Hello friends! If you’ve been following along with our bridal fashion package giveaway with Watters + Show Me Your Mumu, you know that today’s the day we share our finalists with you all. Check out the Pinterest inspiration boards + Q&As with our finalists below, then head over to our Instagram to vote!
Citrus Brights from Anna
Where do you live + what do you do?
I live in Richmond, Virginia with my fiancé! I am a graphic designer for an event planning and stationery company (needless to say, I’m pretty excited to design our wedding invitations).
The mini version of your love story…
Billy and I met over 6 years ago at a mutual friend’s party. Although it’s a little blurry to me, Billy specifically recalls that I went up to him and introduced myself (he was immediately smitten). After a night of talking and dancing, we exchanged phone numbers and promised to keep in touch. A few months later, we were officially a couple! Fast forward to this past holiday season, Billy proposed by the Christmas tree with a GORGEOUS ring…and a 3 month old Shih Tzu puppy. I am one lucky girl!
Wedding date + location?
We are getting married in April or May 2017! Exact date TBD. We do not have a venue booked yet, but we have our eyes on Tredegar Iron Works. Virginia has so many amazing wedding venues, but we want to stay in Richmond (the place where we met and fell in love)!
Share the inspiration behind your #MUMUxWattersX100LC Pinterest board.
The main inspiration for our wedding Pinterest board is us as a couple! I want to combine both of our styles into our wedding design aesthetic. I personally love mid-century modern anything. I envision pops of bright colors, fun geometric patterns and modern lounge groupings. Billy leans towards a more organic, natural style… Think rustic farm tables, stone/brick textures and lots of greenery! The two styles combined are even better together!
What’s your dream wedding song?
I grew up in a musical family (my mom is a music teacher) so the songs we choose for our wedding are very important to us! Without giving away too many spoilers, I love Ingrid Michaelson’s rendition of “I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You.” It’s a classic.
Why should you win this bridal package?
Obviously, this is every bride’s dream. Wedding costs can easily add up, and winning this bridal package would be such a blessing. Beyond financial reasons, I fell in love with Watters’ wedding gowns even before entering this giveaway (hello dream dress!!!). The gowns are absolutely stunning and fit perfectly into my overall wedding vision. Lastly, my bridesmaids mean the world to me, and I would love to provide them with their dresses. They deserve it!
Classic Romance from Stephanie
Where do you live + what do you do?
I am from Kingston, Ontario, Canada – a city best known for its beautiful lakefront and mouthwatering restaurants. Aside from being a mommy to my sweet chocolate lab baby, Lyla, I am a Human Resources Specialist for a provincial health care agency.
The mini version of your love story…
We met in high school. I was a shy freshman and he was an older boy I couldn’t be around without blushing. Him and all of our friends said we would marry each other some day, and to my pleasure they were all right. We finally got together mid way through university, and he told me now that he had me, he was never letting me go. 5 years later, on a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, he proposed at sunset on the beach (sounds cliché, but it was anything but). We rented bikes, packed a cooler of beer, and got crab legs take-out and took off for a private beach one of the locals told us about. After spotting dolphins, cranking our favourite tunes, and pigging out on our favourite food, there he was on one knee. Side note: I had NO idea. He always knew I wanted him to use the diamond from a ring that has been passed down in my family for generations. I may have checked to see if the ring was tampered with before we left (hehe), and as it wasn’t touched, getting proposed to was completely out of my mind. That sneaky devil put a fake diamond in there so he got me good.
Wedding date + location?
October 1st, 2016 – I know, I’m crazy for not having a wedding dress yet. I have appointments booked for end of this month. But hopefully I can cancel those! The venue: Fields on West Lake – a big red barn located in wine county (Prince Edward County) about 40 minutes from our city. It’s a diamond in the rough and filled with so much character.
Share the inspiration behind your #MUMUxWattersX100LC Pinterest board.
The inspiration behind my Pinterest board is Rustic Romance. Distressed wood, luscious greenery and blooms on anything and everything, soft lighting, pretty pinks and sugary sweets.
What’s your dream wedding song?
Acoustic, live version of “Grow Old With You” by Adam Sandler (from the Wedding Singer movie). It’s fun, not too serious, yet the words are genuine. The song will be sung by one of our good friends, with a little tweaking as we are adding a few of our own lyrics.
Why should you win this bridal package?
I feel I should win this bridal package, because I am such a huge fan of all three of these vendors. I have been working two jobs and saving for this dream wedding for many years now, and it would be the perfect gift to know this was all worth it. Not to mention, my bridesmaids are amazing friends, and have done so much for my fiancé and I. They deserve so much to win bridesmaid dresses (especially ones that are as cute as Show Me Your Mumu). I also do not have a wedding dress yet (I know, crazy right). Watters is such a beautiful designer and I know any dress from there would be a dream. Lastly, 100 Layer Cake blog has been my go-to for wedding inspiration – it would be the icing on the cake if I were to be so lucky to win this bridal package! Being a finalist in this is already so exciting and I’m so appreciative. Vote for me I’ll be forever grateful!
Destination Wedding – Los Cabos, Mexico from Lauren
Where do you live + what do you do?
I live in Nashville, TN and am a singer/songwriter there! Follow me @whissellmusic
The mini version of your love story…
One cold January night in Nashville, about 2 years ago, my roommates and I decided to have a girls night out. After a fun dinner we opted to head to a local dive bar for a low key night. Well “low-key” somehow turned into singing along to songs on the jukebox, and dancing the night away. As I went to walk out the door to leave, a very cute gentleman stopped me. He said “Hi, my name is Richard and I would love to buy you a drink.” I politely declined, since I was on my way out the door, but he continued to ask me questions about where I was from and what I did. After only five minutes or so of conversation, I explained that my friends were already waiting outside but it had been great to meet him. I was shocked when he asked for my number since we hadn’t spoken for very long, but something in my gut told me to go for it and before I could really think about it I was giving him my phone number. We said our goodbyes and then he called me the next day. A phone call led to the best first date I’ve ever had which led to two years of the greatest love I’ve ever known which led to a recent scavenger hunt (including a stop at that dive bar) that ended in a proposal! So contrary to what they say, you can meet your future husband in a bar.
Wedding date + location?
The wedding will take place in Los Cabos, Mexico!
Share the inspiration behind your #MUMUxWattersX100LC Pinterest board.
My main inspiration for the wedding has been relaxation! People can get so caught up in the wedding planning that they miss the best part – marrying the love of your life! We picked Los Cabos because of its beautiful scenery and overall vibe (plus we had a magical trip there where we first talked about the idea of marriage). My Pinterest board inspiration is directly drawn from the local aesthetic there! From breathtaking sunsets to hundreds of palm trees to crisp blue water, it all feels like one bright color palate to me! I love vibrant colors, citrus centerpieces, greenery, flower crowns, breezy dresses, colorful cocktails, and sprinkles of Mexican flair!
What’s your dream wedding song?
My dream wedding song is “Warm Love” by Van Morrison. Richard put this on an incredible mixed CD he made me early on in our relationship. I teared up when I heard it (am I the only girl who has been waiting her whole life for a guy to make her a truly great mixed CD)? The song exudes happiness-what I want the wedding to be about!
Why should you win this bridal package?
I would be ecstatic if I won the bridal package for two reasons: my bridesmaids and my family. Having been a bridesmaid 7 times, I understand all of the work that goes into it! I want the friends and family in my bridal party to feel beautiful and comfortable (what Show Me Your Mumu is all about)! I’m already asking them to fly to a wedding in Cabo, and I would love to ease any financial burdens for them! Also, wedding dress shopping has been kind of scary (who knew there were those kind of price tags)? I’d love to ease the financial burden on my family as well, especially with an exquisite Watters dress!
Berry Boho from Jenna, created for her best friend and bride Arielle, so sweet! Jenna answered for Arielle + Bo below:
Where do you live + what do you do?
Colorado! Arielle is a personal trainer and boxing instructor and Bo owns a small screenprinting shop.
The mini version of your love story…
Arielle and Bo met on Buttermilk Mountain’s closing day (a.k.a. Bacon Day). Each dressed in ridiculous costumes and it was FRIENDSHIP at first sight… for Arielle was in a long distance relationship. Arielle was attracted to Bo (but couldn’t have him) so she tried to hook him up with her sister! (Don’t worry, nothing happened). Long story short – Bo and Arielle became best friends. Arielle was already set to move back to Denver to be with her now ex-boyfriend. 3 days before moving back to Denver, she confessed her love to Bo and was thrilled (and relieved) he felt the same. She moved back to Denver, broke up with her boyfriend and moved back to Aspen. Now they’ve been together for almost 4 years. When you know, you know!
Wedding date + location?
July 2017 in San Diego (Arielle’s home city).
Share the inspiration behind your #MUMUxWattersX100LC Pinterest board.
Bohemian, beach, eclectic, exotic, intimate, comfortable, a celebration of love. Rich reds, pinks, and burgundies inspired by Mexican and Moroccan textiles and dusty sage and soft neutrals to blend with the natural beach elements. I was really inspired by the mix and match colors and patterns of the Show Me Your Mumu bridesmaid dresses and the floaty, flowing, ethereal qualities of the Watters wedding dresses that felt at home barefoot on the beach but glamorous enough for such a special day.
What’s your dream wedding song?
Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch
Why should you win this bridal package?
Arielle and Bo are incredible people, generous, kind, loving, vibrant and fun. They both work really hard (young entrepreneurs devoting much of their resources to their businesses) so I would love for Arielle to be able to have her dream wedding dress. And for me, wearing one of the Show Me Your Mumu bridesmaid dresses would definitely be an added bonus!
We’ll be posting about each of the finalists on our Instagram today. Pop over to ‘like’ the photo of who you’d love to see win our bridal fashion package giveaway! On Friday we’ll pick our winner based on which of these lovely couples got the most likes! Thanks to everyone who joined!
