5 Ways to Stay Stylish and Warm on Your Wedding Day

This weekend in Chicago, there was hail, snow, winds of up to 50 mph and 23-foot waves off of Lake Michigan. The time for denial is over. Winter is truly here.

Manuel Hernandez takes video of high waves crashing into a break wall on the south shore of Lake Michigan, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in Chicago. Winds gusting up to 65 mph caused Lake Michigan waves to slam into the Chicago shoreline. The waves slowed traffic along Lake Shore Drive and prompted the cancellation of a Halloween attraction.© AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Everyone tried to warn me about the horrible weather here, but I just wouldn’t listen. I fell for the skycrapers and delicious food…but enough about me.

If you had a wedding last weekend, I’m so so sorry. You were, undoubtedly, caught unaware, since it was nearly 75 degrees only three days before. If you have a wedding coming up soon, now is the time to prepare. I’m usually not a fan of any sort of coverup (though the church I got married in, made me wear one), but desperate times, ladies…

Here are my top 5 bridal cover up for fall/ winter/ snowmageddon. Some are a more style than function. Some are even a little over the top, but if you can’t be over the top on your wedding day, when can you be?

– stay posh

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90418_organza-3d-cape-with-self-tie-bow-style-wg122-1392170513-700Organza Bridal Cape, David’s Bridal, 129.00

ann taylorMarabou Feather Shrug, Ann Taylor, $298 Now $224.99

BelovedVintageBridal etsyVintage Ostrich Feather Jacket, BelovedVintageBridal, $475.00

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Gold Sequin Cropped Bridal Bolero, Kulayan, $105.00

Best of Etsy: Temp Tats

Krystie at DAYDREAMPRINTS just made my day! I’m a lover of all forms of body art and absolutely refused to cover up mine on my special day. Now everyone can get in on the fun, with her lovely temporary tattoos! Your guests, bridesmaids, and even you can have a (washable) memory from the wedding day.

Picture1Temporary tattoos by DAYDREAMPRINTS ($25 for 15)

Here’s me and my glam squad, showing off our ink, for your viewing pleasure!!478121_10151546456023961_708107159_o

-native and posh

Best of Etsy: 1920s Inspired Wedding Dress

I loved my wedding dress. It was elegant and understated…everything I had imagined since I was a little girl. I felt knock-out beautiful in it and added some colored tool underneath, for a little bit of whimsy…but a unique dress, it was not. Ever since our wedding, I’ve been reading about all of these women finding these handmade wonders on Etsy, so I decided to check it out for myself and feature one of my favorite Etsy finds every week. This vintage-inspired champagne, beaded beauty is by Paula Stanton of Retro Vintage Weddings and ships from up the road in Madison, Wisconsin. A totally drool-worthy dress for an unforgettably Great Gadsby-esque entrance!

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Champagne beaded gown by Retro Vintage Wedding. Photo by Samantha Maide Photography.

-native and posh