On a wedding day, we celebrate love. We celebrate relationships. We celebrate bonds. We gather the people closest to us to mark the day, and include them in some of our happiest moments.

Here at Gracefully Bloomed, we are strong supporters of love in many different forms. Including the love of girlhood. With chosen bridesmaids, we are pulling in those extra special people, and creating a small and intimate circle of an important few. The inclusion of bridesmaids is an ode to that magic bond between women. It is recognizing the late-night talks, the shared girl dinners, inside jokes, support through the lows and joy through the highs. It is honoring the sisterhood which shaped you, and saw you to this moment

From the day you said “yes” to the moment you said “I do”, your bridesmaids are your team. The links you intentionally placed together. They gasped when you tried on The Dress, made sure you stayed fed and hydrated through the busy moments, and guided your breaths when emotions ran high. But even beyond that, they are the ones who reflect your journey. You were girls, roommates, sisters together. Including a bridesmaid is not just about tradition, but gratitude. It’s a way to say ‘thank you for being part of my story- I see you in the pages’.

When you walk down the aisle, you are stepping into the future with the love of your life. And with each step, you carry with you the love, shared dreams, wisdom, whispers, knowing smiles, support and strength of every woman who has ever stood by your side.

Photographer: Sadie Photo

Florist: Gracefully Bloomed

Venue: Sleepy Ridge Weddings

Hair: Hair by Kayla

Makeup: Em Purcell Beauty

Bridal Gown: The Bride Room/Desert Rose Bride

Bridesmaid Dresses: AW.Bridal