bold + beautiful.

On Monday, I promised photos from our weekend away--and I'm finally delivering! {cv} and I received an invite to the wedding of a close Georgetown friend, {cd}, and his bride, {vp}, in New Jersey. It was our first experience at an Indian wedding--and we enjoyed every minute! We made the trek down from Rhode Island on Friday night to make it to the Raas Garba, which can best be compared to their version of a rehearsal dinner. Follow along to see more of the photos from this vibrant wedding weekend...


I simply couldn't get enough of the bold and beautiful colors from the sarees which surrounded us
all weekend. We were so honored to be present for {cd} and {vp}'s big day and have the chance to experience their culture up close and personal :) It was simply magical to witness, especially since
their traditions are so different from our own! Everyone welcomed us with open arms and we even
picked up a few new dance moves along the way...

I was so entranced by everything around me that I didn't get any photos of us on Saturday. This is particularly sad because I had worn some fabulous dresses from Rent the Runway. The lone picture of me from Friday night does show me sporting a Mark & James by Badgley Mischka.  {You helped me pick earlier this summer in this post!} It was also my first time to try out their accessories line--and let's just say that I'll definitely be rocking some rental bling one day soon! I simply can't sing the praises of
Rent the Runway enough...

On another fun note, I'm super excited to be a part of {dm}'s girls who inspire series on
Breakfast at Toast! {dm} and I have become quite the bloggy friends while working to create the
sun savvy movement and I can't wait to meet her in real life one day! I can't thank {dm} enough
for including me in this fabulous circle of ladies :)

Have such a wonderful Thursday--I can't wait to see your back to school best tomorrow for Friday's Fancies! I'm getting what feels like the first day of school happy jitters just thinking about it ;) xoxo {av}

psst: stop by cornflake dreams to see another fabulous giveaway we're doing
at rendez-vous: new england! It's from one of my favorite bloggers, Sarah :)

30 comments:

  1. It looked like such a gorgeous wedding and such a fun experience!

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  2. Gorgeous wedding! Saw your post on Breakfast at Toast -- it was great!

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  3. WOAH WOAH WOAH! Not fair! I want to go to an Indian wedding SOOOO BAD. Totally jealous!!!! I love all their traditions and don't even get me started on how obsessed I am with Bollywood dancing. I love the color of what you wore to the wedding. Perfect!!

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  4. Just checked out your feature on Breakfast at Toast. Loved learning a bit more about you, and I'm now your newest follower :)

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  5. Oh my goodness, I just discovered your blog and am so excited...I have done long distance for a year (while I was in college and bf was in ATL) I just got a job and moved to ATL and 3 days later my bf is moving to Charlotte with his company, yikes!! Needless to say, I need all of the support I can get through this thing, yet again :/ Can't wait to read up on your experiences!

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  6. Wow, that wedding looks so colorful and fun! What a great time!! :)

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  7. looks like so much fun! great pick with your dress!

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  8. Looks like a beautiful wedding...wow! Love all the colors and the fun that's infused in the photos! :)

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  9. YAY! Glad y'all had a wonderful time. I was wondering when this wedding was coming and what dress you chose to where. You look gorgeous.

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  10. This looks like so much fun! I went to an Indian engagement party last month and after seeing these pics, I can't wait for the wedding ahaha :)

    You look great!!!

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  11. wow, what a wedding!!! looks like you two had a great time. I LOVE your dress!!!

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  12. I'm really in awe over all of these pictures! What an amazing time and experience!

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  13. What a beautiful ceremony! And a beautiful dress ;)

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  14. Thank you for letting me feature you! Loved all your answers. Cannot wait to meet you either!!!

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  15. Cute look; I'm loving that color! Also, the wedding looks seriously beautiful--the cake is so pretty!

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  16. Oh my goodness, what an incredible celebration! It seems like you guys nailed your first Indian wedding!

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  17. This looks AMAZING! I'm a huge fan/reader of your blog :)

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  18. I wish we could see some of the fabulous dresses!! Indian weddings are just a feast for the eyes and the senses. So much fun, so over the top! Looks like you had a great time!

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  19. have you ever seen the movie Bride & Prejudice? It's a bollywood spin-off of Pride & Prejudice. Looking at the pictures of this wedding, it reminded me of that movie. If you are into colorful and cheesy musicals, you should check it out. :)

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  20. What a gorgeous, magical wedding!! You look stunning in your outfit!! Love that you chose that one! I voted for it! ;)

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  21. It looks like it was a beautiful wedding. I love your dress! That color was perfect for the occasion.

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  22. amazing photos av! i'm obsessed with the colors, the people, everything! what a fun wedding it must have been!

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  23. those pictures are beautiful! all those colors are just breathtaking. i would love to have a colorful wedding like that, but more than that is their culture and rituals that are just so special.

    i keep wanting to try rent the runway but i always feel like i need to try things on in person : /

    life spelled jen

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  24. These are beautiful photos - it looks like such a fun wedding! I have never tried Rent the Runway and have been tempted - now that I know someone who has had a positive experience I am even more so...

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  25. That color looks amazing on you! :)

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  26. WOW these pictures are amazing!! i love all the bright/bold colors!! and you, my dear, look gorgeous as always...adore that dress!! xoxo

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  27. I got the chance to wear a sari at a good friend's wedding and I LOVED it!

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