vintage mermaid wedding dress THE MARGARET by Lauren Elaine Bridal Fully Lined Modern Mermaid Vintage Wedding Dress

French Connection Print Stretch Cotton Sheath Dress, $168 at Nordstrom

The shades of pink are complementary and offer an interesting contrast that will capture the attention of everyone around

They just thought I put in a little effort for the day, as the woman at the checkout line at the grocery store said, adding more than usual. One woman said, You look radiant. Another called me glamorous. No one used the word cute. They said beautiful . I took note of it every single time and tucked it into my pocket (yes, the dress had pockets)

the ambiance was enhanced by a local string duet playing throughout the ceremony