Bridal Style: Chillaxed and Lovely

Remember back in the day when all of the cool kids thought they were even cooler by combining the two words, "chill" and "relax" to create "chillax?" This bride and groom were defintely a part of the cool kids crowd because their style can be described as none other than "chillaxed and lovely."













Jill Thomas Photography

More shoe love for your weekend.

Comfy and cool.
Mi Belle Photography

Beautiful scheme.

Denise Bovee

Bridesmaid Inspiration...

This bride's dress is gorgeous, but check out her bridesmaids. These dresses are so much fun. Different, yet still classic.



And from the same wedding shoot. You know I'm a sucker for a good bike shot, so this one must be posted.



Amelia Lyon Photography

Colorful Bridesmaids

It's always fun to add a little color mixing within the bridal party, a la Sex in the City...


Gotta love it!


Hazelnut Photography


James Carson Photography

Bridal/Party Style

Love this whole look! True individuality shining through from bride to bridesmaids.





Check out the boots!!



Source: Next Exit Photography

It's Monday...

So be fierce!


Source: Studio Castillero via Rock N Roll Bride

Color of Love

Ooh, pretty colors make me happy. You can't help, but smile after viewing this wedding.







Sources: Our Labor of Love - Heidi (photos 1-3)
Our Labor of Love - David and Kendrick (photos 4-6)

A Vanity Fair Affair

Inspiration for large wedding parties. Lovely.



Source:Vintage Glam Blog

Photo of the Week

True happiness. Plus, these bridesmaid dresses are too cute.


{Source: Sky+Carla Photographers}

Color me blue.

Just love the color of the bridesmaids dresses here and their fun feathery bouquets.


Source: Meg Perotti

Image Inspiration Galore!

Okay, so you know how you read one blog, which leads you to another cool blog and then the next and then...you get the picture. Well, today I did just that. While visting one my favorite blogs, Hazelnut Photography, I came across another cool blog called Inspired By This, which lead me to even more fantabulous (yes, fantabulous!) photographers Gabriel.Ryan.Photographers. and their work below. I just loved their photos and knew they'd perfect inspiration for you all.


I love the positioing in this photo, but secretly, more than that, I love the bride's bold choices for the bridesmaids!


More color/tone inspiration for you along with just being a cool shot.


Modern, yet vintage all in one shot and fun editing. Love the umbrellas. My fav!

Dresses, dresses and more dresses!

As bridesmaids and brides (and any former pageant beauties or prom and formal attendees), what's a girl to do with all of these dresses, that she'll probably never get to wear again?



While there are many ways to rid your closets of these gently worn, gorgeous dresses, one way to keep in mind is through donation.

I've listed a few places below, but there are many more organizations out there. If this is something you're interested in doing, be sure to do research on these and any other programs in your area to find one that works for you.

Brides Against Breast Cancer

Donate My Dress

Princess Project

The Priceless Gown Project

The Cinderella Project

The Glass Slipper Project


{Chocolate Rose neither has experience with nor endorses any of these organizations. It's up to you to do research on which one is right for you.}

Wristlets for bridesmaids, a new trend?

What do you think?



Corsages made from felt...



Sources in order:
Next Exit Photography
Lara Hanlon Photography

Ladies of Honor...

Just like you, your bridesmaids, no matter what they say, don't reeaally want to spend an arm and a leg for their wedding day attire. I mean, who would? Right? However, they've graciously accepted the honor to act as a bridesmaid in your beautiful wedding, so it benefits you to be just as gracious back when considering the cost of their attire.

Bridesmaids dresses are taking a twist for the modern! No more are the days of long, one-time-wear itchy dresses costing well over $200 (that is, of course, this is what you want and your bridesmaids can afford it), but today many brides are turning to the rack for dresses.

Read my typing: Department stores are your friend. :-) Especially . . .

. . . wait for it . . .

. . . wait for it . . .

TARGET!! Yes, TARGET (c'mon, who doesn't love "Tar-jay" lol)!! Find some cute accessories (future post :-) and check out what you can do with the amazement below: