I am on a one-woman campaign to start a short dress/big bouquet wedding trend. I think the combination is killer. You can see more inspiration for this concept here + here. Check out the full story, and instructions on how to make a tied, cascading bouquet, over at Project Wedding.
A huge thank you to Cori Kindred for modeling (and helping me haul things around, and doing her amazing hair + makeup). Cori also brought along that awesome blue vintage dress. Aren't the sleeves lovely?
The white dress is new but made from recycled fabrics. It's by Nick Campagne and available at Keep 'Em Flying Vintage in Portland.
Photos and story by Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding.
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wow really great. I am all for that trend!
Posted by: kenzie | July 28, 2010 at 06:52 PM
dude (sorry - i had to for this:) i'm sooo for your short wedding dress campaign. every time i see a bride in a short wedding dress, or a short dress that would be nice for a wedding, i think, why didn't i wear that?!? or why don't more brides wear that?!? BUT if it's short - it has to be very, very chic (imo). think chanel...and the shoes have to be just as fitting - after all, they become a focal point when the dress is short.
Posted by: erica | July 28, 2010 at 06:55 PM
now THOSE are cascades I can live with! not a floral cage in sight! :-)
Posted by: kat | July 28, 2010 at 07:01 PM
I'm dying over that blue dress. I nearly cried when I read it's vintage!
This shoot is amazing. And the bouquets are perfection. And yes, if I ever get married (which I won't) I'll wear a short wedding dress.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | July 28, 2010 at 07:02 PM
I love this idea and I totally disagree with Erica. I love that some people, including myself are looking for a wedding that is simple and sustainable and won't send us into debt. These dresses are beautiful. Love it.
Posted by: afreckledlip | July 28, 2010 at 07:11 PM
I love this dress! I am already married but I want it! So pretty and so simple, which makes it even prettier! Love!
Posted by: Jenny b | July 28, 2010 at 07:12 PM
All about big, unstructured bouquets... Made one at elmwood that could be your white one's wild, crazy green foliage cousin with leftovers from the yard.
Posted by: emerson merrick | July 28, 2010 at 07:16 PM
You're totally on to something good here. Loving those dresses!
Posted by: Wende | July 28, 2010 at 07:29 PM
I agree for a dressy wedding fancy shoes and dress would be awesome. This shoot was supposed to be for a more casual wedding and I think these dresses + shoes work for the concept. My budgets for these stories are minuscule! That's the fun (+ challenging) part. Thanks for your comments, everyone!
Posted by: chelsea | July 28, 2010 at 07:37 PM
P.S. Jane, when I saw the dress I thought of you! :)
Posted by: chelsea | July 28, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Yes! I'm going to wear a short dress! I'm 5'4" and I'm getting married in the forest - no trains for me!
Posted by: verhext | July 28, 2010 at 08:11 PM
Amazing! Your no one lady band. I love this style :)
Posted by: Green and Bloom Flowers | July 28, 2010 at 08:12 PM
absolutely beautiful! i love everything about this photo shoot!!
Posted by: Color Collective | July 28, 2010 at 08:20 PM
those bouquets are so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Ms Pink | July 28, 2010 at 08:38 PM
So gorgeous!!!! I also love that style, but I'm not sure if I would want it for my wedding or not. Thank you so much for sharing. I especially love the blue dress!
xoxo,
Erika=]
Posted by: A Flourishing Perspective | July 28, 2010 at 09:11 PM
count me in! this is totally lovely, and i love the idea of shorter/non-white wedding dresses. you always do such a great job with these shoots, chelsea. it's just gorgeous.
Posted by: Laura. | July 28, 2010 at 09:51 PM
love the short dress, BIG bouquet idea! these dresses are so cute!
Posted by: Truly Smitten | July 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Love your idea, work, styling.... it is all amazing. WOW!
Posted by: Alisa: a pina colada | July 28, 2010 at 11:21 PM
the blue dress is so rad. i love it for a bride.
and those bouquets... wonderful!
Posted by: itziar | July 29, 2010 at 02:08 AM
Great combination, it works really well. Love the first dress and bouquet, v stylish!
Posted by: a tiny hurricane | July 29, 2010 at 02:39 AM
i love love love the white dress :)
and i agree: bring on the short dresses and BIG bouquets!
Posted by: jane | July 29, 2010 at 05:59 AM
wow, so beautiful. i am definitely on board with this trend!
Posted by: jen | July 29, 2010 at 07:14 AM
dying over that blue dress
Posted by: kate | July 29, 2010 at 07:59 AM
What a beautiful shoot, Chelsea!
Love it all-esp. the model :)
I wore a short dress (cocktail black 50's dress with antique white lace overlay) and had a big bouquet of hydrangeas, chocolate cosmos and coxcomb. I loved it! (Except my shoes were gross and clunky-my only regret)
I am totally for the idea of having a sustainable, affordable and beautiful wedding (and life :)
Bravo on this shoot and concept.
Posted by: abby | July 29, 2010 at 08:26 AM
That blue dress is so gorgeous...that white bouquet is also super dreamy...that style of bouquet is my favorite...i dont know why i didnt have one for mine...i so wish i could have another...
Posted by: shellie | July 29, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Wow, Chelsea! I really like this! I was looking forward to it from the sneak peak and it is just perfect. It is really calming to look at... puts my mind in a state of bliss.
Posted by: myra :: twigs & honey | July 29, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Those dresses are so pretty -- and the shots are beautiful!
I wore a long dress (a reproduction 30s sheath) for my wedding almost ten years ago. I recently had it tailored into a tunic so I can wear it with skinny jeans. I'm loving wearing it again!
Posted by: Sweet Ronit | July 29, 2010 at 09:29 AM
Oh, I so love that! If I could have my wedding again, I go for "short dress + big bouquet" combination! And I love the white dress...
Posted by: Masha | July 29, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Just breathtaking! Nothing better than an armful of hydrangeas in my book! (Or lilacs... Or Peonies... Or Daliahs...)
Posted by: Melissa T. | July 29, 2010 at 09:58 AM
This morning I decided that when the day comes, I will wear a short dress and BLACK TIGHTS! Oh my heavens, the scandal. But that's what I like. These pictures are beautiful! They make me want to make flower crowns.
Posted by: Anabela | July 29, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous dresses! I love the second one especially.
Posted by: Madelene | July 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM
short dress brides unite! i wore a tea length vintage dress and loved every minute of it. too bad i didn't have that GORGEOUS white and yellow bouquet... :]
Posted by: michael ann | July 29, 2010 at 01:05 PM
So so beautiful this idea short dress/big (WILD) bouquet. And that blue dress is ohhhhhhh! Definitely get married like this. But then again I should need to get married many times to use all the amazing ideas you post on your blog!
Funnily enough, yesterday I was thinking about going to Rosendals Trädgård (I live in Sweden) as I love it and haven't been there for ages. Then I saw your post about that same fantastic place! I really have to go there now! :)
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | July 29, 2010 at 01:15 PM
i love the idea of short dresses and think they're much better for dancing. the white one is so pretty and of course i love the bouquets. wedding week sounds great by the way.
Posted by: cindy | July 29, 2010 at 01:59 PM
I love it! That blue dress is too incredible. Of course these short vintage dresses look even better paired with charming, cascading bouquets! Lovely!
Posted by: Dandelion & Grey | July 29, 2010 at 09:59 PM
Chelsea-
You know how I much I love short wedding dresses...but love them even more with the large bouquets. :)
Posted by: Martha B. | July 30, 2010 at 05:51 AM
i completely stand behind the short dress/huge bouquet campaign. it is so simple and chic! i am also glad that you mentioned it because my mother hates the fact that i want to don a short dress instead of a more traditional one for my wedding!
love,
caitlin of wanderlustings
www.wanderlustingsblog.blogspot.com
Posted by: caitlin of wanderlustings | July 30, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I love the short dress, BIG bouquet idea.Both the dresses are good,but the white dress is looking more pretty and ofcourse the sleeves of blue dress are different.Charming bouquet all over!
Posted by: antique style wedding bands | July 31, 2010 at 01:16 AM
Too bad you have to be getting married to wear this great combo....I would love to dress like this for special occasions, bouquet, as accessory,included.
Posted by: Jamaica | August 03, 2010 at 04:19 AM
Absolutely stunning! You are so talented, Ms. Chelsea!
Posted by: Candi | August 03, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Michael and Anna Costa | August 05, 2010 at 03:40 PM
These pictures came out absolutely gorgeous! I love your dresses by the way!
Posted by: Amanda | August 21, 2010 at 08:41 PM