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Annette at Chaviano Couture has done it again! She’s created four swoon-worthy dress designs based on four of your visions.

As promised, it’s now time to vote! Take a gander at the sketches below and read the comments that inspired them. Then leave us your own comment telling us which one you like best. Your vote counts! Who’ll be the winner of my very favorite giveaway of the New Year?

Brandon’s idea:

“I’m voting this the BEST giveaway Southern Weddings has ever done!! I would love, love, love to have a Chaviano Couture cocktail dress for my rehearsal dinner the night before my May 14 wedding. I would like a simple, stunning dress, with a “less is more” feeling that I could style up with accessories. My dream dress would be made of a light, dupioni silk and would be a sweetheart neckline (potentially with some embellishment or ruching?). The dress would be fairly fitted in shape and would fall above my knees. The dress would have a slightly lower back with a huge, gorgeous bow (or multiple bows? Or just ruched fabric? Here’s where I need Annette’s creativity!) mid back. The dress would be a beautiful, soft white. Thank you!

Blakely’s idea:

“I’m not engaged but couldn’t help imagining a getaway dress that would be inspired by Liesl’s dress from the hopelessly romantic scene of “Sixteen going on Seventeen” from the Sound of Music. Her dress is light, flowing, and romantic, perfect for a spring or summer evening. I would want my dress to hit right above the knee, made of chiffon, and very loose. The skirt would have two layers of the same length but would give it some extra swing. An empire waist would connect in the back of the dress with a thin long bow. On the front, at the waist, left side would be a beautiful chiffon fabric flower. It would set off a plain scoop neckline and a slight curve as the back neckline. The sleeves would have two layers of ruffles, the bottom longer than the top, that would drape softly over the shoulders, and the tips would attach in the front and back a bit below the empire waistline. Not stiff ruffles, but loose ones that would float while dancing, or simply making your grand exit. The color: soft, light. Ivory? Turquoise? Lavender? If you picture that dress on a woman whose hand is in her man’s as they run down the aisle of people holding sparklers, it just seems magical.”

Ryan’s idea:

“Obviously I have no need for a wedding dress, I’m the groom. All I had to do was choose between formal and casual and pick a color. It was almost that easy. I wish it could be that easy for my future bride. She has gone out dress shopping so many times and each time comes back crying. If I had to guess she has probably tried on hundreds of dresses. She is beginning to talk about just settling on the next dress she tries on. She is such a princess and she deserves to have her dream dress. We are getting married July 16, 2011 in Dexter, Michigan. It’s a beautiful backyard affair, simple but romantic. I feel like her dress should match that. She would look breathtaking in fitted lace. Her family jokingly calls her the ruffle queen. If it has bows, ruffles, or buttons she loves it. I think she even picked out our pillows based on ruffles and buttons. Her gorgeous red hair and peachy skin couldn’t really pull off white, but she looks fantastic in ivory, kind of like a china doll. Because the wedding is outdoors in the middle of July- strapless and lightness would be perfect. I just want her to have the perfect dress to wear on her perfect day.”

Elizabeth’s idea:

“The bond between my mother and I is everlasting and I would love to incorporate some of her wedding gown into my own getaway dress. Starting this heirloom would be a gift to pass down from generation to generation. Not only will it have sentimental value, but the handmade touches add so much charm. I love the idea of keeping the religious symbolism of the white dress signifying youth and innocence ongoing throughout my wedding attire. My ideal, fairytale getaway gown would be a just below the knee sheath dress (like the vintage 1950’s wiggle dress) complementing a deep elegant open back. A slightly ruched bodice with pearl accents would give the dress texture and appeal. I would love to have three quarter length lace sleeves with the Audrey Hepburn shoulder pad look to add the vintage flare and mother’s wedding gown lace. To continue with the vintage theme, I really like the look of old pearls as buttons to adorn the back of the gown. Even though you like details and ideas, I love the idea of designer touches and expression in the gown, especially from such an amazing woman, so anything you would like to add to the gown with the material, embellishments, and bottom of the gown will be stunning! I am so honored for this opportunity to have such a striking getaway gown! I am sure my hubby-to-be will be very excited as well! He even informed me that in his book, “The Groom’s Game Plan, getting to the altar and surviving the trip”, it outlines and defines getaway attire!! I sure hope on March 24, 2012 I will get to wear my very own Chaviano Couture getaway gown!!

We can’t wait to see which design y’all select! It definitely isn’t an easy choice — Annette and the SW gals adored reading all of your entries! You guys have such fresh, creative ideas, and we wish every one of you could have been a finalist. If you still want to bring your dream cocktail or wedding gown to life, Chaviano Couture is offering a 20% discount on all orders placed by January 31!

You have one week to cast your vote! Voting will end next Thursday, January 20th, at midnight. PLEASE NOTE: If you vote more than once, we can see your IP address. No double (or quadruple) voting, y’all!

Written with love by Whitney
836 Comments
  1. avatar Lauren Wright reply

    The sketch for Ryan’s Fiancee’s dress is my favorite!! I vote for it! :)

    • avatar Kelley reply

      I agree, I looooveee Ryan’s Fiancee’s dress. Beautiful. VOTE!

    • avatar Rachel reply

      I’m voting for Ryan’s dress! It’s a gorgeous sketch. I fell in love with the dress before I even read his paragraph. Then, I read what he wrote, starting crying, and well, he won my vote! :)

    • avatar Annéka reply

      Ryan’s dress and story – have you ever heard anything so adorable?!

    • avatar Betty reply

      Blakely’s dress gets my vote.

  2. avatar Kate reply

    I love Brandon’s dress but I love Ryan’s story! I don’t know how to choose between them!

  3. avatar Kelly Sauer reply

    Oh oh oh!!! I love Blakely – LOVE it!!! – but I MUST vote for Ryan Morris Fiancée. THAT one is gonna be so drop dead beautiful…

  4. avatar Megan Gibson reply

    My vote is Brandon’s dress! I love it, and I would wear that for sure.

  5. avatar Elizabeth reply

    Brandon’s!!!! All the way!!

  6. avatar Lindsey Anne reply

    How could you not vote for Ryan’s Fiancee? The dress is gorgeous and the love he has for her is what every girl hopes and dreams of in finding their soul mate. Her soon to be hubby wants a dress that will be perfect for her that day, simple and show her personality and beauty in the outdoor setting. The dress design and the way he describes his fiancee just overall seem to be a match made it heaven and a gift that would make her day perfect, which is all he wants. <3

  7. avatar Peggy reply

    Love Ryan’s sketch!!!

  8. avatar Carolyn Q. reply

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one, B. (Although a close second is the fourth, Elizabeth)

  9. avatar holly reply

    I vote for Ryan Morris’s fiance. Any guy who is willing to get on a wedding website and try to win his fiance a custom wedding dress is amazing. and the design is just drop dead gorgeous! i give it my vote

  10. avatar Elizabeth reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s!!

  11. avatar annette thurmon reply

    I just love reading all your comments!! I cannot wait to see who wins the dress!!

  12. avatar Ericka Jackson reply

    I pick Elizabeth’s, it is a classic and just stunning!

  13. avatar Melissa reply

    I am voting for Elizabeth’s not only cause she is my dear cousin but cause its beautiful.

  14. avatar Amanda reply

    I LOVE Brandon’s dress, it is absolutely something I would die to wear! But I am going to have to vote for Ryan’s dress because that is SUCH a sweet story!

  15. avatar Joanna reply

    Elizabeth Jeffcoats dress!!!!! :)

  16. avatar Kim reply

    I vote for Elizabeth……so beautiful and classy!!!! This is such a gorgeous design

  17. avatar Erin reply

    WAHOOO, i vote for ELIZABETH’s!!!!

  18. avatar Anna Klapp reply

    Elizabeths Dress

  19. avatar Melissa Foster reply

    I love Elizabeth’s!!!!

  20. avatar Courtney reply

    Elizabeth’s!!

  21. avatar Bud Hennebaul reply

    ELIZABETH’S dress for sure!

  22. avatar Meredith reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  23. avatar Abby Denly reply

    Elizabeth’s dress for sure!

  24. avatar Jacki reply

    All of the sketches are beautiful but Ryan’s fiancee’s dress gets my vote! What a sweet thing to do.

  25. avatar Lisa Tolson reply

    Elizabeth’s dress! Just beautiful!

  26. avatar Lindsey warnock reply

    Elizabeths dress!! Love it!

  27. avatar Anna reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!

  28. avatar Leigh reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  29. avatar Linsey reply

    Elizabeths dress!!

  30. avatar Candace reply

    Elizabeth’s dress! A beautiful reflection of a beautiful Mother & Daughter!

  31. avatar Laura Edds reply

    My vote is for Brandon’s Dress!! So elegant and sophisticated!

  32. avatar Sandy Izaguirre reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress!!!!

  33. avatar Hillary reply

    I totally vote for Ryan’s dress! Such a gorgeous dress and sweet story

  34. avatar Sally reply

    My vote is Brandon’s Idea. I am “swooning” over the low back and bow. It is the perfect dress for my rehearsal dinner in April.

  35. avatar Carlee reply

    I am voting for Ryan and I’m completely blown away by how much thought he put into the description of his fiancee’s dream dress. I think Annette nailed it!

  36. avatar robin reply

    love the elizabeth!!!

    :)

  37. avatar tina jeffcoat reply

    i love elizabeth’s dress!!

  38. avatar tina jeffcoat reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress!

  39. avatar Colleen Benson reply

    Elizabeth’s dress:)

  40. avatar jeffcoat family reply

    We like Elizabeth’s idea for the getaway dress!

  41. avatar James Edward reply

    Love Elizabeths’ dress!!!!

  42. avatar Charlie Hawkins reply

    Elizabeth’s dress….my girlfriend would love this one too!

  43. avatar Babette DeLaune reply

    I like Elizabeth’s dress!

  44. avatar Beth Ann Hamilton reply

    Elizabeth’s! This is an absolutely classic look!

  45. avatar Maggie Tolson reply

    The Elizabeth! What a great story!

  46. avatar Emma Pattillo reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  47. avatar Joanna Frasier reply

    Love the story behind Elizabeth’s…beautiful dress to!

  48. avatar jiney reply

    elizabeth’s dress

  49. avatar Jennifer Jeong reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  50. avatar Angie Dulin reply

    Elizabeths dress

  51. avatar Gunnar Tolson reply

    Elizabeth’s dress for sure!

  52. avatar Abbey reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!!

  53. avatar Patricia Gilley reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  54. avatar Ariel reply

    I LOVE ryan’s sketch and the fact he’s doing it for his fiance, he’s got my vote!

  55. avatar Joey Lee reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  56. avatar Alex George reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress idea.

  57. avatar Pat reply

    Elizabth’s dress is gorgeous.

  58. avatar denise reply

    love elizabeth’s design

  59. avatar Alex reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress.

  60. avatar Ashley reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!

  61. avatar Brandee reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is gorgeous!

  62. avatar Amy Beard reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  63. avatar Andy reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress :D

  64. avatar Bailey W reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress! Such a beautiful story, and that dress would be perfect!!

  65. avatar Darrelyn Thomas reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!!

  66. avatar Amy reply

    I Ryan’s dress the best. it looks like a wedding dress and his heart is in the right place.

  67. avatar Lauren reply

    I vote for ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!

  68. avatar Brittany Brown reply

    Ryan’s dress

  69. avatar Kim reply

    They’re all beautiful, but I like Brandon’s the best!

  70. avatar joe reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  71. avatar Amy reply

    Ryan’s fiances dress hands down.

  72. avatar Susan reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  73. avatar Rachel reply

    ryan’s dress

  74. avatar aimee reply

    ryan’s dress

  75. avatar Bob reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is the best!

  76. avatar Kala reply

    Elizabeth!!!!!!!!!

  77. avatar M Kelleher reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!

  78. avatar kristen Wright reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  79. avatar Kelly reply

    Ryan’s Dress <3

  80. avatar Molly Motley Morris reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  81. avatar neha reply

    love elizabeth’s dress! i love the design!!!!!!!!!!

  82. avatar Stephanie reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!!!

  83. avatar Kevin reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is awesome, i vote for it

  84. avatar AJ reply

    my vote’s with ELIZABETH!! ^^

  85. avatar L Beach reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!

  86. avatar Chandra F. reply

    I love Ryan’s dress!

  87. avatar Darlene reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  88. avatar Kristin reply

    I vote for Ryan. What a thoughtful groom. Best wishes to Ryan and his soon to be bride :)

  89. avatar Marla reply

    Please-oh-please pick Ryan!! What a guy! I love that he is imagining a dream dress for his bride & that he is so in tune with the details that she loves! On top of that, the dress is gorgeous & so feminine….Ryan has my vote!!! :)

  90. avatar Eddie “#6” Quinones reply

    Elizabeth

  91. avatar Matthew O’Brien reply

    Elizabeth

  92. avatar Morgan reply

    My vote is for Elizabeth’s dress. I love the story behind it and it is absolutely GORGEOUS!

  93. avatar celeste reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress and words!

  94. avatar patty slighter reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress! How thoughtful to be inspired by your mother on your wedding day. I think that’s priceless!

  95. avatar Tim Gunn reply

    Elizabeth’s… all the way. It’s the perfect mix of class and sass :)

  96. avatar karen reply

    Eliabeth’s dress

  97. avatar Jennifer reply

    I vote for Ryan’s Dress! LOVE IT!

  98. avatar Jennifer reply

    I vote for Ryan’s Dress! I LOVE IT!

  99. avatar Allie reply

    The dress by elizabeth!

  100. avatar Marilyn Burke reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  101. avatar Joomi reply

    Elizabeth :)

  102. avatar Nancy reply

    I think Elizabeth’s dress is classic, simple and lovely. I vote Elizabeth’s dress the best!

  103. avatar Sai reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is absolutely beautiful! Very elegant, modern, and yet modest. A wonderful combo!

  104. avatar Kim reply

    I choose Elizabeth’s dress

  105. avatar Bob reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress.

  106. avatar MaryBeth reply

    Elizabeth’S dress

  107. avatar Julie Bilecky reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress and vision is the best!

  108. avatar Josie reply

    Elizabeth!

  109. avatar sandy fowler reply

    Love the ” Elizabeth ” !! Such a timeless dress representing love and tradition

  110. avatar sally nebosky reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  111. avatar Donna Morris reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  112. avatar Ashley reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!!

  113. avatar Kim K reply

    I vote for Elizabeth dress I’m sure it will be wonderful and elegent

  114. avatar Stacy reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  115. avatar MB Sharp reply

    Vote Elizabeth’s dress

  116. avatar Alyssa reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!

  117. avatar Lauren&Ashley reply

    ELIZABETHS DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  118. avatar Kaylee Brown reply

    Ryan’s dress

  119. avatar Marie reply

    I like the Ryan Morris Dress. Enchanting.

  120. avatar Jenna Lea reply

    Brandon’s dress!

  121. avatar Lisa reply

    My vote is for Ryan’s dress!!!

  122. avatar Elta Lee Johnson reply

    Elizabeth–What a sweet old fashioned dress with a sophicated flare

  123. avatar Liz reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!!

  124. avatar Erin reply

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Elizabeth dress–how gorgeous is that?!

  125. avatar Sherry reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  126. avatar Sherry reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s idea.

  127. avatar Linda Gatti reply

    elizabeth’s dress

  128. avatar nat reply

    i like elizabeth’s dress :)

  129. avatar Jamie reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  130. avatar Erin reply

    Elizabeth!

  131. avatar denise young reply

    elizabeth’s dress

  132. avatar wil reply

    i love elizabeth’s dress.

  133. avatar John reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress because it rocks my socks. =]

  134. avatar Cambrige reply

    My pick is Elizabeth’s dress… a beautiful dress for a beautiful bride and wonderful cousin.

  135. avatar Jessica Ashcraft reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her’s is beautiful and she deserves it so much!!

  136. avatar Jordan reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  137. avatar Jessica Ashcraft reply

    ELIZABETHS GOWN!!!

  138. avatar Marenda reply

    I love the Elizabeth dress. The idea behind adding a touch of her mother’s dress is something I have always wanted to do as well! :)

  139. avatar Jennifer reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  140. avatar Christine Flamm reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress, it is spectacular

  141. avatar Beth reply

    Elizabeths Dress!!!

  142. avatar Beth reply

    Elizabeths dress! It is beautiful.

  143. avatar Angie Stiemsma reply

    Ryan’s dress

  144. avatar B reply

    Elizabeths dress is amazing! My vote is for her.

  145. avatar Calle reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!

  146. avatar Angie Stiemsma reply

    Ryan’s dress.

    not sure if my vote went through the first time I tried.

  147. avatar Callie Daniel reply

    Elizabeth! Best dress up there for sure!!!

  148. avatar Katrina reply

    The idea that a groom-to-be wrote in a submission for the love of his life is darling. Ryan’s dress!

  149. avatar Allie reply

    Any man that cares that much for his fiancée is really ready to get married! I vote him to win the dress!

  150. avatar BYLINDA fRENCH reply

    Ryan’s dress….what a great gy to go the extra mile for his soon to be wife : 0)

  151. avatar Jenn Ashcraft reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!

  152. avatar molly reply

    Elizabeth dress! How stunningly beautiful!

  153. avatar Leona Brown reply

    The dress Ryan picked for his fiance is perfect!

  154. avatar Tami Boring reply

    I would vote for Elizabeth.

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  156. avatar Stephanie Burdette reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS

  157. avatar Greg reply

    Ryan’s dress design….hands down!

  158. avatar catherine lawson reply

    I love Ryan’s dress! Every princess deserves ruffles, bows and elegance!!!

  159. avatar Jill reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  160. avatar Leta reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress. Love the story and the dress!!

  161. avatar Momma Diel reply

    Elizabeth’s dress all the way! A beautiful dress for a beautiful young lady!!

  162. avatar Pappa Diel reply

    Elizabeth gets my vote!

  163. avatar Russ reply

    Elizabeth’s dress all the way!

  164. avatar Kelley reply

    I vote for Elizabeths dress!!

  165. avatar Lynne Franks reply

    Love Elizabeth’s dress and story! Very beautiful, elegant and timeless!

  166. avatar Kelley Diel reply

    I’m voting for Elizabeths dress – the sketch is gorgeous! I just hope we get to see the REAL DEAL :)

  167. avatar Barbara Morris reply

    It is beautiful and will great and perfect for you. Good luck!

  168. avatar Jenn reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!!!! the dress is stunning but her reasoning for the dress is awesome! it’s so special when you incorporate old traditions with new and start something that can be passed down for years to come!

  169. avatar Susan reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress!

  170. avatar Leigh reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress.

  171. avatar barbara flynn reply

    a bit retro and glamorous – best wishes

  172. avatar Lynda reply

    Elizabeth’s dress, love the idea of using some of her mothers gown in her dress.

  173. avatar Amy Brandt reply

    I vote for “Ryan’s” dress – what a sweet fiancee and what a beautiful dress design!

  174. avatar Christina Briand reply

    Ryan Morris’s dress I hope will win. This is obviously a guy that will do whatever it takes, or go to the end of the earth for his Princess.

  175. avatar Chris Rockwell reply

    I vote for Ryans dress!

  176. avatar Laura reply

    I vote ELIZABETH!

  177. avatar Jennifer Sila reply

    I LOVE Elizabeth’s idea. It’s elegance, sophistication and sweetness, all rolled into one. Fabulous!

  178. avatar Melissa Holcomb reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS is beautiful! Love the vintage yet current vibe!

  179. avatar Judy reply

    I choose Elizabeth!

  180. avatar Susan Wycoff reply

    I love Elizabeths creation !!!!!!

  181. avatar dorothy reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is gorgeous!!

  182. avatar Stephanie reply

    Oh my! I have to vote for Ryan’s dress

  183. avatar tarsha clark reply

    Please select Elizebeths dress it is fabulous

  184. avatar Kim Augustine reply

    Vote for Elizabeth’s Dress

  185. avatar Martha Pfeiffer reply

    Elisabeth’s Dress!

  186. avatar Carol Kelley reply

    Elizabeth’s dress wins my vote!

  187. avatar Cheryl Harper reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  188. avatar Amber reply

    I vote for Elizabeth, I would love to have a similar dress myself!

  189. avatar kyle reply

    It’s a great idea to have elegance and practicality. Cudos to Elizabeth!

  190. avatar Kelly Dey reply

    Ryan’s sentiments about finding the perfect dress for his future wife truly tells the story of his love for her. She deserves this dress and much as she deserves a wonderful man that would do this for her.

  191. avatar Kelly Dey reply

    Ryans Dress

  192. avatar CHARLOTTE reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  193. avatar Claire reply

    Elizabeth, Just awesome

  194. avatar Donna reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s beautiful dress design!

  195. avatar Cara reply

    I vote Elizabeth!

  196. avatar Julianne McCallum reply

    Elizabeth’s design is the bset!

  197. avatar Julianne McCallum reply

    Elizabeth’s design was the best!

  198. avatar Lisa Brown reply

    I’m voting for Ryan’s dress!!

  199. avatar Laura Mantell reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  200. avatar Lynne reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress! Classy, elegant and the idea behind it is so sweet!

  201. avatar Katrina reply

    I love ELIZABETH’S dress! :D

  202. avatar Karrie reply

    I adore Ryan’s dress and story!

  203. avatar Steph S reply

    How could you not vote for Ryan’s dress! I love it

  204. avatar Hannah reply

    They are all nice dresses but Ryan’s dress and story deserve to win.

  205. avatar Bekki reply

    Ryans Dress and Story is beautiful!

  206. avatar Alison Evans reply

    Elizabeth

  207. avatar Stacey reply

    Absolutely Ryan’s dress! So sweet and gorgeous

  208. avatar Mary Dey reply

    Ryans Dress

  209. avatar sue foune reply

    Ryan

  210. avatar Denise Siegel reply

    I vote for Ryan’s idea/dress – this is a groom who sounds like he truely loves his future wife.

  211. avatar Jack reply

    Elizabeths dress is my favorite. I like the vintage look and appeal of incorporating a classy theme with the wedding.

  212. avatar Pat reply

    I would love to see Ryan’s fiance have the dress of her dreams. It is so sweet of him to want this for her. I vote for Ryan’s dress.

  213. avatar Jarrett’s Aunt reply

    Elizabeth’ dress all the way!!!!!!!!!!

  214. avatar Joseph reply

    Elizabeth for sure

  215. avatar Linda reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress.

  216. avatar rick watson reply

    i vote for Ryans design

  217. avatar Dena Wisdom-Modert reply

    RYAN!!!

  218. avatar Shannon reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress

  219. avatar Tamra Burgess reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS!!!!

  220. avatar Nick Pelletier reply

    I’m voting for Elizabeth’s dress (:

  221. avatar Suzy reply

    Ryans dress all the way!

  222. avatar Heather reply

    I most definitely vote for Ryan’s dress. So beautiful and such a sweet idea!

  223. avatar Stacy Boxley reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is beautiful. She gets my vote!

  224. avatar Sally reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  225. avatar Gena reply

    The Elizabeth

  226. avatar Brian chung reply

    GO ELIZABETH WOOHOO

  227. avatar jason snow reply

    Elizabeth get’s my vote

  228. avatar Barbara Shade reply

    I think the Ryan Morris wedding gown is fantastic and should win! Any bride would look beautiful in it.

  229. avatar steven reply

    hi

  230. avatar Gillian reply

    Elizabeth dress is beautiful!

  231. avatar Hayley Edenfield reply

    Elizabeth!

  232. avatar Jerrod Lukacs reply

    Elizabeth is definitely the best

  233. avatar Hayley reply

    Elizabeth!!

  234. avatar Eric reply

    I vote for Ryan’s Dress, the obvious choice, come on people. How could you not pick this one.

  235. avatar Kathleen reply

    My vote is for Elizabeth! I love that she wants to incorporate parts of her mother’s dress into hers! So romanic and endearing! Great story!

  236. avatar Mike Kljun reply

    Elizabeth’s gown rocks!!!

  237. avatar David reply

    Elizabeth

  238. avatar Angie Stiemsma reply

    voting for Ryan

  239. avatar Kathi reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress should be the winner!

  240. avatar Michele reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  241. avatar Rachael M reply

    Elizabeth*****Lovely

  242. avatar Vishal reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  243. avatar Victor Taylor reply

    I am voting for Ryan’s dress. I think it’s the most elegant.

  244. avatar Josh reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress.

  245. avatar jacob hale reply

    elizabeth’s idea

  246. avatar Marvella Vincent reply

    Go Ryan!!!

  247. avatar Meagan Rennick reply

    Elizabeth will look absolutely beautiful in this design!!!! I know that she will be completely happy and this would make her wedding day to be able to wear a dress as beautiful as this one!

  248. avatar Kristan reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress. (:

  249. avatar Kristan reply

    I vote for Elizabeth!

  250. avatar Frances reply

    I like the dress Ryan choose for his Fiancee

  251. avatar Kristen reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  252. avatar Becky Mcgahee reply

    Elizabeth, I love this dress, I really like the idea of adding touches from your mom’s wedding gown. You wil look beautiful!

  253. avatar Kristen reply

    I vote for Elizabeth!

  254. avatar Mel reply

    I vote for Ryan Morris Fiancees dress. Its a beautiful dress and the bride deserves a beautiful wedding.

  255. avatar Dayna reply

    Elizabeth

  256. avatar Tom Williams reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  257. avatar Christina Jeong reply

    I vote for the Elizabeth dress.

  258. avatar Tyler Parker reply

    Elizabeth

  259. avatar joey triplicata reply

    elizabeth’s idea was superb!

  260. avatar Allison Song reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  261. avatar Lauren Shiman reply

    I love Elizabeth’s story and the sketches! What a beautiful tradition she wants to start by using some of her mother’s wedding gown. Love it!

  262. avatar Mia reply

    BLAKELY!

  263. avatar Debi Shiflett reply

    This vote is for Elizabeth’s Dress.. fabulous!

  264. avatar Jamie reply

    Elizabeth’s idea sounds beautiful and romantic. I love that she is incorporating her mother’s dress and I think it would be so special and look great.

  265. avatar laura grindrod reply

    I love the simplicity of Blakely’s dress. So lovely.

  266. avatar Carly reply

    I am definitely going to have to pick Elizabeth’s dress! It is timeless and classy!

  267. avatar Caroline reply

    I love Blakely’s idea!

  268. avatar Claude Powers reply

    Definitely Ryan’s dress!!!

  269. avatar Rick reply

    Loved Blakely’s dress!

  270. avatar Jordan reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  271. avatar Carol Huebner reply

    Elizabeths dress is very beautiful and very reminescent of the style of dress from when I was married.

  272. avatar Andrew Headley reply

    My favorite is definitely Blakely’s getaway dress. I would without a doubt want to be that man running down the aisle of people with sparklers if my woman was in that dress. It would be quite magical as Blakely said.

  273. avatar Krista A. Jones reply

    Blakely!

  274. avatar Hung Nguyen reply

    I like Elizabeth’s idea! :)

  275. avatar Sara reply

    I am in love with Blakely’s dress! This is exactly what I would like to wear to my own rehearsal dinner for my wedding. It is so dreamy!!

  276. avatar Carly reply

    I would definitely go with Elizabeth’s dress. It is timeless and classy dress!

  277. avatar Clara reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS. I love the neckline

  278. avatar Sara reply

    I am in love with Blakely’s dress. I would want to wear it for my own rehearsal dinner before my wedding. It is so dreamy!!

  279. avatar Erin reply

    I LOVE Blakely’s dress!

  280. avatar Curtis Little reply

    My vote goes to Blakely’s dress. It’s bright, its fun, its perfect.

  281. avatar Chris Murphy reply

    Blakely! That is the perfect dress for this!

  282. avatar Steve reply

    My vote is for Blakelys dress. Its a truly incredible dress with such character! It reminds me of an evening I once had on the southern tip of Italy where the wine flowed and the good times never stopped. I often daydream about that trip and Blakelys dress brought the memories to the forefront of my mind. Thanks girl! I love the dress!

  283. avatar Cindy Lee reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!

  284. avatar Grace reply

    Elizabeth’s dress (:

  285. avatar Mark Jones reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress.

  286. avatar Kendall reply

    I like Blakely’s dress idea!!!

  287. avatar Hung reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  288. avatar Grace reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  289. avatar mark J reply

    Vote for Elizabeth’s Dress.

  290. avatar donna morris reply

    elizabeth’s dress

  291. avatar Bob Wass reply

    They are all terrific designs but I vote for Ryan.

  292. avatar Abbie Hoekstra reply

    I absolutely love love loooooove Blakely’s dress design and totally vote for her all the way:)

  293. avatar Grace reply

    Elizabeth has my vote.

  294. avatar Melissa reply

    I vote for Blakely. I would love to have that dress.

  295. avatar Katelyn Bridges reply

    This is such an easy vote. Blakely’s dress. All day long. It looks so elegant and simplistic, yet comfortable. What woman honestly wants to get out of a beautiful, yet constricting wedding dress, and into an even more tight and constricting dress to get away in on her big day? I can TOTALLY see any women snuggling up to her man in Blakely’s dress as they get away together. It’s just perfect.

  296. avatar Maria Verroye reply

    I love, love, LOVE Blakely’s dress! It *is* magical! The reference to The Sound Of Music is very accurate. It’s a lovely, light and oh so feminine! Well done. I would definitely choose to wear Blakely’s design.

  297. avatar Deb reply

    I vote for Blakely. Love the dress and the idea behind it. I can imagine Liesl kind of floating along in that dress.

  298. avatar Marie Gil reply

    Ryan’s dress hands down

  299. avatar Debbie reply

    Elizabeth’s dress! Love the “wiggle dress”!

  300. avatar barbara reply

    I vote for Elizabeth

  301. avatar Ed Wallace reply

    Blakey’s is great: romantic and flowy.

  302. avatar Sandra Schmidt reply

    I’d like to cast a vote for Elizabeth. I’m not sure if this is the way to do it or not. I really like her desire to perpetuate the strong bond between mother/daughter. I’m strong on tradition and think it’s wonderful to start a tradition that can be handed down to future generations.

  303. avatar Zeus Walker reply

    Blakely’s is amazing. I could just gobble it up.

  304. avatar C Wallace Walker reply

    Blakely’s is gorgeous and suitable for any figure. Lovely.

  305. avatar Sandra Schmidt reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress. I love makingf her mother’s dress part of hers and establishing a tradition that can be passed on.

  306. avatar Lauren reply

    Love Blakely’s!

  307. avatar Cynthia L. reply

    Elizabeth’s dress all the way =w= I love the use of old pearls on the dress, which is a very nice touch of detail, and how the design incorporates some of her mother’s gown just won me over. ^^

  308. avatar Roxann reply

    I vote for blakely’s dress!

  309. avatar Sandy Mortfel reply

    Elizabeth’s dress has my vote.

  310. avatar Aubrey reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!

  311. avatar cheryl walker reply

    I vote for Elizabeth Get Away Dress
    Very Pretty

  312. avatar Janice Bertilacci reply

    I am Voting for ” ELizabeths” Dress, very classy.

  313. avatar Mrs. Myers reply

    Blakely’s dress – all the way. (Loved them all – loved Blakely’s best.)

  314. avatar Marybeth Barber reply

    I Love Blakely’s design. Timeless and classic as a Southern Belle! I adore the inspiration from the Sound of Music. Perfect.

  315. avatar Amy reply

    Elizabeth’s dress (:

  316. avatar Ryan W reply

    Ryan’s dress because that’s a wonderful story. And it’s a pretty dress!!

  317. avatar Belle reply

    Without a doubt…..Ryan!!!!!

  318. avatar Sydney reply

    Blakely’s dress gets my vote! Very classy, yet comfortable. The perfect getaway dress!

  319. avatar Jennifer reply

    Elizabeths dress! I love the idea of incorporating her mothers gown!

  320. avatar kelly ann reply

    blakelys dress

  321. avatar Bailee reply

    I absoluetely LOVE Elizabeth’s dress!! It’s completely gorgeous!!

  322. avatar Adele VenDerson reply

    Blakelys dress sound like something i would love to wear

  323. avatar Kyle reply

    I think it’s quite obvious…Blakely’s is freaking gorgeous!

  324. avatar Johanna reply

    Blakey:)

  325. avatar Kristin reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress

  326. avatar Beth Lennox reply

    Blakely gets my vote!

  327. avatar Tom S. reply

    Ryan’s dress

  328. avatar Amy reply

    I love Blakely’s dress, comfortable, flattering, and love the Sound of Music reference!!

  329. avatar Carter reply

    Blakely’s dress! It’s so elegant and classy. I can totally see someone walking down the beach at sunset in this dress, holding their man’s hand.

  330. avatar Enger reply

    I love Blakely’s design — entirely appropriate for the occasion which is the subject of this competition. But also perfect for so many other possibilities.

  331. avatar anna reply

    ryans dress

  332. avatar Parras reply

    Blakely’s Dress! ALL THE WAY!

  333. avatar Terri reply

    Ryan’s dress without a doubt.

  334. avatar Liz reply

    BLAKELY. its absolutely stunning.

  335. avatar Laura Segraves reply

    ryans dress

  336. avatar Allison Burdette reply

    ELIZABETH”S DUHHHHHH

  337. avatar Adrianna reply

    RYAN’S DRESS FOR SURE!

  338. avatar Alex reply

    I vote Blakely’s dress–it’s perf!

  339. avatar Emily reply

    Blakelys dress is an true inspiration

  340. avatar Lindsey Warnock reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is awesome!!

  341. avatar jenny cole reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  342. avatar Jessica Ashcraft reply

    ELIZABETHS DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She better win hers is BEAUTIFUL and has so much meaning behind it!

  343. avatar Tim Cole reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  344. avatar Jesi reply

    ELIZABETH!

  345. avatar elaine crouch reply

    elizabeth’s dress

  346. avatar ADPI reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress, it sounds BEAUTIFUL!

  347. avatar Marti reply

    Elizabeths Dress!!!

  348. avatar jon ashcraft reply

    Liz’s Dress

  349. avatar Alma Suit reply

    Elizabeth,s dress is lovely.

  350. avatar Jon Ashcraft reply

    Elizabeths Dress

  351. avatar Daniel reply

    Blakely #AllDay

  352. avatar Victoria reply

    Definitely Ryan!

  353. avatar Vivian reply

    Ryan!!! He is sweet to do something like this!

  354. avatar amber reply

    ryan’s dress

  355. avatar Will reply

    ELIZABETH’S!!!!

  356. avatar Ling reply

    I PICK ELIZABETH!

  357. avatar Howard reply

    Elizabeth – beautiful dress. Hope you win.

  358. avatar Bill reply

    I like Elizabeth’s dress!

  359. avatar William reply

    We want Elizabeth’s dress!

  360. avatar Rawls reply

    yay, please pick Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  361. avatar Claire reply

    Elizabeth’s dress should win

  362. avatar Elizabeth reply

    Blakelys no doubt!

  363. avatar Winne reply

    Elizabeths dress

  364. avatar ty allison reply

    Brandon’s dress is awesome!

  365. avatar Elizabeth reply

    Blakelys for sure

  366. avatar Sara Matley reply

    Brandon’s idea so gorgeous. I love the low back and bow

  367. avatar Winne reply

    Love elizabeth’s dress!!

  368. avatar Emily Anna reply

    Blakely’s!!

  369. avatar Krissi reply

    I love Blakely’s dress! I can totally see it exactly how it is described!

  370. avatar ty reply

    Brandons Dress is awesome!

  371. avatar Luvi Gupta reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress.

  372. avatar Betty Childres reply

    i am voting for Elizabeth”s idea. What a beautifully written idea. The part about adding
    some touches from her mother’s gown is lovely. I hope she wins………………..
    Thanks, Betty

  373. avatar Leigh reply

    BRANDON’S!!

  374. avatar Haley reply

    Definitely Blakely’s! its beautiful!

  375. avatar Pat Huntley reply

    Ryan

  376. avatar Jack J reply

    Elizabeth!!!!

  377. avatar Christina reply

    I definitely vote for Elizabeth’s dress. :) It’s great!

  378. avatar Stephanie Biles reply

    Brandon’s Dress!!!

  379. avatar Jack Jr. reply

    ELizabeth’s dress gets my vote!

  380. avatar M Frank reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  381. avatar Beth Basara reply

    I love the Blakely Dress!

  382. avatar Aubrey reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress!!

  383. avatar Brianna reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress!!! :) ♥

  384. avatar Kim Freeman reply

    Elizabeths dress!!

  385. avatar Martha Kozisek reply

    Elizabeth’s dress…..love it!

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  387. avatar Betty Johnson reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!!!

  388. avatar Clara Williams reply

    Elizabeth

  389. avatar Alex reply

    Elizabeth’s dress has my vote.

  390. avatar Sarah D. reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is beautiful and classic- it gets my vote :)

  391. avatar Ragen reply

    Brandon’s dress for sure!

  392. avatar Vivian reply

    RYAN all the way! Cute Story!

  393. avatar Clara Williams reply

    My vote is for Elizabeth’s.

  394. avatar Michael reply

    I vote for Elizabeth!!!

  395. avatar Jay reply

    I vote for Ryan

  396. avatar Sophia reply

    Ryan’s story is adorable. He gets my vote.

  397. avatar Susan reply

    Brandon’s dress!

  398. avatar Danny reply

    Brandon’s dress is the best of the bunch. She would look great in it.

  399. avatar Daphne Snider reply

    Love Brandon’s dress!

  400. avatar Michelle Smith reply

    Brandon’s dress is the most beautiful!

  401. avatar Erica reply

    ryan’s dress for sure!

  402. avatar Josie reply

    ryan’s dress is absolutely beautiful

  403. avatar Marina reply

    Ryan!

  404. avatar Leah reply

    Ryan’s story is so beautiful and the dress is so nice! I hope he wins

  405. avatar Lauriel reply

    WHOOOOOOO GO RYAN!

  406. avatar Patricia reply

    i love ryans dress

  407. avatar Derion reply

    mmm. tough choice. i gotta say Ryan though!

  408. avatar SB reply

    I’m voting for Brandon’s stunning dress.

  409. avatar Sara edwards reply

    Elizabeths dress

  410. avatar Gregg venable reply

    Elizabeth dress

  411. avatar John reply

    Brandon’s is #1!

  412. avatar Ryliegh reply

    I have to vote for Ryan’s dress….how could you not?

  413. avatar Theresa reply

    I adore the design and the story is so sweet. What a great guy! Ryans dress has my vote

  414. avatar Rick reply

    Ryan’s all the way

  415. avatar Eliza R. reply

    Oh my…Ryan’s dress

  416. avatar Lynn Collison reply

    I love Blakely’s design! It is exactly what I would choose if I were having my wedding now. So romantic!

  417. avatar kelly reply

    Brandon :)

  418. avatar Dave W. reply

    Blakely’s design has my vote! Lovely.

  419. avatar Claire reply

    I vote Brandons dress all the way!!

  420. avatar Nancy reply

    Elizabeth hands down!

  421. avatar Erin reply

    Blakely’s dress is wonderful!!

  422. avatar Hannah reply

    Definitely Blakely! I love her Sound of Music inspired dress :)

  423. avatar Cindy Suit reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  424. avatar madison Suit reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  425. avatar Lisa Cochran reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is my favorite

  426. avatar Jeff Suit reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  427. avatar Sara reply

    Brandon’s dress is by far the best! It will look amazing on her!

  428. avatar Sherry reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s dress idea.

  429. avatar Taylor Mock reply

    Blakely’s dress all the way. Gorgeous, light, and feminine.

  430. avatar FLORISA reply

    Elizabeth’s Love it!

  431. avatar David reply

    Blakely’s dress is my vote!! I love Sound of Music!

  432. avatar David reply

    I love Blakey’s dress! I love Sound of Music!

  433. avatar Jimmy reply

    Blakely’s dress! woah! so great!

  434. avatar Jane reply

    Blakely’s lovely dress

  435. avatar Katrina Essman reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  436. avatar Diana reply

    Blakely’s is absolutely gorgeous. It’s classy, timeless, and would look stunning on anyone. Perfect for Southern Weddings!

  437. avatar bella reply

    I love Blakelys!

  438. avatar Emma reply

    I love Blakely’s dress. I am not the dress wearing type of girl but I would definitely wear that dress.

  439. avatar Jill reply

    Blakely’s dress is perfect for the occasion! If I weren’t already married, I’d wear it for my special day!!! Romantic…gorgeous!!

  440. avatar Judy Hill reply

    I really like Blakely because of the youthfulness of the design, but I vote for Elizabeth since it is more sophisticated and has vintage appeal.

  441. avatar Laura P reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress!!! It just looks like something that every beautiful Southern girl should have in her closet for a summer night out dancing or on the beach, or would be perfect choice for summer bridesmaid dresses! This dress will appeal to many!

  442. avatar Chet Corser reply

    I would select Elizabeth’s Dress!

  443. avatar Smith Family reply

    We would like to vote for Brandon’s dress! Number 1!

  444. avatar Joan reply

    Love Blakely’s dress! It’s the perfect way to leave a lasting impression on all your wedding guests.

  445. avatar b. starr keat reply

    I vote for Blakely

  446. avatar Holly Olsen reply

    Blakely!

  447. avatar Ginny Evans reply

    I vote for Blakley’s dress!! It is perfect!

  448. avatar Holly Beth reply

    Blakely’s! – the words that come to mind: simple, elegant, stunning, romantic, BEAUTIFUL!

  449. avatar Christine Robertson reply

    I vote for Blakely! Dress is lovely.

  450. avatar Bob Bingham reply

    love Blakely’s dress!

  451. avatar Sue Bingham reply

    Blakely’s – the best by far!

  452. avatar Jane reply

    Ryans dress!!!! So beautiful and touching

  453. avatar Ann reply

    Love Blakely’s design and the idea behind it!

  454. avatar Mindy reply

    Blakely’s dress!

  455. avatar b reply

    brandon’s is by far the best. those of you voting for the other dresses probably cheer for dook, too, don’t you? for shame…
    go brandon and go heels!

  456. avatar Josie Briggs reply

    I’m voting for Brandon’s dress!!!!!!!!

  457. avatar Karen Moser reply

    Blakely has it!

  458. avatar Paula Burke reply

    I love Brandons dress idea!!!! It’s what a southern wedding is about. Simple elegance.

  459. avatar Kathy Johnson reply

    I vote for Blakey’s design- love it! Very soft and romantic!

  460. avatar Katherine reply

    My vote definitely goes to Brandon’s dress! It is absolutely gorgeous!

  461. avatar Susan J reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  462. avatar crystal reply

    Blakely’s is amazing. Love the 40s retro styling.

  463. avatar Caroline B reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress. Simply beautiful!

  464. avatar Ashley street reply

    Loved Blskley’s dress the light airy look would be my choice

  465. avatar susan reply

    I loved Blakely’s idea, so she gets my vote.

    Thank you!

  466. avatar esther reply

    Blakely’s all the way.

  467. avatar Joy Johnson reply

    BLAKELY!!

  468. avatar Jamie L. reply

    Brandon needs to win!

  469. avatar Ann reply

    I love Blakely’s dress! Fabulous! It is easy to move in, comfortable, yet very elegant – something I would gladly purchase and enjoy on my special day!

  470. avatar Eleanor Flagler Hardy reply

    As the planner of a Southern Wedding (that was held in Michigan, however) I can see that the design of Blakely is the most innovative, romantic of the four ideas for several reasons. The fabric choice and design are so romantic and great for a bride. And this dress would work beautifully for many bride sizes and shapes — and the wearer would not be tugging here or there to make the dress stay where it is supposed to! Good luck to all designers! Eleanor Hardy, Louisville, KY

  471. avatar tina reply

    I like Blakely’s design!

  472. avatar Tami Koury reply

    I’m voting for Blakeys beautiful design.

  473. avatar Kathy Thornhill reply

    My vote is for Blakely! It’s fun, youthful and breezy!

  474. avatar Tami Koury reply

    I’m voting for Blakelys beautiful dress.

  475. avatar Tami Koury reply

    IM VOTING FOR BLAKLEYS BEAUTIFUL DRESS

  476. avatar Natalie reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is beautiful

  477. avatar Kristin Erickson reply

    I like the youthful, carefree and whimsical nature of Blakely’s design. It is just the dress I can picture my own daughter in as she and her new husband depart for their honeymoon and to start their lives together. Great style!

  478. avatar Nancy Jo Krueger reply

    I love Blakely’s dress. Simple. Fresh. Inspired.

  479. avatar Melissa reply

    I vote for Ryan’s dress!

  480. avatar Ali reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is gorgeous!

  481. avatar April G. Lowry reply

    I vote for Blakely’s. The most beautiful of them all.

  482. avatar Gail reply

    I love Blakely’s design. It is youthful and simple. I love the simple lines and the fabric will certainly make it pop into a stunning summer sizzler for the wedding.

  483. avatar Taelor reply

    I vote for Elizabeth!

  484. avatar Erin Biddle reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress!! What a gorgeous dress :)

  485. avatar Heather Conn reply

    Beautiful dress! Not only could it be for a bride but also bridesmaids or even just a little something special to wear for a bridal shower, tea or rehearsal dinner! Good Luck Blakely! I LOVE THE DRESS! You have my vote : )

  486. avatar Taelor reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is beautiful!

  487. avatar Erin Biddle reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress! It’s absolutly gorgeous :)

  488. avatar Helen reply

    I LOVE Blakely’s dress! So sweet and beautiful.

  489. avatar cal reply

    i really like elizabeth’s idea!

  490. avatar sarah reply

    elizabeth

  491. avatar Dalton reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  492. avatar Mike Biddle reply

    Brandon’s all the way!

  493. avatar Kaylee Brown reply

    Ryan’s Dress!

  494. avatar Kaylee Brown reply

    Ryan’s Dress!!

  495. avatar Kayla Miller reply

    Ryan’s Dress!

  496. avatar Jen Olszanowski reply

    Brandon’s dress is perfectly stunning and almost exactly what I have imagined for myself! Amazingly beautiful.

  497. avatar Jen Olszanowski reply

    Brandon’s dress is perfectly stunning and something I have imagined for myself! Absolutely beautiful!

  498. avatar Lynn Victory reply

    I like Blakely’s dress. Love how it is light and flowy. Its feminine and romantic. Makes you feel like dancing just looking at it!

  499. avatar Anne Fischer reply

    Blakley’s dress is my favorite! The empire waist , delicate fabric and flowing ribbon is perfect! It is such a free feeling design, one that will make a bride feel unrestricted and graceful and she starts the next chapter of her life. The other designs are beautiful but they are very structured and constricting feeling. A newly wed bride should feel free as a bird. Blakley’s design is spot on!

  500. avatar Katherine Erickson reply

    I Like Blakely’s design the best. Very whimsical and would flow perfectly running down the aisle. I find Elizabeths too high fashion to be passed down generation after generation.

  501. avatar Anne Fischer reply

    “Blakley’s dress is my favorite! The empire waist , delicate fabric and flowing ribbon is perfect! It is such a free feeling design, one that will make a bride feel unrestricted and graceful and she starts the next chapter of her life. The other designs are beautiful but they are very structured and constricting feeling. A newly wed bride should feel free as a bird. Blakley’s design is spot on!

  502. avatar Sandy reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress. It’ s perfect.

  503. avatar Olivia reply

    Blakely’s design is so simple and elegant!

  504. avatar Laurie reply

    Brandon’s dress, OF COURSE!!

  505. avatar Cynthia S Hicks reply

    Elizabeths dress most definatley….The lines are clean and classic and will flatter just about any body type. What a fantastic design! I want one for myself as a classic evening garmet. Where and when can I order? Way to go Elizabeth.

  506. avatar Renee reply

    Brandon’s x10! Love it! So jealous that it won’t be mine!

  507. avatar Alyssa reply

    How adorable! Have to vote for Ryan

  508. avatar Molly Redmond Dunn reply

    Blakely’s dress would make a great bridesmaid dress, because like she said, it’s an inspiration from Liesl Von Trapp’s dress. Liesl is a young girl finding love & so are most bridesmaids. A wedding dress should be a grand dress, that represents a woman who has found love.

  509. avatar Mary Catherine reply

    Blakley’s dress is gorgeous!, This will look beautiful on all figures

  510. avatar Jo Prostko reply

    Blakely’s dress design is simple, beautiful and simply beautiful!

  511. avatar meagan reply

    Blakley’s!!!

  512. avatar Judy reply

    I love Blakley’s dress, it’s very classy!

  513. avatar Claudia McGahee reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  514. avatar karen reply

    I love Blakely’s design!

  515. avatar Ally reply

    Love Elizabeths dress!!! Simply stunning

  516. avatar Diana Pearson reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is beautiful. It is my choice.

  517. avatar A Williams reply

    I love Blakely’s dress and the fact that it can be worn by women of many sizes and shapes.

  518. avatar Susan J reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is the best!

  519. avatar Jennifer Krouse reply

    Blakely’s dress idea appears simple, elegant, and comfortable to wear!

  520. avatar Bea reply

    Blakely’s design is perfect! The elegance and femininity speak both confidence and joy. Any woman with the opportunity to wear this dress would glow with charm and style!

  521. avatar Carly reply

    Elizabeth’s is the clear front runner here. It is distinctively different than the others, and yet still traditional. It has a couture feel as though one couldn’t just go buy off the rack at a department store. Not to mention the story behind it adds to the overall charm of the dress. Strictly judging from what I have seen here, Elizabeth should win.

  522. avatar DON reply

    Blakley’s is a Whimsical dress design/ for a Fanciful charming eBg.

  523. avatar trish reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress.

  524. avatar Lori Klingel Ingram reply

    All of the dresses are lovely and created by such talented designers! However, my favorite is Blakely’s getaway dress. Unlike the Leisl of the movie, this newlywed will be totally prepared to face the world and look ravishing doing it!

  525. avatar sally reply

    Blakley’s dress will be so flattering, we have all seen dresses that are fabulous but that fail to make the bride look fabulous. It has just the right touch to be unique but the lines are beautiful and flowing, just what the bride wants to be. I love the inspiration and so do both my daughters!

  526. avatar Hannah reply

    aww i love ryan’s idea! so cute!

  527. avatar Joanne reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress. It is beautiful and romantic! Just perfect

  528. avatar Ada reply

    Blakely’s is beautiful.

  529. avatar Piper reply

    Elizabeths dress

  530. avatar Karen Barr reply

    I like Blakely’s dress design best. It is light, simple but elegant and flowy.

  531. avatar Amy Bunn reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!!!

  532. avatar Bruce reply

    I think Blakely’s dress is fantastic

  533. avatar Jimmy reply

    Elizabeths dress!!!

  534. avatar Karen Stitely reply

    I love Blakey’s design. Perfect for a spring or summer wedding!

  535. avatar LeAnn Marsh reply

    Ryan’s Fiancee’s dress

  536. avatar Mary E Frank reply

    Blakeley’s dress is truly the most romantic dress I have seen in years! Any bride would be fortunate to have that dress as a going away outfit, or even a wedding dress for a small intimate wedding. The flowing design and the soft fabric would make it look lovely on anyone who wears it. A remarkable design.

  537. avatar Haydi Danielson reply

    I love Blake’s dress. It is simple, sweet, and elegant. It would look beautiful on a thin bride or brides maid, but would also look lovely on a more robust woman.

  538. avatar Molly Minter reply

    Elizabeth’s dress looks wonderful!! There is heart and love in the design and would be the best dress to choose!!!

  539. avatar J reply

    I love the dress Blakely has designed and her idea behind the design.

  540. avatar Anna reply

    Ryans story is telling me I gotta vote Ryan

  541. avatar Betty Hilliard reply

    My Vote is for Elizabeth

  542. avatar Chris reply

    The winner should be Elizabeth’s dress!

  543. avatar Susan Krepps reply

    I love Blakely’s dress design… soft and romantic. It’s a winner!

  544. avatar Cheryl Allran reply

    I think Blakely’s dress is the best. The dress looks so fun and that you can move in it. You are not suppose to be so stuffy at a wedding and this dress would just make you feel good. I would choose this dress for my daughter! Blakely, you did a great job!!!

  545. avatar Tammy Jamison reply

    I think its obvious that the first dress, brandons, is the perfect white cocktail dress!

  546. avatar Martha reply

    Brandons dress please

  547. avatar shanley codd reply

    blakely

  548. avatar jessie reply

    Brandons woohoo

  549. avatar Kimberle K reply

    Elizabeth dress is the best.

  550. avatar Erin D. reply

    B for Brandon! Beautiful dress

  551. avatar Florence T. reply

    Elizabeth dress by all means will be the best.

  552. avatar katie reply

    Brandons dress!!!!!!! By far the best! So elegant!

  553. avatar hilarie reply

    Ditto to Brandons dress! It’s perfect

  554. avatar Tiffany reply

    Brandons dress should really win this competition! Stunning.

  555. avatar Emily reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  556. avatar Laura reply

    BLAKELLLLYYYYYYYYY.

  557. avatar Laura reply

    I completely vote 100% for Blakely.

    <3 <3

    flawless.

  558. avatar Will reply

    Elizabeths dress

  559. avatar madeleine reply

    blakelys!! I HEART THE FLOWER

  560. avatar Ryan reply

    Elizabeth has a great story, I vote for that!

  561. avatar Krys reply

    BLAKELY!!!!

  562. avatar Taylor reply

    BLAKELY :)))))

  563. avatar Alison Pulver reply

    Blakely!!! I love this dress and the description is beautiful. I would love to be in this dress as we wisked away for our honeymoon.

  564. avatar Allison reply

    I love Blakely’s dress!!!

  565. avatar Maggie reply

    BLAKELY’S dress without a doubt. Simply stunning.

  566. avatar stacey musselman reply

    Elizabeths Dress

  567. avatar Debbie Allison reply

    I loved Brandon’s dress! Please put a vote in for me on that one!

  568. avatar John reply

    I vote for Elizabeth!

  569. avatar d-Alli reply

    brandon dress rocks!

  570. avatar Meredith reply

    I LOVE Blakely’s dress! It’s such a flattering design for all body types and would be absolutely perfect for dancing in :)

  571. avatar Andrew Gordon reply

    Blakely!!

  572. avatar becky reply

    BLAKELYS DRESSSSSS I LIKE HERSSS THEEE BESSSTTTTTTTT

  573. avatar AshleyHH reply

    Ryan’s Fiancee. Hands down. Thats the sweetest thing i have ever heard. And the sketch is beautiful!!!

  574. avatar Karyn reply

    Help! How do I vote??

  575. avatar Karyn Creedon reply

    I most definitely LOVE Blakely’s dress!! I have been married for 22 years, but to have this dress to leave for my honeymoon in, I would get married all over again!! It is just beautiful! I have always thought that Liesl’s dress was the epitome of romance, and this modernizes the idea … it is just PERFECT!!!

  576. avatar Hannah reply

    I LOVE Brandon’s dress with the beautiful bow!!

  577. avatar Catherine reply

    I have to vote for Brandon’s dress – I would totally wear it! And it is the best interpretation of the dress that she actually describes.

  578. avatar Michele Downey reply

    I vote for Elizabeths dress…it is adorable! Good luck!

  579. avatar Laura reply

    I vote for Blakley’s !

  580. avatar Jennifer reply

    I love Ryan’s Dress. I vote for that one.

  581. avatar Katie reply

    I want Ryan to win soooo badly. I vote for Ryan

  582. avatar Dianne reply

    Love Blakely’s idea. I would buy a dress like that for my daughter in a heartbeat.

  583. avatar Erika reply

    Brandon’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  584. avatar Robyn reply

    I vote for Blakely’s dress. I have always loved the dress Liesl wore in the Sound of Music-it is true romance.

  585. avatar Shalene reply

    I would like to vote for Blakley. I love her design and the person who designed it.

  586. avatar Carly reply

    Blakely’s! I’d love to wear that dress!

  587. avatar Julie reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress!! So pretty!

  588. avatar Jennie reply

    Blakely’s, definitely!! I love it :)

  589. avatar Lisa reply

    love love love the bow on Brandon’s dress!

  590. avatar Heather reply

    Blakey’s dress!!!!

  591. avatar Barbara Morris reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  592. avatar Jenny Atkins reply

    Brandon’s dress absolutely

  593. avatar Joanne Lukowiak reply

    I LOVE Blakeley’s dress. It is so innocent yet sexy. I love the way the fabric flows and I think any southern belle would look beautiful in a dress like that!

  594. avatar Tiffany reply

    Voting for Brandons dress!

  595. avatar Annie reply

    Elizabeth’s idea gets my vote!

  596. avatar Jacob reply

    BLAKELY

    HER DRESS, I MEAN

  597. avatar Barrett reply

    Elizabeth

  598. avatar Chip reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  599. avatar Tyler reply

    Definitely Elizabeth’s dress!!!!!!!

  600. avatar Michelle reply

    Brandon’s!

  601. avatar Debbie Horres reply

    I absolutely love Blakely’s idea. Such a romantic young lady and who can go wrong with chiffon?!!

  602. avatar Jim King reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  603. avatar Kaye Garner reply

    I love Blakely’s dress.

  604. avatar Donna reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress, seem elegant yet simple and would be able to be played up or down with accessories.

  605. avatar Janie reply

    I like Blakely’s idea. She picked one of my favorite movie songs of all time and I like her interprutation.

  606. avatar gwen reply

    I love the ‘Blakely” designed dress. Perfect and feminine with a little ‘newness’.

  607. avatar Linda Weissegger reply

    Blakely’s dress is perfect — simple and fun, yet elegant and exquisite! It’s got my vote!

  608. avatar Amber reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  609. avatar Deb Boes reply

    I would like to vote for Ryan Morris’ fiancee’s wedding dress.

  610. avatar Stacey reply

    Elizabeth’s dress:) It’s amazing:)

  611. avatar billybob reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  612. avatar Shannon Owen reply

    Elizabeth’s dress looks stunning! =)

  613. avatar Alex Olney reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress. Hands Down!!!!

  614. avatar Sara reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  615. avatar Ashley reply

    I love Elizabeth’s idea! That would be so special and dress is beautiful- what a fun giveaway!

  616. avatar Lindsay Schnaak reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS!!!!

  617. avatar Lisa Robert reply

    Elizabeth’s dress of course.

  618. avatar Hilary reply

    I LOVE the sketch for Brandon’s dress! It’s absolutely stunning.

  619. avatar Becky reply

    blakely’s dress!

  620. avatar Johnson reply

    Blakely’s dresss

  621. avatar Art McGahee Sr reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  622. avatar Duncan reply

    blakely

  623. avatar Bailey Ballentine reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  624. avatar John reply

    blakely’s dress

  625. avatar anthony reply

    Blakey’s dress!!

  626. avatar A.R Mcgahee reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  627. avatar Betsy VanScoter reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  628. avatar Heather reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!

  629. avatar chelsea reply

    Elizabeth

  630. avatar Sabrina reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!!!

  631. avatar jane andraka reply

    i vote for blakely’s! so flowing and feminine

  632. avatar Alice Ohms reply

    Elizabeth’s dress! so cute!

  633. avatar Mandy reply

    I love B’s idea!

  634. avatar Joanne B reply

    I vote for Blakely’s. Love the idea – love the design!

  635. avatar Kathryn Stanley reply

    ELIZABETHS DRESS!

  636. avatar Gip Gayle reply

    Elizabeth’s dress.

  637. avatar Taylor Gayle reply

    Elizabeths’ dress.

  638. avatar Sue reply

    I love Blakely’s dress.

  639. avatar Amy reply

    Brandon’s dress is beautiful, young and a wonderful depiction of the perfect Southern bride!

  640. avatar Kaitlyn reply

    Blakely! It’s young and fresh

  641. avatar Patrick reply

    ELIZABETH DRESS

  642. avatar Sherri Gibson reply

    This dress does seem magical. The drawing and the words describing her vision match so well that the dress almost dances right off the website. I love the movie “Sound of Music” so I love the idea of having a dress like this as a part of a romantic wedding. Good job!!

  643. avatar jacob hale reply

    elizabeth’s dress!

  644. avatar Ladonna Pitts reply

    Elizabeth’s dress is the best!

  645. avatar Christine reply

    Elizabeth!(:

  646. avatar Caroline reply

    Blakely’s dress is simply perfect. it captures the simple romance of a southern wedding. I love it!

  647. avatar Lexi reply

    I like Blakely!

  648. avatar Kristine reply

    I vote for Elizabeth’s! It’s beautiful!

  649. avatar Caroline Grindrod reply

    Blakely’s dress is stunning! it reflects the romantic magic of a southern wedding! it’s simply wonderful.

  650. avatar Genny reply

    Blakely

  651. avatar Aaron Jongko reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  652. avatar Marina reply

    blakely’s dress!

  653. avatar Brooke reply

    Easy choice: Blakely’s dress! SO beautiful and comfortable. Perfect dress to conclude one of the best days of your life.

  654. avatar Tany James reply

    I think Blakeley’s dress is awesome! I love her idea – nothing beats the Sound of Music!! My vote is for her design!

  655. avatar Alex reply

    Blakely’s Dress!

  656. avatar erin reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress!

  657. avatar Corinna reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!

  658. avatar erin reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  659. avatar Donna Morris reply

    Elizabeth

  660. avatar AB reply

    blakely :)

  661. avatar likhita raparti reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  662. avatar Brittany Wallace reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS

  663. avatar Amy reply

    Elizabeth designed the best dress!

  664. avatar Susan reply

    I like Blakely’s!

  665. avatar Susan reply

    I vote for Brandon’s dress!!

  666. avatar Susan edwards reply

    I like Blakely’s design best!

  667. avatar Ryan reply

    Brandons

  668. avatar Patrick reply

    Blakely isn’t getting married. Therefore Elizabeth is my choice.

  669. avatar Ella reply

    OMG Elizabeth! what a cute story!

  670. avatar Jacqueline reply

    Without a question Elizabeth’s dress, its stunning.

  671. avatar Nicole Misener reply

    i vote for elizabeth’s dress :) its absolutely gorgeous <33333 i would totally wear it

  672. avatar Elaine French Rago reply

    Absolutely LOVE The “Elizabeth” dress! Pure Southern Charm & Elegance. The back-cut is sexy, but subtle. However, the most impressive part of this vintage gem is the respect, love and grace – given to her Mother. Perfect, and priceless. A “10”!!!

  673. avatar Era reply

    Elizabeths dress!!

  674. avatar Jeremy reply

    BLAKELYYYYYYYYYY’S IS BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  675. avatar Becky F reply

    Ryans fiancees dress!

  676. avatar Dan reply

    Ryans dress….gotta be that one

  677. avatar Linsey reply

    Ryans fiancees dress is so amazing

  678. avatar brittany bradford reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  679. avatar Val reply

    I vote for Blakely!!

  680. avatar Sarah reply

    blakely!

  681. avatar Anon reply

    Emily’s dress

  682. avatar Jennifer reply

    Lovely~

  683. avatar Margie reply

    Blakely — embodies floating on happiness!

  684. avatar Kelli reply

    I love Brandon’s dress!!! It definitely gets my vote!

  685. avatar Ashley Austin reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!

  686. avatar Gabi reply

    Blakely’s dresss

  687. avatar Papa John reply

    Another vote for Brandon ! ! !

  688. avatar Anna hanley reply

    i like Blakey the best!

  689. avatar Papa John reply

    I vote for BRANDON ! ! !

  690. avatar Courtney reply

    i vote for blakely!

  691. avatar Caleb reply

    I like Blakely’s dress the best because she really seemed to put the aspect of freedom and fun into her dress design. It would be perfect for a woman on her wedding day.

  692. avatar Genny reply

    Blakely’s is absolutely my favorite! I love the reference to sound of music and its so beautiful!

  693. avatar Jessica Baker reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!

  694. avatar Genny reply

    Blakely’s dress beautiful! I love the reference to sound of music!

  695. avatar Hannah Smith reply

    i like blakely’s the best! :)

  696. avatar Hannah Smith reply

    I like Blakely’s the best!!! :)

  697. avatar katie hamil reply

    blakely!

  698. avatar Bethany McCall reply

    I love Blakely’s dress! It’s so cute!

  699. avatar Maddi McGurk reply

    Hi, i love Blakely’s dress, its cute classy and fun. it gets my vote :)

  700. avatar Kat reply

    I think Blakely’s is the most beautiful and most deserving to win!

  701. avatar Maddi McGurk reply

    I love Blakelys dress! it gets my vote! cute and classy

  702. avatar Maddi McGurk reply

    Blakelys dress gets my vote!

  703. avatar Jennifer reply

    Blakely’s dress would make me feel like a perfect princess. Great design!

  704. avatar Sammi Thornhill reply

    I like Blakely’s the best!

  705. avatar Tracy reply

    Blakely’s dress is amazing! such a talented lady!

  706. avatar Paul Flanagan reply

    I like Blakely’s dress the best!!!!!!!!! It’s so cute and perfect!!! She should win!!!!!!!

  707. avatar Sam reply

    Blakely’s dress is my favorite out of all these designs – I especially appreciate the Sound of Music inspiration. It’s a very simple yet beautiful design.

  708. avatar leland gross reply

    I love Blakely’s dress! By far the best one on here!!

  709. avatar Reh Harvey reply

    Blakely!!!! She’s an AMAZING person with AMAZING talent. She deserves it 110%

  710. avatar kim dinaro reply

    Blakely’s dress is gorgeous! I love the “Sound of Music” theme!

  711. avatar Ashley reply

    Blakely did it right in this one! Feminine, modern, and something your grandmother would be proud to see you in!

  712. avatar Maddi reply

    I absolutely love BLAKELY’S!!!!!!!! Its a beautiful dress design

  713. avatar Zach Alexander reply

    I really love the designer “Blakey”s idea. I fall in love with Leisl everytime I watch that movie because of that dress. I think a slightly more modern take on it is refreshing and beautiful. Anything that simplistic and pretty contains a modern edge of class with it. And I think it says southern with the simplistic, given the creative additions to the already nice dress.

    Really a true winner in my book. :)

  714. avatar Emily Rice reply

    Blakey’s dress!

  715. avatar Emily Rice reply

    Blakely’s dress!

  716. avatar Theresa Watkins reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE

  717. avatar Cassandra Hlong reply

    I love Blakely’s dress. It’s the perfect summer dress.

  718. avatar marissa crook reply

    I love Blakey’s the best. it’s simples, and it’s really pretty

  719. avatar john reply

    my vote is for Blakely! get it girl :)

  720. avatar Janet reply

    I vote for Elizabeth, like the sentamental touches.

  721. avatar Craig Walker reply

    I love Blakely’s design. It is stunning.

  722. avatar katie reply

    Blakely’s dress is sublime! I love the picture she creates of the entire setting and how the dress fits into it.

  723. avatar danielle greco reply

    i love blakely’s idea. it is gorgeous and would look good on everyone

  724. avatar liza reply

    Blakely’s!

  725. avatar Marybeth Christian reply

    I like Blakey’s the best!

  726. avatar Lisa Rodgers reply

    I love the youthful inspiration for the “Blakley”

  727. avatar Robby reply

    Blakely’s is definately the best. The image that inspired the dress is perfect and it is exactly what I would want my bride to wear.

  728. avatar Angela reply

    Elizabeth’s dress. I love how it incorporates her mothers dress..

  729. avatar Neville Gardner reply

    I love Blakely’s design – charming, soft, sexy and romantic -perfect!

  730. avatar Tabitha Rose reply

    I loooovvvee Blakey’s Dress! So chic:)

  731. avatar Hannah reply

    Blakely’s design is the most brilliant idea since we all fell in love with Liesel’s whimsical character! What girl hasn’t fantasized about being whirled around in a soft romantic dress just like this one Blakely has designed??!!

  732. avatar Jasmine reply

    Ryans dress without a doubt!

  733. avatar Hannah reply

    Blakely dress! Btw, I am having trouble getting my submission to go through…

  734. avatar Michelle J reply

    I am in love with Ryans fiancees dress….its so beautiful

  735. avatar John reply

    Elizabeth’s dress for sure

  736. avatar Lynne reply

    Ryans dress!!!!!!

  737. avatar Amy Bennett reply

    Love Ryan’s dress. I’m a romantic at heart and any man who knows what his future bride would look best in and knows what she likes, is worth my vote. Love the elegance but simplicity of the dress. I can only image how lovely she would look in this dress. Hopefully she won’t have to just imagine; hopefully it will be a dream come true for a dream come true day.

  738. avatar Jordan reply

    Hands down I would vote for Brandon’s dress!! It’s elegant and classy just like the bride!

  739. avatar Lily reply

    Brandon’s dress!

  740. avatar Amanda reply

    Blakely’s dress!! Her dress is the best one, it is so romantic and beautiful.

  741. avatar Alex Hall reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS

  742. avatar Cole reply

    Definitely Blakely’s!!

  743. avatar Anna Hanley reply

    blakely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  744. avatar MaryLouise reply

    Love Blakely’s dress! Love the reference to “Sound of Music”. Also – I think this dress will look fabulous on all types of women – you don’t have to be a size 6 to look magical!

  745. avatar Rhonda Dillman reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!!!!!!

  746. avatar Taylor reply

    I love Blakley’s dress! I’m sooo glad some one used Liesle’s dress from Sound of Music as their inspiration! what a great idea! So pretty! I love it!

  747. avatar Jeanette Shaffer reply

    My vote goes to “Elizabeth”. I love the idea of including ideas of Mom’s dress. This will be a real treasure for years to come. Beautiful dress for a beautiful girl.

  748. avatar Alishia reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  749. avatar Marlene Vasquez reply

    BLAKEY’s dress is the best

  750. avatar Ashley I. reply

    Absolutely Brandon’s dress!! Love it

  751. avatar Barb Hogg reply

    Blakely’s dress is the winner in my mind!! It is so sweet, so simple, so romantic, the perfect dress for a young woman in love!

  752. avatar Lindsay L reply

    Hearts Brandons dress so much! Good Luck!

  753. avatar jessica reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  754. avatar Ellie reply

    I really liked Blakely’s dress a lot. I hope she wins!

  755. avatar Sylvia reply

    Voting for Ryan’s dress…it’s beautiful:)

  756. avatar Jose Garza reply

    I LOVE Blakely’s dress…..it’s the only one of the group that didn’t feel constrained in either the lower or upper part of the body…..although form fitting, the ribbon tied around the torso still feels very light……I LOVE IT!

  757. avatar Blakely reply

    Blakely’s dress is my favorite. I love the southern charm. A classic!!!

  758. avatar emily reply

    Elizabeth dress is so cool

  759. avatar Amanda reply

    Ryans fiancnees dress is amazing. Sweet guy…shes so lucky

  760. avatar Nicole S reply

    Ryans dress design has to win

  761. avatar Cate Winters reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!

  762. avatar Rene’ reply

    I love Elizabeth’s reason for her dress! What an inspiration! The design seems to take in all she is looking for! It is just beautiful!

  763. avatar Ashley reply

    I love Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  764. avatar Connie M. reply

    Brandons dress is the best by far! Good luck!

  765. avatar Hannah reply

    Blakely’s dress!!!

  766. avatar robin reply

    i vote for the elizabeth….
    <3

  767. avatar robin reply

    i vote for the elizabeth…

    • avatar Anne Crossman reply

      robin: I vote for Blakely’s dress. The Sound of Music is my all-time favorite musical, and – I’m getting married in December – I can TOTALLY see myself ‘getting away’ in this dress with my man’s hand in mine! So elegant and classic!

  768. avatar Liz reply

    Blakely’s is the best!

  769. avatar Theresa Nicholas reply

    I vote for BRANDON’s idea. The southern bell dress with mid-back bow is to die for!

  770. avatar Ashli reply

    Brandon’s dress! Love it!

  771. avatar Taylor reply

    Blakely

  772. avatar Rick Watson reply

    i like Ryan’s

  773. avatar Mariana reply

    Blakely’s is gorgeous!!!

  774. avatar Clair reply

    I vote for Blakely! hers is the best. she should win.

  775. avatar Mariana reply

    Blakely’s is amazing!!!

  776. avatar Hanna reply

    I vote for Blakely!

  777. avatar Rebecca reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  778. avatar Jenny Jones reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!

  779. avatar Jenny Jones reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!

  780. avatar sabrina reply

    i like blakely’s dress the best.

  781. avatar Dakeita Johnson reply

    I vote for Blakely!

  782. avatar Hannah reply

    Elizabeth’s dress by far!

  783. avatar Brigitta Zeender reply

    i love blakelys dress its gorgeous and she was truely inspired!

  784. avatar Kristen reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress

  785. avatar Sana reply

    Blakely’s!

  786. avatar Amara reply

    I like Blakely’s the best!

  787. avatar Bella reply

    Blakely’s dress :)

  788. avatar Richard reply

    i vote for Elizabeth’s dress

  789. avatar Julia reply

    Blakely’s dress is sooo pretty!! I vote for her!

  790. avatar Julius reply

    Blakely, simple yet beautiful.

  791. avatar Hanieh Shirgir reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!

  792. avatar JuanCarlos Egusquiza reply

    Elizabeth’s dress

  793. avatar Liz reply

    Blakley’s dress is amazing exactly what i would wear. simple yet elegant! <3

  794. avatar Stella reply

    Ryans dress is phenomonal…..absolute have to vote for Ryan!

  795. avatar Ron A reply

    Ryans dress

  796. avatar Jenn reply

    Ryan is such a sweetie….his design is so pretty and his entry is touching

  797. avatar reilly reply

    go blakely!

  798. avatar Zach Gamet reply

    I like Blakely’s dress the best.

  799. avatar VALARIE reply

    I LIKE BLAKELY’S THE BEST!

  800. avatar Kathryn Moore reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!!!

  801. avatar Kathryn Moore reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  802. avatar Brittany Chastain reply

    ELIZABETH’S DRESS!!!

  803. avatar Liz reply

    Ryans fiancees dress. Gorgeous design and heartfelt entry :)

  804. avatar David reply

    Ryans dress—–AMAZING

  805. avatar Jennifer A. Mason reply

    I VOTE FOR ELIZABETH!!!!

  806. avatar brittany bradford reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  807. avatar brittany bradford reply

    ELIZABETH’s DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  808. avatar Amanda reply

    Blakely. She had me at Sound of Music!

  809. avatar Kim Tighe reply

    Elizabeth’s dress!

  810. avatar Kelli reply

    I love Brandon’s dress!!! It definitely gets my vote!

  811. avatar Emma DeJarnette reply

    Elizabeth’s Dress!
    I really like the design of the dress, and the shoulder part!
    She’s my vote!
    And is that lace at the bottom?

  812. avatar Anna reply

    I vote for Blakely!

  813. avatar Peggy Evans reply

    I loved Blakely’s dress and her story. I definitely could imagine Liesl’s song and the flow of the dress, etc. Nice job

  814. avatar Rose reply

    I love blakely’s idea of a simplistic gown made out of chiffon, a fabric that looks wonderful on so many people! and i love the image that running down the aisle with sparklers creates!

  815. avatar Adrienne reply

    I love Blakley’s the best. very youthful and elegant

  816. avatar Adrienne reply

    I love Blakley! Very very nice

  817. avatar Liz Kinder reply

    I like BLAKELY’s idea the best!! I love the idea of a romantic, flirty dress for a summer evening that won’t make me sweat buckets!!

  818. avatar Annelise reply

    I vote for Blakely! I LOVE the Leisl dress idea!

  819. avatar Alex reply

    Blakely’s is by far the most comfortable and simple, yet beautiful and graceful. She has my vote

  820. avatar Tonya Bird reply

    I love Ryan’s Dress! I vote for Ryan:)

  821. avatar Judy Karr reply

    I vote for Blakely!!! Beautiful!!!

  822. avatar Amy Kinder reply

    I like the way Blakely’s dress flows, in the skirt and in the sleeves. I think lavender would be a perfect color for a spring or summer event!

  823. avatar Amber Bogdanowicz reply

    I like the elizabeth dress! It has just the right mix of modern and vintage!

  824. avatar ashley reply

    ELIZABETHS DRESS

  825. avatar Luke Bogdanowicz reply

    ELIZABETH DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This dress has the best design by far!

  826. avatar Karen Lochart reply

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  1. avatar Summer reply

    I love #8. The effort that went into styling for this shot is apparent, and it looks so warm and lovely.

  2. avatar Monica Stevens Smyth reply

    I vote for #3—what a clever and adorable idea!

  3. avatar Monica Stevens Smyth reply

    I vote #3

  4. avatar Allison reply

    3 and 5 are both just too cute and silly!

  5. avatar Laura reply

    Entry number 4! I remember hearing that story, and it’s to cute NOT to vote for them!

  6. avatar Becca reply

    I vote for #9 So pretty!

  7. avatar Tour de Glam reply

    Love the smile on the lovely lady in #8. (#5 is adorable) All are very creative – it was hard to narrow down!

  8. avatar Brooke Hostetler reply

    Number 9! :D

  9. avatar Hannah reply

    I love #4. Adorable.

  10. avatar Nydia reply

    #4 :)

  11. avatar Sarah reply

    #4 – It was hard to decided between 4 and 5 but I decided on 4 :)

  12. avatar Sarah reply

    #5 hands down!!

  13. avatar Jaime reply

    #3 is by pick!

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  15. avatar Bradford reply

    Number 3 yo! For Liz!

  16. avatar Tina reply

    Number 8:)

  17. avatar kerry reply

    3,4, and 5 – but if i have to pic one, i pick 3. Very creative!

  18. avatar Rebecca Freeman reply

    Number 8 is precious! I love how she has thought to incorporate a sweet southern flair. The details make #8 my fave.

  19. avatar Kristy reply

    Number 4!!!

  20. avatar Jes Plain reply

    Number 3 for sure! It’s so different from the rest. I also love how she and her friend are reading together over video chat – so true to the planning phase! Yay number 3!

  21. avatar rachel reply

    I love #3!!

  22. avatar Kelly Sauer reply

    I have to vote for #9!

  23. avatar Elizabeth reply

    I LOVE #7! She looks the way that you feel when you read SWMag…you know, how you’re looking at all the pretty spreads and imagining how it will be for you on your day…you imagine yourself looking like models in the magazine. The bride in #7 looks so radiant…just like the brides in photoshoots you see..its like all her planning and daydreams came true-just like she had imagined when flipping through her SWMag!

  24. avatar Stacey Fitts reply

    I love number 8. It’s the most natural, that’s the way I look at magazines, out in my yard with a cozy blanket. 10 is super cute too and 3 is cleaver, friends discussing SWM V3.

  25. avatar Heidi reply

    Definitely #9!!

  26. avatar Tim reply

    Number 3 is fantastic.

  27. avatar Beth reply

    #9 is the most alluring. I love it.

  28. avatar Melissa Brotherton reply

    Number 9! Love it!!

  29. avatar Marian reply

    #9 is gorgeous! I vote for it…

  30. avatar Kristen reply

    I really like #9!

  31. avatar Karlie reply

    LOVE #9!!

  32. avatar Jenn reply

    #3!! It’s the obvious choice!

  33. avatar Natalie reply

    #9 is simply breathtaking, simply beautiful.

  34. avatar megan reply

    I vote for #3!!!

  35. avatar [email protected] Daily Journey reply

    Number nine is my favorite one!

  36. avatar Jenn reply

    #3!!!!!!

  37. avatar Hannah Chen reply

    #3 is super cute, and totally true of planning a wedding today!

  38. avatar Linden reply

    #3 is so cute!

  39. avatar Cheryl Smith reply

    #9 Love the simplicity and the perspective. Colors are great too!

  40. avatar [email protected] On My Way To Heaven reply

    Number Nine!

  41. avatar Emily reply

    I think #9 has the most old-fashioned southern grace and charm. :)

  42. avatar angela reply

    My vote is for #9!

  43. avatar Kirsten Mertus reply

    #3 – your SW blog entry talks about how awful this world would be without the technology of the world wide web – if we hadn’t gotten as far as the internet, how would we have ever reached a skype date between two best friends to plan her most important day? This is a clever image and really shows how creative “planning” has become.

  44. avatar Mallory reply

    I love #7

  45. avatar Daniel Bostic reply

    #9 is the best in my opinion. Great composition, coloring, and theme. :)

  46. avatar Jessica Lago reply

    I’m gonna go with #9… so beautiful!

  47. avatar Sally reply

    #8…doesn’t get any southern than sitting in a rockin chair with mans best friend readin a good ol’ magazine! Simple and Southern. love it!

  48. avatar Elizabeth Ruck reply

    I most assuredly will vote for #9…….it has unique flair and southern charm….. :-)

  49. avatar Elizabeth Ruck reply

    I’m going with #9……..unique flair, warm feel, and southern charm written all over it. :-)

  50. avatar Carolyn reply

    I vote for #3!

  51. avatar Amy reply

    #9!

  52. avatar Gabe reply

    Not to quote the Beatles or anything, but…Number Nine.

  53. avatar Ana reply

    Sweet, romantic picture.

  54. avatar Lindsey reply

    I love #9!! :)

  55. avatar Natalie reply

    #8 is my favorite…everything about it says southern…it’s very creative and you can tell the bride is in love :)

  56. avatar Katie Sellers reply

    LOVE #8–What could be more southern than lounging in a rocking chair with two cutie labs!!

  57. avatar Jessica reply

    Going with #8! Look at those labradors — what cuties!

  58. avatar natasha nazar reply

    I pick #8! Love the picnic scene, lemons, and cute puppies.

  59. avatar Hannah Spencer reply

    # 8 all the way!!!

  60. avatar Hannah Spencer reply

    #8 all the way!!

  61. avatar T Jocelyn reply

    I vote for #8!!

  62. avatar Olivia Hoegstrom reply

    NUMBER 8! JESSICA IS THE PRETTIEST!!!!!!!!!

  63. avatar Carissa reply

    #8 is absolutely perfect!!! Screams Southern Bride :)

  64. avatar Erin Eppley reply

    Definitely #8! Beautiful picture, that exudes southern charm!! :)

  65. avatar Lola reply

    #8 has my vote because it is clearly the best photo…. so many adorable details!

  66. avatar Christine reply

    Entry Number 8!! She truely looks like a southern belle! Nothing more southern than a good old fashion rocking chair, sweet citrus fruit, a southern style plantation home, and two beautiful dogs!!! I really hope she wins!! Vote for 8!!!!!

  67. avatar Christine reply

    Number 8!! Nothing more southern than a good old fashion rocking chair, sweet sitrus, southern style plantation home, and two adorable puppies!! VOTE # 8!!!!

  68. avatar heidi reply

    Love #9!

  69. avatar Hannah reply

    I like the 9th one!

  70. avatar debbie clocksin reply

    love #9

  71. avatar Hannah reply

    Number nine is by far the coolest!!!

  72. avatar Erin reply

    I’d like to vote for number 10–I definitely need that sign while I’m nose-deep in one of me SW magazines or the blog!

  73. avatar Allie Bennett reply

    Definitely 8!! :)

  74. avatar Dari reply

    Going with number 9…hope you wil. Their all good.

  75. avatar Dari reply

    Number 9 love it!

  76. avatar Julianne reply

    EIGHT IS GREAT!

  77. avatar Angella reply

    number 8 is super cute…. she had me w/ the labs!

  78. avatar Marla Connick reply

    I absolutely love photo number 8. The bride to be is beautiful and the magazine placement is the perfect advertisement for Southern Weddings. The background with an old Florida home with the oranges and orange trees is exactly what the south is all about. Takes me back to a simpler time and makes me want to be a guest at her wedding. This is your winner for sure!

  79. avatar Emily reply

    Number 9 is definitely the best!!!

  80. avatar ronna sasser reply

    Love this so much…sweet innocence!! Love the pearls on the doggy!! Wonder where this photo was taken/

  81. avatar Amanda reply

    Number 8 is the best! =]

  82. avatar Cheyenne Sellers reply

    #8 is a wonderful example of Southern beauty! I vote #8!!!!!

  83. avatar Kristi reply

    Wow, #8 & 9 are both great. But Id have to go with #8; the house, trees, dogs, pic-nic….. that’s capturing southern “right der”!

  84. avatar Jill reply

    #4 for sure!! such a great story!

  85. avatar William Smyth reply

    #3

  86. avatar Jennifer reply

    Number 4!

  87. avatar kimmy reply

    I vote for #9:)

  88. avatar Tara reply

    I vote for photo #8. It encompasses all the charm of a Southern wedding. The pearls and bow tie on the dogs–what a cute surprise!

  89. avatar kimberly dolph reply

    I vote for #9!

  90. avatar Janet reply

    My vote goes to #9! Love the flowers!!!

  91. avatar Jennifer Wheeles reply

    Just love this pic!

  92. avatar Esther reply

    #3! Clever and cute idea!!!

  93. avatar Anthony reply

    Number 9 for sure. Love the colors in it…

  94. avatar kristi jernigan reply

    Number 8 is my favorite and should definitely win! The epitome of a true Southern Bride!

  95. avatar Debbie reply

    Number 9 is the best one. How classy!

  96. avatar Ashley S reply

    #3…the most unique!

  97. avatar Kim reply

    #8 is perfect! Love it!

  98. avatar Sharon reply

    I love the idea of two best friends talking to each other about the most important day of the bride’s life! Number 3 really captures the image that no matter the distance, you can celebrate and commiserate with those you love!

  99. avatar Beth reply

    My vote is for #8! A true southern bride to be.

  100. avatar Nathan reply

    I really like #9!

  101. avatar Sharon reply

    I love the idea of two best friends sharing the most important day of the bride’s life together. Number 3 really captures the idea that no matter the distance, planning a wedding deserves to be celebrated and commiserated with those you love!

  102. avatar Sharon reply

    I love the idea of two best friends sharing the most important day of the bride’s life together. Number 3 captures the essence of the idea that no matter the distance, planning a wedding deserves to be celebrated and commiserated with those you love!

  103. avatar Lyla reply

    #9, of course.

  104. avatar Kristi reply

    My vote is for #8, LOVE IT!!!!

  105. avatar Helen reply

    #3…super cute and super original :)

  106. avatar Brenda Murtha reply

    my vote is for number three, they are two of the most wonderful and talented people I know

  107. avatar Heather reply

    I like #3, very creative!

  108. avatar Jillian reply

    i love #4.

  109. avatar Courtney reply

    I LOVE picture #8! Its so southern and beautiful!

  110. avatar adam reply

    #4 all the way.

  111. avatar Hayden reply

    Number 8 is the most beautiful picture on here. Such an adorable setteing and cute puppies! This girl is really pretty and I love her red hair. Number 8 should definitly win!

  112. avatar Dominic DiMaria reply

    #9 is so the best.

  113. avatar Deb reply

    I love #4!!

  114. avatar Jana reply

    Number 8!!!! BEAUTIFUL!

  115. avatar kevin reply

    number 8!

  116. avatar Geno reply

    Number 9 gets my vote!

  117. avatar Karla reply

    #8 ~ Beautiful bride to be :) Perfectly charming picture. Love the dogs!

  118. avatar Jenna Lea reply

    I love #9, its adorable! All the elements of the South: a rocking chair, quilt, big dogs, pearls and a great magazine to read outside!

  119. avatar Valerie reply

    I vote #3!! Very creative and real!

  120. avatar Tara reply

    #4 all the way, super cute!

  121. avatar Sarah reply

    Number 4!

  122. avatar Racquel reply

    Number 8!

  123. avatar ely reply

    #10!

  124. avatar Elizabeth reply

    #10 gets my vote!

  125. avatar Elizabeth reply

    #10 gets my vote

  126. avatar Rachel LaMontagne reply

    I like number 9 the best. The flowers greatly accent the curly hair of the girl reading your magazine!

  127. avatar Marie reply

    Definitely #8. She’s a beautiful southern gal and the picture exemplifies the sunshine and gentility of the south.

  128. avatar Debbie reply

    Number EIGHT!!

  129. avatar Jonathan Ivy reply

    I vote for #10 Go Nicole!

  130. avatar Shantell McLean reply

    I think number 8. She’s beautiful and iconic with her glowing skin and beautiful hair! And the dogs and the perfect American touch!

  131. avatar Shantell McLean reply

    #8!

  132. avatar Kristin reply

    8!! Just beautiful :)

  133. avatar Betsy reply

    Shhhhhhh – #10!!!

  134. avatar Heather reply

    I love #8!

  135. avatar Catie Ronquillo reply

    I vote for #10! Gooooo Nicole!

  136. avatar annie baker reply

    I pick #8! Jessica Brown!

  137. avatar Heather reply

    #4 is my favorite, as she included her “other half” in the photo! A wedding, and marriage, can’t exist without the love from someone wonderful :) Congratulations, you two!

  138. avatar Heather reply

    I love number 8!!!!!!!!!!

  139. avatar Heather reply

    Number 8 is so cute!

  140. avatar Stacy reply

    #8 by far depicts how southerners are. Such a beautiful girl. Go #8

  141. avatar Judy H reply

    Definitely #8….what a beautiful southern bride to be!

  142. avatar Bethany reply

    Definitely #8… Classic southern style of life

  143. avatar Krysta Langner reply

    Beautiful #9!

  144. avatar Carin reply

    #8 is gorgeous! I love the southern belle charm

  145. avatar Carin reply

    #8 is gorgeous! I love the southern belle charm.

  146. avatar Sarah reply

    #9!

  147. avatar Scott reply

    I love #10!!!

  148. avatar Ruth reply

    I Love # 8. Beautiful !!!

  149. avatar Scott reply

    Simply the best, #10!

  150. avatar Cole B. reply

    It was a tough choice, but I have to go with #8. It is the one I really identify with and makes me wish I had some of that nice weather right now to go outside and relax in!

  151. avatar Annemarie reply

    # 4

  152. avatar Laura Brazinski-DeMers reply

    #8 is absolutely exquisite! The bride-to-be is just lovely and the photo captures the essence of Southern Weddings magazine perfectly.

  153. avatar Peter reply

    The composition of no. 9 is by far the best of the shots shown. Most of the others appear too posed- no. 9 jumps out for its sense of realism while maintaining a sense of soft, hopeful anticipation.

  154. avatar Riley Brandon reply

    #4 without a doubt

  155. avatar Cat reply

    Love #10 ;)

  156. avatar Cat reply

    love 10

  157. avatar Adrienne reply

    #7 She is darling and looks like the kinda girl that anyone would wear an ugly bridesmaid dress for!

  158. avatar Jan reply

    Love #4!

  159. avatar Calle reply

    Number 3!! So creative!

  160. avatar Terri Nixon reply

    Love pic # 8. She’s a winner.

  161. avatar Sonsee reply

    I love #8. A real southern belle!

  162. avatar emily freeman reply

    oooo, number 9!!

  163. avatar Lara reply

    I choose 8. Very pretty!

  164. avatar Amy Nabors reply

    I vote for #9.

  165. avatar Lynn reply

    We all know that #3 is the only one that depicts a REAL way any of these women have ever read SW. What a wonderful idea for an entry!

  166. avatar Susan reply

    Number Nine!!

  167. avatar Susan reply

    #9!!

  168. avatar Jodi reply

    I love #9! What a beautiful picture!

  169. avatar Rachel reply

    #9. Definitely. :)

  170. avatar Rachel reply

    #9. Definitely. :)

  171. avatar Lyn reply

    I *love* number 9!

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  173. avatar Bailey reply

    #8….beautiful inside and out ;)

  174. avatar Bailey reply

    #8…beautiful inside and out ;)

  175. avatar Barbara reply

    I vote for #8. A beautiful Southern Belle!

  176. avatar Brenda Sauer reply

    I love the look of #9!

  177. avatar Molly reply

    I think number 9 looks like it belongs in a Southern magazine more than any of the others. Beautiful shot!

  178. avatar Molly reply

    I think #8 looks the most Southern and like it would be in a “Southern Magazine.” Plus its a beautiful picture!

  179. avatar Samantha reply

    I love #8! What a beautiful bride to be! :)

  180. avatar Billy reply

    #7 Aside from the fact that is is one of, if not THE best quality photograph on here, she just happens to be the girl of my dreams… 8-)

  181. avatar [email protected] a Tu Diestra Para Siempre reply

    My vote goes for number 9!

  182. avatar Julie reply

    #9 is adorable!!! =)

  183. avatar robin reply

    love #7!!!!
    adorable

  184. avatar Michelle reply

    # 8 !

  185. avatar ronna sasser reply

    I vote for number 8

  186. avatar joy reply

    #3! #3!

  187. avatar Nikko reply

    Wow—-#3 is my winner! Way to put some creativity into it!

  188. avatar Gracie reply

    I have to say I love #3, so fun

  189. avatar meredith reply

    #3 for the win! It just sums up what modern wedding planning is all about, and shows a creative and collaborative way to help your bride from states away

  190. avatar Kelly reply

    #4 for sure!

  191. avatar Lindsey Charlton reply

    #3, #3!

  192. avatar Megs reply

    Most definitely #9!!!

  193. avatar Hillary reply

    Number 9! It is so ethereal.

  194. avatar Oks reply

    Number 9 is lovely!

  195. avatar emily reply

    number 9 :)

  196. avatar Heather reply

    My favorite is #9

  197. avatar Christine reply

    #9!

  198. avatar Lauren reply

    My vote is number 9! It’s absolutely fantastic, and so creative!

  199. avatar Anna reply

    # 3

  200. avatar Ruthiey reply

    I vote for number 9! It has lovely texture and composition.

  201. avatar Judy Kitchens reply

    I wholeheartedly vote for #3. This montage portrays connection and approachability between bride and photographer. It underscores availability and spontaneous “What do
    your think about this?” kind of interchanges. Second to the sacredness of joining your life with another before people you love and who love you is the wedding photographer who
    is capturing those moments and nuances behind her lense for future moments and memory. Great job Photographer #3! Congratulations Bride of #3!

  202. avatar Maureen reply

    #9

    It’s natural, simple, and fulfills the purpose of the shot, to put the focus on the magazine.

  203. avatar ashley reply

    Number 9 – it is beautiful and I love the wildflowers!

  204. avatar Ellen reply

    #8 has my vote.

  205. avatar Scott reply

    I vote for Number 3. Those girls are cute!

  206. avatar S. Etole reply

    Definitely #9 … very professional looking.

  207. avatar sarah reply

    I vote for number 9. It’s so lovely.

  208. avatar Katie reply

    I love #9!

  209. avatar Erin reply

    I’m a sucker for pooches. #5 gets my vote!

  210. avatar Mike reply

    #9 for sure!

  211. avatar Ryan reply

    #3.

  212. avatar Kristen Callagahn reply

    AHHhhh I LOVE #8 It’s the perfect Southern scene while reading Southern Weddings Magazine!

  213. avatar Sharon O reply

    Number 9 is awesome

  214. avatar Keeli Dawn reply

    #3 for sure!

  215. avatar Nicole reply

    Definitely #9. Clean, crisp and professional with the focus being on the magazine!

  216. avatar Jared Crossman reply

    #3. Two friends planning weddings together over the world wide web – which is what this blog entry was about, after all. Perfect.

  217. avatar karen h reply

    I love #9….it’s gorgeous!!!!!!

  218. avatar Kim reply

    # 3 ! So creative

  219. avatar Tiffany reply

    entry 8! (:

  220. avatar Tiffany reply

    entry number 8!

  221. avatar Tiffany Faulkingham reply

    entry 8!

  222. avatar Helen reply

    My vote goes for #8!!

  223. avatar Jane reply

    Number eight is a great example of a truely southern state of mind! The orange trees, labs, and rocking chair – very cute.

  224. avatar Larke reply

    #8!!!!! precious picture!

  225. avatar Billy Sellers reply

    #8 is definitely the winner. This picture is a cut above the rest with two Labs dressed in wedding atire sitting with the Bride to be among some fruit trees in a southern town in Central Florida.

  226. avatar sheila reply

    #8 gets my vote.

  227. avatar Kristen Burnette reply

    I think number three really thought about what she was going to submit. Her entry is very creative, unique and stands alone. Good luck!

  228. avatar deb reply

    I vote for # 9 … love the real life blooms bursting from hope

  229. avatar Danielle reply

    #9! Love it!

  230. avatar Susan reply

    Submission # 3 has my vote. Very creative!

  231. avatar Sol reply

    I am in love with the simple elegance offered by #9. I hope it wins!

  232. avatar Darlene reply

    Definitely #9 – hands down!!

  233. avatar Meghann reply

    My vote is for # 8 !! What a beautiful bride :)

  234. avatar Meghann reply

    # 8 is perfect :)

  235. avatar Kristin Small reply

    #5 definitely!!!

  236. avatar Dy reply

    #3 :)

  237. avatar Coni Boufford reply

    I Like number eight! very pretty! Love the dogs!

  238. avatar Joey noxon reply

    picture #8 is the raw definition of southern charm. This belle displays beauty, class, elegance and everything else the south has to offer!

  239. avatar Lindy House reply

    It’s a no brainer, #8 of course!!!
    She just looks like a Southern Bride!!!
    Love it!

  240. avatar Jessica A reply

    My vote goes to number 8!!

  241. avatar Ninotchka reply

    #9!!!

  242. avatar MeeGee reply

    #9 is gorgeous!!

  243. avatar Shelli @ Hopefully Devoted reply

    #9 – beautiful!!!

  244. avatar Tonya Freitas reply

    Love #9!!

  245. avatar deidra reply

    Love number nine! Truly.

  246. avatar Sam Van Eman reply

    #9 gets my vote.

  247. avatar Jana CG reply

    Number 9 is my favorite. Lovely!

  248. avatar Rachelle reply

    #9…I love it!

  249. avatar Karen reply

    I vote for #9. It’s lovely!

  250. avatar All Occasions Party Rentals reply

    #5! Cutest little pooch!

  251. avatar Robert reply

    What says the South more than a beautiful girl, orange trees and to labs by her side!!!! I vote for #8, hands down!!!

  252. avatar Ashleigh Jayne reply

    #9 100%!!!!

  253. avatar Carolyn Q reply

    NUMBER 9! Its so simple, elegant, and beautiful. :)

  254. avatar trent reply

    I’ve got to vote for LOLA #5!

  255. avatar Ginny reply

    Definitely #5!!

  256. avatar Melissa reply

    NUMBER 5!!!

  257. avatar Bob reply

    I vote 8 for sure.

  258. avatar Dara Kent-Cobb reply

    #5 is the cutest!!!

  259. avatar hojoo reply

    # 5 !!! so adorable!

  260. avatar Tiffany reply

    #5…Lola should win!

  261. avatar Heather Cheramie reply

    Number 5 is my favorite!!

  262. avatar Tiffany reply

    #5…Lola is my favorite!!!

  263. avatar shaina sadow reply

    #5 is my favorite !!!! =)

  264. avatar shaina sadow reply

    #5 is my favorite!! =)

  265. avatar [email protected] reply

    I vote for #9.

  266. avatar Deanna Hodges reply

    #5 is the best!!

  267. avatar luis reply

    I’m lovin’ #5!

  268. avatar Kaye reply

    #5 is adorable!

  269. avatar molly reply

    #5 is too cute… that dog obviously has good taste.

  270. avatar Kaye reply

    #5 is adorable

  271. avatar Lyn C. reply

    #9 is just gorgeous… I vote for that one. The artistry of it makes it one of those photos that could be poster-sized, and you’d never tire of looking at it.

  272. avatar Whitney reply

    #5! Paws down lol!! So cute!

  273. avatar deborah rowdon reply

    i vote for #5 lola, she is very photogenic and is really cute

  274. avatar Melinda Giardina reply

    #5

  275. avatar rhonda reply

    The precious pup in #5 is my pick….cutest little “NEWYORKIE” ! ! !

  276. avatar Megan reply

    #5 is the best!

  277. avatar Tara Fletcher reply

    #5 is adorable! Go Lola!

  278. avatar Melissa Fortune reply

    #5 is my fav, sooo cute

  279. avatar Polly reply

    #9 is my favourite

  280. avatar Dave reply

    Number 5

  281. avatar Dave reply

    5

  282. avatar Kari reply

    I vote #9. I love the flowers.

  283. avatar Katy reply

    Number 8! So southern, y’all!

  284. avatar jamie Glisson reply

    Hola Lola! I love #5!!

  285. avatar Kaitlyn reply

    #5 is the cutest!!

  286. avatar Tom reply

    # 5 is my vote

  287. avatar Sheridan reply

    I like #8

  288. avatar Sheridan reply

    I vote #8

  289. avatar Candi reply

    Number 8!!!

  290. avatar Rachael reply

    Entry number 8!
    So Cute!

  291. avatar Kensie reply

    #8 hands down, so beautiful!

  292. avatar Judy reply

    #8 looks like a true Southern bride…

  293. avatar Tricia Bechtelheimer reply

    love #8…the boots..lemons…dogs..background…and the future bride is gorgeous !

  294. avatar Katy reply

    Definitely # 8. Lovely!

  295. avatar Beth reply

    Sure hoping #8 wins! She’s beautiful……….inside and out!

  296. avatar Courtney reply

    #5 is absolutely adorable!

  297. avatar feuza reply

    #5 Lola is stealing the show

  298. avatar Adam Coberly reply

    #5 what a great pic! ;-)

  299. avatar Elizabeth reply

    Woo love #5!

  300. avatar Brittany reply

    I heart #8

  301. avatar Ev reply

    Number 8 seems very “Southern” to me! ;)

  302. avatar Amanda Chavers Zalfen reply

    I love #5!! That is my vote!!

  303. avatar Charl Ann McKneely reply

    Precious!!!

  304. avatar Holly reply

    A vote for #8 – how can one say nay towards 2 hunky labradors and a pretty lady?!

  305. avatar Charl Ann McKneely reply

    Precious!! I vote #5

  306. avatar Maggie reply

    #5 vote!

  307. avatar jamie Glisson reply

    Hola Lola! #5!!!

  308. avatar Katie reply

    I’m voting for Entry #8!!! My beautiful friend Jessica deserves the best!!! She is a lovely young woman on the inside and out!!

  309. avatar deborah reply

    i vote for #5 lola she is so cute

  310. avatar deborah reply

    #5 is the cutest

  311. avatar Candi N reply

    Number 8!!!

  312. avatar Breezy reply

    #8 has my vote. Country girl through and through. Stunning.

  313. avatar kirsten reply

    number 9 is oh-so-fine!! ;o)

  314. avatar Alysha reply

    #8 what a beautiful girl and photo. perfectly southern!

  315. avatar Bre reply

    My vote goes toward #8!

  316. avatar Bre reply

    #8

  317. avatar patty reply

    #9…. if i were looking for something classy, something hip, something sophisticated, something oh-so-southern… #9 all the way!

  318. avatar Leanne reply

    I vote for submission #8. What a true beautiful Southern Belle!!

  319. avatar Justin reply

    #8 has the most southern charm…so beautiful!

  320. avatar NatalieC reply

    #8 hands down the best!

  321. avatar Ceste reply

    #9 all the way!!!

  322. avatar Ashley reply

    #8 FOR SURE!! :0)

  323. avatar Ashley reply

    #8 for sure!!!

  324. avatar ELMK reply

    NUMBER 3!!!! ME AND MY KIMMIE!!!

  325. avatar BK reply

    #3, for my wifey.

  326. avatar Helena reply

    I’m loving #3! :)

  327. avatar Melissa Abeyta reply

    Go #3!!! =)

  328. avatar Chrissy Piper reply

    #3 looks good to me!!!

  329. avatar Maureen reply

    I vote for #3!

  330. avatar Josh reply

    #9 seems to me like it strikes the right balance.

  331. avatar Gwen reply

    Not a huge dog lover but number 5 is my choice! Too cute!

  332. avatar Eve reply

    #3 for sure! So cute!!!

  333. avatar David reply

    Number 5

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Now, which reader will get to channel the beauty and glamour of the Southern Meets SoCal feature?

Lo Boheme offered up the vintage-inspired feather headband featured in the shoot to one of you. Congratulations to Karlye! We asked readers to tell us their favorite part of the Southern Meets SoCal shoot and here’s Karlye’s answer:

Aside from the amazing photography as a whole, my favorite details about this photo shoot are the use of cotton and green tomatoes. I love how two things that are so southern and so simple were put together to create such elegant décor. Those details, along with the absolutely stunning dress and enchanting lighting, make for captivating photos that are soft and romantic.

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Enjoy your Lo Boheme feather headband!

Now on to the Fearrington goodie box, which will include lovely pieces from Gleena Ceramics, Amelia Rose, Fuss Jewelry, and Emersonmade.

Megan B is our lucky winner! She said:

“The entire issue is amazing!! However, personally, I can really appreciate the shoot at Fearrington Village. It hit home with me because not only am I using the cotton cady fresh mint bridesmaid dresses from JCrew, I considered having my wedding there! Cost being a major factor, we’re taking those vintage, garden-esque elements into an indoor venue that will better suit my budget (and fear of rain in April!) The photo of the monochrome macaroons really gave me excitement about using all shades of aqua/teal/tourquoise/mint. Those colors are stunning and paired with vintage lace, tea cups and saucers, and gorgeous flowers to incorporate into the wedding, it will really capture the essence of Spring. My mom actually came up with a cute idea from that photo to serve the macaroons in little nests to look like robin’s eggs for the bridal luncheon :) Needless to say, this shoot was gorgeous, but I just love every hand picked detail that added so much charm!”

Be sure to enter this week’s ridiculously awesome Chaviano Couture giveaway. You have ’til Monday!

Winners: don’t forget to email us to claim your fabulous prizes!

Written with love by Whitney
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  1. avatar Megan B reply

    so I was reading and reading and I saw Megan B- and nearly screamed while sitting at work. Total surpise and I had to double check but I realized, THAT’S ME! omg! YAY!!:) Thank you, SWS! I’m beyond THRILLED! Y’all rocked my week! I’ve been carrying around my issue of SW3 everywhere because of all the inspiration goodness from that shoot (my registry even includes the Vietri dishes!)

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