Loved Kate Middleton’s gown like we (and almost everybody else) did?

Chances are you can’t afford a custom-made Alexander McQueen frock. However, you’re in luck! There are gowns with similar details that recently graced the runways.

Enjoy!

Love, Raya

Gowns w/ Long Lace Sleeves

Top photo courtesy of Landov. Photo above, clockwise from top left: Legends By Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier, Legends By Romona Keveza and Modern Trousseau. Photos courtesy of firstVIEW.

Gowns w/ a Full or Padded Skirt

Clockwise from top left: Carolina Herrera, Aria (from ariadress.com), Ines Di Santo and Val Stefani (valstefani.com). Remaining photos courtesy of firstVIEW.

Save-the-date possibilities are growing endless.

So how do you choose? Normal stationery? Possibly boring. Vintage postcards? Done that. The ever-growing popular route for newlyweds-to-be is to send something tangible, and something that can be used either immediately or for years to come.

If you’re having a hard time deciding on your save-the-date route, hopefully the sampling below will get the juices flowing. Our favorite save-the-dates are ones that you can eat, use and display.

Love,                                                                                                                                         Erin & Raya

A handkerchief save-the-date, photo courtesy of DC Nearlyweds, is the perfect way to set the tone for your wedding. The white handkerchief seen here is a sign of an upcoming elegant and old-fashioned Southern event.

Our very own Save-the-Date Newsprint Cookie is, of course, one of our personal favorites. With its classic print and gorgeous color combo, it is the sweetest reward for all invited.

In a lovely punch of red, your guests are sure to remember the date with this lovely balloon as a reminder. Photo courtesy of Green Wedding Shoes.

This save-the-date is marvelous because it’s something your guests can use! Photo courtesy of 100 Layer Cake.

It’s back to basics with a save-the-date pencil. Send in an envelope or box. Photo courtesy of Inspired By This.

Beautiful and talented Marla Sokoloff of The Practice married music composer Alec Puro at Il Cielo restaurant in Beverly Hills over the weekend.  Marla’s wedding details included amazing flowers from celebrity florist Mark’s Garden, cake from Buttercake Bakery, and a gorgeous strapless silk Amsale gown.

Weddingish has had the pleasure of working with Marla to complete the mini-details of her wedding.

Congrats Marla and Alec!

Wedding photo courtesy of PeopleStyleWatch.com