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Emerald for a Black Tie Wedding Reception

03/20/15 | David Yurman, Essie, Fashion and Style, Florida, Kate Spade, Sarasota, United States, wedding

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On Tuesday I did an outfit post about the adorable Banana Republic Fit-and-Flare dress I wore to my friend’s wedding this past weekend.  After the ceremony my friends and I headed back to the hotel to change into our formal attire for the reception.  I really appreciated all of your comments on this post when I was trying to decide what to wear – I did not go with a Rent the Runway but instead I found a dress on sale at a local shop. I have never actually worn emerald green before but after the compliments I received, I might have to change my view on that.

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My friend Lindsay took a few photos of me by the stunning marina before we all got our things together and jumped in an Uber to head to the Ringling Museum.  Despite the fact that my grandparents have lived in Sarasota, Florida for a number of years I had never been to the museum before and with the wedding in the central courtyard I got a beautiful look at the grounds, the works of art, the statues, and the picturesque setting. 

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Wasn’t the setting stunning? 

What would you wear to a black tie wedding reception? 

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Comments

  1. Christina Hu says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Beautiful green dress! Love the accessories, too!

    xoxo, Christina

    Stray Birds and Lavender

  2. Melanie says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing and you look so pretty!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

  3. Leeann @ Join the Gossip says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    You look amazing. That dress is perfect for you!

    And how stunning was that wedding?! Wow!

  4. Meg Schneider says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:25 am

    That dress is stunning on you! What I also love about is that *you* wear that dress (instead of the other way around). You look happy and completely comfortable in your own skin!
    Meg of An Affair of Character

  5. Alecz says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:32 am

    You look absolutely stunning. Like, AMAZINGLY stunning. This dress is perfection on you. The colour and fit are just beautiful!

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