BHLDN
February 10th, 2011
{Cutest invite ever. Inside the box was a tiny note with a magnifying glass}
Yesterday I had the pleasure of viewing Anthropologie’s new bridal line, BHLDN (which officially launches on Valentine’s Day). It was such a romantic afternoon; filled with champagne and sweet treats, with lots of dresses, shoes and accessories. BHLDN (pronounced “beholden”) fills an untapped niche with great party pieces at reasonable prices. It stays true to the Anthropologie aesthetic, with vintage appeal and beautiful detailing, but feels even more special. I know firsthand, since I tried on my first wedding dress, and it was as surreal and thrilling as I had always imagined (and yes, I did well up just a little bit).
{View as we entered the bed & breakfast: cocktail dresses + champagne}
{Some of my favorite wedding gowns}
{Cupcakes topped with flags and a “Just Married” serving spoon}
{Playing dress-up with Joy and Joanna}
{Macarons and “Bride” and “Groom” engraved forks}
{I loved the sheer fabric and ruching on this red party dress}
I really love the 2nd wedding dressing on the right. The event looks very neat and FUN!!
Oh my gosh, I’ve been anticipating the reveal of that line for quite some time now and I must say that I don’t think i’ll be disappointed in any aspect from the looks of these dresses! They all look beyond gorgeous and I’m completely in love with that red dress and all of those macaroon pictures haha
absolutely stunning dress. I love the cascade ruffles down the front, and your hair accessory is super adorable too
I really cant wait! I got engaged on NYE and have been waiting for this. Finally, its almost time.
What an incredible experience! Thanks for sharing this with us!
I’m normally not a huge fan of wedding dresses, but I love these simple, pretty options. Leave it to Anthro to win me over…
Olive
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Beautiful dresses! Someone told me I looked like you and I feel flattered that you are very pretty! I follow you! Kisses from Barcelona – Paris,
Mónica.
you are so SJP in that dress. love it. anthro is my favorite store and will definitely be purusing their wedding dresses – now i just have to get engaged!
Wow Emily you look gorgeous in that gown and what an amazing afternoon. I loved wedding dress shopping – even though this year will be our seventh wedding anniversary it still feels like yesterday. Enjoy! x
Amazing dresses, you look really pretty!
Love these dresses and cant wait to try some on myself I am getting married in Half Moon Bay in October and could totally see myself in the dress you have on, Emily (altho i do fear strapless- how do I avoid tugging it up all wedding long?) Do you know if they will be carrying the dresses in their stores? How can I get my hands on them?
thanks for sharing! you’re gorgeous as always. can’t wait to see the new line, as i will also be picking out a wedding dress soon. i always thought i wanted something very simple but have a giant soft spot for everything anthro!
How much does the nude, champaign dress you are wearing costs?? what is it called??? I want it!!!
what gorgeous dresses! I can’t wait to see the wedding dress you end up picking out
You look amazing! That dress is stunning.
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You look so cute in that dress! Looks like you had a blast!
Would love it if you helped me reach 100 followers, only 2 more to go!
xx,
Erin
http://ashesoflaughter.blogspot.com/
The 3d dress looks nicest of the bridal ones, but i think yours was the best:) i could marry in that dress but in white of course..
xo nina
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What fun it looks like you had! I love the bow! : )
I know you said you wouldn’t turn Cupcakes and Cashmere into a wedding blog, but I do hope you’ll keep us updated every so often! : ) So exciting!
Laurren
The pie server and the forks look like Tunkables, made in Maine.
You look beautiful in all of the dresses! Fun.
I rarely ever comment on fashion blogs, but this post was just too good to pass up! BHLDN is an absolute fairy tale come true: feminine, romantic, with just the right amount of mystery. How lucky you are to have been invited to preview the collection! I have to agree with lauren above me, please please continue to update us on the wedding planning process! Congratulations and good luck!
Alexa.
oh wow, what an honor, the collection looks great! love their promotional pictures too!
this collection actually comes as a shock to me. i didn’t expect this from anthropologie, but the free flowing gowns are actually really nice.
the dreses are so pretty and you are looking gorgeous again!!!
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
I can’t WAIT for this to drop. I’m getting married next year and sadly for me, HATE most wedding dresses. Here’s hoping Anthro is going to offer some really unique, non-wedding wedding dresses.
The nude dress is gorgeous. Looks fab on you!
I absolutely adore the cherry pink colour of the party dress. It’s exactly what’s needed to brighten up my wardrobe this spring. And the fact that it’s such a delicate, sheer fabric makes it ten times better!
that invitation is so clever and cute! looks like such a fun event, and i’m going to need that red dress now. thanks.
Kristen
Mikieandkristen.blogspot.com
I have to own that red dress!! I can’t see what Bhldn has in store for us!! =)
Melanie’s Randomness
I love that they have an official line. My friend picked out dresses for her October wedding and it wasn’t from this line, but it’s still a great dress.
I went to look round their headquarters last thursday in Philly and it was gorgeous I was so impressed! We had a mooch in their new bridal part but unfortunately weren’t allowed to see any of the dresses, but thanks to you now I can! Their offices were in the most amazing ex navy spaces and everyone there was so lovely. I loved the whole ‘bring you dog to work’ thing! The dresses look beautiful thanks for putting them up!
x
now that this line is finally out, i think it’s time for me to get engaged. i’m such an anthropologie whore! i love the color of the dress you are wearing!
beautifullll! always have been in love with anthropologie…i mean seriously…who can resist?
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Emily! You + that beige long dress = soooo stunning! You should go for that dress as a rehersal dinner choice! Elegant!!!! And compliments you so well!
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your wedding will be even bigger than Kate Middleton and Prince William’s! I can’t wait for yours!
What a wonderful fiance you have!
Your wedding will be amazing
Hi Emily,
This is my first comment to your blog, though I’ve been reading it for a while, it’s really wonderful.
I was thinking of things that will go along with your theme, and this is what I came up with:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58236587/peacock-feather-wedding-champagne-flutes
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I hope you like them, especially the cups. It was fun trying to figure out what you might like!
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Amazing dresses! WOW!