For Sale: Watters Wedding Gown, Style 7086B

Hello friends. I'm using my blog for personal use today. Back when we got married, I was actually a two-dress bride. I purchased this beautiful gown by Watters & Watters at a wedding gown boutique for pre-owned gowns. It was such a great price and fit me perfectly without alterations, and I just thought it was meant to be, so I bought it. Months later, I completely regretted it. I wanted a short dress. It was just my personality, and I purchased my actual wedding dress few months before our wedding.

Well, folks, I still have this one for sale. I've had so many interested buyers, but unfortunately, the dress was hemmed for a 5'6 tall bride who wore ballet flats on her wedding day, so most brides trying on this dress can't wear heels with it (which I totally understand!).

I figured I'd post some photos to see if anyone out there is interested. I'm selling it for $250, plus shipping costs if you're not local. The dress retails for around $1,400 in Chicago and I purchased it for $900 (including taxes). It's a size 8, and it's in almost perfect condition, with two exceptions:

1. There is a tear on the inside lining, but you can't see it, and it can easily be fixed.
2. Some of the ruching details on the bodice are coming lose, but again, with a few stitches, it's an easy fix.

Otherwise, the dress has been professionally cleaned, and I've been taking really good care of it since :)







E-mail me at theelegantowl@gmail.com if you're interested in hearing more! :)

Thank you for letting me use this post for my own benefit.

Off The Rack Weddings: January Edition

Hello little owls! The Limited has just added some new styled to their weddings and events line that I wanted to share with you all. All photos courtesy of The Limited, and all styles can be found here. Lots of great colors for spring weddings, and although I wished there was more diversity with color options, the styles are still really great for the price, which is extremely affordable. And I'm increasingly more impressed with their bridal gowns! Take a look, and happy shopping!

Our Top 10 Weddings of 2010

Hello, everyone! I'm back from my holiday vacation in New York, and feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. It was exactly how I wanted it to me. Relaxing, quiet and filled with love from family and old friends. I had late night talks with my mom with a bottle of wine, ate at some of my favorite home town restaurants and bonded with my sister while we shared her (my old) bedroom. And even though I caught a nasty cold for part of it, it was still a great vacation.

Since then, I've been recovering from my cold, which Mr. Owl caught a few days later (so I've been playing nurse for a day or two).

However, this is a post I've been wanting to put together for a while now, and even though it's the first day of 2011, I think it's still better late than never, right? So, here are my picks for the top 10 weddings that were featured on The Elegant Owl in 2010 (and there are in absolutely no particular order).


1. Alli and Trevor, photographed by Divine Light Photography

I absolutely love the energy that Alli and Trevor exuded. Their personalities shined as bright as their beautiful color scheme, and it's hard to ignore the fabulous style of the wedding party.


2. Lindsey and Adrian, photographed by Renaissance Photography Studios

I'm so in love with the calm, flowy style between Lindsey and Adrian. And the pop of plums in her bouquet is just stunning.


3. Charlene and Derrek, photographed by Johnny Wolf Photography

I couldn't get enough of Charlene and Derrek when I first posted their city hall wedding. Their style is just as sweet as the adorable cake they shared after saying "I do."


4. Lana and Shea, photographed by Blue Sunshine Photography

Lana and Shea perfectly combined elegance with fun on their wedding day. I absolutely loved the small details and florals, and the orange and turquoise pops of color with the popcorn boxes just makes you want to be a guest at this one.


5. Julia and Tony, photographed by Vesic Photography

Julia and Tony had a weekend-long love fest with their friends and family, and their energy and personalities are just amazing. Hooman and Vesic Photographed captured some beautiful moments that have stuck with me for a while now, and I'm just in love.


6. Kyla and Josh, photographed by Katherine O Photography

So much of Kyla and Josh's wedding was a personal labor of love, and the details came together so perfectly. Aside from that, however, their happiness of their wedding day, along with the support of a beautiful wedding party, was really hard to ignore.


7. Katelyn and Stephen, photographed by MMB Photography

I just can't get enough of Katelyn and Stephen! I really can't. Katelyn's wedding day style is so classicly beautiful and their intimate ceremony and reception is one that has been hard to forget (for me, anyway!).


8. Natalie and John, photographed by Travis Hoehne Photography

I just adore the colors of Natalie and John's wedding designs! Natalie's florals are absolutely stunning, and the mixture of soft and bold yellows against the kraft paper table runners on their reception tables is so rustic-chic. Not to mention how gorgeous Natalie and John are!


9. Denise and Mark, photography by Jeremy Lawson Photography

Denise and Mark were just rockstars on their wedding day. You can tell they stayed true to their own personalities and style and just had fun on their wedding day. I'm in love with Denise's dress and even more in love with their overall energy.


10. Whitney and Taylor, photographed by Oakstream Photography

I'm not even sure how to sum up how much I love Whitney and Taylor. They're just absolutely stunning together - without a reception at all, they still would have made this list for their style alone. But on top of that. they created a beautiful wedding day with gorgeous bright colors that popped off a black and white backdrop. Simple amazing!