1.18.2011

Bridal Brunching + The Weekend

Ponies Wool Scarf. Crab hors d'oeuvres. Jin Wang Wedding Gown. Mink Pink Sweater + JBrand Jeans. Dolores Park. White Ginger CosmopolitanBlue Sapphire Martini + Rose. Jin Wang Wedding Gown + Four Seasons Bridal Fair.

After bidding adieu to my guy early Sunday morning, I high tailed it to the Four Seasons just in time to join my girlfriend (and bridesmaid!) Nicole at the bridal brunch hosted by Gilt City.* We dined on delicious mini quiches, sipped grapefruit mimosas, admired gorgeous Jin Wang wedding gowns and Nicole had her hair styled into a sleek and wedding appropriate pony tail. After brunching we headed downstairs to walk through the vendor filled bridal fair. I would have felt overwhelmed had I not been this far along in my wedding planning but I enjoyed mingling with many bay area vendors and would definitely recommend attending a bridal fair if you're newly engaged and would like a better idea of where to begin with the whole planning process.

*PS: Be sure to signup and check to see what Gilt City events are offered in your area!

38 comments:

RosaLovesDC said...

How fun! What a better way to spend a day with a friend. I hope Gilt starts hosting more events in other cities, like DC.

Sist and Sist said...

Oh my gosh!!! I loved planning my wedding! hope you're having a ball!!!! :)

Meg said...

Ahh, I want to be there ;) Looks like such a dreamy event :)

Love the necklaces in the 4th pic!

xx

Ana* said...

Events like this one sound like so much fun!

Closet Fashionista said...

Oooh fun!! That first dress is GORGEOUS!
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FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

That last gown is so gorge! xo

la petite coquine said...

Love the shots you snapped! Wedding fairs are always pretty fantastic, but something about the Four Season absolutely puts it over the top!

Alicia said...

@la petite coquine - yes the Four Seasons wedding fair was gorgeous!

Cara said...

ahhh I remember those days! Do you think it would be weird if I still showed up at events "pretending" to be a bride to be???

First Impression by AiR said...

lovely photos!!!
really nice blog!!

http://www.firstimpressionbyair.blogspot.com/

this free bird said...

Everything looks just beautiful, Alicia. I love the jewel encrusted belt on the one gown - I could totally see you in that one!

xo,
C

L0veLindsey said...

That gown is just gorgeous! I can't wait to start picking out mine!

ELIZABETH said...

Looks like a fun event! Great pictures. My favorite wedding dress was the last one. Beautiful skirt! I'll have to check out Gilt City for other fun events.

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Amy said...

I just discovered Gilt City and love it! Hope you enjoyed your weekend :)

Taylor Sterling said...

Hoe fab girl! Looks like a lot of fun!

Kimbirdy said...

i never took the time for a bridal brunch or event when i was engaged. that's the one thing i regret. i went with a super non-traditional, outdoor dress, but it would have been fun to have that experience. i've thought about going to one now and pretending my wedding is this summer. :) ssshhh...

Kimbirdy said...

i never took the time for a bridal brunch or event when i was engaged. that's the one thing i regret. i went with a super non-traditional, outdoor dress, but it would have been fun to have that experience. i've thought about going to one now and pretending my wedding is this summer. :) ssshhh...

Jen said...

LOVE that scarf in the first pic!! Are those deer on it??

Happy Tuesday Darling! xo

Oh, and stop by my blog and sign up for the swimsuit GIVEAWAY!

Alicia said...

@Jen - the scarf has ponies on it - and is from Moxsie (linked above). ;)

Rachel from Love a la Mode said...

That dress is gorgeous!!!
Bisous,
Rachel
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Sabby V said...

The dresses are stunning. I think looking for wedding dresses is the best part!

Sabrina
http://missworkingirl.blogspot.com/

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

how fun!! i hope they do this in Boston... :)

sbot said...

Such beautiful photos.


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-Stephanie

bananas. said...

ooh what a gorgeous train on that dress. love all the ruffles!!!

i'm not getting married any time soon (or ever) but i'd be happy to go to one of these events just for the food. ha!

Anna Jane said...

so gorgeous! wish i could have gone, too.

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Love the scarf and what a pretty dress! Planning a wedding was so fun.

Kastles said...

Oh Alicia this looks like so much fun and classy! Our bridal shows here do not look anything like this! I like your scarf too!
When is your wedding? Soon?
<3 Kastles

Josie said...

This looks like such a fun day! Those gowns are absolutely stunning. And I love your scarf!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

BLACK INK VINTAGE said...

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Kathryn {Sweet Tea and Champagne} said...

Ah, I love everything about weddings! xo

Kathryn

http://sweetteaandchampagnewordpress.com

Tamara said...

Love your scarf with the printed horses, so beautiful!

HeatherClark said...

i saw that one..i love gilt city! im going to the no string attached screening and book launch party tomorrow through them!

how do you upload your pics on your blog? i like what size they are :)

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Alicia said...

@HeatherClark - oh the book signing looks fun!! ;)

And thank you, I upload my photos through blogger...nothing fancy here (choose x-large).

Valerie said...

This looks so fun! I'm obsessing over that necklace in the picture with your jeans and sweater. And the last gown is gorgeous! I love events like this where you get to drink champagne in the middle of the day. ;)

xo
Valerie

Amber's Notebook said...

How fun!! I love Gilt City and Lindsay!!

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