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Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, Vince Tillie Gray Suede Boots, $395, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36; Twigs.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, Vince Tillie Gray Suede Boots, $395, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36; Twigs.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75, Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes. Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75, Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes. Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes.
Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes.
Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Riley Black Shoes, $56; Morgan’s Shoes.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Riley Black Shoes, $56; Morgan’s Shoes.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36, Smythe Velvet Blazer by Theory, $695, Equipment Femme Slim Signature Blouse by Theory, $230, Basic Pull-On Pants, $295, Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125, Black Halo Kaitlyn Dress in Enchantment, $390; Twigs.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36, Smythe Velvet Blazer by Theory, $695, Equipment Femme Slim Signature Blouse by Theory, $230, Basic Pull-On Pants, $295, Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125, Black Halo Kaitlyn Dress in Enchantment, $390; Twigs.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180; Vera’s House of Bridals.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.
Neotropical Flower Crown, Prices Vary; The Flower Studio.
Neotropical Flower Crown, Prices Vary; The Flower Studio.
Left to right: Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs, Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Sandal, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Heel, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs.
Left to right: Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs, Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Sandal, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Heel, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs.
Bronze Clutch, $109; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Bronze Clutch, $109; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180, Vera’s House of Bridals.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180, Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125; Twigs.
Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125; Twigs.
Charcoal Beaded Bag, $59, Crystal Starburst Earrings, $239, Elizabeth Crystal Necklace, $399; Vera's House of Bridals.
Charcoal Beaded Bag, $59, Crystal Starburst Earrings, $239, Elizabeth Crystal Necklace, $399; Vera's House of Bridals.
Silver Hairspray, $199; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Silver Hairspray, $199; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband, $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband, $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
JB Jumpsuit in Georgette, $180, A.V. Max Gold Circle Hoops, $30; Twigs. Chanii B Luca Heel, $290; Morgan’s Shoes. Jade by Jasmine Cranberry Ruched Velvet Gown, $429; Vera’s House of Bridals. James Navy Velvet Gown, $319, Opal Earrings, $125; Vera’s House of Bridals. Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
JB Jumpsuit in Georgette, $180, A.V. Max Gold Circle Hoops, $30; Twigs. Chanii B Luca Heel, $290; Morgan’s Shoes. Jade by Jasmine Cranberry Ruched Velvet Gown, $429; Vera’s House of Bridals. James Navy Velvet Gown, $319, Opal Earrings, $125; Vera’s House of Bridals. Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
Flowers by The Flower Studio.
Flowers by The Flower Studio.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Sandal, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Hammered Gold Hoops, $38, Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs. Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Heel, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220, Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Sandal, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Hammered Gold Hoops, $38, Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs. Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Heel, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220, Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, Vince Tillie Gray Suede Boots, $395, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36; Twigs.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75, Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes. Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Stride Rite Poppy Shoes, $48; Morgan’s Shoes.
Black and White Vintage Dress Shoes, $10; Just For You Formalwear Consignment.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Stride Rite Riley Black Shoes, $56; Morgan’s Shoes.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Javier Velvet Dress, $118, A.V. Max Malachite Lucite Disc Earrings, $36, Smythe Velvet Blazer by Theory, $695, Equipment Femme Slim Signature Blouse by Theory, $230, Basic Pull-On Pants, $295, Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125, Black Halo Kaitlyn Dress in Enchantment, $390; Twigs.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.
Neotropical Flower Crown, Prices Vary; The Flower Studio.
Left to right: Glitter Dress, $220; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs, Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Sandal, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Heel, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs.
Bronze Clutch, $109; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
White and Gold Floral Earrings, $180, Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Jenny Bird Sloane Collar, $125; Twigs.
Charcoal Beaded Bag, $59, Crystal Starburst Earrings, $239, Elizabeth Crystal Necklace, $399; Vera's House of Bridals.
Silver Hairspray, $199; Vera’s House of Bridals.
Gold Floral Headband, $179; Vera’s House of Bridals.
JB Jumpsuit in Georgette, $180, A.V. Max Gold Circle Hoops, $30; Twigs. Chanii B Luca Heel, $290; Morgan’s Shoes. Jade by Jasmine Cranberry Ruched Velvet Gown, $429; Vera’s House of Bridals. James Navy Velvet Gown, $319, Opal Earrings, $125; Vera’s House of Bridals. Vince Lanica Silver Pandora Boots, $395; Twigs.
Flowers by The Flower Studio.
Gino Giovanni Tuxedo, $30; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Brocade Dress, $186; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Naot Progress Sandal, $182; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Hammered Gold Hoops, $38, Gorjana Amara Cluster Necklace, $70; Twigs. Teal Dress, $252, Giovannio New York Hat, $106; Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Dansko Marlene Heel, $175; Morgan’s Shoes. Gold and Crystal Bracelet, $349; Vera’s House of Bridals. Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri Dress, $75; Just For You Formalwear Consignment. Glitter Dress, $220, Mes Amies Dress Boutique. Mephisto Lissadra Shoe, $255; Morgan’s Shoes. A.V. Max Crystal Bud Drops, $48; Twigs.

By Marni McEntee |Photographed by Hillary Schave

Styled by Katrina Simyab | Hair and makeup by Sabrina Mubarak and Bonnie Johnson of Anaala Salon and Spa in Madison

Flower design by The Flower Studio in Sun Prairie

Shot on location at The Loft at 132 in Sun Prairie

Enduring Looks for a New World

Anything that’s been adored as long as velvet has got to be good. Originally loomed from pure silk and renowned as the fabric of the wealthy during Medieval and Renaissance times, velvet remains a staple of classy couture. By comparison, glitter and sequins are relatively new on the scene, but they’re just as squeal-inducing as velvet.  And the best thing about these versatile and comfortable trends for wedding party guests is that you can wear your dress again—and again—after the nuptials are over.

A Good Day, Done

The moments after the celebration are sometimes the best part of the day, when partygoers can relax and chitchat and maybe even get their giggle on.  It’s a good time to reflect on all the fun that was had and the good news that brought the guests together in the first place.

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