June 26, 2023
She couldn’t resist; she didn’t even try!
scarf – Clare Haggas
Let’s Just Elope…
Really, it’s SO much easier, and nobody in either of their families is going to mind. Their friends expect this kind of spontaneous fun from them…
scarf – Clare Haggas
They aren’t going ALL that far, really. Not that it matters; she’s going to wear pink – even if they have to row a wee boat for 3 days!
Heart earrings – Kate Spade New York; linen camp shirt – Alex Mill; tank top – J.Crew; bracelet – Latelita; scarf – Type B Collection; pants – J.Crew; weekender bag – Beis; espadrilles – Pelle Moda
Packing is tricky – she’s not at ALL sure what she wants to wear for the actual ceremony! Of course, it will only be about 10 minutes, and she’s not going to be on the cover of any magazines. But still, it’s their wedding!
Maybe the dress? Or one of her lovely tops with her ivory skirt? She can decide when she gets there – maybe they can choose together?
she doesn’t believe that being seen before the ceremony is bad luck – she’s WAY too smart to fall for that kind of thing…
rabbit brooch – Fable England; periwinkle earrings – Lizzy Fortunato; pearl floral earrings – Latelita; sweater-blazer – J.Crew; blue silk top – Cinq À Sept; magnolia brooch – The Met Store; scarf – Clare Haggas; gold disc & pearl earrings – Bloomingdales; metallic floral top – Boden; beige lace top – Dolan; off-white linen pants – Alex Mill; ivory skirt – J.Crew; pearl lattice cuff bracelet – Etta Gray; gold crossbody bag – Cole Haan; cream dress – James Lakeland; ivory sandals – Dolce Vita; gold sandals – Bandolino
She’s not worried – she looks at her suitcase and realizes that she can wear just about anything she has packed, and it will be just fine…
They haven’t decided how long they will be away; she is confident that she has enough clothing with her for about a week. Laundry will DEFINITELY be sent out – it’s their honeymoon!
It really doesn’t matter what she wears when – there is no correlation between the nature of the wedding clothes and the happiness of the couple!
love,
Janice
p.s. Six years ago, another couple from The Vivienne Files eloped…
p.p.s. If you love this scarf, but would prefer a different shape. color or size, check the other scarves available!
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This scarf is just too cute! I wish any of the colors would fit into my wardrobe! I’m not sure how I feel about the wardrobe as a whole. It’s a little too “fussy” for me personally, so that’s clouding my judgement. Have a good day ladies.
This scarf is available in other color combinations:
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/us/search/?q=clare%20scarves
hugs,
Janice
Shiela, what did you end up with for a color palette? Weren’t you the one that said they had a clown/crayon box wardrobe? And you’ve gotten rid of so many bags ful of things. Just curious. Thanks
Good question! oh gosh. Navy is now my main neutral. I do have a little gray, and some tan/brown. I ended up with green pieces (which I already had) – mostly emerald green, I have a tee and sweater in olive, and although I don’t wear the tee very much, I wear the sweater frequently. I also have accents in kind of a reddish-brown? It’s a cool rich brown. Also orange accents – not tops, (well, one Alex Mill sweater in Pumpkin (?) that I absolutely love) but shoes and scarves that coordinate with my navy print tops and even a couple of tops that have navy and green and orange in a small print. I have a few things in a blue-grey. A few older things in red that I just couldn’t part with as they’ve been favorites for years. Still a little bit of a crayon box, but not quite as much as it was! Thank you for asking – I can’t believe you remember that! Cheers.
Oh what fun! Thanks for this lovely froth of a fantasy (with beautiful outfits)…it made me feel like I was having a cappuccino somewhere wonderful instead of my every day coffee in bed.
Just beautiful! Such a lovely, feminine color combination.
What a beautiful wardrobe and story – a lovely week-starter! Is this the first bride on TVFs? (I’ve been a follower for four years so I may have missed an earlier one.)
Nope, the 2nd. Check the P.S. for a link to the first one!
hugs,
Janice
Oh, that lovely dress! She should definitely wear that for her ceremony! I would love to have those beautiful clothes and scarves in my suitcase❤️
I love this, both the story and the clothing. If it were me, I think I would wear the ivory jacket and skirt for the wedding? I got married in a dress, but if we renewed our vows, I would be leaning towards something with a jacket. It just looks so elegant.
I feel like my wardrobe is so mundane after viewing this beautiful fantasy. Glorious wardrobe for the situation.
I always read the story so eagerly that I forget to look at the photos! Janice, that gold-ish Boden top is adorable, but it’s 23 inches long, which would make it a crop top on me. Shoot.
Oh, and that scarf! My inner Three-Year-Old is squealing with delight at the bunny! I’d like it in all the available colors. Janice, you find the most delicious things.
I would wear EVERYTHING in this capsule. It’s absolutely perfect.
I vote for the beige lace top and the ivory skirt for the ceremony.
You could NOT do better than have a hare/rabbit as a wedding motif as they represent abundance, good fortune, and fertility! The brooch and scarf are lovely…I think I like the teal colorway of the scarf best but they are all beautiful. I love the pretty travel outfit and the collection of fancy-schmancy, romantic, usually-impractical garments in this capsule for this particular occasion with minimal requirements. I’m envisioning nice dinners out and maybe one museum outing (or similar) for this heroine, which this wardrobe covers perfectly.
I had NO IDEA about the symbolism of rabbits and hares! Trust you to know these things – you ALWAYS know something interesting and fun, and you take the time to share it with us. We cherish your participation here…
love,
Janice
Sally, I thought of you as soon as I saw the rabbit scarf :) Janice, I adore the two lace dresses from the look-back. And this wardrobe is lovely, also.
Ditto – I knew this would be a post for her!
Just gorgeous.
What a lovely capsule! While looking at it and reading your fun story here is what popped into my mind.
1. I bet this is a second wedding or at least the participants were older
2. I hope her groom is a dapper dresser (opposites can attract)
And then I read the comments and Sally pointed out rabbits and fertility!!!
So maybe I’m picturing the wrong age group. Sally does ALWAYS have a good analysis.
This is such a delightfully feminine but unfussy wardrobe. She will look like a Grecian or Roman goddess in the dress. The Oopsie Daisy scarf is so romantic and whimsical. I prefer it in the periwinkle blue colourway. Thank you Sally in St Paul for your insight into the symbolism of rabbits. I believe that cranes are also symbolic for fertility.
I love lace tops and have several as well as a lace dress. My ivory lace cardigan embellished with crystals would be perfect for a wedding. I shall be wearing a silver lace and chiffon dress with a silver coat for my daughter’s wedding in the autumn. My accessories will be silver and pink.
In preparing for my daughter’s wedding, it has been quite an eye opener as to how many different shades are described as ivory for wedding dresses there are from off-white to buttermilk to cafe au lait (dark ivory?). Wedding dresses are so expensive but the quality of materials, the structure embellishments, and finish are often not worth it. When you know that a dress cost £500 to make yet has a 2.5 times mark up, you have to be spending thousands to get a well made dress. All for a few hours wear and no reason to wear it again
There is a booming market in preloved designer wedding dresses and high street chains now offer wedding dresses for budget conscious brides. No matter how little you spend on a wedding dress, you can still feel like a million dollars with well chosen accessories and embellishments. A gold and pearl headdress would look stunning with this creation. Veils are on their way out. Bridal capes are becoming popular.
Oh I love this, and the story around it! It’s far more sensible to elope, less fuss, less cost and family & friends can always have a more relaxing celebration afterwards.
Although they didn’t elope, this could have been my youngest sister’s trousseau when they married in 1986. (It’s only missing her hat!) They honeymooned in Toronto and went to several shows. Her clothing style was soft romantic; the choices today fit her to a “T”. Thanks for the romp down memory lane, dear Janice!
While not an elopement story it is a wedding story. My friend, as MOTG wanted something pretty to wear under a pink suit that she had chosen for her role (MOTB was also wearing a dressy suit) My friend wore a pink blouse with metallic dots similar to the Boden top shown. She wanted something dressy for the ceremony and the out fit was lovely worn with metallic shoes and purse. She was avoiding anything low cut ( post mastectomy) and the softly cowled neckline was perfect. Being a tall/ voluptuous type anything ‘mumsy’ frilly, overtly feminine etc was out. Her choices were perfect for her, the day and the occasion. If she had worn a plainer blouse the outfit wouldn’t have looked as ‘special’. Now she has a suit that will work for different occasions, a blouse that will also work with a summer skirt ( it’s sleeveless) so lots of options. She didn’t want to spend a lot of money for a bespoke garment that would never be worn again. She spent her $ on something that she was comfortable wearing and had it tailored professionally. It will get lots of wear. I think weddings in general are becoming smaller and dress codes more pragmatic. Her sons ( best man and groom) wore kilts and looked so handsome. The bride is very lucky to have one of Cirque du Soleil’s seamstresses as her mom, the gown was a labour of love and suited the bride perfectly. It was a small but perfect wedding.
Your capsule is everything a runaway bride could want for a week. Though how often the garments will see the light if day is anyone’s guess;)
I LOVE THIS!!!
xoxo,
Janice