & Garland
Photo Booth: Drunken Pixel photo booths
Photography: Wild Grass Photography
Photography: Works by Sarah Jane Photography
Photography: Woven Legacies
Table Accents: Songbird Paperie
Tabletop Rentals: Celebrations for Every Season
Venue: WithinSodo
Videography: Best Made Videos®
Wedding Cake: Rue Cler Seattle
Wedding Dress: Grace + Ivory

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?
Syracuse Law School, he sat next to me and I found out he had the same birthday as me!

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Q: How did he/she propose to you?
Planting Fields Arboretum in Long Island New York. He asked me a series of questions ending with “what is your favorite moment of our relationship so far” to which I replied a beach vacation, and he said “mine is right now” and dropped to one knee :)

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?
Lacey

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Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?
Walking down the aisle!

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Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience? 
Getting to spend time with Paul planning everything.

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?
I saw Azazie Cabernet dresses and loved it, so I planned the colors around it! Our venue was in wine country in VA in the fall, so it went perfectly with the fall colors.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?
We visited in late fall when the leaves were turning and we knew we had to have that venue with the rolling Virginia hills!

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?
They allowed my bridesmaids to have the same color dress, but each could pick the individual dress that fit them the best! It was very important to me for my girls to feel comfortable on my big day!

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?
My bridesmaids said it was a very easy process to get custom dresses that fit them perfectly so they didn’t need to pay for expensive alterations!

Photos: Megan Kelsey Photography

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one? 
Nick and I met early on in college. I knew he was the one when our first date was to the local college bar. Nick really splurged when he took me to the VIP section... LOL.

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Q: How did he/she propose to you? 
Nick proposed to me on the beach while vacationing in the Caribbean. His family set up a photographer and a beach side dinner afterwards. During dinner we got to dance to live music and celebrate with family.

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day? 
Definitely Nick. I spent most of the day preparing and getting ready so it was a good distraction from the nerves.

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Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be? 
Our favorite moment was stealing some appetizers and running off to a hidden corner by ourselves for 10 minutes after the ceremony. We had an intimate moment taking it all in and shoving our faces with some food before the reception!

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience? 
Our favorite part of the planning experience was doing it together. I was so happy that Nick was so involved in the decision making. It helped make the planning so much easier!

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Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme? 
Our inspiration came from our long time love of skiing. We knew that a winter wedding theme would be the perfect fit for us.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue? 
We decided on a wedding venue based on our love for the mountains. We knew we wanted a picturesque background and the Westin provided just that.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day? 
After doing a ton of research on bridesmaids dresses, I knew Azazie was going to be the perfect fit. I had brides in multiple different states and I knew it was going to be impossible to get everyone together! Azazie was so easy to navigate and it was a great way to provide all my bridesmaids with the same dress.

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience? 
My favorite part of my Azazie experience was ordering multiple different dresses to try on myself and ultimately picking the dress for the big day! I tried them all on and Nick had a little photo shoot with me so I could send all the images to my girls!

Photo credits: All Digital Photo and Video

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How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?

Luis and I met at an engineering conference in Texas. I was searching for career and scholarship opportunities and he was recruiting for the US Navy. There was a 24-hour competition that I decided to enter. Luis interviewed me and selected me for his team. During the competition, we made eye contact which led to meeting after the competition was over. We were just short of first place but we found each other. After the conference was over, we made plans to get to know each other better which led to cross country dates ....and the rest was history.

How did he propose to you?

After almost seven years of long distance, moving around the country, moving in together and a deployment, Luis surprised me at our favorite brunch spot in Malibu.

Who was the most nervous on the big day?

We definitely shared nervousness that day! From hair and makeup until the ceremony I was super nervous. After the ceremony, Luis took over and probably looked at our wedding schedule three times during dinner to make sure everything was going as planned.

If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

First Dance! Our first dance was a surprise choreographed dance; however, it occurred during an earthquake. Although our guests said our "dance was so good it literally shook the earth," we were totally distracted and wish we could showcase our moves one more time.

Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

Selecting a venue. We knew we wanted to get married at a vineyard but we didn't anticipate all the amazing wine we would try in the process.

What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

I was hoping for modern/boho/chic. So I envisioned desert style florals and neutral colors. After several months of pinterest-ing we settled on navy, ivory, gold and dusty rose.

Dress Color: Dusty Rose

How did you decide on your wedding venue?

Since majority of our guests are from out of town, we wanted to give them the ultimate wine country experience in southern California. Our criteria was: spectacular views of the rolling hills + vineyards, modern architecture and great wine. When we saw our venue and met the venue coordinator we knew that was the spot.

Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

My sister-in-law told me about Azazie. I also confirmed with an online community with brides to be. Everyone mentioned that the quality of the dresses and customer service was great! After searching through the styles, I found multiple dresses that I thought my bridesmaids would like- it seamed like a no brainer.

What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?

The showroom feature! My bridesmaids were all over the country (and in a different state from me) so the showroom tool made it easier for me to create dress options, view favorites, and track orders.

Photos by Dustin Sheffield

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?

We met at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, through our college marching band, the Marching Southerners. We'd known each other for a while and finally started talking more and more, and then began dating! I never had a specific "moment" when I knew he was the one - I just knew I'd fallen in love with my best friend and wanted to spend the rest of my life with him!

Q: How did he propose to you?

Mark surprised me with Philadelphia Eagles tickets for my birthday (we're huge fans). We flew up for the New Year's Eve game, and on the way to the stadium we stopped at the art museum (aka the Rocky steps). He proposed with the downtown skyline behind us in 15 degree weather - it was perfect!

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

I was the most anxious for sure...neither of us were nervous!

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

Our first look.

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience? 

My favorite part was picking exactly what we wanted and making the wedding very "us" in every way possible.

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

I wanted something classy, summery, and southern. I've always loved rose gold, and Mark looks great in a navy suit - so rose gold/navy it was! The theme was rustic/southern, but not overboard on the theme.

Bridesmaid dress color: Dusty Rose

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

We found the venue through The Knot, and visited the Barn at Bennett Flats first, with plans to visit another local barn afterwards. After our tour of the Barn, we got in the car and Mark's first words were "this is it. I don't want to look anywhere else." We saw the second venue just for comparison, and nothing could compare to our venue.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

I loved the dress designs, colors, and how affordable it was for my girls!

Dress Color: Dusty Rose

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?

Every one of my girls (including myself) that dealt with customer service had a great experience every single time. They were respectful, thoughtful, and explained things very well to us. It helped us out so much!

Photos by Heather K Cook Photography

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Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one? 

Ryan and I met during orientation week of medical school. By some divine intervention, we wound up in the same anatomy lab group, so for 18 weeks we saw each other almost every day. Somewhere among these 18 weeks, we decided to go on a jogging date and breakfast and ended up dating a few weeks later. In April of our third year of school, Ryan proposed to me, and we got married a week after we graduated from medical school! I knew Ryan was the one when I realized he was the one person I was most excited to talk to and see at the end of each day. He is the most kind, patient, thoughtful, adventurous, and caring person I have ever met and once we started dating, I couldn't imagine life without him.

Q: How did he propose to you?

In April 2018, Ryan drove down to Washington D.C. from Cleveland and surprised me with a Cherry Blossom proposal during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. His mom and sister came with him from Ohio, where we were both going to medical school at the time. I had flown home just a few hours before he made the drive down, thinking I was just going to visit my parents for a few days before going back to school. I had no idea Ryan and my parents had planned any of this or that Ryan was coming to DC that weekend. He proposed to me in front of both our families and a very large crowd of tourists at my favorite monument, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Needless to say, it was one of the best surprises of all time.

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

Definitely Ryan. He was so nervous that something would go wrong, which he worried would make me upset (that's the kind of person he is). Fortunately our wedding went off without a hitch, and it was the most incredible day!

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

There are so many moments I want to relive, this was so hard to choose! I think I would want to stand at the altar and recite our vows to each other again as we held hands and laughed and cried.

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

Dress shopping and food and cake tasting!

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

I wanted something bold and spring-like, and something that would pop against metallics and golds. I ended up picking mauve, gold, and green as our wedding colors. The green was the easiest part - our wedding venue was lush with springtime greenery!

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

I wanted to go with something unconventional. A close friend of mine had just gotten married at a historic mansion in a nearby city and I absolutely loved the vintage vibe of the event. I picked Glenview Mansion because there were so many different rooms and dining halls and dance halls, and every event of the wedding (the ceremony, the dinner, the cake cutting, the dancing) felt like a separate event and was much more memorable and unique than the traditional ballroom venues. Plus, the springtime greenery and beautiful blooms in the garden made for an absolutely breathtaking and unforgettable ceremony!

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

Oh gosh, where do I begin? I chose Azazie because I was looking for an easy way to get my bridesmaids to pick a dress style they liked. My 4 bridesmaids were scattered all over the country so it was much easier to coordinate an online shopping/searching party than an in-person event. I loved how many different styles Azazie offered- each of my bridesmaids was able to find a dress that was flattering on them. I love that the dresses came in samples and that my bridesmaids could try them on at home before committing to a style and that they could try multiple styles before they made their decisions. I also love that Azazie offered a custom size - two of my bridesmaids ordered custom sizes and ended up saving a ton of money on custom tailoring! I even ended up ordering matching ties and pocket squares for the groomsmen and a roll of Rose Petal fabric for my arch (which made the arch look stunning!) Overall, I was so pleased with the service, responsiveness (I had asked the customer service folks so many questions via chat and they were always so patient with me) and ease of using Azazie for my bridesmaid and groomsmen outfits!

Bridesmaids Dresses & Groomsmen Accessories | Vintage Mauve Color

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?

How beautiful my bridesmaids ended up looking in their dresses!

Photos by Jessica Nazarova Photography

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one? Zack and I first met in elementary school, but at that age, we had no interest in one another.  In our early-mid 20s, we reconnected after catching up one night at a bar and started dating basically from that point on. I knew he was the one when I saw how much he loves his family and always puts them first.  I knew then he would always put the ones he loves first.

Q: How did he/she propose to you? Zack proposed on a weekend trip to Mont Tremblant for my birthday in 2017.

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day? I think I was more nervous than him, but I knew it was going to be ok as soon as I saw him during our first look.

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be? I would relive the ceremonial vows again. It was the most emotional part of the day, it really stuck with me and I loved every bit of it. We also incorporated our daughter in the ceremony and that was a very special moment - officially tying us all together.

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience? Ha! I actually loved the menu tasting and menu selecting part. It was so much fun to taste everything pre-wedding at our venue, Stonefields Estate, that even though Zack and I had a hard time deciding on the menu, the whole experience before the big day felt more real :)

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme? Because our wedding date was June 28, 2019, I wanted to have a spring/summer color palette and a light and airy rustic feel. Stonefields is a beautiful rustic/boho venue and we wanted to keep that theme and go for a pretty pink palette. The navy blue suits worn by the groomsmen complemented the bridesmaids pink dresses really well.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue? From the moment we stepped foot on the Estate, we were blown away by the breathtaking scenery. After taking a tour and seeing/hearing what they offered, we knew it was the one for us.  We knew we wanted our guests to have the same reaction we had and that’s exactly how our guests reacted.  All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how gorgeous the venue was.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day? I chose Azazie because you guys offered a wide variety of styles and I liked that for my bridesmaids (who were different shapes and sizes). I chose the color “Pearl Pink” and the bridesmaids got to choose whatever style they wanted that would complement their body type best.

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience? I liked that the dresses were comfortable and breathable. My bridesmaids expressed how it was the most comfortable dress they have ever worn for a wedding.

Photos by Nicole Amanda Photography

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Brides: Sarah (@Smpberns) & Kendall Berns (@bernstagrams)

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?

We met in Nashville, and our first date was at a rock climbing gym followed by pizza. We both knew immediately that we had found someone special!

Q: How did he/she propose to you?

We had already discussed marriage in detail, and had started planning. I knew we both wanted to make it “official” so I surprised her with a ring while we were kayaking on our favorite lake.

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

Neither of us were super nervous, just very excited and full of energy to share our love with all of our friends and family!

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

We had a “sweetheart” table at dinner, where we were able to overlook all of our guests enjoying dinner under the stringed lights and a setting sun. Our guests were laughing and having a great time.

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

We enjoyed choosing which traditions we kept, and which we made our own. We really felt like our wedding weekend was a reflection of ourselves and exactly what we wanted!

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

We chose dusty rose and sage green to match our outdoor summer environment.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

Since most guests were traveling from out of town, we wanted to show everyone why we love the Pacific Northwest. We chose an outdoor venue because it was right in town, and sat under huge evergreen trees with a ton of flowers.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

After looking endlessly for dresses, Azazie ended up having exactly what we needed without a huge price tag!

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?

Each of our bridesmaids were able to use the custom sizing services from Azazie and they all fit beautifully on the first try! Focus on what makes the two of you happy, and forget the rest.

Photos by Jenny Storment Photography

Brides: Dani (@dani_sanborn) & Kellie (@ksanborn93)

Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?

Kellie and I met in college, we both played on the women’s rugby team. I was a freshman when she was a junior. I knew she was the one because we have so much fun together and complement each other perfectly.

Q: How did he/she propose to you?

Kellie brought me back to the town we met in and took me out to dinner. While we waited for our reservation, she wanted to go for a walk, but kept mentioning that she had a stomachache (so I kept offering to go home early! 😂). However, she insisted, so we did. She stopped me on the sidewalk in front of one of our favorites spots, a gazebo in town, and got down on one knee. I had no idea and was so surprised! She even had 2 of our friends hiding in the gazebo to get photos of it all.

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

Definitely Kellie!

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

Kellie: Seeing Dani in her dress for the first time. She looked so beautiful!

Dani: Our first dance. I surprised Kellie by having her younger sister sing our first dance song (Bright by Echosmith). It all turned out perfectly.  

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

Picking out all the little details together, like decorations, accessories, etc, and seeing how it all came together. It really was everything we hoped it would be!

We also loved working with our photographers. They were amazing and captured our day perfectly!

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

We knew that we wanted some shades of blue and pink, so we ordered samples from the Azazie website. After looking at them together we were able to pick the perfect pair of colors.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

We knew we wanted a rustic style for our venue, and we had a family member who was renovating her barn into the perfect space for us!

Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

We knew we wanted all the same color for our bridal parties, but everyone to have a different dress that they loved! A friend had told me about Azazie and once we saw all the color and dress options we knew it would be perfect! We were even able to order ties and bow ties in the same shade for some of our wedding party!

Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?

It was such a stress relief to able to order all of the dresses and ties and not have to worry about all the colors not matching. It all turned out perfectly and we could not have been happier.

Q: Do you have any tips for our readers who are planning a wedding?

Little things will almost definitely go wrong, but you’ll remember it as all being perfect.

Q: Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

We would 100% recommend Azazie to anyone looking for bridesmaids dresses! We could not have been happier with the result for our big day.

Photography by Kate Michaud Photography.

Andrea and Bill’s rose garden wedding at the historic Marcy Casino in Buffalo, NY is full of fun and celebration. No doubt the perfect blend of Andrea and Bill’s personalities, we can’t get enough of how playful, yet elegant it is! But what really got us is the look of absolute adoration on Bill’s face in the background while Andrea is getting her portrait photos taken. Check out their beautiful wedding below, and read about Andrea’s take on her big day!

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

Looking back, while I didn't know it at the time, the way Bill made me feel when we first started hanging out was an indication that we would spend the rest of our lives together. I had never felt so comfortable around someone whom I had just met, fully able to be myself. I felt safe and protected. No one else had ever made me feel that way, so I knew he was special.

Q: What's one of your favorite memories from when you guys were dating?

One of my favorite memories is the day I returned from studying abroad for a semester in Madrid. Bill had told me that he wouldn't be able to come see me until the week after I got back because of travel and I was really disappointed. When I landed at the airport and greeted my family, I felt someone come up behind me and put their hands over my eyes. I immediately knew it was Bill and I melted to the floor, so excited to be seeing him after spending 5 months apart. Everyone, including my family, was so emotional and thrilled that we were all able to spend time together that week.

Q: Who was the most nervous on your wedding day?

After being together for almost ten years and engaged for two and half, we were both excited and ready for our wedding day rather than nervous.

Dresses: Melody, Maren, Lindsey, Cora, Rebecca

Q: If you could relive any moment during your big day, what would it be?

Any moment where we looked around the room and saw all of our favorite people from different aspects of our lives is something we'd want to relive over and over again. It meant so much to us to have everyone in the same place to celebrate with us, from extended family and childhood friends to college classmates and work colleagues.

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

Our favorite part of the experience was planning the little details that showcased our personality. We had so much fun brainstorming ideas for favors (ours were small bottles of Franks Red Hot, a key ingredient in the famed Buffalo Wings recipe), guestbook (a framed record of the song we exited the ceremony to), dessert, and attendant gifts that expressed who we are as a couple.

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

We were inspired by the school colors of our alma mater, University of Rochester, which are "Dandelion Yellow" and "Rochester Blue". We wanted a more muted version of these colors, so we went with pale yellow, grey, and navy blue. The colors were Bill's idea! Our theme was centered around our venue, which had a simple, rustic elegance to it.

Q: We’re so honored that you included us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

I wanted my bridesmaids, who were my sisters and Bill's sisters, to have a lot of options when picking their dresses. I pictured my bridesmaids in navy blue and loved the idea of mismatched dress styles to reflect each of my bridesmaids' own tastes. Azazie had hundreds of styles in the perfect navy color that I had envisioned. The try-at-home option made it easy for my 'maids to find just the right style and size that would make them feel and look their best on our big day.

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

We had some general criteria when picking our venue. We knew we wanted a historic venue in the Buffalo, NY area with some kind of "view" (waterfront, hilltop, etc). On a quick weekend trip to Buffalo, we'd spent a whole day touring venues. Our venue came as a suggestion from my mom's friend and was the last venue we toured, sort of on a last minute whim. Even though we were tired and overwhelmed from the day, all of that seemed to disappear the moment we set foot in the aromatic, colorful rose garden where we held our ceremony, and the historic Marcy Casino overlooking Hoyt Lake where we held our reception. We knew right after leaving our visit that it was the perfect venue for us.

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

As our wedding day got closer, things obviously started to get a little stressful. But there was a sense of welcome relief when I chose to just let go of little details that were stressing me out more than was actually necessary. In the end, the only people who will know if things didn't go exactly as you had planned is you and your fiance. If you can let go of little things, definitely do so! Also, if people offer to help, let them! My friends offered to bring breakfast burritos to the bridal suite the morning of the wedding. It was such a treat and they were so excited to help and make the morning just a little bit easier for me.

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

We are still smiling thinking about our wedding day just three months ago! Seeing our wedding vision come together into a perfect, joyful day is something we'll never forget. Thank you to Azazie for being a part of that!

Photography by Knight Studio.

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Debbie and Eduardo had an absolutely stunning wedding with decorations that beautifully represented their Mexican and Guatemalan culture... and Debbie’s love for boho! Looking for inspiration on how to incorporate your love for macrame and vibrant colors? Trying to figure out how to incorporate yellow bridesmaids dresses into your wedding? Take a peek at Debbie and Eduardo's wedding below, or just read about their adorable proposal story and Debbie's favorite wedding highlights!

Dresses: Cecilia, Cora, Jacey, Lindsey

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"Aw thank you! I knew he was the one when I saw how sweet, hard-working, and family oriented he was. He was always such a gentleman, fun, and adventurous. I knew he was going to be my forever travel and life partner. He makes life so fun! He is the oldest of his three younger sisters and seeing what a great big brother and son he was made me know that someday he would be a great father and was the perfect man for me."

Q: What's your proposal story?

"We took a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico for our 8 year anniversary (New Years Day). He proposed in front of the beautiful theatre by using a mime. The mime created a show in which he wanted a woman (me) to pick the best man. He chose my husband and two other men to strut their stuff and try to win me over. Obviously, my choice was my husband and as my husband walked on over trying to conquer me by showing off his muscles and being silly he got down on one knee in front of hundreds of people and popped the question. I had no idea he had set up a mime to create a show in which we would both participate. It was definitely a night I will never forget!"

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

"Surprisingly, he was."

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day, which would it be?

"Walking down the aisle all over again. It was such a beautiful moment."

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"My favorite part of the planning experience was getting to shop! I really enjoyed going out with my husband to several stores and just deciding on decor items for our Wedding together
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Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"I absolutely love bright colors so I knew I had to have a Wedding that reflected that. Yellow, Teal, and Fuschia are my top three favorite colors and they went perfectly with our Bohemian/Fiesta theme. We chose that theme because #1, I am a huge boho lover, anything floral, macrame, vibrant colors, etc. calls my name; #2 we wanted our wedding to reflect our Guatemalan and Mexican heritage so we knew a fiesta inspired theme would tie it all together perfectly."

Dress: Cora

Q: We’re so honored that we got to be a part of your special day! Why did you choose Azazie?

"Yellow is my favorite color and Azazie carried the perfect Marigold color that I was searching for as well as a variety of styles that my bridesmaids could choose from."

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"We wanted an outdoor wedding and when we took a tour of our venue (only tour we had) we knew it was the one. All the greenery, florals, and nature that surrounded the venue was exactly what we were looking for."

Dresses: Cecilia, Cora, Jacey, Lindsey

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"Remember, your wedding day is about you and your future husband so do what makes you both happy and not what makes others happy. Lastly, your wedding day is just one day, but your marriage is for a lifetime so don't sweat the little things. Enjoy the planning process!"

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Photography by Mirage & Light Photography

Liz and Steve had a super sweet ceremony filled with friends and loved ones at a beautiful castle-like museum. Despite taking a tumble during photos, Liz and Steve made beautiful memories that she loves to reminisce on whenever she can. Now that's a tough bride! Check out her real wedding below ❤.

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"I knew Steve was the one when he was willing to hang out with me at strange hours of the night. I worked overnights at a news station when we first met, so we'd regularly hang out at like 10:00 pm on a Tuesday.
He also agreed we should get a dog! He'd never had one before so it took some convincing. Sgt. Pepper, a French bulldog, is now two years old and cute as ever. We actually got engaged the night before we picked Sarge up!"

Q: Who was the most nervous on your big day?

"Probably Steve. Real talk, I had some mimosas so I was fine. I was excited yet surprisingly calm. My bridesmaids and I had an awesome, relaxing morning at the salon."

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day, which one would it be?

"Probably our vows. We both wrote our own so they were really special and personal. I'm a sucker for personal vows."

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"Definitely cake tasting! We had pumpkin and s'mores cupcakes. I still think about the marshmallow frosting. It was also cool to see all my DIY stuff become cohesive. I spent a ton of time making decorations and things. I love crafts so it didn't feel like work at all. Seeing everything in its place at our ceremony and reception was so rewarding and awesome."

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"Steve and I met at a dive bar. So we were going for 'elegant dive bar.' Think of your favorite dive bar and imagine a wedding there. That's what I was going for. Our reception was in a barn but I wanted to stay away from rustic. I'm naturally drawn to darker colors so I wanted to go with black, then paired it with sunflower yellow and cranberry to make it autumn-y. I loved how it turned out."

Bridesmaids Dresses: Nina, Haleigh, Lanette, Ginger, Iman, Hillary, Pierrette

Q: We’re so honored that we were a part of your special day! What made you choose Azazie?

"I wanted my bridesmaids to look and feel great. Azazie had so much variety so I let my girls choose whatever black chiffon dress they wanted. They all picked different ones and they looked amazing, yet cohesive. I hope since I chose black they will be able to re-wear their dresses someday!"

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"I actually attended summer camps at our venue. It's a living history museum. I have such fond memories of dressing up like a pioneer, writing with feather quills and playing games from that era. Our guests were able to walk around the museum before the ceremony so it was a win-win. There were some really great locations for photos on-site."

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"Don't get hung up on the small details. No one will notice if you don't have a welcome sign or ceremony programs or whatever. As long as your guests are fed and comfortable, the rest is just a bonus!
Make sure to drink water on your wedding day! Maybe one of your bridesmaids can be on water duty...forcing you to down some water throughout the day.
Take a few minutes, just you and your partner. Take it all in. Steve and I had a few minutes after our ceremony to just enjoy the moment. I highly recommend it!"

Bridesmaids Dresses: Nina, Haleigh, Lanette, Ginger, Iman, Hillary, Pierrette

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

"Our photographers had us jog down a stone path for our video. They asked me if I thought I could do it in my dress (which had a massive skirt and train) and I enthusiastically said yes. I took off running and completely bit it. Fell hands first onto the path. I got a cut/blister on the top of my foot but I was otherwise unscathed. We both laughed it off and enjoyed the rest of the evening!"

Photography: Leif Neilson

Get ready to say awww! Kelly + Mark's wedding was beautiful, but their story is too cute for words. Their nuptials were filled with warm natural tones including Pearl Pink bridesmaid dresses and orange accents. Read more about their adorable love story, and check out some of our favorite pics from this amazing wedding below!

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

“I knew Mark was the one by the way I never once questioned the way he felt about me. I was immediately so comfortable around him, and felt like I’d been his friend for forever, and just really wanted to be around him as much as possible.

He is so good at making me feel loved, respected, and appreciated."

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

“My husband, for sure! Mark’s a big planner, so on the morning of the wedding, he sent me a sweet text followed by a list of little reminders, like, ‘Please don’t forget to pack your vows!’“

Dresses: Yazmin, Cora, Kailyn, Estrella and Haleigh

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

“The moment I gave him his gift during our first look. We met at our internship four years ago, and at one point, I wore a blue bandana as a headband that he always remembered me by.

During our first look, I gave him the bandana folded up into a little triangle and told him it could be my ‘something blue,’ and his pocket square. He started crying immediately and needed to use the bandana to dry his face hahaha.”

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

“My favorite part was the teamwork that went into the wedding! My husband is very Type-A, and I am very Type-B, so I got to do a lot of the creative brainstorming, while he was making giant poster board seating chart with color- coded sticky notes to represent our guests. Planning our wedding was like a microcosm of how we tackle our schedules in our married life!”

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

“I really wanted something that was light, airy, and warm, like the blossoms on the trees during the spring! We also like to say that the colors we chose for the bridesmaids’ dresses was the same color of the clouds at dusk when Mark proposed.

We wanted our wedding to have a very personal, dreamy feel to it, so we brought in a lot of greenery and overgrown blooms!”

Dresses: Yazmin, Bonnie, Cora, Kailyn, Felicity, Estrella, Veronica, Britney and Haleigh

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

“I fell in love with Azazie when my friend/bridesmaid Sara showed me the website and ordered me a swatch sample of Pearl Pink! I fell in love with the colors, and how accessible the site was, and how many different styles it offered to my bridesmaid.”

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

“We chose The B.O.B. as our reception venue, because it’s a staple building to our hometown, Grand Rapids Michigan. It’s also close by the TV station where Mark and I met when we were interns.”

Dress: Estrella

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

“Take time to pause and enjoy the little moments, like the way your significant other’s freckles looked, the way their voice sounded when they saw you, and how it feels to be surrounded by so many loved ones. I was shooting tiny thank-you prayers up throughout the day, and it really helped me appreciate everything it took to bring us to the day, and everything we had to look forward to!”

Dresses: Yazmin, Bonnie, Cora, Kailyn, Felicity, Estrella, Veronica, Britney and Haleigh

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

“My husband was actually my dad’s intern (they are both sports anchors, and I am producer), and now we work together at a local tv station! My sister gave me a bracelet with the coordinates of the tv station where we met.

We also wanted to incorporate some balloons into our wedding, because my husband and I really bonded over tying balloons together at a weekly intern event!

Our first look was at the same location where we met for our first date. After our wedding, the anchors at our station showed snippets from the day on air, and mocked Mark for how many times he cried hahah. Here is a link to the video of them teasing him, in case you want to see it!”

Photography by Jenna Borst.

Want to see even more amazing images from Kelly + Mark's big day? Check out their gorgeous wedding video!

Fall in love with this gorgeous lakeside wedding with dusty rose bridesmaid dresses and natural accents. Their reception was filled with yummy sweet treats, and their elegant venue completed their gorgeous nuptials. Read Courtney and Shawn's beautiful love story, and get some helpful insights into how you can have a stress-free big day.

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"My husband always has a really sweet story about how he knew I was 'the one'. We started dating when I was 20 and he was going on 25. I figured I had loads of time to find 'the one', so at the time it wasn't really on my radar. I just knew I had started seeing this sweet guy who I really enjoyed spending time with. Shawn on the other hand can give exact memories like realizing he loved me when looking into my face lit up by his bedroom lava lamp, and knowing he wanted to marry me when I went to visit him in Ottawa in his last semester and seeing me on the top of the escalator in the airport. I would say I came to know he was the one for me over time. It was really the little things. We could be silly together, we wrote each other letters when we were apart, we liked to walk in the evenings and get ice cream, we were fiercely competitive in Jeopardy, even though he usually smoked me unless a category with biology or nature came up. I might also add, he is a grade 2 teacher. Seeing the little 7 year old boys idolize him and the little girls stare adoringly definitely had me sunk. Mostly though I just realized I just really found this person who I felt safe with, who made me feel beautiful everyday, who challenged me and whom I couldn't imagine not experiencing all of life's adventures together. Shawn is truly my best friend. I can't wait to see what our married life together has in store for us."

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

"In all honestly, neither one of us was nervous. Sure, we were nervous about everything going smoothly for the day, especially since we were in the midst of a forest fire season, but when it came to getting married, it was right. When we were married we had been together for 8 years. In a lot of ways we grew up as a couple together. We got through Nursing School, Teachers College and multiple seasons of having a long distance relationship. I took an opportunity to do a semester of nursing school on an exchange in Norway and he took some time to teach in England when teaching jobs were few and far between more locally. On the day of our wedding all I felt was peace because we had already been through 'hard' things together."

Frederica, Cherish, Cora and Kaitlynn

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

"Oddly enough I would say towards the end of it. Maybe it was the sangria, but things seemed to slow down. Shawn and I found ourselves with just the two of us on the dance floor and I remember just feeling complete contentment. I think that moment is when it really sunk in that I had married my love. Shawn and I had met on a dance floor, so in a way we had kind of come a full circle. I don't know if Shawn and I are any good at dancing, but we've always loved dancing together so it felt like the perfect moment."

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"I think his favourite part was bringing multiple boxes of cupcake samples home. For myself, although I enjoyed that part too, I would say I enjoyed putting together the pieces to create the vision I had in mind for the day. I didn't necessarily enjoy making decisions, but I definitely loved seeing it all come together."

Dress: Cora

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"I liked the idea of vintage romance and our venue was more industrial and rustic with brick walls, dark wood beams and floor. I wanted to soften it up a bit so we chose a dusty pink, ivory, dark blue and gold. I loved mixing up textures of lace, sheer fabric and sequins and having it contrast the venue. Our ceremony was on a lakefront park and we were able to book an area that had a super cute heritage cottage. I was so happy with how everything turned out. It was even better than I could have hoped for."

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

"I had been looking for a long time for the 'right' pink. I didn't want anything bright and was especially afraid of ending up with dresses that I can only describe as 'It's a girl!' pink. I'm not really sure how I came across Azazie, most likely Facebook, but the dusty rose caught my eye right away. I loved that it looked like a classy and vintage pink. I was a bit nervous that they would be too dark, but when they came they were exactly what I had envisioned, a beautiful soft pink. My girls loved their dresses, they were great quality and arrived quickly."

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"For as long as I can remember, I always envisioned getting married outdoors. We live in a city surrounded by lakes and beautiful wineries, so we really wanted to incorporate that into our day. We found a park in lake country with a heritage house that I was able to walk out of and meet my groom in front of Okanagan Lake. We were hoping for a super sunny day, and although it was very warm, there was a fair amount of smoke from the surrounding forest fires. Looking back at our photos though, it actually looked kind of neat and our photographer really used the sun and smoke to her advantage.

For our reception, Shawn and I really wanted a unique venue and had always been drawn to the New York style apartments that you see on tv with the brick walls. As soon as we walked in I could start to see our wedding there and I was excited at the idea of having our mostly out of town guests enjoy it. I knew we could really put our own stamp on it and was excited when I pictured it dark with string lights and lots of candles. We had done most of the decorating and set up the day prior, but when we walked in as Mr. and Mrs. and I saw the final look, I was blown away."

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"I think I would encourage future brides to really take in the day. It really does go by so fast and parts are definitely a blur. Some of the best advice I got was to actively be present, not stress about seeing every single guest (having a receiving line really helped with this!), and to enjoy the day with your new husband!"

Dress: Frederica, Cherish, Cora and Kaitlynn

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

"If it's within your budget, a videographer and a day of coordinator. My uncle with David Perry Films out of California and Utah, made us a wedding video and I am forever grateful. It is such an amazing keepsake. Every time I watch it, it takes me right back to all the feelings of the day."

Photography by Stacey Krolow Photography.

We're so in love with this fairytale wedding! Elizabeth + Raul's nuptials were set in a historic monastery with a romantic garden and dramatic architecture that is an absolute dream. Their deep red and dark green decor was accented with gold elements that will give you some serious Harry Potter vibes. Check out the breathtaking pics here:

Dresses: Cherish

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"I knew Raul was the one about two weeks into dating him. He set up this elaborate surprise at his house all to tell me he had fallen in love with me. I was shocked because we had only been dating for two weeks but when I realized that I felt the same way, I knew we had something special."

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

"We were both really calm throughout our wedding day and were just enjoying every moment. I actually think my mom was more of a nervous wreck then I was!"

Dresses: Cherish

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

"I would want to relive the whole day! However if I had to choose one moment it would be dancing the night away with our friends and family. We were all so happy and together and it was truly just priceless."

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"The best part of the wedding planning process was picking our venue. Once we had chosen on a location, it was like my whole vision was starting to come to life. The wedding finally felt real."

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"Since our wedding was in December and Christmas is my favorite holiday, I knew I wanted an upscale Christmas that was still classy and elegant. Including dark reds and greens was a must to pull this off and our gold accents were perfect. We decided to include blush in the bridesmaid dresses and some of the flowers to help break up all of the darkness."

Dress: Cherish

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

"I ended up choosing Azazie because of the wide variety of choices I had for my bridesmaids. With 8 bridesmaids and varying body types, I was finding it nearly impossible to find one dress that looked great on all of them. After only five minutes on Azazie I found the one we used and fell in love! I was nervous getting the dresses online but having the option to ship the dress to try it on really sealed the deal. Once we tried on the dress we knew it was the one!"

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"I knew from the very beginning I did not want a traditional ballroom wedding venue. My sister had recently gone to a wedding at the Spanish Monastery and knew it would be perfect for me. The ancient architecture and the beautiful gardens and cloisters reminded her of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and since I am a huge Harry Potter fan, it was the perfect fit!"

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"My tip for brides-to-be is to make sure your opinion is the one one that matters. There will be so many people telling you to do this, or go with this color, or pick this DJ that sometimes your vision and dream can get lost. Just always make sure to take a step back before making a decision and think 'Is this really what I wanted for our wedding day?'"

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

"Our wedding day was just perfect and a dream. There is absolutely not one thing I would change about that day. All of our vendors worked seamlessly together, the bar had drinks flowing, the DJ had people dancing nonstop, and our food and cake were absolutely delicious. It is just so incredible that almost 4 months later people are still talking about our wedding day. We even have some friends that joke and say we need to get divorced just to get married again and relive that amazing day!"

Photography by The Ganeys.

Jenna + Brad definitely had one Pinterest-worthy wedding. Their gorgeous outdoor nuptials were set in an enchanting forest, covered in twinkling lights and accent by a modern, neutral color palette. Their fabulous desert table and natural wood decor really brought the whole look together. Read about their story and see some of our favorite pics below:

Dresses: Kailyn & Lindsey

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"Well, I didn’t right away! We met in college, when I was 21 and he was 19. We dated for the most part of a decade, spending a couple of short spurts of time apart. It was during our second 'break' that I realized that no matter what, I wanted him in my life as my partner and had no interest in living without him! That realization was a wonderful moment, and one I will never forget."

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

"We weren’t nervous. We were overwhelmed! But in all the right ways! We felt so grateful to be able to celebrate with each other, our family, and friends."

Dresses: Stella & Rebecca

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

"Easy. The ceremony. It was 15 minutes. We laughed, we cried, and it was the most unexpectedly fun part of the day because it was our own. If I could relive it over and over again and I don’t think I would grow tired of it."

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"My favorite part of the planning process was designing my own invitations! I used a generic website and was able to make invitations that were our very own and minimal. I aim to be as environmentally friendly as I can be so minimal invitations were important. Let’s admit it together… people just throw them away! I kept it simple, which meant affordable, and I was SO happy with them. "

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"Our wedding was all outdoors and we wanted it to be relaxed and natural. It was important to us that we felt authentic and did not go too fancy, because that is not our personality or style. The venue was gorgeous and spoke for itself, so we went with colors and and a theme that would effortlessly blend in."

Dresses: Ginger, Bonnie, Kailyn, Lindsey, Hillary, Cherish, Stella, Rebecca, Georgia & Regina

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

"I wore an Azazie dress as the maid of honor for my best friends wedding a year earlier and I loved it. The dress fit me like a glove and the process of ordering was a breeze. It was a no brainer choice for my wedding. I love that there are so many colors to choose from! I picked two and split the colors amongst the girls. I then let my wedding party pick out a style that they wanted, not one that was chosen for them. When people feel their best, they look their best!"

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"It had to be outdoors for us. We found this beautiful place nestled in the Redwoods called Saratoga Springs. The backdrop of the venue was a gorgeous bridge framed by trees. It had a casual, 'not-too-stuffy' feel to it. There was bocce ball, corn hole, and then we saw the picnic tables and envisioned our guests sitting beneath twinkling lights all together."

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"Plan your wedding day and celebration to be unapologetically yours! Do whatever it is that will make you and your partner's hearts the happiest. It’s all that matters."

Photography by Briana C Photography.

If you’re looking for inspo for your gorgeous winter wedding, we’ve found the perfect one for you! Sarah and Chris had a modern, vineyard wedding complete with burgundy bridesmaid dresses with cream colored wraps, warm wood accents and blush roses. Their classic send off featuring a horse and carriage, and this romantic big day is an absolute must-see!

Dresses: Heidi, Kaiya, Adriana and Lyric

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

“Chris somehow completely understands me. He knows how to push me to be my best, but also knows how to comfort me when I am feeling weak. That is how I knew that he was the one.”

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?

“That's a hard one. I think we were both a little bit nervous. I had decided soon after we got engaged that I was going to walk down the aisle, which for most women isn't an issue, but for a paraplegic who uses a wheelchair it is actually a big deal. I worked for over a year to be able to do this. With that being said, that was where my nerves kicked in. I was so nervous that my legs might give out or just decide not to work. But everything went as planned and I am so glad that I did it.”

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

“The whole day was absolutely wonderful. We loved being able to celebrate with our friends and family. But my favorite part of the day was actually after the wedding celebration was over. The wedding coordinator at the venue drove us to our hotel room and Chris and I just sat on the couch in our room, drank champagne, and ate cookies that were saved from the wedding all while talking about how amazing the day was. It was like we were reliving every moment and we were able to tell each other about all of the amazing moments leading up to the ceremony. Neither of us could stop smiling and we were just overwhelmed with love and joy.”

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

“Wedding planning is hard because there are so many moving pieces. My husband was gone for most of the planning because he was deployed. So my favorite parts were the parts we did together. Before he left we decided on the venue and were able to have the catering tasting and we had a lot of fun doing that.”

Dresses: Heidi, Kaiya, Adriana and Lyric

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

“Well we were having a winter wedding so that had a bit to do with it. And since Chris is in the US Navy, we wanted to incorporate a dark navy color as well. I also wanted the colors to be timeless and classic so we decided on navy, burgundy, blush pink, and champagne.”

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

“You all had so many options. I wanted my girls to be able to express their personalities through the dress style they picked. And your pricing was great too.”

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

“Chris and I love wine and I loved the idea of getting married at a winery. When we went and visited Trump Winery we were overwhelmed with how beautiful it was. They are very military friendly which was a big deal in our book and the wedding coordinator there was absolutely amazing and helped us in so many ways.”

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

“Get a wedding planner. I couldn't have done it without one. No matter how on top of everything you think you are, there is always something you are forgetting and having a wedding planner is on top of everything and will make sure that you are stress free on your wedding day.”

Dresses: Heidi, Kaiya, Adriana and Lyric

We so excited to be heading into spring, but we had to share this dreamy fall wedding with you! Jaimie + Ryan are high sweethearts who got married on their sixth anniversary (awww!) We love the combination of Pearl Pink and Burgundy gowns with the natural bouquets with light pink accents. See some of our favorite photos from this big, romantic wedding, and read more about their adorable love story below:

Dresses:  Elaine, Abbey, Raquel, Keyla, Melody, Kaitlynn, Yazmin & Bonnie

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?

"We are actually high school sweethearts, and got engaged on our 5 year anniversary of when I was "asked out" in our high school hallway before first hour class! Our wedding day marked our 6 year anniversary to the date! Since we were 16, I have always known Ryan was "the one", and was anxiously awaiting the day we could make it official. I am so happy to call my best friend my husband, finally! :)"

Dresses: Ginger & Yazmin

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?

"If I couldn't just relive the entire day on repeat, I would relive reading my vows! I dug out our high school notebook and wrote my vows in it. (No cellphones in high school meant passing notes between classes! We chose a yellow notebook to pass rather than individual notes!)  Our first note was 11-03-2011, and ended with my now-husband calling me cute, and signing it "Sincerely, Ryan". I started my vows by having the notebook handed up my row of bridesmaids, and surprising Ryan with it. As soon as he saw it, he gave the sweetest smile, and I knew I had pulled off the surprise! I read the date of the first entry, and then the short bit at the end from Ryan. I then turned to the back of the notebook and read the date "November 3, 2017" and started with 'Dear Ryan,' Writing my vows in such a special way, and seeing his reaction; pure joy, trying not to cry, and love, meant so much to me, and I am so happy to have that memory."  

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?

"I loved customizing every detail and working with vendors. Honestly, my favorite part of the entire planning experience was meeting & working with so many talented vendors. I had a general (Pinterest inspired) idea of what I was looking for, and through many conversations and planning sessions, I was amazed at how wonderfully everything came together."

Dress: Raquel

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?

"Our date and location were non-negotiable: November 3rd & Minnesota. A late fall wedding in Minnesota easily threatens snow, freezing temperatures, and grey skies. Knowing this, I spent time searching for what looks best in snow & gloomy weather. I knew I needed a rich fall color, that could also be considered to be winter, and something that wouldn't get washed out! The Burgundy/Cabernet with accents of dusty pink, grey, and gold proved perfect for our needs! I went through LOTS of color swatches, but am so happy with my final decision."

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?

"Azazie was truly an easy choice for me. I knew from day one there was no way to make 9 bridesmaids (with very different shapes) all happy in one style, so having so many options was perfect! I also really liked being able to send swatches to myself to see the colors in person, compare, and find good accents. Being able to create my showroom to put a few restrictions for my more conservative family (ex: no slits in dresses, no deep Vs, etc.) allowed me to give my girls around 85 dresses to choose from, and also meant I didn't have to say "no" to one of their choices because I had already narrowed it down! A few of the girls ordered dresses to try on at home, which was super helpful as well. Besides all the logistical reasons, the dresses looked SO good!!"

Dresses: Elaine, Abbey, Raquel, Keyla, Melody, Kaitlynn, Yazmin & Bonnie

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?

"My husband and I are both pretty modern, and were looking for a unique space that we could host both the ceremony and the reception. A'bulae is a beautiful space in downtown St. Paul that has a lot of room (we had almost 350 guests!), a huge dance floor, great staff, and in house catering. The venue was designed by wedding planners, and it really helped having so many experts make our day flawless!"

Dresses: Elaine, Abbey, Raquel, Keyla, Melody, Kaitlynn, Yazmin & Bonnie

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?

"Listen to your bridesmaids was the best advice I was given, and I would love to pass that along! For most brides, their group of gals is a random collection of girls from different parts of their lives, rarely do all the girls know each other, which can be intimidating! It's your job to make them feel appreciated, comfortable, and excited. Your bridesmaids can honestly make your day so much easier, and it should not be taken advantage of! I made a conscious effort to be as mindful of my bridesmaids (costs, preferences, happiness, etc.) and WOW did it pay off. I already had an amazing group of girls, but they all stepped up and helped in ways I couldn't have ever dreamed. I'm SO thankful for all they did to help, and am glad that we had zero drama with so many girls!"

Q: We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

"I am just so grateful for all the people who helped make our day so special, it was honestly picture perfect! Thanks to Azazie for making my best friends look so good, and thanks to Paola, Kali, Anna, Sydney, Courtney, Kaia, Kelsey, Savannah, Victoria, and Ariana for everything you did for our wedding!"

Dresses: Elaine, Abbey, Raquel, Keyla, Melody, Kaitlynn, Yazmin & Bonnie

Photography by Lori Dozier Photography.

These college sweethearts had a unique seaside wedding that was full of fun wedding inspo. With sky blue bridesmaid dresses and a driftwood wedding arch that was crafted by couple, this wedding is rustic romance at its finest. Check some of our favorite pics from the day, including their sweet send off in their adorable sailboat!

Dresses: Sonia, Aryana, Heidi & Katrina

Q: You and your hubby are so cute! How did you know that your partner was the one?
"I met Brendan on the first day of junior year in college; I went to a very small school so I immediately noticed the cute new guy who lived in the apartment below me. Our relationship developed and matured over the next two years; we had classes together, worked together, and had so much fun with each other! knew Brendan was 'the one' when we moved to different states for graduate school and I saw how truly excited and relieved he was to see me whenever we would visit one another. Even though we were both insanely busy following our dreams, he always made the time to reach out and tell me he loved me every day."

Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?
"Definitely me. The weather was very grey and VERY windy when we woke up, so I was super stressed about having an outdoor wedding. Brendan is an experienced sailor, so he knows that windy days on the water usually calm down by the afternoon... and what do you know, it was gorgeous by the time we began the ceremony! My nervousness melted away the second I snuck up on Brendan under our favorite tree. The sun was shining, the clouds parted, and the wind died down to a gentle breeze that was just enough to ruffle the flags we had strung up on our sailboats. It was like magic."

Dress: Sonia

Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?
"Dancing with my new husband and our friends on our amazing checkerboard dance floor by the water! It was so surreal. I remember 'Something Just Like This,' by the Chainsmokers came on and everyone was singing and dancing while the sun set, creating the most beautiful pink and blue tones on the river behind us. It was like being in a music video for a minute!"

Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?
"My favorite part of planning was the food tastings! Brendan and I are such big foodies and were both born and bred on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It was really important to have a delicious spread with lots of local delicacies, like crab cakes and Smith Island cake. We ended up using a local BBQ restaurant we eat at all the time to cater our wedding, and picked up about 25 real Smith Island Cakes the day before. It is a point of pride that so many people have told us that we had the best wedding food they've ever had!"

Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?
"The natural landscape of the Wye River and Chesapeake Bay absolutely inspired my color choices. Brendan and I are never far from a Maryland river; I grew up on the Wye River while he was raised by the Severn River, and we went to school on the St. Mary's River! Our sailboat is even famous where we live for the light blue sails that almost blend into the sky and water. I knew that soft blues and greens wouldn't distract from the surroundings, but accentuate them perfectly. The hydrangeas, white roses, and greens in the bouquets as well as the gorgeous soft blues of the bridesmaids dresses really made every vision I had for the color scheme come true!"

Q: We’re so honored that you chose us! Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?
"I loved using Azazie because of it's convenience. My best friends and bridesmaids live all over the country, and they all have VERY different body types; my best friend was six months pregnant at the time, and my sister in law is 5'10" with the ultra lithe body of a super model. It was really important for me to choose an option that was convenient for everyone, but also gave each person the ability to choose a dress that fit their body type. The affordable price points and custom sizing was a fantastic bonus! Everyone looked like a rock star while being super comfortable and confident!"

Dress: Aryana, Heidi, Katrina & Amani

Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?
"We got married at my family home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where I grew up. Brendan and I spend almost every weekend in the summer there with my parents sailing our boat, The Blue Bayou. It was an easy choice to bring all of our friends and family to this special place. We had our ceremony on the front lawn under a driftwood arch we made from a naturally arch shaped piece of wood that washed up on the beach several months before our wedding. It was totally serendipitous, and ended up being one of my favorite pieces of decor. We had our reception in the back yard under a big, beautiful tent overlooking the water! Adirondack chairs and corn hole boards made by a family friend were placed all around the waterfront, and we set up our dance floor right on the water so our guests wouldn't miss the amazing views for even a second!"

Q: Many of our readers are brides-to-be. Do you have any tips for these lovely ladies?
"Don't feel like you need to make all of your decisions right after you get engaged... and don't be the only person making decisions! Spend some time with your significant other flipping through magazines or on Pinterest. Sometimes the wedding we grew up dreaming about is very different from the wedding of your dreams. I never imagined having a "back yard" wedding, or even a wedding outside because I am a 'Nervous Nellie,' but after talking through it with Brendan, we both realized we wanted our most special day to be at the place we loved the most."

Q:We loved hearing all about your special day! Do you have anything else you’d like to add?
"Your wedding is all about you and your spouse to be! Make sure you're taking time during your wedding and engagement to really live in the moment and create beautiful, vivid memories. Remember that a wedding is only the beginning of a marriage, so make it a very happy beginning. My life with Brendan gets better by the day; he is my best friend. Make sure you put the love and care you put in to planning your wedding into the every day realities of your marriage!"

Photography by David Stuck Photography.

Personalizing your big day is important, and Jordan + Stephen had a unique wedding you have to see! They filled their wedding with personal touches including doughnut towers at their reception, cute getting ready outfits and a floating flower monogram. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from this wedding, and check out the bride's amazing blog post for more photos.

Vintage details meet a modern color palette with this gorgeous wedding! Morgan and Tyler had a true #Azazie wedding with the bride in our Dorothy bridal gown and the elegant bridesmaids in one of our most popular styles, the Ginger. The deep burgundy complemented the pink tones in their flowers perfectly, and their wedding photos are a sweet mix of fun and sophisticated. Take a look at some of their amazing photos below!

Dress: Dorothy BG

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

"We got married in Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah is close to my hometown and allowed us to have a venue that was near the church I grew up in and where I always wanted to get married. We also knew that we would have a rather large guest list, so we had to find a location that could accommodate that."

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

"We got married in the fall and decided to go with blush, deep reds, and off white for our color scheme. We chose these colors because of the time of year that we got married and the flowers that were in bloom at that time of year complimented them well."

Dresses: Ginger & Dorothy BG

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

"It is so hard to narrow down the best part of our day. We loved taking pictures with our bridal party because it gave us such a sweet time together prior to the ceremony. We also really loved our reception! Our guests made it so much fun and we danced the night away celebrating with so many people that had helped shape us both as individuals and as a couple."

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

"I originally found Azazie while looking for my wedding dress. I came across the website and ordered a sample wedding gown and was blown away at the quality and price of the dress. I decided to order my custom wedding gown from Azazie and after having such a positive experience, I knew this was the best option for my bridesmaids that were spread out all over the country. My bridesmaids loved the dresses and simple ordering process!"

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

"Try not to get too hung up on all of the details. It can be stressful, but at the end of the day you are going to be married to your best friend. You really won't even remember if every detail is exactly how you had wanted it because you will be so wrapped up in the day."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

"Overall, I enjoyed the wedding planning process. My dad is actually an event planner and one of his annual events is a huge bridal show! I felt like I was very fortunate to have an "insider" to help navigate everything and get good deals because wedding expenses can definitely add up! It was stressful at times, especially the last month before the wedding, but completely worth it."

Dresses: Ginger & Dorothy BG

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

"I believe I saw your ad on Facebook and decided to look the company up."

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

"Blissful."

Dresses: Ginger & Dorothy BG

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

"Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and it is so important to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page. Make a list of priorities, be clear in your vision, and always remember at the end of the day the marriage is so much more important than the wedding event. Have an awesome crew beside you from your bridal party, vendors, photographers, videographers, etc. and you will definitely experience the best day of your life!"

Dress: Dorothy BG

Photos courtesy of Megg Allison Photography.

If you’ve ever wanted to have a sweet vintage wedding, Ellen and Andy’s big day is an amazing source of inspo. Their marigold bridesmaid dresses were picked to perfectly match their venue, and the bride’s fabulous vintage bridal gown give it the ultimate elegant and romantic touch. The gorgeous outdoor reception is definitely going to make you green with envy. Check out a selection of our favorite pics from their wedding day:

Dresses: Jacey, Kate, Molly, Lindsey, Julianna, Pierrette

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

"Because our faith is very important to us, we had our wedding ceremony at the Church of the Holy Angels, where we attend every Sunday. We love this parish because of its a warm and welcoming atmosphere, simple architectural style, fantastic priests, beautiful music ministry and important social justice work. Our reception was outdoors in a tent inside the courtyard of the Welshfield Inn, located near our church. Not only did this venue match the relaxed natural style we were seeking, with affordable and seasonal menu options, but we also have sentimental connections to this location! Andy and I first met when we were both in the wedding party of mutual friends, who had their reception at Welshfield. Andy's parents also had their reception here! It seemed serendipitous when they had availability in September."

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

"Our wedding had a colorful vintage theme. I knew I wanted to shop for my dress at an amazing shop in Cleveland run by a local fashion-school grad and really kind human being: Miranda's Vintage Bridal. After I picked a gown from the late 1950s/early 1960s that Miranda thought was inspired by Grace Kelly's wedding dress, we started gravitating towards a vintage theme overall. Andy's suit was a three piece tweed from Walker Slater, a nod to traditional British style. My family and I love antiquing, so we all pitched in and spent the summer sorting through antique markets and our own homes to find old books, silver trays, candle holders, rustic boxes, vases, and more to add to the decor. I am also a huge fan of bright colors, and marigold yellow is one that I thought would fit with the beautiful Ohio maple trees that are ablaze in the fall, while being a bit unexpected and unique for the season. It is such a happy color, it fit in so well with the joy of the day -- and we ended up finding it all over, from the inn where we got ready to the park where we took our bridal party portraits. We made sure to source a variety of colors in our flowers to keep the palette interesting and connect the yellow to darker autumn hues of the season."

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

"It was all so wonderful, it really is hard to choose. I loved the ceremony, where we got to soak in the real commitment we were making to each other in a beautiful and sacred environment, which combined both traditional and personal elements. It was amazing to say time-honored vows to each other and to customize the service with readings, hymns, and rituals that fit our values, our spirituality, and our relationship. Andy also loved our bridal party portrait session in Century Village, a historical park in his hometown where we sometimes go for walks. The weather was idyllic -- sunny, cool, and crisp, the historical and rustic nature of the park fit our vibe, and we got to spend time soaking in the giddiness of the day with each other and our closest friends. Working with our photographer, Maria Sharp, was amazing -- she really became our friend and encouraged us to be totally comfortable and completely ourselves while quietly capturing the most stunning photos that captured so much genuine emotion."

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

"I wanted my bridesmaids to be able to pick their own dresses in a style and price range that suited them -- but my friends were having trouble finding much, as autumn-toned yellows can be hard to find -- especially in longer lengths. Once we found the marigold hue that Azazie offered, and I fell in love with the color swatch, everyone was happy with the dozens of affordable options available. I found the color to be really flattering on a variety of skin tones. It was cool to see everyone pick a different style -- my maid of honor even wore a dress with a touch of white lace on the bodice to distinguish her role. It fit in really well with the lace on my own dress!"

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

"Simplify everything as much as possible. Keep your focus on what matters -- the commitment you are making! Your wedding is only one day, and it doesn't have to be perfect or impress anyone, despite the pressure you might feel from Pinterest or wedding blogs. We picked a few priorities that were important to us -- a meaningful ceremony and a talented photographer to capture the memories -- and everything else we tried to keep simple. Thanks to many generous family members and friends who helped us DIY everything from the programs to the centerpieces to the lights in the tent -- as well as small businesses run by helpful owners who believe in reasonable prices, we (mostly) succeeded."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

"Yes. We got to enlist so many great vendors and small businesses that were always kind, easy to work with, and accommodating of special requests that made the day filled with personal touches. We are also blessed by so many family members and friends that pitched in to make the wedding planning process easy on us. They worked really hard and had so many great ideas to help make our day so special."

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

"I was scouring the web for weeks trying to find a beautiful shade of yellow that my friends would feel good about wearing. When I found Azazie and saw the marigold hue featured in "real life photos," I could see that it was the warm, golden shade we were hoping to find. Thanks, Google."

Dresses: Jacey, Kate, Molly, Lindsey, Julianna, Pierrette

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

"Joyful."

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

"Thank you for reaching out to us!"

Photos courtesy of Maria Sharp Photography.

With their eclectic, small wedding, Jen and Dan were able to incorporate their unique personalities into their big day. From the woodsy venue, to the minimalist decor and homemade trail mix as favors, this outdoorsy couple made their wedding their own. They were even able to add the rainy weather into their sweet and quirky photos. Take a look at some of our favorite shots from this one-of-a-kind wedding:

Dress: Dolores BG

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?
"We chose to get married and have the reception at Proud Lake State Park in the River Hawk Conference Center. We both love hiking, camping, and the outdoors, and take day hikes here often. About two weeks before we got engaged, we were hiking a new trail and randomly came across the conference center in a clearing in the woods. We peeked in the windows, saw the fireplace and minimalist vibe, and fell in love. My (now) husband encouraged me to call and ask about it right then, but I waited until we got engaged! It was reasonably priced, rustic but elegant, and we were able to bring in BBQ from a local favorite, Slows BBQ, and our own drinks, cake, and decor. We loved how it felt like a cozy hideaway in the woods, and how you could see trees from the windows that surrounded our reception room."

Dress: Dolores BG

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?
"We went with a simple and understated color theme of champagne, gold, and cream. The tables had greenery, succulents, and white candles and lights. The only bright color was in my flowers. We went the morning of the wedding and bought three beautiful bouquets from our local farmer's market, for $10 each! One for me, one for my matron of honor, and one to split on the fireplace mantle. I loved the eucalyptus and the big, bold fall flowers."

Dress: Dolores BG

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?
"My husband and I chose to stay in our home the night before the wedding. We woke up together, made breakfast together, and brought our coffee to the farmer's market to pick up flowers. It was really nice to take that quiet time together before the excitement of the day to snuggle, laugh, and exchange cards. I also enjoyed that we had a tiny wedding party (just a best man and matron of honor) so we took all of our outdoor photos right after the ceremony with just us! It was nice to breathe and take in the moment of being newly married."

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?
"I actually chose Azazie for my bridal gown after purchasing two previous bridesmaid dresses for my best friend's wedding and my brother's wedding! I loved the custom fit option, and that you could try on a sample of the wedding gown. I only tried on the Dolores, and fell in love. I appreciated how well made the dress was, and thought it was classic but fun. The length worked out great for taking pictures in the rainy woods. I also love your body positive and love-is-love attitudes! I am excited that I got to wear my dream dress without breaking my budget and while supporting a company with such a clear vision."

Dress: Dolores BG

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?
"EVERYONE will have an opinion about EVERYTHING while you are planning. Keep your theme and vision in mind, and take time on the day of the wedding to have a private moment with your new spouse."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?
"I did! We decided on a low-key, simple wedding in the woods. I set a budget and stuck to it. My husband was great with ideas and super supportive of some non-traditional ideas. It was really nice to have someone who would remind me of our original plan and the vibe we wanted for the wedding when I got sucked into tiny details. I think we had a lot of fun planning together, and he felt like he had a voice in the process! He also came up with the idea to do trail mix as a favor, and created a recipe. We mixed and packed the bags together with some friends from out of town a few days before the wedding. We made Spotify playlists for dinner and dancing, and had a fun date night drinking wine and organizing those about a week before the wedding. We wrote our own vows, duet style, where we said lines back and forth to each other. I loved picking out the little details, and I baked the cake we cut. We chose to bring in catering, drinks, bought our flowers from a farmer's market and our guest cake from Costco. It was a lot of coordination and work ahead of time, but a lot fewer logistics on the day of."

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?
"My sister-in-law and brother used Azazie for their wedding, and I wore a custom size bridesmaid dress. Once I started following social media accounts, I realized Azazie also had wedding gowns!"

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.
"Cozy"

Dress: Dolores BG

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?
"I was a little sad when I woke up and it was raining on our wedding day. I threw my rain boots and umbrella in my bag, and we decided that we would do outdoor pictures no matter what. My godmother repeated something that she once heard from a cancer survivor at work: "What a beautiful day without the sun!" Even though it rained hard from 9am until midnight, it truly was a beautiful day without the sun. I love how my photos turned out, especially the quirky ones with boots and umbrella!"

Photos courtesy of Chandice and Stephen.

Have you ever taken a trip to Milikan Farms in Sophia, NC? One look at Bethany & Chase’s wedding, and this idyllic farm is going to be on your venue wishlist. Their dreamy yet rustic wedding had a casual and relaxed feel that incorporated a lot of wooden elements contrasted with Dusty Rose and Pearl Pink accents in the bridesmaid dresses and decor. Take a peek at just a small collection of some our favorite photos from the beautiful wedding:

Dresses: Cheryl, Britney, Haleigh, Yazmin, Regina

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?
"We chose Milikan Farms in Sophia, NC. We knew we wanted to be married outside and we knew we wanted something more casual and rustic. When I showed this venue to my fiance online, he knew it was the one, but they did not have a date we wanted. Once we saw it in person, we fell in love and knew we wanted to be married there. Since we were flexible on the date, we decided to opt for a Friday wedding so we could make it happen. I had a thing about wanting to get married on an "odd" year on an "odd" day, so the Friday they had available (September 29, 2017) felt like it was meant to be!"

Dresses: Cheryl, Britney, Haleigh, Yazmin, Regina

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?
"I was actually unsure of the colors I wanted to use initially. I love corals and beachy colors, but they didn't feel right for an outdoor September wedding. One of my bridesmaids, Ashley, was helping me look for inspiration for dresses and themes and came across Azazie on Instagram. She showed me a picture of three dresses together in Coral, Dusty Rose, and Pearl Pink. I was instantly in love! I ordered swatches in several different shades and went back and forth multiple times before deciding on the Dusty Rose and Pearl Pink. From there, I based the rest of the wedding around the Azazie swatches choosing romantic greens and using corals, teals, and gold as my accent colors."

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?
"It is really hard to pick just one moment, because the day was so magical and everything came together way better than I ever envisioned. There was a moment with my dad when I was waiting to walk down the aisle that I realized all my stress and nerves had faded. I had always thought, how do brides get down the aisle and make it through their wedding without crying? I can barely watch a stranger's wedding on TV without shedding a few tears. But in the last moments before becoming Mrs. Horton, I told my dad we weren't going to cry, we were going to smile and laugh, because I had never felt more ready for something in my entire life."

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?
"The main reason I chose Azazie is because of the inspiration I found from their social media and the color swatches I ordered were perfect. But in addition to that, after researching other companies and dresses, I found that Azazie had excellent prices in various different styles. I didn't want my bridesmaids spending over $200, I wanted to make sure they all felt comfortable that day, and I wanted a convenient process for my out of town girls. I feel like it would be impossible to find one dress that compliments everyone the same and makes everyone feel comfortable and Azazie allowed everyone to find something they liked. I assigned the girls colors and they had a blast trying on samples and finding the right fit. Some found it on the first try and some ordered multiple samples before they chose."

Dresses: Cheryl, Britney, Haleigh, Yazmin, Regina

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?
"Several people told me to make sure to take moments for ourselves that day and to pause and take it all in. To remember that the guests are there for us, we are not there for them. It is extremely hard to not get caught up in the moment and forget to pause, but it is important to try! The day was so perfect and such a whirlwind, I wish I could do it all over and hug more people, dance a little more, thank people more, laugh harder, and pause more to take it all in."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?
"We tried to eliminate too much planning time by setting our date pretty quickly. We got engaged in February and married in September. We got all of the big items out of the way very quickly (venue, food, music, photographer) leaving only the details to sort out. Turns out the details are the hard part! My least favorite thing was probably the guest list. I always felt like I missed someone or invited too many people, but in the end it turned out great. Being a graphic designer, I took on almost everything myself. I made our invitations, all of the signs at the wedding, and tried to carry the same theme throughout all of the decorations. All in all, there were some very stressful times with differences in opinion, but most of it was pretty smooth and easy. I also had lots of support from friends and family when it came down to the details and organization. My mother-in-law hand made all of the paper flowers, my mother made the cake and all of the cupcakes, my husband cut all of the wood for the tables from trees at his parents house, and my bridesmaid Ashley helped me make several items, along with decorating our sweetheart table as a surprise! All of my friends and family really made a great effort to pitch in and did whatever they could to help."

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?
"I had originally planned to let the girls buy whatever dress they wanted as long as it was in the color I chose and while looking for styles she liked, one of my bridesmaids, Ashley, found an Azazie dress she liked. Once we started researching and looking at the products, I was sold! i think she originally found it on Instagram."

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.
"Magical"

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?
"I think one of the most important things I learned was to not settle for something if it wasn't what I wanted. The small details mattered a lot to me and I am very happy I worked to find solutions to be able to afford and create my dream day. Also, I was overwhelmed with gratitude the day of the wedding when I saw so many people pitching in to help make our fairy-tale come true. Everyone did such an amazing job and I truly felt the love that went into our wedding."

Photos courtesy of Alex Pegg Photography.

Jana & Michael had the most beautiful fairytale wedding at the Lionheart Chateau in West Virginia. We love the romantic, warm tones and dreamy details that filled their special day. Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?
“We grew up in West Virginia but moved to Charleston, South Carolina after graduating college. Once we got engaged, I knew it would be so hard to find something as stunning as the venues in the historic lowcountry! Most of our family still lives in WV, so we decided to go home to get married. The Lionheart Chateau is such a beautiful venue tucked away in my hometown in Hurricane, West Virginia. It is actually someone's home and they graciously open it to couples for a few select dates throughout the year. It is so breathtaking and I knew we could never find another place like it! The outdoor area in their backyard allowed us to have the ceremony and reception in the same place, which was important to me.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?
“The Chateau sets the tone on its own- It has such a fairytale vibe to it due to the design of the home. I knew our wedding would be outdoors, so I tried to pick colors that would work well with all of the greenery on the lawn. The Azazie Mulberry was the perfect color against the grass and I used gold, dusty rose and pale pinks to go with it.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?
“After the wedding ceremony and our group photos, there was still about 20 minutes left in our cocktail hour. Michael and I sat in a side room alone and our day-of-coordinator went and got us a plate of the appetizers that were being served. We didn't quit moving the entire day, but for those few minutes we really got to sit and look at each other in private and soak it in that we were married!”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?
“I chose Azazie for the convenience for my bridal party. We all live in different cities, and I loved that they could order their own dress at their convenience and have the option to custom order it at no extra charge. I felt like the gowns were high quality for a fair price. This was my second time using Azazie, and one of my bridesmaids has picked out a style for us for her own wedding next spring!”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?
“I am a planner- and I tried to think of every detail. Which also meant I found a way to stress about every detail! Take the time to get things done ahead of time- and once your wedding weekend arrives... let it be! If something goes wrong.. it's JUST a wedding, no one will notice but you and you will be just as married at the end of the day no matter what!”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?
“I really did. I hired a day of coordinator (which you should do- even the most OCD Bride can't be everywhere on her wedding day!) But I did all of the searching for vendors and made the decisions myself. I thought it was a lot of fun and I really wanted to make sure I was getting the best deal! However, I am glad that it's over because I did let it consume a lot of my time!”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?
“We used them in my maid of honor's wedding in 2015!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.
“Fun!!!”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?
“I would like to say a special thanks to everyone involved in our special day: from our parents, siblings, friends, vendors, and guests... we will always look back on this day and smile ear to ear. There's not a moment we would change other than maybe being able to have the day in slow motion!”

Photos courtesy of Whitney Morgan Photography.

Can you say breathtaking? We fell in love with this wedding as much as we love the view! Rachel & Andrew chose to say I Do at a location that held sentimental value to them and their families. Rachel & Andrew, both beer bloggers, incorporated their favorite beverage into their perfect wedding day! Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

"Andrew and I got married at Convict Lake, which is located in the Mammoth Lakes area of California near Yosemite National Park. Andrew's family has been going up to Mammoth every summer since he was born, and my mom lives across the mountains on the other side of Yosemite, so this area has always been special to us. You can't beat the gorgeous scenery and fresh mountain air."

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

"Our theme could best be described as "beer and country." Andrew and I met at a country music concert in line for beer, and that moment has kind of defined our relationship. We go to many, many country concerts each year, so of course our ceremony music was all country and the bridal party wore cowboy boots. And we're avid beer lovers (we even have our own beer blog) so we worked that into the wedding quite a lot: the bouquets and boutonnieres had hops, our centerpieces were made of growlers and beer bottles, and our ceremony ended with a beer toast."

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

"Oh gosh. This is hard to pick! Leading up to it, the whole getting ready process with all of my girls was awesome. I ordered everyone matching monogrammed denim shirts for doing hair and makeup, and I wanted to take one of those cute champagne-spraying photos in them. Well given my group of friends I should have expected this, but we ran out of champagne early on and had to use a beer instead to take the photo--but it worked! And then during the wedding itself, well the whole thing was amazing, but something really special was the mother's dance. My dad passed away a few years ago, so I couldn't do a father-daughter dance, but instead we decided that Andrew and I would dance with our moms together at the same time. The four of us were laughing and joking around the whole time, and we swapped moms halfway through, but it was a perfect few minutes spent with the most important ladies in our lives."

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

" I am a very budget-conscious person and I knew my friends were already making a huge financial commitment with my weekend destination wedding, bridal shower, and bachelorette party. Finding affordable and flattering dresses that I thought they would wear again was a priority for me. I knew they were going to wear short dresses to showcase their cowboy boots, and luckily Azazie had many options, so I picked eight dress styles that I liked. Each bridesmaid ordered a sample size or two, then they all came over to my apartment one Sunday morning with the samples and we had a big dress try-on party. After that they voted on their favorite styles. I would have been fine if they each liked a different one, but they all ended up liking the Adriana and the Sonia, so three bridesmaids wore the Adriana and four wore the Sonia."

Q:Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

"This is your wedding--don't hesitate to make it exactly the way you want it. You'll never have another chance to do things like this again. If you hate a certain type of flower, tell the florist. If there's a song your girlfriends will go crazy for at the reception, make it a must-play for the DJ. If you can't imagine your menu without mac and cheese, ask the chef. I did all of those things (amongst many others) and I am delighted looking back on the photos, realizing that our wedding day was entirely US in every sip, bite, sound, and smile."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

"For the most part, I enjoyed it. The inevitable family/guest list drama I could have done without, of course. But on the plus side, I'm lucky that my mom is extremely creative and into DIY, so she helped make a lot of my ideas a reality. She sewed my flower girl's dress (I wanted it to have paisley print to match with the country theme) and she made the table numbers for the centerpieces, for example. We were also very fortunate to have an excellent wedding coordinator who worked for the venue. She was extremely responsive and attentive to deal, and was willing to get creative with our ideas and help us totally customize the wedding."

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

"I did an online search to see what kind of affordable, customizable bridesmaids dresses were out there."

Q:Describe your wedding in one word.

"Rowdy."

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Photos courtesy of Minaret Photography

Isabelle & William held their classic I dos at Old St. Andrews Church in Florida. We love this sweet couple and the gorgeous cake the bride's mom made for their special day. Isabelle walked down the aisle in a romantic ball gown & we loved how her maid of honor added some bling to her Zapheira dress with a fun beaded sash!  

Congratulations Isabelle & William, we're so honored to have been apart of your special day!

Q:  What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“Our ceremony was at Old St. Andrews Church, which is a historic site in Jacksonville, Florida. We picked the church because we were looking for a very traditional looking church that was small enough that it would look full once our guests were all inside. The reception was at Sweet Pete's/Candy Apple Cafe's Candy Palace. It is a candy store and restaurant in one building, with a beautiful event space upstairs. A bright colorful candy store was just perfect for us and our guests got to enjoy it before for reception began.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“We did not have a theme, but our colors were White, Dark Grey, and Red. White flowers, red roses, and grey dresses, suits, and ties. We wanted a very classic look to start with and we were originally going to have a Christmas wedding. We did all this planning for a wedding around Christmas, but the timing didn't work out for us and the venue we wanted for the ceremony was hosting a Gingerbread house show throughout December, so we moved the wedding to May, but the Christmasy colors and Tea Time in place of cocktail hour just stuck.”

Q:  What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“The first dance was the best part of the day for me. We shared our first dance with all the married couples, so dancing with my new husband surrounded by our parents, grandparents, friends, and family was a beautiful moment.”

Bride's dress: Doreen Wedding Dress | Bridesmaid's dress: Zapheira in Steel Grey

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I actually chose Azazie for my wedding dress before I chose the bridesmaids dress. The price and custom sizing were perfect. My maid of honor/sister lives out of town, so being able to order samples for her made planning super easy.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Go with the flow! I started obsessing over every detail and just ended up stressing about it, so I decided to just let go, let people who were helping make my decisions for me, and realized that at the end of the day, we would be married either way and everything would be beautiful.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“Wedding planning had it's ups and downs. We did not hire a planner or day of coordinator, so everything fell on me to make decisions. I kind of gave up halfway through and did not feel like it was worth all the stress. I put off all the planning until I realized that I had tons of people who wanted to help and wanted to be involved. Everything got a whole lot easier when I decided to just have fun with it and let other people make some decisions for me.”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“I think I found Azazie when I was doing some searching for dresses online that were actually good quality. It was probably a wedding forum that final pointed me in the right direction.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Fun!”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“I am so grateful for a family of wedding people. Almost every vendor was a family connection and my own Mother owns a custom cake shop (shout out to Choux Cake Studio!), so she made us the most wedding perfect cake and groom's cake.”

Photos courtesy of Robert M Photography.

This wedding makes our heart skip a beat! Christina + Michael had such a romantic celebration, we can't help but fall in love with this sweet couple! We loved the mix and match bridesmaid dresses and their gorgeous venue. Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“We chose St. Augustine to get married. We knew we wanted a place with beautiful architecture, history, and a place where guests could be within miles of each other. We are really happy with our choice!”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“We got married in February, so I thought it would be nice to use Purples and Pinks. I decided to go with the neutral versions of these colors. I like neutral tones, so I chose Dusk grey, Dusty Rose pink, and Wisteria purple. Azazie had great color choices!”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“Seeing his face when I walked down the aisle has to be my favorite memory of the day.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I loved how many color choices that Azazie offered. I also found Azazie to be the more affordable option compared to other bridal stores I researched.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Prepare, prepare, and prepare! But on the day of the wedding, try your best to keep calm even if something doesn't go exactly as planned, and savor every moment! Remember that what's important is who you're marrying and not that one little detail that didn't go exactly as planned. I made sure to enjoy each moment and detail. People told me that the day would go by fast (and it did), so I made sure to savor each and every second.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I did enjoy the wedding planning process. There were a lot of things to do, but I'm happy I spent the time that I did on planning each part of the day.”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“I believe I found Azazie on Pinterest after researching different bridesmaid dresses.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Enchanting”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“Your wedding day will be busy! Make sure to carve out alone time with your significant other. Mike and I used the cocktail hour to have some alone time and practice our first dance.”

Photos courtesy of Gandy Photographers.

This month’s real wedding is with the cutest couple ever! Rachel and Tyler held their I dos in the home where Tyler grew up, and as if that wasn’t cute enough - Rachel’s dad officiated their marriage. We’re so in love with their wedding that represented their amazing love for each other!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“Our wedding took place at the Pumphrey’s house. This was his childhood home where he grew up, and honestly, where I fell in love with him while getting to see his relationships with his family. We wanted a location that was representative of us. Additionally, my Dad was our officiant and having the wedding at Tyler’s childhood home with my Dad officiating made the ceremony unique to who we are as a couple. No one else will have this wedding and we will forever treasure how personal our ceremony was.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“Our favorite color is blue and we definitely knew we were going with navy suits. Then I played around with more of a grey-blue dress for the bridesmaids, but we ultimately decided on the light blue because it looked springier and went with our eyes! The raspberry tie took a while to decide on, but we both didn’t want the ties to be the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. We wanted a color that complimented the dress. There were many to choose from and we ultimately liked the raspberry option the best.”  

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“Oh jeez, so many! The day with the girls was great, the ceremony was perfect, our first dance was so fun, and the reception was a blast; but honestly, the best was when after the ceremony we went to the backyard to look at the tent before photos. While I was excited about how pretty the tent was, I couldn’t stop smiling and looking at Tyler (and kissing him too). The joy of knowing we were finally married at that moment was breathtaking.”

Bridesmaids are wearing Amani in mist

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I shopped around a while for the bridesmaids dress. Since my bridesmaids all live in different cities across the country, I wanted it to be available online. I also didn’t want them to pay an arm and a leg, and I wanted them to feel comfortable and confident. Ultimately, Azazie had the best quality for the best price. Plus, out of all of the other online bridesmaids dress stores, Azazie had the best color swatch that went with our color vision.”

Q:  Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Tyler and I had a blast planning the wedding together, but the one thing we would have done differently is to order personalized thank you cards through a vendor in bulk online. We kept buying wedding thank you cards at various stores and spent so much more money buying cards that way than if we would have bought them in bulk online. It seemed expensive to buy that many at once, but it would have saved money in the long run. Other than that, it was so fun and went smoothly! Enjoy it – you only get to plan your wedding with your fiancé once!”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“As said in the previous question, we thoroughly enjoyed it! The only stressful part was the guest list because we were limited on space and you can’t invite everyone. Once we got past that part, everything was pretty seamless. Plus, Tyler and I are both planners which definitely factored into why we enjoyed it and why it went well. Just call us the Pumphrey Party Planners!”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“It was one of the first options I found when searching online. Thank you, Google!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Perfect.”

All photos courtesy of Demonbreun.

Kalie + Greg had an intimate outdoor wedding in Gilroy, California. We’re so in love with the beautiful neutral tones. It’s so chic and timeless! They said their I Do’s last July, and we wanted to celebrate their 1 year anniversary on our blog! Congratulations to the beautiful couple, and we wish you both a very happy anniversary coming up soon!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place

“Our wedding was at a Wedgewood location at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy. We absolutely love the hills around San Jose, and this location provided such beautiful views of them! We wanted to have our ceremony outside near the hills, but I really wanted an indoor reception. Of course, Eagle Ridge had both! We also knew we were going to have a very small wedding, and Eagle Ridge was the perfect size for our number of guests... However, I think the final deciding factor was the winding wisteria that covered the front of the building. Even without flowers for our July wedding, it was absolutely gorgeous and added such a romantic feel.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“I originally wanted no colors for our wedding, actually! My dress was almost a pink shade, so I thought I wanted everything else to be white with a lot of greenery. When I stumbled upon Azazie's dusk color, though, I just loved it! It was the perfect muted tone to blend with our otherwise natural colored wedding... Although we did not have a theme, I did focus on the words natural and timeless when making all decor decisions. We didn't want to do anything too trendy, as my husband and I both have a very classic and simple style.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“Although first looks have become increasingly popular, my husband and I decided against doing one. I am so glad we did! The best moment of the entire day was definitely when I first saw Greg as I walked down the aisle. I thought I was going to be so nervous. I was excited, of course, but I also had this calmness of knowing that I was making the best decision of my life.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“It was important to me to allow my bridesmaids to express their own style. Of course, I still wanted to have some cohesiveness in the group! Azazie allowed me to pick one color (thanks to the amazing swatches), but then I left the style of the dress up to each bridesmaid.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“The best tip I can give is to not let wedding planning consume your relationship. My husband and I had weekly "meetings" of wedding planning. Usually we would wrap up the meeting with tasks to complete throughout the week. So although we spent a decent amount of time planning our wedding, we made sure that our relationship didn't suddenly revolve around this one day! Although a wedding is a huge deal, we wanted to be sure to focus on our relationship so that our marriage could start out just as great as our wedding day would be!

As far as wedding day advice, there is a ton out there. I think my personal favorite was just to remind yourself to be present. Every once in awhile on your wedding day, you should really look around and remind yourself that this is your wedding day... It helps to slow it down a little and allows you to really soak in those most precious moments.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I did! I am a big planner, though, so it felt like maybe I was made for this type of thing!”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“I found Azazie through a search engine! Once I ordered my first swatches, I was smitten. The large swatches were the only ones I received in my hunt for bridesmaids dresses that were actually big enough to get a good feel for the color. Plus, I really appreciated seeing the color in all of the different fabrics.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Intimate.”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“I'd like to thank all of the wonderful vendors who made our wedding so perfect for us!

Cake: I Do Wedding Cakes

Florals: Expressions Floral Design

Venue: Wedgewood Eagle Ridge

DJ: Jordan with DC Events & Design

Officiant: Mike Leininger with Sweet Pea Wedding Services

Photographer: Zha Zha Liang with Zha Zha Design

Hair and Makeup: Dolled Up Services

Bride's dress: Stella York

Bridesmaid dresses: Azazie”

Photos courtesy of Zha Zha Design.

Kari & Matt’s summer wedding had a cozy but destination feel. Surrounded by their loved ones, they said their I Do’s in their hometown. Our favorite part was learning that her beautiful cake was made by her dad! SO CUTE!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

"We got married at Tabernacle Congregational Church and our reception was at Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, both in my husband (Matt)'s hometown of Salem, MA. We picked these locations because we wanted a hometown wedding but with a destination feel. Salem with it's witch-y history and amazing ocean views felt like an easy decision for us!"

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

"Our color theme was lime green, orchid, and gold. We wanted colors that looked good and weren't just picked at random. We started with our favorite colors, lime green and lavender, it didn't feel right for a summer wedding so we went for a brighter feel and changed lavender for orchid. Once we were happy with those we realized it would be hard to match everything to these specific colors which is when we stumbled upon a The Knot article which showed similar shades with gold. It was exactly what we needed because gold is super easy to find and match!"

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

"The most memorable part of our day was probably my dad making the cake for us. He has made these unique cakes for several family members and when we got engaged so many people asked me if he was going to make it so I finally asked and he agreed! I am not a huge fan of frosting so his cake that is made of cinnamon wafers layered with whipped cream was exactly what I needed. My dad ended up assembling the cake at the reception during dinner and dressed it with peonies and our custom cake topper."

Bridesmaids are wearing Grace in the color Orchid

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

"I chose Azazie for my bridesmaids because they had the style, color, and price I wanted but also because of the size differences I needed for my girls. I had to fit sizes ranging from 14 down to 00 petite! It was amazing getting to have their dresses custom sized and it still cost less than if we got them from anywhere else."

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

"My best tip would be to have a support system. None of my bridesmaids had been married or even in a wedding, my parents live out of state, and my only friend who has gotten married lives halfway across the country. But still everyone was ready and willing to help whether it was a call, text, or in person."

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

"I loved wedding planning. We wanted to get married in only 6 months so I had to make quick decisions about everything but I feel like it helped us to make decisions that were more like what we wanted and not what we thought other people wanted. Yes we paid more with a live band, but people still tell us how amazing they were, yes, we didn't hire a videographer, but we didn't think it was worth spending the money on. And I honestly feel like if we put it off another year I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much."

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

"I heard about Azazie from one of my bridesmaids. Her roommate was in the process of buying dresses for another wedding and ended up buying from Azazie as well."

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

"There are probably many words I can pick to describe my wedding: perfect, musical, delicious (haha), and fun. But I guess the best one would be happy. Even when things were going wrong, I never stopped smiling."

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

"I would (and am about to) use Azazie again! Everything was so easy and they really care to make sure you are happy. I got an email from customer service after I placed the order because they thought the measurements were wrong, we remeasured, but nope, she's just petite, so they asked for an extra measurement to make sure she fit properly."

Photos courtesy of Hancer Photography.

Corinne and Justin had a timeless wedding in Lindsay-Crossman Chapel in Berea, Ohio. It was met with a fun reception celebration filled with carousels, and endless dancing! One of her tips for bride to be’s is to relax and just go with the flow! We are so in love with this sweet couple! Congratulations Corinne + Justin!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“We had our ceremony at the Lindsay-Crossman Chapel on the campus of Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio.  We had just under 200 people at our wedding and the chapel made for a very intimate feeling even with a bigger-sized wedding.   The campus is beautiful and we found it to be perfect for our outdoor photos.  Our reception was at Stillwater Place, a venue located in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We chose this venue for so many reasons.  It has a spacious outdoor patio for cocktail hour plus a fireplace that guests enjoyed all evening.  There is a nearby carousel that guests rode during cocktails.  The indoor space is new with neutral gray furnishings.  There is a large wooden dance floor, wood beams and a sliding barn door.  There are paths around the venue that overlook a lake which also made for outstanding photos as did the carousel.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“Light gray is my favorite color. I felt that having gray as the central color was timeless and something I wouldn't regret down the line.  We went with a very neutral color palate for bouquets and centerpieces.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“There are so many memorable parts of the day!  It’s hard to choose — our first look, walking down the aisle, each of us fumbling over the same line in our vows, going to a bar with our bridal party between the ceremony and reception, and dancing the night away!  One of my favorite memories of the day is having all of our friends and family, all the people we love, in one room.  That's something I'll never forget.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I always knew I wanted my bridesmaids to coordinate but not match so getting the dresses from Azazie made this possible!  After ordering some color samples, I chose silver and the organza fabric, then narrowed the choices down to 25 styles.  My bridesmaids then picked from there.   My maid of honor has since worn her dress for a holiday party.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Just enjoy the day and realize all won’t go exactly as planned.   Have quiet moments with your groom to savor as much as you can.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I was not one of those girls who dreamt every night what their wedding would be like.  So, I initially found it overwhelming but after the big decisions were made (chapel and reception locations), i really liked the process.  I am also glad we had a long engagement.  I am forever thankful for all the help I had from family and friends.”  

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“Some research on the internet.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Unforgettable”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add

“Thank you to Mallory + Justin (http://www.malloryplusjustin.com/) for our stunning photography, Make up by Angelina Maria (makeupbyangelinamaria.com) for your excellent talent,  Life in bloom (Spenser Loebich @spenseria) for our gorgeous flowers, and M Salon (Brunswick, Ohio) for doing all our hair! With all your help our day was complete!”

Photos courtesy of Mallory+Justin.

Jessica + Jason’s wedding last September is one of the most dreamy weddings we’ve ever seen! The entire day looked like a magical fairytale, filled with gorgeous blooms, beautiful colors, and the cutest spread of desserts!

Cheryl and Kailyn | Ink Blue

We loved all of the details from the lush florals to the yummy sweets! Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Photos courtesy of Megan Kelsey Photography.

#MeetTheBrowns: Jasmine + Emmett had a glamorous wedding day surrounded by excitement and love! We love the chic colors they chose for their Hollywood glamour wedding. ? We can't wait for you to see their special day!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“We chose to have our wedding in Norfolk, VA. We knew that we wanted it somewhere near the water! So without being right on the beach, during the hottest month of the year, we knew that having it at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center would be a perfect and "cool" backdrop on the Elizabeth River. We wanted to have a perfect venue where we could get married inside but it seem like we were outside. The floor to ceiling windows in the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center were breathtaking and  for us. We spent most of our dating lives together in Norfolk because I went to school there, so it was a perfect place to express our love for each other and become one. It also brought back tons of memories for us both, which is always fun!”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“When planning our wedding we knew that we wanted a color that would look good on ALL of us (as in the wedding party). We chose to have Spa because it reminded us so much of the beautiful ocean and I wanted something close to Tiffany Blue. The accent colors for the wedding were silver and a touch of pink. Our wedding theme was #MeetTheBrowns. Everyone always tells me how "Hollywood like and glamorous" I am so I knew I wanted a movie themed wedding. It made the day that much more fun. We even had a runway that lead into our reception area. It was literally a dream come true.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“There is really no one moment about our wedding that I can choose as the "best". The day was truly "MAGICALLY GLAMOROUS"! We had an amazing day from start to finish. My husband and I even decided to go out after our wedding with our friends because we wanted to keep the celebration going! Everyone still talks about how fun our wedding was and how they have never been to a wedding like that before.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I chose Azazie because I just "knew" that I wouldn't be able to find a dress that would fit all of my girls body types. Not only were they anywhere between a size 0 and a size 18 they were all spread out as well from Georgia to Maryland. I knew that we wouldn't be able to all get together to try on dresses and choose one either. The reviews were excellent from all of those who purchased these dresses before, but the color selection is like no other. I also loved the styles and the fact that they were very well made dresses for a great price.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Have the wedding YOU want! Make the most out of the day without going too over the top. Remember to have fun and focus solely on the love you and your future husband share together! No matter how much you stress about the cake being there 30 minutes late, or the DJ not playing the right song, all that matters is that love you both share at the end of the day.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I had soooo much fun planning my wedding. I help plan events at my job, so it has always been something I enjoyed. I enjoyed it so much that my mom and I made almost everything for my wedding. From the save the dates, invitations, programs, centerpieces, and even our bouquets and boutonnieres, my mom and I really got a chance to show off our talents through my wedding. It also helped a lot with our budget, which is always a plus! :-)”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“I found out about Azazie on Pinterest. Interesting enough, I started a Pinterest board for my wedding and then as I started adding to it more and more pins popped up. So one day looking for bridesmaid dresses the Azazie pin showed up so I scrolled through and saw the exact color I wanted and the perfect dress for any body type!! I knew it was meant to be!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“FUNTABULOUS -Fun, Fantastic and Fabulous ALL IN ONE! :-)”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“To all of you beautiful future brides, have FUN planning your wedding and then have an even better time enjoying all of your hard work on your wedding day! I do not regret one thing about our special day. Things could not have been more perfect!”

Congratulations to the beautiful couple!! We loved sharing their beautiful day with all of you! Don't forget, you can be apart of our Real Azazie Weddings too! Submit your special day here!

All photos courtesy of Keith Cephus Photography.

Myronda and Angelo held their “classy yet quirky” wedding in beautiful Seattle. We just absolutely adore her industrial and urban venue with the cool food trucks and super fun colors! Congratulations Myronda and Angelo!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“We had our wedding at a venue called WithinSodo in Seattle. The neighborhood the venue is in (Sodo) is historically a very industrial neighborhood with a gritty urban vibe. Recently many of the warehouses in this area have been converted into event spaces. We picked WithinSodo specifically based on some "must-haves" we determined in the planning process - we wanted a venue where we could choose any catering we wanted rather than being tied to in-house or a preferred list because the food was very important to us (and we ended up going with food trucks!), and we wanted a space that we could make our own - so that when people walked in, they could tell right away they were at "Myronda and Angelo's wedding." WithinSodo checked both of these boxes and had this awesome, classy yet quirky style that we loved.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“Anyone who knows me knows I am not a "matchy-matchy" person. I had a really easy time picking my color scheme because right away I knew our wedding colors were "ALL colors." (I got some confused reactions from people when I told them this). Our eclectic theme is present in our bridesmaids dresses, our groomsmen's bow ties, and our flowers.

I like things to be different, but compliment each other, so I did curate the colors of the bridesmaids dresses I wanted so that there would be a sense of cohesion.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“There are so many! If I had to choose one, I would say our ceremony. Our officiant (who was amazing) had contacted us separately with questions to build our "love story," - such as, when we knew the other was the one, what we love most about the other, etc. We hadn't heard each other's answers until that moment. It was so special. We both cried. BUT my other favorite moment was at our reception, my cousin played The Chicken Dance live on the accordion. It was so much fun dancing with all our guests to it!”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I chose Azazie because of the breadth of selection (so many colors!!) and price. I didn't want to ask my bridesmaids to spend $200 plus on a dress, but I still wanted nice dresses. I also loved that when I ordered Azazie's swatches (and I ordered a LOT in order to get the color combo just right. Like, I could make a quilt with all the swatches I have), all the swatches also came with every fabric sample in that color, so you can also feel the fabric and see how different fabrics vary. On this note, shout out to Azazie's swatch program. Such a great idea.

I also liked the huge selection in styles. Once my girls picked the color they liked, I told them to get any knee-length style they wanted, so they still had the freedom to get a dress they felt great in.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“While I was wedding planning, people kept telling me, "just know something won't go as you planned." I nodded and smiled, but in my mind I remember thinking, "But why wouldn't it go as I planned, I planned it!" Well, turns out those people were right. My "thing" was the weather (because, #Seattle), and there was nothing I could do about it. And, everything ended up perfectly fine! So my advice is, yes, something will not go as planned, and that's ok. You can't control everything. Remember - don't sweat the small stuff. You're there to marry the love of your life, so as long as that thing happens, the rest is just gravy.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I really did enjoy wedding planning. I tried to keep what was most important to me at the forefront, and not get upset by the little stuff. I thought it was so fun to craft this entire event for us and our loved ones, and we really wanted it to feel personal. I kept focused on the "feeling" and not the "look," and I think that spared me a lot of "maybe I should have picked the white chairs instead of the black ones!" regret. Although I will say, the last two weeks got a little hairy. That last push was not my favorite. But I really loved everything up to, and of course the day of!”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“As any modern bride does, I was on Pinterest every free moment. I searching for bridesmaids dresses and not loving anything I saw that fit the criteria I wanted. Then I saw a pin for Azazie and clicked on it, where I saw the swatch program (did I mention how much I loved the swatches?), and saw great review for the service and product. I felt good about the choice from the beginning!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“EVERYTHING.”

All photos courtesy of Jordan Voth.

Capri and Antoine had a gorgeous outdoor wedding with her bridesmaids dressed in her favorite color, Lime Green and Jade. The couple had an emotional ceremony, and we loved hearing all about their big day! Congratulations Capri and Antoine!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“Willowick Farm. We decided this place because we both wanted an outside venue with a gorgeous backdrop for scenery. It was also within our budget as well. Everyone loved the venue and we received so many compliments.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“Yes, I had a color scheme which included Lime, Jade and Silver. Lime Green is my favorite color so I had to include Lime. I added the other colors because I have always loved Jade with Lime.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“The most memorable part of the day is when the doors finally opened and everyone's eyes were on me but the only person I wanted to see was my husband. When I noticed that he was crying, my heart melted.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I googled for bridesmaids dresses in my wedding colors and I found Azazie. I was able to order color swatches and my girls were able to order with entering their specific measurements. I also loved all the different dress designs that were available. Customer service was wonderful.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Relax, take your time and always choose what you like and want.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“Yes, I enjoyed the wedding planning process very much. I could do it all over again and I would love to help others.”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“Through a google search.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Amazing”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“Keep up the good work with the variety of designs and colors. A lot of places don't carry specific color shades.”

Photos courtesy of Jdinsmoor Productions.

We absolutely adored this wedding and totally wished we were one of the guests & got to experience it in person. Amber and Nathan held a beautiful wedding by the lake and it was absolutely perfect. We are crushing so hard on this sweet and carefree couple - especially when we saw that last photo ?

We could just feel the love through their photos, and we can’t wait to share their special day with you! Congratulations Amber and Nathan! XOXO

This was definitely one of our favorite weddings! We loved the neutral blues and bridesmaids in Dusty Rose. Everything was kept simple, but still elegant - major wedding crush feels.

All photos courtesy of Juicebeats Photography.

Amy and Stephen said their I do’s in Amy’s hometown, while they held their reception in the place where her and her new hubby first met! How cute is that?! This romantic Virginia wedding was filled with purples with pops of pretty peach shades. And how perfect do her bridesmaids look in that gorgeous shade of purple? We’re obsessed!

Mixed styles in the color Grape

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“Both of our families are from the central Virginia area, so we were married in my hometown of Lynchburg. As a more traditional bride, I always wanted to get married in a Christian church with a center aisle. After searching in a city with a church on every corner, we chose Old Pate Chapel and it was perfect for our day. We chose West Manor Estate to host our reception for several reasons. One is because it is absolutely gorgeous! The other reason we chose it was because I used to work there and actually met my husband there! He was a groomsmen at a wedding that I was working and we would chat on and off throughout the evening. At the end of the night, he came up to me and asked me for my number. I froze on the spot but still gave it to him, and he ended up being the one for me!”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“My parents' primary color in their wedding was purple, so I knew I wanted that color to be the primary one. Also, a couple years ago, I saw a wedding in a magazine and the primary color was deep purple with hints of peach, cream, and orange. I absolutely loved it and haven't seen anything like it since, so I used those colors throughout my wedding day.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“Our ceremony was our favorite part. When the doors opened and I saw my groom, it exceeded every dream I ever had. We wrote our own vows and our pastor performed an incredible ceremony - it is something we will never forget!”

Azazie Kailyn in Grape

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I knew I wanted dresses that were the same color, floor-length, and different styles for my girls, but I didn't want them to have to pay an arm and a leg. When we discovered [Azazie], I knew that was what I had been searching for! The dresses were beautiful and such great quality and the girls LOVED them too!”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Don't stress about the details, really! I would find I was worrying about little things that I knew no one would even pay attention to, so it's important to take a step back and always try to look at the big picture. Also, remember to focus on your relationship with your fiance. After the big day is over, it's your marriage that you want to last, so pour as much time and energy into that relationship that you can.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“I LOVED wedding planning and was actually sad when the process ended. Yes it was a lot to do and can become overwhelming if you let it, but I loved putting all of my ideas and thoughts into play for our wedding!”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“My mother actually saw it on Pinterest and sent me the link for it.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Perfect.”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“For me, my wedding was a dream - every detail was perfect, our vendors were amazing, and we had friends and family members travel in from all over the country to celebrate with us and support us. I have no regrets about our day because I know that we stayed true to who we are and had our favorite people in the world by our side.”

All photos courtesy of Sam Stroud Photography.

Megan + Andrew were married in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro, KS. The wedding theme had hints of dark purple, plum, gold and LOTS of glitter. Her key wedding day tip: Don’t procrastinate!

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

“I had my wedding at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro, KS.  I chose this location because this is the church I grew up in and it has always been important for me to get married in the church.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

“My theme sort of turned into simple elegance.  And glitter, lots of glitter.  I took a lot of inspiration from twinkle lights.  My colors were dark purple/plum and gold.  I've always loved the color gold, especially shiny gold, and I've also really like dark purple and they seemed to go together well.”

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

“The best part of the day was turning and facing the audience and being pronounced man and wife!”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“My mom and I had done a lot of searching looking for bridesmaids dresses that would be affordable yet good quality.  My mom stumbled upon the Azazie website and we were instantly blown away by the colors, styles, and prices.  I wanted to have my bridesmaids wear the same color but pick out their own style in the floor-length dressed and Azazie gave us that option.  We also planned to purchase the dresses for my bridesmaids so it was helpful that it was affordable.”

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

“Don't procrastinate!  I thought I had all the time in the world and it creeps up pretty quickly.  Also, just have fun and try not to stress the small stuff.

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

“For the most part I enjoyed the process.  I have never been a planner and I'm not very creative and I've never really been into decorating so it was a bit of a struggle for me.  Once I got into the process and things started falling into place, it became a lot more fun.”

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

“My mom found Azazie searching on Google.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

"Wonderful."

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“My mom, bridesmaids, and I all had a wonderful experience using Azazie.  The dresses fit great and it was easy to return the ones that didn't (some bought multiple to try them on and keep the one they liked best).  The website is easy to use and follow and the the swatches are really helpful.”

All photos courtesy of Vance Fricks Photography

Whitney and Ben had a very specific and clean-cut vision for their Chicago wedding.  When searching for the perfect fit for their perfect day, Whitney stumbled upon Azazie.  Our colors ended up being exactly what she was looking for and tied together their whole color scheme, creating the whole-package look that they wanted to enjoy with their loved ones.  Their beautifully modern and personal day was everything they could have hoped for.

All photos courtesy of Christy Tyler Photography.

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Adler Planetarium in downtown Chicago. We chose the Adler Planetarium because we wanted to share one of our favorite views of the city with our guests, most of which were from out of state.

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

Our color scheme was mint and peach, with silver accents. I've always been drawn to the combination of mint and peach and love how they complement each other.

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

The best part of our wedding day was being surrounded by all our family and friends, the people that mean the most to us. We were surrounded and overwhelmed with love and support all day.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

I was so happy when I found Azazie for my bridesmaid dresses. I had a specific shade of mint in mind before I started my search for bridesmaid dresses. It turns out there are many different shades of mint out there, none of which were what I was looking for. Then I found Azazie and fell IN LOVE with the mint color. It was exactly what I was envisioning. I also knew I wanted to let my girls each pick a style of dress they felt comfortable in and that matched their personalities, and I was happy to find out Azazie had a huge selection for them to choose from!

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

Hire a day-of coordinator and a videographer. Expenses can pile up quickly when you are planning a wedding, and these are two vendors are often viewed as “optional”. Hire a day-of coordinator so you can enjoy the day with your family and friends without worrying about anything. Hire a videographer because as beautiful and sentimental the pictures will be, there is just something special about having the video. It is fun to watch and relive moments from throughout the day.

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

We made it a point to enjoy every step of the wedding planning process, because if you don’t choose to enjoy it – it can quickly become very overwhelming. We did our best to get everyone involved in the process somehow, which brought us closer to our family and friends.

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

After my search for the perfect bridesmaid dresses in Chicago failed, I turned to Google for help. Luckily I stumbled across Azazie through my internet searches, and I couldn't be happier that I did! I found the perfect mint color I had in mind, and loved the wide range of styles to choose from.

Q: And when asked to give one word to describe their wedding day?

I am at a loss for "a word" to describe our wedding. Hope that's okay :)

Roberta and Mike were married in a whirlwind of a wedding, which was unexpected given their three-year engagement.  The two lovebirds kept putting off their wedding as they welcomed two little boys into the world, but couldn't put it off much longer as Roberta's father was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer.  In a stroke of pure luck, Roberta stumbled upon the Azazie Tracy as an economical, timely, and high-quality alternative to the wedding dress she was originally planning on purchasing.  With Roberta's skills as an event planner put to work, they were able to still have the fairytale wedding they had hoped for.

All photos courtesy of Jenée of Cynosure Exposures.

Q: What location did you pick to have your wedding and why did you choose this place?

My husband and I were married and had our reception at my church. We put up a large 40x80 tent with the help of our family members and friends for the reception. Our wedding (though we were engaged for three years) was planned kind of spur of the moment so our budget was a lot less that what we would have had given a year or more of actually planning. We were able to get the space for cheap since we are members and it has a BEAUTIFUL view of the back field.

Q: Did you have a particular theme or color scheme? Is there a story behind this color theme and why you chose it?

Well, my husband really wanted crimson as one of our colors. When we initially started planning our wedding we were going to have an October wedding and I thought that's great crimson goes with a lot of other fall colors. Fast forward to our planning a June wedding in 3 months I decided to go with a Beauty and the Beast type theme. It's my favorite Disney movie...and I always wanted to be Belle as a little girl. I went with Crimson Red, Gold, Ivory and a splash of Blushing Pink.

Q: What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

So, so many but if I can only choose one, my father-daughter dance. My dad was diagnosed with Stage III gastric esophageal cancer last August. He's had two rounds of chemo and an esophagectomy in January to remove the tumor.

I've always been a Daddy's girl and the thought of my dad not walking me down the aisle or having my father-daughter dance broke my heart. That's why my husband and I planned our wedding in 3 months. I didn't know what a year from now looked like. I needed that moment with my dad and having it will be one of my greatest and most cherished memories.

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

I actually chose Azazie for my wedding dress. I had had one picked out and the deposit put down for our wedding we were going to have next fall but when we moved it up it just wasn't in the budget any longer. I wanted something with a full skirt, long train, lace bodice, something elegant and beautiful but it had to have pockets like the dress I originally picked (I have kids, I needed space for binkies and toys, etc.). I looked everywhere for something similar but couldn't find anything in my restricted budget that was quality-made.

When I saw reviews for Azazie bridesmaids dresses I went to your site and looked at your wedding dresses. I found the Tracy and fell in love. I hoped and prayed that the reviews for the bridesmaids dresses and their quality would transfer over for wedding dresses. I got the dress sooner than expected and my hopes were filled as my dress was beautifully made and fit perfectly.

Q: Any tips or advice for anyone getting married soon?

Definitely, research and research some more. You can find GREAT deals on items you want for your wedding by researching and price comparing. Also don't be afraid to DIY items. Most of my wedding items are DIY and I kept receiving compliments and questions on where I got my items. Last, don't be afraid to buy your dress online -just make sure you research! Read reviews, ask questions, get measurements, and find something that will fit your body type before you order and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

I love planning weddings. I'm actually an event planner by trade and weddings are my favorite thing to do. Creating a dream and making it real is so fantastic. I get a lot of satisfaction from it. Since it was my own, it was even better.

Q: Where did you find/hear about Azazie?

I am on a Facebook group for brides in my area and past brides recommended Azazie for their bridesmaids dresses out of curiosity I looked and saw the wedding dresses.

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

It definitely goes down in the books for a fairytale moment.

Angela and Kelsey were married at WinMock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. They chose emerald green, with ivory and yellow accents for their wedding colors. There is no special significance to the colors but Angela wanted fun and bright colors for their summer wedding. She knew the jewel tone would look flattering on all her bridesmaids and photograph well against the big white barn at the venue.

All photos were taken by Logan Jarrard.

Q: Why did you pick this place to tie the knot?

“The groom and I now live in Atlanta, but it was important to me to be married near my hometown in North Carolina. WinMock is a beautiful, renovated barn. It has indoor and outdoor space, was large enough to fit our many family and friends, and felt comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the day.”

Q: What was your favorite moment?

“My groom and I did a "first look," so we had some time alone before the bustle and excitement of the wedding. Seeing his face for the first time and being able to talk and laugh together was an incredible joy in the midst of a very busy day with family and friends.”

Q: How did you two meet?

“I always like to say that we met the old-fashioned way...online. He works in finance, and is an avid whitewater kayaker in his spare time. I was in graduate school at the time, studying to be a physician assistant. Between our very busy schedules, we connected over a shared love of travel, food, wine, and never staying still! Now things are calmer, but I love the sense of adventure that he brings to our everyday life.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids dresses?

“Azazie fit all of my bridesmaid dress needs perfectly. I had 8 bridesmaids, each of different ages, sizes, and personalities. I knew that it would be impossible to find a "one size fits all" dress that would be flattering and comfortable for everyone. Since we all live in different cities and states, we were not be able to shop together. I needed to find an online site, one where I felt confident about the ability to get correct sizing, with a reasonable return policy if needed. I wanted a specific color that was surprisingly hard to find elsewhere (emerald green), and I wanted a good variety of dresses to choose from, in fabric and styles that were complementary to my gown and to each other. Finally, it was very important for me to be budget-conscious. When I learned about Azazie, it was like someone had matched a checklist of everything I was looking for. I loved that they had dozens of dresses that were different enough to suit each bridesmaid's style and personality, but similar enough to look great together. The ordering process was simple, the dresses were good quality (especially for the cost), and my ladies looked beautiful. When I found that I could order sashes for my 2 junior bridesmaids in matching material to bring their look together with the older girls, it was icing on the cake!”

Q: Any tips for brides-to-be?

“Wedding planning is stressful, but try to appreciate the opportunities it brings for you to spend time with your family and friends, during the months of planning and on the big day. Make every big decision or milestone a celebration. Enjoy the spotlight. Don't sweat the details. And get some sleep!”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning experience?

“It was stressful. It was difficult to make all the small decisions. I was not a picky bride, but I still had to choose. I tried to keep the focus on making sure my groom and I could be ourselves, and our wedding party and guests had a great time. That made it easier to realize that so many details really do not matter. And in the end, the day was wonderful and the stress was worth it. I would do it again in half a heartbeat!”

Q: Sum up your wedding in one word.

“FUN!”

Mandi and Matt were married at Cedar Lake Cellars in Wright Ciyt, Missouri. Their wedding incorporated a rustic and shabby chic theme with a soft color palette.

All photos were taken by Lisa Meyer Photography.

Q: Why did you choose this place to get married?

“I had attended an event at the winery a couple years earlier and always thought it would be a wonderful location for a wedding. It was the only location that my husband and I looked at and we both loved it immediately! It is absolutely gorgeous and their staff is amazing. All of our guests raved about how much they loved the location and how helpful and wonderful their staff was.”

Q: What was the most memorable part of the day?

“The most memorable parts of the day for me were when I took a moment to look around and saw that the visions I had always had for the day during the planning process were coming to life right in front of me. The first was when I first arrived at the venue and saw everything set up, I actually began to tear up a little. Another was when I was dancing with guests and saw a bunch of guests standing on the balcony of the barn watching the events below them.”

Q: How did you find Azazie?

“I stumbled on Azazie through searching for dresses online. I saw several styles I loved immediately and then went to a couple wedding forums to search for reviews of other bride's experiences.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I wanted a very simple design for my bridesmaid's dresses. Azazie had the best selection of classic, simple designs for affordable prices. I also liked that the bridesmaids could order either a standard or custom size as well.”

Q: Any advice for those getting married soon?

“Your wedding day will go faster than you can imagine. Many people told me that but I never knew how true it was until I was experiencing it for myself. I was glad I took the advice to take a few moments throughout the day to stop and take in everything around me. You will get pulled in so many different directions that day and it is so easy to get wrapped up in it all that you don't ever stop to just enjoy it for a while. Also, do not go the cheap route on your wedding photography and/or videography. They really are the only things you have left when everything is said and done!”

Q: Did you enjoy planning your own wedding?

“I really did enjoy the planning process. Sure, there were times it was stressful but it was also a lot of fun! Every decision I made made me more and more excited for the day to arrive. I actually find myself a little bored and missing it now!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Perfect.”

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

“I am so thankful for all the wonderful vendors and people we had around us helping to make this day everything we ever dreamed it would be.”

Karli and Blayne tied the knot at Lenoir City, Tennessee at the WindRiver Golf Club. Since their wedding was on May 1 and outside, they wanted to go with a light color scheme and ultimately decided on light purples, pinks and grays for their color palette.

All photos are courtesy of Michael Kaal Photography.

Q: Why did you choose this place to get married?

“When we visited WindRiver for the first time, we fell in love with how gorgeous it was. Our ceremony was on a lawn overlooking Tellico Lake and our reception was a few steps away on a brick patio under a tent in front of a beautiful lakeside restaurant.”

Q: What was the most memorable part of your big day?

“It’s so hard to pick just one thing! The whole day was amazing. Things weren’t perfect by any means but I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Some of my favorite memories from the day were my dad’s surprise father-daughter dance idea, then watching my grandparents dance to their wedding song that they danced to 64 years ago and then having them give my new husband and I marriage advice in front of all our guests.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids dresses?

“I decided to go with Azazie for our bridesmaids because there is a wide variety of styles and colors. I picked the color and length of the dresses but let my girls pick what style they wanted because I wanted them to love their dress, feel comfortable in it and pick one they could afford! The dresses at Azazie are affordable, yet high quality.”

Q: Any tips for those getting married soon?

“My advice would be to not stress over the small details. Your big day will go by so fast that you won’t even notice those small details. The day is about you and your significant other’s love for each other. Celebrate, don’t stress!”

Q: Did you enjoy planning your wedding?

At times I enjoyed the wedding planning but most of the time I did not. I had never really thought about my wedding before we had gotten engaged. While planning a wedding there are a lot of decisions to be made that at the time seem like a big deal but really aren’t. Plus my indecisiveness didn’t help the planning process!

Q: Your wedding in one word.

“Inexpressible.”

Victoria and David were married at BushBank in Kiama, New South Wales Australia. Their color scheme was shades of lavender and creme with a French vintage theme. There were sprigs of lavender on each guest’s name plate that provided an essence of lavender throughout the room. Other flowers such as hydrangeas, baby’s breath, queen anne’s lace, and roses were used for a French cottage garden feel. Mercury and cut glass vases and candle holders were paired with an ivy fairy light chandelier for a simple yet elegant feel within the entire room.

Although the happy couple's wedding was held in Australia, that didn’t stop Victoria from ordering her bridesmaids dresses from Azazie. Three of her bridesmaids were in the United States and her maid of honor got the fourth dress delivered to her and shipped it, along with the ties and pocket squares, to Australia!

All photo credit goes to The Evoke Company.

Q: Why did you pick BushBank to get married?

“We picked this location as my husband is from that area and we would often pass the property.  I loved how it showcased what I loved about Kiama; the green grassy rolling hills and farmland that neighbours the beautiful blue sea. I also loved the location as it is family run and the owner Sonya ensures that your experience on the property is personal and truly your own. It is a beautiful historic operational farm that has a bed and breakfast within the main house. It also had several location to choose from on the grounds for the ceremony. We picked the archway that overlooked the farm and had the ocean in the background. The property was ideal for the cocktail hour for guests to wander and play lawn games while we had a pianist play and then trickle into the new permanent marquee that they have built for the reception. We also loved that they had the old fig trees that form an inverted heart that our photographer beautifully captured in one of our night shots.”

Q: What was the best part of the day?

“Best moment of the day was after the ceremony, when we had a done a few photos with our photographer off in one of the fields under the fig trees. He left us to return to the cocktail hour in the lawn and we spent about 15 minutes on our own together for the first time as husband and wife, soaking it all in. It was a great feeling to look back onto the lawn and see all of our friends and family mingling and enjoying each other’s company. It was also serene to look off into the cow pasture and into the ocean and know that this was our first moment together as husband and wife.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I had four bridesmaids and one bride’s man. Three of my bridesmaids were from back home in the USA and one was here with me in Australia. I wanted a dress that was elegant but not showy and that also flattered each girls various body shapes. Upon looking at dresses online I found the Azazie website. All of the dresses were beautiful and were priced so reasonably. I fell in love with the Charlie dress as it complimented mine so well. I also loved how with the Azazie dresses you could choose from a multitude of colours to fit your specific wedding theme. They also had matching ties and pocket squares. We went with the Lilac shade for our wedding. It was such an easy process getting the dresses for the girls and the ties and pocket squares for not only my bride’s man but also the groom’s party. I am so happy that I found Azazie.”

Q: Any advice for brides-to-be?

“Ensure that you have enough time to source the vendors that you want.  Don't rush the process and accept help from others when it’s given.  Also on the day just relax and enjoy it all and make sure to take time like we did to have sometime alone after the ceremony to soak it all in.  The day goes so fast and you want to make sure you have sometime together alone to reflect and enjoy it al.”

Q: Did you enjoy planning your wedding?

“It was at times stressful especially towards the end getting everything sorted and ensuring all the details were in place. We also had 14 people coming in from the United States so we were also assisting with travel planning for our international guests as well. I was very lucky to have wonderful vendors that really looked after us and had our best interests at heart. We were also fortunate to have wonderful friends and family who helped us through the process and kept us calm and happy.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Fairytale.”

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

“We were very lucky to have a pet friendly venue that allowed our 11 year old Shih Tzu Tobey to be apart of our special day.  He was our ring bearer and in all honesty, probably stole the show for the day.”

Karena and Oshaine were married at a natural park in Hollywood, Florida called Anne Kolb Nature Center. When Karena visited the park with her mother as a 17 year old and saw the greenery, the eloquent courtyard and the beautiful white arch, she knew it was the place she wanted to get married one day. 11 years later, Karena showed the venue to Oshaine who made her dream of getting married there come true.

All photos are courtesy of Complete Weddings + Events.

Q: Did you have a specific color scheme?

“The color scheme was royal purple and yellow. I wanted colors that stood out in a garden. Royal purple looked stunning against the greenery and the pop of yellow reminded me of the radiant sunlight. Having an outdoor wedding felt very natural to me because I love outdoor activities such as sitting in parks, enjoying the scenery and listening to various sounds of nature.”

Q: What was the most memorable part of your day?

“The most memorable part of my wedding day was when my husband and I went to the top of the tower to take photos. As we took a look over the entire park, it seemed like the day slowed down. I was able to take in the moment of this new chapter in my life with my husband.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I chose Azazie for my bridesmaids because there was a large variety of options in styles and colors.”

Q: Where did you hear about Azazie?

“One of my bridesmaids was in a wedding a couple of months before mine and they used Azazie for their bridesmaids' dresses. She referred me to Azazie and Azazie was the best decision I made for my wedding.”

Q: What’s your tip for brides-to-be?

“Your wedding day may go very fast, find times where you can enjoy the special moments.”  

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process?

“My husband, my mother, and maid of honor were very helpful in the planning progress. It was very fun planning the wedding with them. We planned the wedding in 6 months, so decisions had to be made quickly but I still got the key things that I wanted.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Radiant.”

Q: Anything else you'd like to add?

“Having a wedding was one of the best experiences I've had and being able to look at the video of everyone having a great time in celebration of our love was remarkable.”

Cathy and Taylor celebrated their marriage at the St. Thomas More in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They sing in the choir there every Sunday and their choir sang for them on their big day!

Their wedding featured jewel tones, with rich and bright shades of blue, green, pink, and purple! Cathy’s bridesmaids were wearing our Cierra, Annabella and Clara dress while the groomsmaid chose the Kaya dress!

All photos were taken by Zoe Zen Photography.

Q: Where did you have your wedding reception?

“Then we had the reception at the Doubletree in Durham because we wanted to easily host all our out-of-state family and friends in a hotel near the airport, with the added bonus of a beautiful and charming venue for our pictures.”

Q: Why did you pick this color scheme?

“I started out with cobalt blue, which is my favorite color, and had the added bonus of looking great on all my bridesmaids! Adding other shades kept things interestingly varied (I've never been good at sticking to a strict color scheme), and the bright hues had the added bonus of looking great in small doses, which made decorating easy.”

Q: Pick the best part of your big day.

“​All of it!​ From proudly reciting my wedding vows to dancing the night away with my new husband. But the moment that will always stick with me is that moment when the church doors opened for my entrance. The choir was singing my favorite hymn (O God Beyond All Praising), and it was so beautiful I cried all the way down the aisle.”

Q: Why did you settle on Azazie for your bridesmaids dresses?

“​Azazie gave me all the flexibility I needed to find pretty dresses for a wedding party with a wide range of shapes and sizes!​ There were so many gorgeous options.

​Each of my bridesmaids--and Taylor's sister, who was a groomsmaid--was able to find somewhere that worked uniquely for her, but also coordinated with the other girls' dresses."

Q: Where did you find Azazie?

“​I was in a wedding Facebook group, expressing my frustrations with the limited sizing of the places I'd looked, and someone mentioned Azazie. I checked out the site and was instantly hooked. With the range of sizes 0-30, the royal blue color I loved (and black for our groomsmaid), the useful filters, and the variety of attractive dresses, I knew I'd found what I was looking for.”

Q: Any tips for brides-to-be?

“My maid of honor helped keep me grounded by reminding me that the top priority is a meaningful ceremony (however each couple defines that), and that the most important and memorable parts of the reception would be good food and good music. I can confirm that a sacred ceremony, delicious food, and enjoyable music were the touchstones of our wedding, plus a great photographer to capture all of our special moments. Plenty of little things went wrong-I had something in the wrong order on our program, our first dance was...not the most coordinated, and the first piece of cake we cut fell on the ground- but no one noticed the program error and we all have hilarious memories of the dance and the cake cutting.”

Q: Did you enjoy planning the wedding?

“I enjoyed many aspects of the planning process, such as meal tastings and designing invitations, especially when Taylor and I could work as a team. For example, we're both classically-trained musicians, so as an inside joke we used a font called Chopin for our names on the front of our wedding program.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“​Classic!”

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April and Dan tied the knot at the Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. Their wedding didn’t have an exact theme but was centered around the idea of being a joyous celebration for all their friends and family as the couple had been together for 8.5 years before the wedding. All her ‘maids were wearing our Ellen gown in an array of colors.

All photos were taken by Blue Martini Photography.

Q: Why did you choose this venue?

“We wanted somewhere that was new and modern but not too edgy, somewhere with clean design that was pretty but neutral enough to work with whatever crazy decor I decided to add. The ballroom has these huge windows that let all sorts of natural sunlight in, which I love, and the dance floor was the biggest we had seen (very important since we love to dance!). There is also a gorgeous setting for an outdoor ceremony, which we got to utilize since the weather held! Finally, we currently live in Philadelphia, so we wanted to pick a venue with a trustworthy and responsive staff to help us pull everything together, and they were absolutely fabulous.”

Q: How did you keep your wedding cohesive without a specific theme?

“I wanted the decor to just be very fun and happy and "spring-y" to reflect the celebratory nature of the day. I almost always wear prints (mostly floral), and if I wear solid colors they are always bright and happy, so I wanted the wedding to reflect that. I don't have a favorite color because I like too many, and while tradition suggests your bridesmaids all wear the same color and you pick a main color for the decor with an accent color or two, I decided that I could pick as many colors as I wanted, as long as I put them together very carefully! We basically ended up with a rainbow wedding with garden party/watercolor accents that suited us perfectly.

Q: What was your favorite moment?
“I can't pick one moment because there were too many good ones! I was first overjoyed that we could have the outdoor ceremony that we had planned, under the arbor my dad built us from trees from our backyard. Our ceremony was particularly memorable because we chose to have a secular ceremony but wanted to infuse it with aspects unique to us to keep with the celebratory nature of the day. My grandma and my 4 great aunts sang to us, we had 2 friends from college tell our love story from the beginning and 1 more recent friend read a beautiful poem, and Dan even surprised me by reading a poem called "Always Marry an April Girl" by Ogden Nash (which I could swear was written for me even though he died 45 years ago), complete with a mic drop at the end! The sunshine finally gave way to torrential sun showers during our first dance, and we even got a rainbow over the venue, perfect for our rainbow wedding! At the risk of sounding cliche, it was the cherry on top of a - dare I say - perfect day!”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie?

“I chose Azazie for a number of reasons. I knew I didn't want my girls to all wear the same color, so the dresses had to come in multiple colors that I really liked, and I wanted a style that was traditional but still comfortable and flattering for the girls while still having a few unique details. I took full advantage of the swatch program and probably ordered half of them to work out which six colors to choose, which wasn't easy since there were so many good ones! We selected the Ellen dress because the straps made it so easy to wear while the pleating, lace, and V back really transformed it into a beautiful gown. I also picked Azazie because my bridesmaids live all over the country, so it was extremely convenient that they could measure themselves at home and order online, especially with the quick turn-around time! We also loved the custom sizing option, as two of my bridesmaids needed extra length and some needed shorter bodices etc, and the $50 alterations credit was definitely an added bonus! Finally, the price point is hard to beat for the quality of the gowns. The customer service was also fantastic, which was very much appreciated.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process?

“The initial excitement of planning the wedding was very fun; when else do you get to throw such a fabulous party for all of your friends and family where you get to pick out every little detail! And then you realize that you HAVE to pick out every. Little. Detail. I came to the realization during the process that unless you are an event planner for a living, chances are you have absolutely no experience putting together such a big shindig, and never again will, until your future kids get married.The closer you get to the actual day, you start caring less and less about things like napkins and chairs and more and more about things like, gosh I really hope Aunt and Uncle So-and-So can still make it and that you can calm your mind enough to take in every moment and just enjoy the day. My recommendation to future brides is designate very early on a handful of things that are really important to you and are worth your time, effort, and frankly money, and then to not let yourself get caught up in nit picky details regarding things that aren't on that short list of priorities. It was also difficult at times planning a wedding from out of town, but our vendors were fantastic, so hire vendors that you can trust!”

Q: Your wedding in one word.

“Fantastical.”

Q: Any tips for future brides?

“If you want something for your wedding, go for it! (As long it fits in your budget, don't go into debt for your wedding!!!) Not everyone will agree with your "vision" or ideas, but don't let them get you down about your ribbon wands or rapping your vows or having a burrito bar for dinner. I really loved the fact that our wedding was a reflection of us, and that's what made it perfect (for us ❤). “”

Q: Finals thoughts?

“Shameless plug for the "Save the Date" wedding podcast (soon to be "Bridechilla") hosted by Aleisha McCormack. I discovered her podcast about 3-4 months before the wedding, and she talks with real brides and wedding professionals about every aspect of weddings in realistic terms, from family feuds to chair covers to wedding planning while dealing with anxiety and depression. Listening really helped reassure me about so many things related to the wedding, including my decision to have 6 different colored bridesmaids dresses (!), and stay calm, collected, and a #bridechilla as the big day approached. Could not recommend it more!”

Ashley and Brad tied the knot in April at the beautiful Newland Barn in Huntington Beach, California. They celebrated their love in a colorful and whimsical DIY wedding with turquoise and glittery gold with pops of pink for the color palette. Ashley’s bridesmaids were dazzling in our Victoria, Mikaela, Betsy, Siena, Heloise and Kaiya dresses in spa.

All the photos are courtesy of Photograph by Ben and Kadin.

Q: Why did you choose this place to get married?

“We were on a budget and did a lot of searching before we found the perfect venue. It was important to us to find a place that was inexpensive and allowed us to bring in our own vendors to keep costs down. The Newland Barn is owned by the city and very affordable – but also very desirable. For a reservation, we had to go to the city and participate in a raffle for that date the following year. After 3 visits, we won the raffle and got the venue for 4/23/16!”

Q: What’s the story behind this color scheme?

“Turquoise is one of my favorite colors and I thought it was perfect for our spring wedding. I knew the colors and DIY touches would really pop at our pretty outdoor venue!”

Q: What was the most memorable part of the day?

“There were so many amazing parts of our wedding day – from our first kiss as husband and wife, to dancing the night away with family and friends – but my absolute favorite part was the people I got to share my day with. There are not many times in life when you get everyone you love all in one spot, and that’s definitely the best part!”

Q: Why did you pick Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“I chose Azazie because I LOVED all of the different dress styles available. I knew that I wanted my girls to wear the same color, but I wanted their dresses in all different styles so that they could show off their personalities! They were all able to find the perfect dress for them and at a much lower price than other bridesmaid dress retailers.”

Q: Any tips for soon-to-be brides?

“It’s so important to step back and just enjoy being engaged and the planning process. It’s really easy to get caught up in all the tiny details. Don’t take on too many projects, and don’t be afraid to ask for help!”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process? Why or why not?

In the beginning, I really enjoyed the planning process and picking out all the details. I’ve always loved crafting and took on many DIY projects for the wedding. As the date got closer and closer, I ended up getting more and more stressed and overwhelmed. Luckily, we were able to work with an amazing day-of coordinator who helped us in the months before the wedding. Let’s just say I’m SO happy the planning is over!”

Q: How did you find Azazie?

“I did a lot of searching online and on Pinterest, and after looking through a few different bridesmaid dress retailers, I finally found Azazie! I knew right away that these dresses would be perfect – so many adorable styles and the 'spa' color matched my wedding colors exactly. The ordering process was simple, the turnaround was fast, and the prices were great!”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Perfect! I guess that may sound silly, but it really was just the best day. After months of planning and stress, it all fell together. Great weather, great people, great memories. It doesn’t get much better than that!”

Q: Last thoughts?

“You can totally have a beautiful, perfect wedding on a budget! We didn’t have a whole lot of money to spend, but we knew that we wanted good music, good food and good drinks. We splurged a bit on those details but were very frugal on the rest of the wedding. Your friends and family just want to celebrate YOU, and don’t care so much about the linens, centerpieces or decor. Relax and have fun with it – your day will turn out perfect!”

Brittany and Patrick had a beautiful June wedding at The Lake George Club on Lake George in Diamond Point, New York. The wedding had pink, orange, and blue as the color scheme. Patrick picked orange and Brittany chose pink and they rounded it up by adding blue as well! Her bridesmaids were in our Amani, Jessica, Sariah and Kaiya dresses. 

All photos are courtesy of Candidly Beth Photography.

Q: Why did you choose this venue for your wedding?

“I grew up there in the summers ever since I was a baby and knew that this was where I wanted to get married. It’s a place where I feel at home. Everyone who works there is like another family member and it the most picturesque location, on Lake George, surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains.”

Q: What’s the story behind your wedding colors?

“I love bright colors and wanted a really colorful and fun wedding. For a spring wedding, the colors were spot-on. I also thought about how the colors would transition from day to night. Bright colors for fun in the day and colors of a sunset for at night. The blue lake surrounded by the lush green mountains and a bright blue sky that day really made everything pop, especially the bright colors of my bridesmaid dresses.”

Q: Pick your favorite moment of the day.

“The most emotional moment was seeing my husband for the first time at our first look before the ceremony. As I was walking down with my maid of honor to see him, my emotions just started coming out from nowhere. We were finally getting married. As I waited for him the anticipation just kept building, but the second I saw him he made me smile and laugh and all my nerves melted.

The second best moment was dancing with my husband on the dance floor surrounded by all the people we love. We danced for half of our first dance alone, and then half way through it invited everyone to join us. Living so far away from everyone we love and not being able to see them regularly, it was so amazing to have everyone in one place at one time.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie?

“My bridesmaids are located all across the country, so I needed somewhere that was easy for everyone to have access to and not be too expensive. Ordering online and the great customer service at Azazie made it easy for everyone to figure out what they wanted, order their dress and receive it easily wherever they were. We ordered swatches to compare the colors, which arrived very quickly. I picked two colors and then let everyone choose their own style. I wanted them to pick a dress that they liked and the color they preferred.”

Q: Any tips for those getting married soon?

Try to focus on enjoying yourself and worry about the big things rather than small details that are more than a headache to plan than the reality of it attributing to your day as a whole. My husband and I tried to think about how we wanted our day to be that would make us the happiest. In the end, worrying about big details made it less stressful. There is so much online that you can get lost 'going down the rabbit hole' of what people say make a perfect wedding. You can have a wedding that doesn't break the bank if you decided what is needed. In the end, it’s all about your vision of happiness.

Q: How was the wedding planning process for you?

"I enjoyed the wedding process because I had a great husband and group of family and close friends who really helped out. People are more than willing to help do a little bit if you ask them, rather than trying to do everything yourself. Plus working with people to create your perfect day made it more fun. Asking for help really added to the planning process. I didn't hire a wedding planner or day-of planner because I had such great support. Whether it was sampling, doing invitations, floral arrangements, making giant lawn games, etc. there was someone who wanted to help carry out your vision. We also had a lot of great vendors who were flexible to work with us via Skype/Facetime meetings and lots of emails since we live halfway across the world."

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Perfect (Can-we-do-it-again).”

Q: Finals thoughts?

“At the end of our wedding, we had a sparkler exit that led us to a boat to take us back to our hotel. Driving away at the end, I told my husband that it was a more than perfect day, the only thing wrong was that it happened too fast. Take time to spend some alone time throughout the day with your husband because it really does go by fast. It will be the best day of your life."

Lydia and Chad tied the knot at the Full Moon Resort at the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. Both love the mountains and being outdoors and were looking for a barn wedding as well as a venue that could offer overnight accommodations for the wedding party. Full Moon was the perfect spot for their rustic barn wedding and had enough rooms for all the wedding guests to stay on-site the night of the wedding. Her bridesmaids looked gorgeous in our Ellen, Leanna, Cherish, Hillary and Lanette in Dusty Rose. The groomsmen were also in matching Dusty Rose ties! 

All photos were taken by Love Me Do Photography.

Q: What was your wedding theme?

“We didn't have a theme. We just wanted our wedding to be simple.  We wanted the natural elements of our wedding details and the beauty of our venue to stand out. We chose white and soft pink for our flowers and wanted lots of greenery. We chose Dusty Rose for the bridesmaids' dress color to ‘go with’ the flowers. We wanted to feature other natural materials--we used recycled kraft paper for all the stationary, all the linens were white, and we used natural looking wood in many places. It was simple and natural, and the Dusty Rose perfectly complemented the natural details.”

Q: What was the best part of the day?

“My favorite part of the day was when Chad and I had our first look and then took our portrait photos together. We finally got to enjoy our day together after all the planning! It was so nice to take a deep breath and be in each other's company. It felt like coming home. Chad says his best part of the day was when we exchanged our vows and rings. It was an amazing feeling to commit to each other in front of all our friends and loved ones.”

Q: Why did you pick Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“My bridesmaids were all over the country: PA, Idaho, Washington State and NYC. Azazie came up in my internet search for ‘Dusty Rose’ and I loved the dresses. I loved that my bridesmaids could try on their dresses before purchasing with the trial program. I also loved that they could have them custom sized. I wanted each bridesmaid to have a dress suited to her own style, so it was awesome that there were so many dresses to chose from. The incredible prices too! We couldn't believe the quality we were getting for our money!”

Q: Any tips for those getting married soon?

“Less is more! Everything goes so quickly on the big day. The fewer things you have going day-of (or even week-of), the better. You will be running around like a nut on the day, so the fewer events/locations/plans, the more time you will have to enjoy your day with your friends and family.”

Q: How’d you find Azazie?

I found Azazie internet searching "Dusty Rose Bridesmaids Dresses." I also saw a Buzzfeed article!

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process?

“I enjoyed wedding planning very, very much. My husband (then fiancé) and I had so much fun working together. We made joint decisions about all aspects and details. It was really fun. I also like the DIY projects we did. The little wedding details.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Us.”

Ashley and Luis were married in a gorgeous wedding at Millwick in downtown Los Angeles. The bridesmaids wore an assortment of Azazie dresses, including the Yazmin, Kristen, Hillary and Cherish.

All photos were taken by Pie Shoppe Photography.

Q: Why did you choose this place for your wedding?

“We chose Millwick because we wanted a unique experience for our guests - most of whom were either local to LA or traveling from Mexico City. We also chose it for it's industrial vibe mixed with sustainability... it demonstrates the harmony of two vastly different cultures coming together to create a unique and fulfilling relationship. Millwick is a relatively new venue for events, but stores so much history, much of which is preserved.”

Q: Did you have a particular theme?

“We had an elegant and energetic modern Mexican theme set out for our wedding. Instead of focusing on colors, we had metallic and metal accents. The table setting was a palette mixing rose gold metallic napkins, gold chargers and silverware. Ashley's bouquet was neutral florals with spray painted metallic greenery.

To create the modern Mexican vibe, we worked with local artisans in Mexico City to create the perfect handmade accents just for our wedding. They created the metallic Moravian stars and the tin hearts, which then Luis's parents brought in a suitcase just days before the wedding. We used while paper picado to line the ceremony chairs and a metallic pinata as our guest book.”

Q: What was the most memorable part of the day?

“There were so many memorable moments, here's one of them... Luis' sister, Paulina, could not travel from Mexico for the wedding because she had a baby just weeks before the wedding. While thrilled for the newest addition to the family, the whole family was disappointed we wouldn't share this moment with her - however, Paulina and I had a plan. We worked with the coordinator and one of the groomsmen, and through the power of technology, Paulina was part of the bridal party. The groomsman walked down the aisle with an iPad with Paulina on screen. She was all done up and wearing a grey dress (just like all the other bridesmaids). As he carefully carried the iPad down the aisle and Paulina waved to everyone in the crowd, tears and fulfilled hearts set the tone for our wedding ceremony. Both our families were so thrilled that Paulina and her family got to be present during the entire wedding ceremony.”

Q: Why did you choose Azazie for your bridesmaids?

“Because my bridesmaids were coming from both Mexico and around the US, I wanted to make it easy on them, so I originally told them to buy a long grey dress... whatever they could find. Turns out, that is a very difficult thing to find! I realized it was going to be hard to keep a consistent feel and look for the wedding, so I looked around for an option that would allow for girls to pick their own styles, but all in the same color. I saw rave reviews for Azazie, but was a little hesitant that I couldn't actually see the dresses, and I was running out of time, so I couldn't order a sample to test it out. I decided it was worth the risk, and it definitely was indeed! We were all really in love with the style options, the quality of the material, the fit and the gentle price tags! The color looked great on the girls. Azazie made the whole experience of asking my bridesmaids to get dresses a lot less stressful - I was so glad they could get beautiful dresses in a lovely color, in a style they liked at a price they could afford. It was a win!”

Q: Any tips for soon-to-be brides?

“It's really hard to stay on budget, and especially when it comes to weddings. I learned that there is a difference between target budget and maximum budget. Target budget was how much I wanted to spend, and maximum budget was the max I knew I was comfortable spending. I suggest telling wedding vendors your target budget, and keep your maximum budget to yourself. For example, if you know you want to spend a maximum of $3,000 on something, tell them your budget is $2500. That way, when you want to add something (a special kind of flower, or upgrade your silverware or special order desserts, or whatever), you have a buffer space to work within.

Also, go to a wedding tailor for wedding dress alterations! Regular tailors simply don't have an eye for wedding dress construction and details. I went to a regular tailor (whom I had used for years and they have always been great) and they nearly ruined my dress. I was fortunate to find a second tailor, a wedding tailor, who was able to fix the dress the best she could within 3 days! I was lucky, but definitely wish I had just shelled out the extra cash for a wedding tailor in the first place.”

Q: Did you enjoy the wedding planning process?

“Yes! I am an organization lover... so my hard drive was full of spreadsheets, inspiration boards and DIY projects. I enjoyed working with the vendors to create an unforgettable experience for myself, my husband, our families and each of the guests.”

Q: Describe your wedding in one word.

“Fulfilling.”

Liz and Dan tied the knot at Misty Farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their wedding featured blue as the main color with red, orange, and yellow accents.

For Liz, an important element of her wedding was that they incorporated local products. The flowers were local and the caterer used local ingredients, on top of serving up a vegetarian menu. Even the beer, wine, and liquor at their wedding was all made in Michigan. The couple made a strong effort to reduce the waste and damaging environmental impact of weddings by going local. The bridesmaids looked stunning in our Mila, Amani, Kinsley, and Annabella dresses.

All photos were taken by E.C. Campbell Photography.

Q: What were you looking for in a venue?
“Our main criteria were that we wanted to be outdoors and we wanted it to be in or near Ann Arbor, where we live (also relatively central for family). It was beautiful and perfectly suited for our needs.”

Q: What’s the story behind your color scheme?
“It didn't mean anything in particular; I just knew I wanted lots of bright color and I love those colors together. Our flowers ended up being basically every color because we wanted everything to be native and local, so there really wasn't a strict overarching color scheme.”