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I'm Lisa Kirk, a wife, mama, writer, and founder. Since 2010, Something Pretty has been home to my favorite memories, reflections, and inspirations. Thanks so much for reading!

I’ve never been a big fan of beading, but the slightly 20s-inspired draping pattern on this Jenny Packham gown may have changed my mind! One of my favorite photographers, Trent Bailey, photographed this style at Central Park, paired with a gentleman decked out in a cream Billy Reid dinner jacket. So gorgeous! Check out the […]

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I’ve always loved Ivy and Aster for their darling, swiss-dotted Sweet Pea gown alone. I can’t believe it took me till now to fall in love with the rest of their beautiful options, like the one below. It’s definitely a new favorite! I love the classic silhouette and fabric combined with that sweet ruffle on the […]

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After BHLDN Week, I have a serious soft spot for all of the gowns I got to try on. Lita was one of them, and when I saw this picture, I literally gasped–Weber Photography captured its beauty flawlessly! Don’t miss the incredibly intimate wedding this gown was a part of (only eight guests!) on Snippet […]

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Monique Lhuillier dress | Jose Villa

This Monique Lhuillier is quite possibly one of the prettiest, perfectly feminine gowns I’ve ever seen. I bet the bride felt like a princess wearing it! Check out the rest of the dreamy California wedding photographed by Jose Villa on Style Me Pretty. Love, Lisa

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Handmade wedding gown | Ciara Richardson

Is there anything sweeter than the idea of a bride’s mother making her wedding dress? My jaw dropped when I found out that that was the case for this beautiful bride! The bodice and sleeves were hand-stitched with vintage lace appliques and beads, and the skirt is tulle with a layer of the mother of […]

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Christos Maribel gown | Jackie Wonders

Spring and sweetness go hand in hand, so I can’t imagine a more perfect fabric for the season than delicate swiss dots. I’ve had this picture saved for ages, and it is definitely one of my all-time favorite bridal shots. The dress is a classic Christos style (Maribel), and this wedding was photographed by Jackie […]

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Even though I’m not anywhere near engaged, I’ve tried on a handful of wedding dresses in the last few years, thanks to the Austin Brides Against Breast Cancer Event I modeled for (you can read about it here) and the BHLDN Week Houston Store Tour I did, in which I got to play dress up […]

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Vera Wang Emmeline | The Nichols

There are so many designers that I love, but the one that always drops my jaw and stops me in my tracks in Vera Wang. I know that sounds so predictable, but I truly marvel over the way she constructs fabric and makes every single one of her gowns look so romantic. Emmeline, shown below, […]

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