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[wearlikewow]

How to Style Cocktail Dresses for Wedding: 21 Best Plus-Size Women Cocktail Dresses for Wedding Guest

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[lynati]

(Oh, the author of this is having FUN!)

"Vance's speech, on the other hand, wasn't just underwhelming but a little uncanny. Despite using room dividers to shrink the space, the campaign could not hide that the crowd felt like a medium-sized wedding, albeit a pathetic one where no one cares for the couple. Vance, perhaps recognizing charisma isn't his strong suit, spoke briefly before bringing up a series of local citizens ready to blame Mexicans for their familial tragedies of drug addiction. He spoke for a couple more minutes, before taking the reporters' questions about cat ladies. 

"Even in his short speech, it seemed Vance — like the Trump campaign overall — is still struggling to accept that they are running against Harris and not President Joe Biden. It felt like the speechwriter had typed Ctrl-F "Biden" and replaced every instance with "Harris," whether it made sense or not. Vance accused Harris of hiding from the press with a "basement campaign." Never mind that Harris is now the young and spry candidate who can keep up with an aggressive schedule, while Trump is the tired old man who can barely campaign between naps. 

"One upside to the Vance event: There was no line to use the ladies' room. Sure, there were women in attendance, but the gender ratio felt like the guest list on Joe Rogan's podcast.

"There was one kind of diversity in this small but weirdly intense crowd. Every type of white man that gets a hasty "swipe left" on his dating profile was in attendance: 'Roided out dudes with bad tribal tattoos. Older men radiating "bitter divorce" energy. Men with enormous beards that have never known the touch of a trimmer. Skinny fascists wearing expensive suits, despite the oppressive heat. Glowering loners staring at the two women under 40 like cats watching birds out a window. 

"There's a lot of chatter in MAGA circles about how the enthusiasm for Harris is "manufactured," as if all the people bringing down the house on an early Tuesday evening in Philadelphia are phantoms instead of real people. 

"But boy, I was there, and they are very real. More than that, the contrast with the Vance event underscored the Democratic messaging about "normal vs. weird."

"The people who flooded the Temple stadium looked like any cross-section of America on any given night. There was old, young and all in-between. There were tattooed hipsters and soccer moms. There were people of every race, dressed in every which way. It could have been a crowd of people chosen at random from the streets of Philadelphia, or any city in America, really. They were brought together by the chant quickly becoming the Harris campaign slogan: "Not going back."

(The full article is longer than this, and you should give the whole thing a read.)

[regency-monster-love]

Monstertober day 19: wings

Male gargoyle x female human | Regency era | SFW, wedding, kissing

The first time she thought her husband might actually be rather handsome was when she walked into the church to marry him.

The marriage had been arranged by her parents, and despite not loving or even being attracted to the gargoyle she was to marry, she was not distressed by the match. He seemed like a kind, thoughtful male who would take good care of her, which was more than most women could say about their husbands, and she was eager to be out of her parents’ house and have children and a house of her own to oversee. Her fiancé's physical appearance was not appealing to her, but neither was it repulsive, and she was quite plain herself, so what did that signify?

So when she saw the gargoyle waiting for her at the front of the church, her breath caught in her throat at how impressive he looked—all thanks to his wings.

Before this, she'd only ever seen his wings tightly tucked against his back, forming uninteresting lumps of gray flesh. But now, he stood with them extended out from him, not to their full span, but enough to highlight their elegant power as they arched up behind his head and to his sides. Sunlight shone through their skin from the stained glass windows behind him, making them appear to glow with light in shades of scarlet and ochre and violet.

Most remarkable of all, his wings were adorned in gold. From each joint on his wings there extended a small curved horn or claw, and each of these had a gold band fitted around it. From these bands were strung dozens of gold chains, criss-crossing the glowing membranes of his wings and sparkling in the sunlight as well. 

The complete effect—the wings’ shape and size, their glowing colors, and the glittering gold—was stunning.

As she neared him, she tore her eyes from his impressive wings to look at his face. He was smiling faintly at her, and his eyes regarded her with a tenderness she had never before seen in them. Such an expression softened the sharp lines of his stony gray features, and if he didn't look handsome, he at least looked like something very near to it. She smiled softly back at him.

The wedding ceremony was unremarkable, just like every other wedding she’d attended—except that the groom kept yawning beside her. It began to grow amusing when the officiating clergyman noticed and directed a sour glance of disapproval at the gargoyle. The bride pursed her lips and made a small sound as she tried not to laugh, which made the groom shoot her an embarrassed but smiling glance.

As soon as the ceremony was over and they were free to speak to one another, he explained. “My apologies for yawning. I’m not used to being up at this hour.”

“It’s quite all right. It’s unfair that the law doesn’t make exceptions to the wedding hours for races that are nocturnal, like yours.”

They came out of the church just then, walking directly into the morning sunshine, and her new husband squinted and threw up a great clawed hand to shield his silver eyes. “If it was cloudy today, being awake in the daytime would be easier to bear.”

“But your wings look very attractive in the sunlight.” He turned to her with his eyebrows raised, surprised at the compliment, and his wings, which he still held somewhat out from his body, twitched out slightly wider. “I’ve never seen them…adorned, before.”

“It’s unusual for males of your race, I know, to wear such finery. Even your females. But it’s customary for gargoyles of both sexes to adorn their wings with gold when they’re mated—married. These”—he flexed his wings, sending the gold chains upon them shaking with a tinkling sound—“were worn by my father at his mating ceremony.”

“They’re beautiful.”

He inclined his head toward her in thanks. “It’s thought we gargoyles are related to dragons, you know; perhaps that’s why we both like gold.” The wedding guests around them were throwing rice and shouting out words of congratulations, but he ignored them to keep his eyes fixed on her. “There’s something else that is customary for gargoyles on this occasion: sharing our first flight together as a mated—married—pair.”

Her heart began to pound. “But I’m no gargoyle; I can’t fly.”

“I’ll hold you, if you permit it.” He held open his massive arms for her. “You’ll be safe with me.”

She looked at his monstrous but earnest face and knew that was true. He would take care of her in this and in everything. She stepped into his arms. “I trust you, husband.”

His arms tightened around her, pulling her chest flush against his belly, and without warning they shot straight up into the air. All the human wedding guests left behind on the ground shrieked, but the bride kept her mouth clamped shut, even though her stomach was lurching at the sudden movement and dizzying height they had already ascended to.

But this was only a physical reaction—she was not afraid. Even looking over her shoulder at the ground far below, she felt no fear, and her stomach quickly grew accustomed to the sensation of flying and calmed. She was safe in her husband's arms, just as he had promised, and even wrapped up tightly, she felt free and light as she soared through the sky with him. The wind and gusts from the pumping of her gargoyle’s powerful wings whipped her red curls free of her bonnet to fly about her smiling face. 

He lifted her higher in his arms, bringing their heads to the same level where she could see more of him than just his chest, and she gasped at the sight of his wings again. They were glowing with the sunlight behind them again, the gold chains glittering and chiming as they swayed against his skin with each flap.

She extended a hand over his shoulder to touch the edge of one wing, close to where it sprouted from his back. He started and sucked in air through his teeth, and she jerked her hand back. “I’m sorry!”

He shook his head. “It’s all right. It feels good, it’s just…sensitive.”

“I should have asked,” she said apologetically.

His voice lowered. “You may always touch me anywhere you like, wife.”

Her stomach fluttered and twisted, and she stretched her arms up from his chest to hook around his thick neck.

“May I kiss you?” he asked her in that same low, rumbling voice.

“Is that part of the newlywed gargoyles flying custom?”

“Not really. But you're my wife, and you're beautiful, and I want to.”

“Oh.” No one had ever called her beautiful before, not even her mother. She swallowed, her heart racing even faster than when he asked her to fly. “Then, yes, you may.”

She expected his lips to be cold and hard, probably because they were gray like the rest of his skin, but when they came to rest against hers, she found they were warm and soft and quite pleasing to feel. The fluttery feeling in her stomach spread up into her chest, a happiness as light and bright as butterfly wings, and she smiled against her husband's mouth before pressing hers more firmly to his.

She didn't know how long they went on kissing as they drifted through the air together, but the next thing she knew, the wind was dropping away and her feet were easing against solid ground. She opened her eyes to see her gargoyle giving one last flap of his beautiful wings before folding them in as she and he settled against the ground together.

He smiled down at her. “I brought us to our wedding breakfast. Everyone is inside waiting for us.”

“Oh yes! We’d better get inside.” She tried to smooth out her dress and tuck her curls back into their proper places, but had little success. Oh well. The pleasure of flying with her gargoyle husband had been well worth the mess she’d made of herself.

As the newlyweds walked through the door together, the gargoyle’s mouth opened in his most immense yawn of the morning yet. He covered it with his clawed hand, looking embarrassed, but she laughed. “And then we better get you home to bed.”

~ 😈🎩 ~

I wanted to make gargoyles part of Regency England, but in a way without any magic, so these gargoyles don't transform into stone during the day, they simply stay inside and sleep during the day and wake up at night, like any other nocturnal creature.

I’ll be posting more Regency monster ficlets and snippets like this with the tag “my writing.”

[nahimjustfeelingit-writes]

A Night Forgotten

Part Two

A quick write 😌

Think, think, think, she told herself.

Why would she have had sex with Erik Stevens, and why would he be sniffing her panties in his sleep?

As she tried to recreate yesterday, she ticked off the things she did remember:

One - She'd attended her best friend’s wedding, dateless and dressed in costume as a blossoming fuchsia peony (which was probably correlated somehow, she just couldn't think that hard about it at the moment to follow that logic chain).

Two - She'd run into her ex-boyfriend, who'd been invited as a guest by the groom to the wedding and who had been behaving as his usual self towards her, cutting jibes her way all night.

Three - She'd consumed a few shots of tequila to help deal with her annoying ex’s incessant harassment.

Four - Erik had swooped down out of nowhere to come to her rescue, pretending to be her date for the event. He'd shared her drink with her and then whisked her off to the dance floor to help her get away from her ex, and then...then...

No way.

Grasping at the big blank spot in her memory, she wasn't sure whether to scream or cry at the irony: she'd had her first one-off of the year, and it had been with one of the most eligible bachelors in LA, a man most women would give up their inheritances to kiss, a man she worked with on a daily basis, a man who had been a nuisance, of a sorts, until last night, a man she'd secretly crushed on. AND SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER HAVING SEX WITH HIM!

With a sob that was half bitter laugh, half despair, she dashed to her feet, ignoring the way her stomach heaved at the sudden motion, and headed for the open doorway that clearly led into a bathroom. Once there, she shut the door and locked it, and then slumped down the wall and buried her face in her hands.

How could this have happened? What in Hades had made both her and Erik think it was a good idea for them to have sex? And why couldn't she recall any of the details? Had she really consumed that much alcohol? Had he? Had they been caught up in the romance of the occasion, or had there been a rational discussion on mutual feelings and desires for each other in advance? Had he been the one to suggest they move things to a more private location, or had it been her? Under what conditions would that conversation have even taken place? Had anyone seen them leaving the party together? Would there be talk about her and Erik linking up for the night?

Where were they anyway, and for fuck’s sake, why did the room keep moving up and down? She was definitely going to vomit, wasn't she? She hated that nauseating feeling!

Good God, what should she do now? Should she sneak out and head home as fast as her feet could carry her, or should she go out there and confront him about what they'd done? Should she demand answers about his memories and motives, or pretend last night hadn't meant anything significant to her to save what was left of her pride?

Her head pounded hard in her temples, nearly making her cry.

"Fuck, Emoni, you're loud enough to wake the dead. Calm down…”

Stiffening, she stopped breathing and listened. Erik was right outside the door and he definitely sounded grouchy and hung-over.

Wait, had she been talking to herself? She'd been known to do so in the past, sure, but this time, she'd thought…

No, she was definitely talking to herself.

Great.

"We'll work through this," he told her, seemingly unaffected by the gravity of the situation or of her confusion over her embarrassment of being caught in the act, "Just chill-ax, girl. Breathe. Nothing to get all worked up over.”

Of all the condescending…Chill-ax?! Who in their right mind said that at their big age?!

And what about this situation, exactly, invited a person to breathe easy and be cool, anyway? They'd woken up in bed together! They'd apparently fucked their brains out last night…after he'd shaved her pussy and pierced her bellybutton with a diamond the size of Sardinia! She wasn't walking right for a week, and he'd have to slap a plaster on that throat of his to hide the battle scars. Wasn't that the least bit upsetting to him? How could he sound so composed?

"Are you coming out any time soon?" he asked. "I have to piss.”

"No…now go away," she growled, irritated that he seemed completely at ease with having had sex with her. Why wasn't he more affected by it? Was it such a normal thing for him to wake up with a strange woman in his bed in the morning that it simply didn't faze him anymore?

She definitely must have said that bit out loud AGAIN because he replied, "You're not a strange woman! I've known you for over ten years, “He pounded on the door with his fist. "Now open up or I'll have no choice but to piss all over this pretty dress."

His threat really didn't hold the kind of weight he'd probably intended, as Emoni considered it more an offer rather than a warning. Sadly, a neon yellow stain wouldn't, in fact, help her dress look any better. It was simply too ugly a thing to be salvaged, even by urine. She'd be glad to be rid of it as soon as she got back to her apartment today.

"Just make sure you aim and hit the magenta part square on," she advised him, “Shampooing pee out of a carpet can be a nasty task."

“C’mon, Emoni. I’m serious, I gotta go. Cut this shit out. It’s childish…”

Enoni sighed and a beat later, she opened the door without another warning.

He was naked of course, and despite his sleep-tousled locs and slightly hung-over expression, Erik Stevens was still his same old handsome self. And wow, he was really, really fit, too. Only a blind person wouldn’t be able to tell he kept himself in shape, sure, but to see it in person in front of her like this and without the disguise of a suit, it made the moment all too real for her. That muscular frame was deliciously and so was that—

Big. All over.

As the blood in her body rushed to her head, making her headache worse, Emoni quickly turned away. Her skin felt as if there was a four-alarm blaze happening in her capillaries, and her stomach flipped, which made her slightly queasy.

"Don’t you have other bathrooms in this house? This one is occupied,” she requested, put out with his audacity, but he merely moved into the room towards the toilet and lifted the lid. "You're not serious!" she gasped.

He didn’t give a fuck!

She hit the bedroom and had the bathroom door shut behind her right as he began peeing. His tired laughter followed her out.

Smug bastard.

[joelswritingmistress]

You Scare Me, Professor: Chapter 42

Summary: The reader is taking graduate classes at a local university in the wooded upstate New York. She is drawn to her professor, Dr. Joel Miller, though she is also inherently aware that he has something dark about him that she can't quite put her finger on. As the reader's attraction grows deeper, she has to decide whether to endure the danger or run away as fast as possible.

Pairing: Professor Joel Miller x f!reader

The rehearsal dinner. I was an enchanted guest watching the dry run of the wedding unfold. Will stood proudly beside the Justice of Peace and his handful of groomsmen, Dr. Miller included, stood by as a woman rattled off a set of simple instructions.

I sat in the back row of the chairs that were set up to the left and right of a makeshift aisle. The hum of talkative laughter was buzzing behind me from Carol and her girlfriends. Even in their late forties and fifties, the women were happily carrying about the way teen lace girls would. Friendships like that were a rare delicacy; a blessing.

And then the men began their walk around the chairs to the back to meet up with the women. My eyes stalked Dr. Miller, awaiting for his gaze to fall upon me; but I soon recognized his eyes had landed on someone else.

I glanced over my shoulder as an older woman with glasses and the cutest little bob of a haircut made her way toward him. She almost appeared to be half his size, though she was probably just a few inches shorter than me.

Dr. Miller smiled warmly and opened up his arms, nearly scooping the woman up as he placed a kiss firmly on her cheek. And then their hands remained locked as they broke the embrace before she tapped the side of his face gently.

After a short conversation, Dr. Miller extended his arm in my direction and pointed. I froze.

His mother. I swallowed hard and waved before he motioned for me to join them.

I let out a deep breath and made my way down the empty row. I crossed over to where the two of them stood and Dr. Miller welcomed me with a hand against my back.

“(Y/N), this is my mother,” he smiled wide, face beaming, as he looked back and forth between the two of us.

“Francesca Miller,” the woman introduced herself, “But friends and family call me Franky.”

I smiled and didn't know whether to go in for a hug or a handshake, though as I began to introduce myself back, she pulled me in for a hug.

“It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Miller,” I said.

“It's very nice to meet you,” she said back with a nod, toying with her pearls. “And, please, call me Franky.”

I smiled again and nodded. Dr. Miller’s mother had an elegant, confident exterior; though I could tell she was witty and down to earth just the same.

“Where's your father? He beat me down the elevator.”

Dr. Miller looked around. “He probably took a pit stop at the bar.”

“The jackass,” Franky muttered, making us both laugh. She glanced around for a moment and then summoned Carol, who also claimed she hadn't seen him downstairs yet.

“Your mom is..” I smiled wide, searching for one of the many adjectives that were swirling in my head.

“A bit crazy,” Dr. Miller teased.

“Hilarious,” I corrected, “Adorable.. feisty.”

He chuckled and nodded. “That she is. Dad’s in trouble if he helped himself to a drink.”

“Oh here he is,” Carol’s calm voice made me glance in their direction and I watched as Franky marched up to her husband.

“Chas! Where have you been?” She raised her arms high in the air.

“Nobody was here yet when I came down,” he claimed, running a hand through his salt-and-pepper hair.

“And..”

“And what?” He put his hands out to the sides and I heard Dr. Miller chuckle beside me. Carol then turned toward us, shared a smile with her brother and rolled her eyes.

“Where'd ya go?” She was half his size, but it was apparent she wore the pants in that relationship.

“The bar.” He motioned toward the short hallway he had just rounded out from and Franky threw her hands in the air, speaking in another language in exasperation as she walked away. I was almost certain she was cursing but she winked at Carol and gave a smile when her back was to her husband.

“Dad!” Dr. Miller shouted and waved his father toward us.

The closer he got, the more I could see he was built like a linebacker. For a man I guessed who had to be pushing seventy, simply based on the ages of his children, he looked like he could give Hulk Hogan a run for his money.

“Dad, this is (Y/N).”

“Chas Miller.” He reached out and gave me a gentle handshake, placing his top hand over mine. His bushy mustache smiled as wide as he did.

“It's nice to meet you,” I said to him.

“Pleasure's all mine.” He nodded toward us. “Joel says you met at the university.”

I cleared my throat and nodded. “Yes. A couple of months back.”

“Well, he speaks very highly of you.” Chas gave a nod. In my mind it felt like a nod of approval.

“Chas!” Franky shouted for him before I could respond and he sighed and placed a meaty hand on Joel’s shoulder. “That's my cue.” He looked to me, “Happy wife, happy life.”

“That's right.” I laughed.

“We’ll catch up some more,” Chas vowed. He winked and I could clearly see Dr. Miller’s features when he did that.

When I turned back to Dr. Miller, he was shaking his head with a smirk. “That's my parents.”

“They're adorable.”

He nodded in agreement. “They are. They're good people.”

“They must be happy for Carol.”

Dr. Miller nodded again and pulled me in for a quick kiss. “I'm going to be walking down the aisle with Annie.”

I chuckled. “Well Annie happens to think you're a hunk, so..” I tightened his tie and looked at him with a grin.

“A hunk?” Dr. Miller began to laugh.

“That's the word she used.” I flattened his tie with my hand and looked up at him. “They're good people, too. You all are.”

“Well, you fit right in then.” He kissed my forehead and then my nose.

“I love you so much,” I said to him.

“I love you, too.” He tipped up by chin with his first two fingers and we shared one more kiss. “I think we're going to get started with the walk through.

“Okay. Enjoy.” I took my seat back down as he went to join the wedding party. From afar I soaked it all in - the laughter, the smiles, the banter. It was the exact vibe that should go hand-in-hand with a wedding.

The woman in charge of the procession began the walk-through. I snickered to myself when Joel and Annie strolled arm-in-arm down the aisle together.

Joel. That was one of the only times I thought of him as Joel in my mind, and not Dr. Miller. I had to start referring to him in that way - outside of the bedroom, anyway.

“Can I keep him?” Annie asked in her bold, British accent as they parted ways by the altar.

I laughed to myself and Dr. Miller blew her a kiss that she pretended to catch. As crazy about him as I was, I didn't feel any jealousy about any of it. It was playful and fun. I was happy to be a part of it all.

The others walked down in the same fashion before Carol linked her arm through her father’s as they made their way last.

Despite his macho appearance, I could see tears in Chas’s eyes. They didn't fall, but I was sure the following day at the actual ceremony they would. He appeared to be one of those teddy bear types in the body of an NFL player. It almost made me tear up.

What a beautiful family, I thought. I couldn't help but wonder if maybe one day I would be a part of it. Maybe I would be the one walking down the aisle as Joel waited for me.

I indulged in the fantasy of it all for a moment and continued to soak it all in. At the conclusion of it all, he made his way through the crowd and linked his hand with mine.

“Now’s the fun part,” Dr. Miller said.

“What's that?” I asked him.

“We get to eat.”

“Mmm.” I smacked my lips and he leaned in to kiss my temple.

The night continued on with the same warmth. I didn't want it to end. Chas and Franky grew even more comical after a couple of drinks, sharing funny or embarrassing stories back and forth.

Digging into the Miller family’s memories alongside them was precious - and entertaining. More than once Dr. Miller glanced down with a sheepish grin or placed a hand over his eyes when one of his family members revisited an old memory.

“When he was a teenager he drank our leftover beers from a Fourth of July picnic and filled the bottles with water,” Franky claimed, motioning to her son.”So we wouldn't know he drank them.”

“And then one hot summer day I'm mowing the lawn and go to drink one,” Chas adds, “And I'm like what the hell is this?”

“I remember that,” Carol said, laughing.

“He put them back in the case,” Franky went on. “Filled with water.”

“Evil genius,” Dr. Miller said about himself.

“Yeah a genius alright,” Carol teased. “You got caught within a week.”

Franky shook her head, looking outward in a sort of daydream. “Those days were funny.”

“See what you two are getting into?” Chas asked, motioning to Will and then to me. Again, I was happy to be included.

“I'm very lucky,” Will said to his future father-in-law.

“Me, too,” I added.

“Oh, can we just toast, already.” Carol raised her glass of wine.

“What are we toasting to?” Dr. Miller asked, raising the Old Fashioned he was sipping on. I mirrored them, as did his parents and Will.

Carol looked at Will for an extra second and then back to the rest of us. “To family.”

“I like that one,” Chas said with a nod.

Dr. Miller clanked his glass around with everyone's, leaving mine for last. He gave a little smirk. “To family.”

I nodded back. “Family.”

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[malum-forev]

Bingo - “you deserve better”

the reader has a boyfriend but he treats her poorly and Bucky notices, something like that i can’t wait to read it

Hiii I decided to incorporate this ask into my other work! Hope you like it!

One single droplet of sweat traveled from the back of your neck down your back. Had church always been this hot? Maybe it’s the incense? Yes- that’s the reason. Who are you trying to convince? Your brain shot back. The aisle was covered in a rainbow reflection coming from the stain glass windows.

Suddenly, there was a knot the size of an apple in your throat as you heard the organ start to play. The large wooden doors opened, the guests stood up and there he was. Hair slicked back into a bun, his black suit pressed to perfection and a nervous hue of pink adorning his cheeks. 

Bucky licked his lips and took the first step, his eyes were on you and only you. He saw your chest rise and fall quickly, not able to stop the smile forming on his face. The mask you put on for the world crumbled at the sight of him and he couldn’t be happier. Your icy and rough exterior was chipped away with each step he took closer to you. 

All too quickly, Bucky was at the end of the aisle. You were even more beautiful up close. He thought. Your hair was pinned up perfectly, your makeup enhanced your already stunning features and your dress, God how he wished he could sneak you into the back room and do impure things to that body of yours. It would be effective- he thought- commit a sin then come out and conveniently repent only a few steps away.

It was only when he heard Richard clear his throat that Bucky realized he’d been holding up the ceremony. To his right, Rebecca squeezed his arm and looked at him with wide eyes. Bucky quickly nodded and cleared his throat, finding it hard to rip his gaze away from you. Bucky let go of his sister’s hand and lifted the white lace veil covering her face. He kissed both of her cheeks and then turned to her future husband. 

Bucky brought his right hand up to the back of Richard’s neck, making sure his signet ring pressed against the bones. 

“Ricorda, il mio sangue viene prima. Benvenuto in famiglia.” Bucky repeated the same words he’d heard your father say a million times. 

Richard’s face drained of color as he nodded furiously. 

Bucky glanced one last time to you, taking in your light pink dress as you stood next to his sister at the altar. 

Children ran around your family villa’s garden, laughter and clinking glasses were everywhere. The sound of the nation’s top singer filled the large space. Lucky for Rebecca, he happened to be your father’s godson so when your father had “suggested” he come to her wedding, the singer dropped out of his tour and traveled to upstate New York. 

You twirled your champagne flute between your fingers, watching as the bubbles appeared at the top. 

“Did your father ever tell you not to play with your drink?” Bucky’s cheeky voice appeared next to you but you kept your eyes on your drink. “Are you going to finish that? Some of us actually want to forget their sister just got married.”

“Do you ever think of your wedding?” You met his blue eyes. 

“My wedding?” Bucky wasn’t one to laugh too often but this time he couldn’t help the bubbling sound coming deep from his chest. “I once remember you telling me I was too repulsive to look at. Creating feelings of nausea on women all around the world.”

“That was before I saw what you looked like in a suit.” Your smirk was challenging. 

Bucky threw his head back with a smile. “I wear a suit every day.”

“Not a wedding suit you don’t.” You picked a piece of lint from his shoulder but quickly backtracked, looking around to see if anyone had spotted you. 

Bucky saw in her eyes the look of something he’d seen many times but never from you. He’d even taken advantage of that kind of look many times before, especially in situations like the one you found yourselves in. 

Let me offer you a piece of advice James. Your father had told him once. Weddings make women desperate. The fact that someone their age has already completed what they have not makes them look around for a suitor. That’s where you come in my dear Jamie, you swoop in like a knight and in return. Well I think we both know what you’ll get in return.

 Although Bucky thought your father’s words seemed a bit old fashioned, they turned out to be true. But looking at you, the happily unwed, giving him the same look, it felt… Wrong. 

“What about you? Huh?” Bucky tried to lighten the conversation. “Will you wear a traditional white dress or surprise no one and walk down the aisle wearing black?”

You snorted. “By the looks of it, I’m going to end up marrying William. If I do, there will be no wedding if it’s not traditional.” 

Bucky grimaced at the sound of your boyfriend’s name. He looked around the garden for William but couldn’t find him. 

Bucky had told everyone he was a terrible fit for you ever since you accepted his first date. There was something about him that didn’t sit well with Bucky and sadly, it took only four months of you dating for him to find it out. 

Bucky grabbed your elbow and took you to a hidden part in the garden. You complained every single step of the way, trying to free yourself from his grip.

“Stop manhandling me, you animal!” You whispered. 

“I need to tell you something.” Bucky said, holding your face between his hands. Your expression changed from annoyed to hopeful in a matter of seconds. 

You gulped at the sound of his words, praying he would say the three words you’d been thinking about over and over again ever since he came into your room all those months ago. 

Bucky tucked a piece of fallen hair behind your ear. “It’s about William.”

Your shoulders slumped at the sound of your boyfriend’s name.

“William-“ Bucky was trying to find the correct words, as to not hurt your feelings, he settled on three words. But not the ones you wanted to hear. “You deserve better.”

You rolled your eyes and crossed your arms. “Is that what this is? A talk about how he’s not good for me coming from someone who thinks he’s my authority?”

 “Please listen to me for once.” Bucky said, trying to loosen the knot on his suddenly constricting tie. “I saw William with-“

You looked down at the floor. “I know.”

“No, you don’t understand. He went into the Continental Hotel wi-“

“I said I know!” You yelled. 

“You know?” Bucky’s eyebrows furrowed. “How can you be with him?”

You let out a dry laugh. “James, I’m past the age of pretending to be offended when someone isn’t faithful. You know what my mother’s friends call me? What they think of me? All because I haven’t wed. It’s a vicious society.”

“But your family, your father-“ Bucky argued.

“Whoever marries me knows they will never be head of our family. Because everyone knows who the next in line is.” You didn’t need to say his name for Bucky to know you were talking about him. He’d never considered it before. Your powerful family meant nothing if whoever was to marry you would never be next in line, all because Bucky stood in your wary. 

Bucky shook his head. “You can’t possibly consider marrying someone who isn’t faithful. You should be with someone who worships you, who makes sure to put your needs in front of his. Someone-“

“Someone like who?” You whispered, your eyes piercing his blue ones. 

The air surrounding the two of you became thick. Bucky knew it should be him, but he couldn’t. 

“You deserve better.” Bucky repeated, looking down at the floor. He vowed to protect you but it had to be from afar. Even though his body burned to be with you.

“You should leave now.” You said, holding your head high, trying to stop your tears. “I don’t want people seeing us together. Not when I wish William to ask for my hand.”

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once more to see you | zareen & beatrix

summary: zareen attends beatrix’s wedding to the king, anger stabbing at her heart.

a/n: this is just a short piece to set the scene! i’ll be rewriting their relationship pre-karlheinz soon 🫶🏼

It was a wedding at the end December, the first snowfall to be exact. Crystalline snowflakes fluttered from the evening sky like angels, kissing the earth outside the castle. Zareen watched as they swirled around her, too light for the sinking, sinking, sinking of her chest.

It felt pointless.

They hadn’t spoken in a year so why was she here, in her best velvet gown with burgundy roses in her black hair? She had tried to to swallow the morsels of their relationship, tried to drown the ache in the depths of lovers and blood and gluttony, but it wasn’t enough, it seems. She couldn’t be rid of that thrum she felt whenever she saw dysty books or wild, blonde tresses.

Her fingernails dug crescent moons into her palms. Once more, she vowed silently. I’ll see her one more time. Hopefully then she will be able to bury the hatchet, forget that little sliver of time ever existed.

With an exhale, Zareen stepped past the gates and into the place that housed all the things she despised. Fellow demon nobility marched onward into the mouth of the stone beast, each one swallowed whole into a room that shimmered gold and red from where she slowly pressed on.

The night was still young, but nothing oozed debauchery like a vampire wedding, the King’s one at that. Zareen could spot glimpses of lovers intertwined in the crooks of the stone walls, hidden enough to be appropriate on such an occasion, but not completely. She had to suppress the urge to roll her eyes. The air around her crackled with something. Liveliness? Her own unease? She couldn’t place it, but it made her gut clench all the more.

Her body had a mind of its own, and before even realising, she had wound up at the foot of the aisle. A plush red velvet carpet sunk beneath her heel, but her eyes scrutinised the archway just ahead. It was nothing short of extraordinary, spindly branches of gold bowing to meet each other in the middle. A carved bat or two could be seen in its branches, as well as one hanging from its feet at the centre. It represented the pride of vampire ancestry, the continuation of the royal bloodline. It should have made her swell with patriotic pride, but instead a blunt anger stabbed its way through her veins. There was no whisper of Beatrix’s essence in this garish piece of metal. Was this all she would become? Just another wife? A whisper in the threads of history?

For a moment, Zareen thought about tracking Beatrix down and talking some sense into her, but with a heavy ghost-fist to her chest, she remembered that this was what she had chosen. She had tried a year ago, but to the blonde, this grotesque life that she called duty would not be derailed by Zareen’s words or pleas.

Her jaw relaxed slightly and her hand fell limp at her side. Where it had clung to her dress, there were four punctures the size of her fingernails in the crimson velvet. She smoothed down the fabric as she found a seat among the other aristocrats.

Within the hour, the last good thing she had would slip from her fingers like buttery silk.

—

The reception began with the familiar organ that commenced every vampiric wedding. Karlhainz already stood beneath the arch, dressed in black save for the blinding white fur draped across his broad shoulders, almost the exact shade of his snowy hair. The more he smiled at the guests and at the aisle, the more Zareen clawed at her dress. Images of the devil tempting Eve flashed through her mind whenever she saw him, a serpent through and through.

The music swelled and resounded through the giddy hall. A procession of girls and women dressed in silks and tulle glided down the aisle in a blur, but Zareen could barely focus over the pounding in her ears. Just a few moments…

Violins sang and soared and the breath of every person in the room hitched momentarily. Time melted away to honey as she stepped onto the carpet.

Zareen’s eyes widened. She wore a simple white dress of silk with a long train, a gauzy white veil fastened to the back of her ornate updo. Those things spoke no-nonsense and they were very much her own choices, but there were embellishments that were not her own choice. Little diamonds that shimmered like dewdrops on her veil, the thick sapphire necklace around her neck.

The thing that stood out most to Zareen was the fur shawl wrapped around her shoulders, matching Karlheinz’s suit. Dread pooled in her stomach. 

She looked more like a sacrificial lamb trussed up for slaughter than a rosy-cheeked bride. Surely, she had to know this. Surely…

And yet, a smile still graced her soft lips. Not the one she reserved for Zareen, but a polite one. Her eyes didn’t crease and there was no glint of teeth. Polite, distant… dutiful. She walked with a certain reserved elegance, each peak of her white heel proclaiming, this is what I was made for.

She stopped across from Karlheinz, her head bowed slightly, blue eyes not meeting his. He towered over her, a wolf with a gentleman’s grin. His thumb and forefinger gently hooked beneath her chin, lips skimming over her ear and whispering something to her. With a beat, her body visibly relaxed. She smiled again, something genuine and unplanned.

Zareen’s shabby heart twisted inside her chest. A year was little more than a single heartbeat in the demon world, but it felt like an eternity stretched out between them. She was gazing at a matured version of the girl she once knew, a queen.

The vows and formalities passed in a hazy whirlwind, Zareen’s eyes focused on the bat glinting above the couple’s heads. Soon, applause ruptured through the crowd, knocking her out of her melancholic state.

Her gaze flitted back to the bride and groom. The wedding was over, and her eyes blurred as she watched him take both hands in his. He placed kisses on top of each of her gloves, a tenderness so seemingly genuine that it reminded her of angel’s wings. There was too much purity in this scene, too much joy, too much for her to bear. The sight of it all made her sick.

The thundering beat of the crowd’s hands faded to the muffled sound of water beating against rocks as she caught it. A flash of gold irises her way, lips curling against the silky fabric that covered her hands. Her blood instantly ran cold. She knew what that glance meant.

The candlelight glinted off them like a river of molten gold. Eyes truly befitting a King, they twinkled with victory.

As his eyes flicked back to his new wife, Zareen let out a shaky exhale.

She felt it then, the prickle of fear at the back of her neck, the skittishness of a rabbit she was so unfamiliar with. Her hands trembled gently in her velvet-laden lap.

Who was the sacrificial lamb after all?

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i just wanted to say that this kinda leadership was also extremely common in precolonization americas, like, most of the time, chiefs were elected & chosen by the people, it usually wasn't hereditary tho that depends on nation to nation, bc nations like the haida in the pacific northwest coast, for example, had hereditary chiefs, while the nahua, maya, muisca & inca had empires while in one of my nations, the huron-wendat, the chieftain was a man but he was only voted for among women & they had the ability to chase him off or remove him if he wasn't doing his duties or he was a weak leader & only the clanmothers could decide when to go to war & who to go to war with. it all greatly varied from nation to nation bc none of us are a monolith.

slavery was also practiced among several - though not all - nations precolonization, notably the haida & tlingit peoples & many peoples of the pacific northwest coast, the maya & aztec (who're known as nahua) took captives to use as sacrificial victims in their temples, the iroquoian peoples waged mourning wars on their neighbors to avenge & replace their dead, the comanche of texas, the creek of georgia & fishing societies like the yurok who lived from alaska to california, the pawnee & klamath. haida & tlingit tho were notorious for it, traditionally known as fierce warriors & slavetraders from the southeastern alaskan coast who raided as far as california. native groups along the pacific northwest coast finalized elite marriages by exchanging enslaved people & so on, & slavery was hereditary after they were taken as prisoners of war & among some pacific northwest tribes a quarter of the population were slaves & some were killed during potlatches, which were basically traditional giftgiving feasts for the pnw nations, while in other nations captives were eventually adopted into the tribe. i just wanna make that clear bc i don't like whitewashing history as an indigenous person myself & i personally interpret the first men as indigenous peoples of the americas & to a lesser extent other indigenous peoples that i'm drawing comparisons between the two here as you can see but the north strictly is against slavery.

so i have no idea if there was an official law or anything like that & i certainly can't speak for every single nation in the americas ever, i Do know from what elders taught me & what i've read is that welcoming guests & treating them with respect was super important back in the old days & you Do Not treat your guests disrespectfully Ever. something like the red wedding would not be taken well at all whatsoever rippppppp.

giants & peoples similar to the children of the forest & the woods walkers as well as the others are already in many of our traditional stories, notably with stories of actual giants, little people such as the pukwudgies / mikumwess who're basically our fair folk / fae & the w/ndig/ag & their variants, a name that i'm forbidden to speak or type out due to protocol, which is why i'll be referring to them simply as ice cannibals.

giants in indigenous folklore are usually described as being ranging between twice as tall as humans to 20-30/40-60 feet tall, large enough to throw humans into a sack or burden basket the way a human hunter would do with rabbits & in a few cases giants are described as being even more immense, being the size of the tallest pine trees (which works out to 150-200 feet) and catching whales the way humans catch fish, with some traditions their bodies are covered in rock-hard scales that repel all normal weapons & protects them from fire & cold. which is uh. fucking terrifying lmao.

pukwudgies & mikumwess & other variants (same people, different names) among other magical little people of the forest were all over turtle island, they're like sprites, dwarves, gnomes or fairies, said to be about as tall as a man's waist, knee-high, if not even smaller than that, only as tall as about a three year old child, having narrow faces, but are as swift as lightning, strong & sound like birds when talking to each other, dressing light going barefoot & smoking pipes, living in the woods, writing on stone, eating meat, berries & fish, & they like to sing, dance & play, but they're strong & can take you down no matter how big you are. they're generally benevolent forest spirits but could be capricious & dangerous whenever disrespected. they have formidable magical powers but are benign creatures who do not generally harm humans, though sometimes they play mischievous lighthearted & annoying but harmless & usually not dangerous or destructive tricks on people like rearranging things, tying knots in hair & clothes or putting clothes on backwards & singing & then hiding when an inquisitive person searched for the music but may perform bad tricks around the house & barn, capsize canoes, tear fishing nets, steal shiny things, steal children, commit deadly acts of sabotage, destroy the property of disrespectful people or curse them. they're known to live in mountain caves, rocky places in the woods, sandy hills or by a rocky riverbank. when clay or silt deposits along a riverbank resemble people or animals, that's said to be sculptures made by them & bring good luck to those who find it, rocks by the side of a river with geometric markings on them are considered to mark the home of a family & best left undisturbed. they're said to own a pot which can transform a few kernels of maize into a huge quantity & when sailing, traveled in a group of 5-7 per canoe. seeing one supposedly foretells a death by drowning. they're small, sometimes said to be 2 to 3 feet tall, but do big work. in one of my nations, abenaki folklore, they're said to come from the bark of an ash tree. they live & dress like the old-time indigenous peoples of the land they're on & speak the indigenous language of that land, having small arms & legs & sometimes big bodies like bullfrogs. some are said to foretell the future. they are friendly to people & sometimes help with household chores if gifts and/or candy & sugar are left for them or kindness is shown to their children, & giving a man furs or warning them of coming evil or of a coming attack, or harm & when seen by an adult human, beg them not to say anything of their existence & would reward those who kept their word by coming to the aid of a person or people or their families in need & help them out in times of need, should they ever ask for it. it was often said that they love children & would take them away from bad or abusive parents or if the child was without parents and abandoned or left in the woods to fend for themselves to raise the child as their own. the name "pukwudgie" literally means "person of the wilderness" & in some traditions have a sweet smell & are often associated with flowers. sometimes they're known to turn invisible & appear & disappear at will, increase & decrease body size at will, shapeshift into many different animals like cougars or other dangerous animals, confuse people, make them forget things, lure people to their deaths, bring harm to people by staring directly at them, use magic, launch poison arrows & create fire. some believe that pukwudgies in particular were once friendly to humans, but then turned against them & are best left alone, & according to lore, a person who annoyed a pukwudgie, would be subject to nasty tricks by it, or subject to being followed by the pukwudgie, who would cause trouble for them; they were known to kidnap people, push them off cliffs, attack their victims with short knives & spears, & to use sand to blind their victims. they're uh. smth else.

ice cannibals, on the other hand, are usually those who either was possessed by evil spirits & corrupted by dark magic or committed a terrible sin or crime (especially selfishness, gluttony, cannibalism or withholding food from a starving person without feeling remorse, as it was considered more honorable to either starve or commit suicide rather than turning to famine cannibalism) & ended up turning into one as punishment, causing its heart to turn into ice & cursed to eat human flesh, causing them to only ever feel hunger as that's all they're able to feel & their hearts turn to ice. they grow bigger the hungrier & angrier they get, often towering over the tallest trees, possessing sharp fangs that stand out due to having chewed their own lips off & become excruciatingly emaciated forcing them to live in the snow & rarely you could find two of these creatures fighting each other, which if this happened, one should put something over their ears to avoid hearing the roars since their cries were dangerous & their scream would kill anyone who hears it. according to one of my nations, the a.benaki, legend has it they inhabited the forests & woodlands of the area in ancient times eating the souls of others for sustenance & strength because they had no souls. in one of my other nations, in m.i'kmaw legend, it's usually required that you kill them more than once & even after it's dead, people will avoid the spot where it died. they're described as huge, gigantic, tall, monstrous & made up of or coated in ice, & in some its said that looking directly at an ice cannibal will leave a person paralyzed against it but the human it once was is still frozen inside the monster where its heart should be, and must be killed to defeat the ice cannibal, (in a few legends, a human can be successfully rescued from its frozen heart either by tricking them into eating salt, chopping up their bodies into multiple pieces, or forcing them to eat so much it.. yknow.. yeah, or in one legend, a girl tricked one into believing it was her grandfather & allowed it to do things for her & her brothers, until it got into a sweatlodge & it melted & it coughed up the last bit of its icy heart & it was then chopped to bits with a hatchet & an old man came from it so the girl's kindness quite literally melted its heart, while in other stories, when a woman rejected a man's advances, this caused the man to seek revenge & turned her into one out of vengeance & scorned pride which had her force her family to fire seven arrows into her heart to end the curse) but that's very rare, so usually, once a person has been possessed by its spirit, the only escape is death & the monster can only be permanently killed if its heart made of ice is completely melted. they were malevolent, cannibalistic supernatural beings of great spiritual power, strongly associated with the winter, the north & coldness as well as the omnipresent danger of famine & starvation (& recently, a metaphor for gluttonous, aggressive or murderous individuals who threaten communal wellbeing & as well as colonization & genocide).

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Ugh, is this how Oda redeems Pudding? There are layers to my irritation, so bear with me.

Layer 1: We don't find out that Pudding has a lot of traumatic experiences with people calling her third eye creepy or gross until after Pudding tears up at Sanji calling her eye beautiful.

And it's not like a third eye is something obviously hideous and disfiguring that we can assume that kind of backstory about, especially in a world like One Piece's where forearms the size of your torso or an egg-shaped body or a zipper-mouth or whatever's going on with Gecko Moriah are treated as normal. I know Oda's female character designs tend to be more conservative, but still, this is ridiculous.

My point is, we needed a Pudding backstory flashback before chapter 862 if this was gonna work.

Layer 2: I'm sick of "Your mild flaw is beautiful!"

Not much to say here. It's a pretty common way to try and add some conflict to a romantic subplot without needing to resolve any conflict. One partner (almost always the girl/woman) has some physical abnormality that she's self-conscious about, even though it's almost always designed in such a way that it doesn't affect her appeal to the lowest common denominator. After enough drama has been wrung out of that plot point, the other partner (usually the guy) says that he doesn't think that barely-visible birthmark or cool demon powers or iconic scar or whatever makes her ugly.

This isn't always bad; Shrek handles it well. From the start of the film, we see that most people treat ogres badly, either fleeing in terror or chasing them with torches and pitchforks. We also learn how Fiona turning into an ogre at night has affected her specifically, how it was treated as a horrible problem to be solved and how she internalized that. And uncontrollably turning into a big green person isn't cool the way that voluntarily turning into a cool dragon would be. Shrek-ogres are designed to look weird more than cool; some people think they look cool, but they recognize that this is far from a universal opinion.

My point is that Shrek spent act 1 explaining why people might not want to turn into an ogre and act 2 explaining why Fiona specifically hates her curse, so when Shrek says "You're beautiful" in act 3 it has an actual emotional impact. Four panels of people insulting Pudding's eye (and three of her stabbing some of those people) just doesn't have the same impact. Sure, one of those people is her beloved mother, but one panel just isn't enough time to make Pudding's strong feelings about her eye feel real. (Especially since that panel comes after Sanji calls it beautiful.)

Layer 3: Why should being called "beautiful" by some guy matter?

If you're the kind of person who gets mad when someone implies there might be sexism in One Piece, this is your cue to leave.

The idea that women are vain and care deeply about their beauty is a pretty big Sexism Point, and it's hardly unique to Pudding. (See Nami for a prominent example, and in particular that bit in chapter...471 where Nami gets distracted by how pretty the wedding dress that someone dressed her in while she was unconscious. Relevant)

Women being focused on the approval of men is another big Sexism Point, though it's thankfully one One Piece hasn't indulged in much. Still, having a woman instantly change her mind on something significant because a man calls her pretty is a bad look.

Let's go over what happened here. Pudding was all gung-ho for Big Mom's plan where Sanji and his family get murdered and Big Mom gets all their fancy toys. Big Mom is really important to her, and she recognizes thinks that Sanji is just an unpleasant idiot. Then Sanji compliments her once and she's conflicted enough to fall to her knees instead of shooting Sanji, which she was looking forward to just a few pages prior. (And most of those pages are focused on the wedding guests, not the bride and groom.)

How am I supposed to interpret this, except "Pudding cares more about some guy calling her pretty than she cares about Big Mom, when loyalty to her has been her only established motivation until this second"?

Layer 4: Charlotte Pudding

If you're one of the people who responded to my last Charlotte Pudding post with comments about how I need to keep reading (I'm 862 chapters in, of course I'm gonna keep reading) or that I'd really like where Pudding ends up, hello! I really hope this isn't what you were talking about, because this seems like more of what I was complaining about there.

When we meet Pudding, she seems like a kinda flat Nice Girl character, lying to save some strangers from Big Mom's police. It's a bit interesting that someone like that came out of the authoritarian Charlotte family, but that's about it.

Then it's revealed that she's actually not nice, she's evil, that Nice Girl personality was just an act. We're back to square 1, we need to rebuild Charlotte Pudding from scratch. This time she's equally flat, but also exactly what we'd expect from the authoritarian Charlotte family: A woman willing to do anything if Mom commands it.

And here, Pudding has a change of heart. A few nice words from Sanji have driven her to some third characterization. Maybe it'll be fleshed out, but I kinda doubt it. First, look at Pudding's history so far; he's not someone Oda has devoted much time to characterizing. He didn't even bother to explain the trauma triggering this crucial plot point until after it happened!

Second, I know chapter 1000 is deep in the Wano Country arc, and at chapter 862 the Whole Cake Island arc is far from finished. Sanji and the Vinsmokes need to have a reckoning and Luffy needs to beat up Big Mom and all this family drama needs to be wrapped up with enough time for the Straw Hats to get most of the way through another arc in less than 140 chapters. There's not a lot of time for Pudding to get her belated development.

Layer 5: Tumblr's Pudding fans

I'm not talking about the asshole who asked if I was dropped on my head as a fetus. I'm talking about the nice ones, the ones who encouraged me to keep an open mind about Pudding. The ones who raised my expectations enough that I could be disappointed. It's not logical, but I can't deny that that disappointment is part of why I'm spending so long complaining about this kinda irrelevant side character who Oda didn't think was important enough to develop properly.

That's the core of the problem, I think. Given all the pieces I have now, I can imagine a version of Charlotte Pudding who is really interesting. One whose self-loathing and devotion to Big Mom were properly established and explored. One who feels worthless and isolated. Maybe even one whose allegiance can change with a compliment without that feeling like a exist cliche.

But that's not what Oda wrote, whether because he didn't have room to write that without slowing the story too much or because he spent his writing spoons elsewhere. We got a character with two or three flat personalities that she switches between, without ever cohering as a gestalt whole.

She seems less like a person and more like a plot device. And now the big fight's starting, so that seems unlikely to change.

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Saheli is a renowned store specialising in Indian ethnic wear in Christchurch. They offer an extensive collection of wedding lehengas for brides, featuring both traditional and modern designs. The store prides itself on providing high-quality fabrics and intricate craftsmanship. With personalised service and expert advice, Saheli ensures that every bride finds the perfect outfit for her special day.

2. Uncommon Shop

Located in Christchurch East, Uncommon Shop offers a wide range of designer women's clothing. While they focus on contemporary fashion, they also have unique pieces that can complement bridal outfits. Their commitment to sustainable fashion means you can shop with confidence knowing you’re supporting ethical practices while looking fabulous.

3. All About A Girl

This popular store offers stylish clothing and accessories for women in various sizes. While primarily known for casual wear, All About A Girl occasionally features special occasion dresses that can serve as inspiration for bridal attire. Their friendly staff is always ready to help you find what you need.

4. Flo & Frankie

Flo & Frankie is another excellent option for women’s fashion in Christchurch. While they focus on everyday wear and homeware, their collection often includes stunning dresses that could work well for pre-wedding events or receptions.

5. Lynn Woods Boutique

Lynn Woods Boutique is known for its curated collection of premium women's designer clothing. They offer a selection of elegant dresses that could be suitable for bridal parties or guests attending weddings.

6. Moutique

Moutique combines timeless fashion with modern trends. Their range includes beautiful dresses that may appeal to brides looking for something unique or alternative to traditional lehengas.

Exploring Online Options: Online Fabric Store in NZ

In addition to local boutiques, many brides are turning to online fabric stores in NZ to find their wedding lehengas or materials to create custom outfits. Shopping online offers convenience and access to a broader range of styles and prices.

Benefits of Shopping Online

Variety: Online stores often have extensive collections that local shops may not carry.

Convenience: Shop from the comfort of your home without the pressure of salespeople.

Customisation: Many online fabric stores allow you to choose specific fabrics and designs tailored to your preferences.

Recommended Online Fabric Stores

Saheli Online Store: Saheli also offers an online shopping experience where you can browse their collection of wedding lehengas and other ethnic wear from anywhere in New Zealand.

Fabric Warehouse: This online store provides a vast selection of fabrics suitable for making custom wedding outfits or alterations.

Spotlight NZ: Known for its wide range of craft supplies and fabrics, Spotlight is an excellent place to find materials if you're considering a DIY approach for your wedding attire.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Lehenga

When shopping for your wedding lehenga, keep these tips in mind:

Know Your Body Type: Different styles flatter different body shapes. A-line lehengas are universally flattering, while mermaid styles accentuate curves.

Comfort is Key: You’ll be wearing this outfit for hours on your big day, so ensure it fits well and allows you to move freely.

Color Matters: Choose colors that complement your skin tone and match your wedding theme.

Accessorise Wisely: The right accessories can elevate your look; consider jewelry that complements your lehenga without overwhelming it.

Fabrics for Custom Designs

Silk: Known for its luxurious feel and sheen, silk is a timeless choice for bridal lehengas. It drapes beautifully and can be adorned with intricate embroidery.

Velvet: This fabric adds a royal touch to any outfit. Velvet lehengas are perfect for winter weddings due to their warmth and rich texture.

Georgette: Lightweight and flowing, georgette is ideal for creating ethereal looks. Its soft drape makes it suitable for various styles.

Net: Delicate and airy, net fabrics offer a whimsical touch to lehengas. They can be layered with other materials for added depth and texture.

Tissue: Light and elegant, tissue lehengas are gaining popularity among modern brides who seek a sleek and contemporary look.

With these types of lehengas and fabrics, brides can easily create custom designs that reflect their unique personalities while ensuring comfort on their special day.

Conclusion

finding the ideal wedding lehenga for brides in Christchurch is an exciting journey that combines personal style with cultural significance. With a variety of women's clothing stores in Christchurch offering exquisite collections, brides can explore numerous options to find the perfect outfit for their special day. Stores like Saheli provide a unique selection of traditional and modern lehengas, ensuring that every bride finds something that resonates with her vision.

Additionally, the rise of online fabric stores in NZ has made it easier than ever to access a wider range of styles and materials. Shopping online offers convenience and flexibility, allowing brides to browse through countless designs from the comfort of their homes. Whether you choose to shop at Saheli or explore other boutiques like Uncommon Shop or All About A Girl, there’s something out there for every bride-to-be.

As you embark on this exciting journey, remember to consider your body type, color preferences, and overall wedding theme. With the right approach and resources, you can find a stunning wedding lehenga that will make you feel beautiful on your big day. Happy shopping!

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Elevate Your Style with Mara Blak: Stunning Dresses for Every Occasion

When it comes to dressing up for any event, having the perfect outfit is essential. Whether you're searching for a chic black mini dress, an elegant emerald green dress, or flowing maxi dresses for women, Mara Blak has you covered. Renowned for its stylish designs and exceptional quality, Mara Blak is the go-to destination for women who want to feel confident and look their best.

The Timeless Appeal of the Black Mini Dress

The black mini dress is a wardrobe staple, exuding sophistication and versatility. No matter the occasion, this classic piece is a reliable choice that never goes out of style.

Why Choose a Black Mini Dress?

Versatility: Perfect for date nights, cocktail parties, or casual outings.

Flattering Silhouette: A well-fitted black mini dress enhances your natural shape.

Timeless Elegance: Black is universally flattering and effortlessly chic.

Styling Your Black Mini Dress

Casual Look: Pair it with sneakers and a denim jacket for a relaxed vibe.

Formal Outfit: Add a pair of stilettos, a clutch, and some bold jewelry for an evening-ready ensemble.

Office Chic: Layer it with a blazer and low heels for a polished, professional look.

At Mara Blak, you’ll find a variety of black mini dresses designed to suit different tastes, from minimalist designs to those adorned with intricate details.

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Radiate Elegance in an Emerald Green Dress

If you’re looking to make a statement, an emerald green dress is the perfect choice. This rich, vibrant color symbolizes luxury, confidence, and sophistication.

Occasions for an Emerald Green Dress

Weddings: Stand out as a guest in a bold yet tasteful hue.

Holiday Parties: Shine in emerald green during festive gatherings.

Formal Events: Perfect for galas and upscale dinners.

How to Accessorize Your Emerald Green Dress

Gold or Silver Jewelry: These metallic tones complement the richness of emerald green.

Neutral Shoes: Nude or black heels let the dress take center stage.

Elegant Clutch: Opt for a metallic or neutral-toned clutch for a balanced look.

Mara Blak’s collection of emerald green dresses features options for every occasion, from flowing gowns to sleek cocktail dresses.

Maxi Dresses for Women: Graceful and Comfortable

For those who prioritize both elegance and comfort, maxi dresses for women are a must-have. These floor-length beauties are perfect for a wide range of occasions and provide effortless sophistication.

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Why Choose Maxi Dresses for Women?

Comfort: The flowing fabric allows for ease of movement.

Versatility: Suitable for casual outings, beach vacations, or formal events.

Flattering Fit: Maxi dresses often feature cinched waists and flowing skirts, flattering all body types.

Styling Maxi Dresses for Women

Beach Look: Pair with sandals, a sun hat, and oversized sunglasses.

Evening Wear: Add heels, statement earrings, and a sleek clutch.

Casual Outfit: Style with sneakers and a light cardigan for a relaxed appearance.

Mara Blak offers a wide variety of maxi dresses for women, with designs ranging from bohemian-inspired patterns to sleek monochromatic styles.

Why Choose Mara Blak?

Mara Blak is synonymous with quality and style, offering pieces that cater to every occasion. Whether you're shopping for a black mini dress, an emerald green dress, or maxi dresses for women, Mara Blak ensures you’ll find the perfect outfit to elevate your wardrobe.

What Sets Mara Blak Apart?

Premium Materials: Each dress is crafted with high-quality fabrics for durability and comfort.

Diverse Designs: From bold and modern to timeless classics, there’s something for everyone.

Inclusive Sizes: Mara Blak believes in celebrating all body types, offering a range of sizes to suit every woman.

Attention to Detail: Intricate designs and thoughtful touches make each piece unique.

Styling Tips for Every Occasion

Date NightOutfit: A black mini dress paired with heels and a clutch. Accessories: Statement earrings and a bold lip color.

Formal EventOutfit: An emerald green dress with gold jewelry and strappy heels. Accessories: A chic clutch and a sleek hairstyle.

Beach DayOutfit: A lightweight maxi dress for women with flat sandals and a wide-brimmed hat. Accessories: Layered necklaces and oversized sunglasses.

Casual BrunchOutfit: A simple black mini dress with a denim jacket and sneakers. Accessories: A crossbody bag and dainty jewelry.

Mara Blak’s Commitment to Sustainability

In addition to stunning designs, Mara Blak is committed to sustainability. The brand uses eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices to ensure a positive impact on the planet. By choosing Mara Blak, you’re not just investing in fashion—you’re supporting a brand that cares about the environment.

Shop Mara Blak Today

Transform your wardrobe with Mara Blak’s exceptional collection of dresses and accessories. Whether you’re attending a formal event, a casual brunch, or a special celebration, you’ll find the perfect outfit to suit your style.

Explore timeless pieces like the versatile black mini dress.

Make a bold statement with an elegant emerald green dress.

Embrace effortless sophistication with maxi dresses for women.

Visit Mara Blak today and discover the art of dressing with confidence and elegance!

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 The Versatility and Elegance of NZ Infinity Dresses at Bay Bridal

NZ Infinity Dresses at Bay Bridal offer a unique blend of versatility, elegance, and comfort. These dresses are perfect for bridesmaids, wedding guests, or any special occasion, offering endless ways to style the same gown. Discover why these dresses have become a must-have for modern brides and their bridal parties.In the world of bridal fashion, few styles have captured the hearts of bridesmaids and wedding guests alike like the NZ Infinity Dress. Renowned for its versatility, timeless elegance, and ability to flatter every figure, the NZ Infinity Dress offers brides the flexibility to choose a dress that suits both their bridal vision and the individual styles of their bridal party. Available at Bay Bridal, one of New Zealand’s leading bridal boutiques, these dresses have rapidly become a top choice for brides who want a practical yet beautiful solution for their wedding day.

What is an NZ Infinity Dress?

The NZ Infinity Dress is a unique concept that allows the wearer to style a single dress in numerous ways, depending on their body shape, preferences, or the formality of the event. Typically, the design features a floor-length, A-line gown made from soft, stretchy fabric. The key feature of the dress lies in the long straps that can be tied and wrapped around the body in various ways, giving the wearer the ability to customize their look with each wear.

This multi-wear feature is not only incredibly practical but also offers a sense of personal expression, as it allows bridesmaids, wedding guests, or even brides themselves to experiment with different styles. Whether you prefer a halter neck, a sweetheart neckline, or a draped one-shoulder design, the NZ Infinity Dress gives you the freedom to explore multiple options without compromising on elegance or comfort.

Why Choose an NZ Infinity Dress?

When it comes to choosing dresses for your bridal party, comfort, style, and cohesion are essential factors to consider. With NZ Infinity Dresses available at Bay Bridal, you can check all of these boxes and more. Below are some of the key reasons why these dresses have become a go-to option for brides:

1. Versatility

The primary selling point of the NZ Infinity Dress is its unrivaled versatility. By adjusting the straps in different ways, you can create an entirely new look, allowing each wearer to express their personal style while remaining part of a cohesive group. Bridesmaid dresses no longer need to be one-size-fits-all. With NZ Infinity Dresses, every member of your bridal party can enjoy a flattering fit and a unique look.

A single dress can be transformed into an elegant halter neck, a chic one-shoulder style, a classic strapless look, or even a draped, Grecian-inspired design. This versatility allows the dresses to seamlessly transition from the ceremony to the reception, adapting to the various moods of the day.

2. Flattering on All Body Types

One of the main reasons NZ Infinity Dresses are so beloved is because they are designed to flatter every body type. The soft, stretchy fabric gently hugs the body while allowing plenty of room for movement. The A-line shape works beautifully on a variety of figures, ensuring that each wearer feels confident and comfortable. The ability to adjust the straps to create different shapes and silhouettes also adds to the customization, ensuring that the dress works for every bridesmaid, regardless of size or shape.

Whether your bridal party includes petite women, tall women, or those with curvier figures, the NZ Infinity Dress allows everyone to feel beautiful and comfortable in their own skin. The adaptable styling options help each person find a look that suits their body shape perfectly.

3. Cost-Effective and Practical

Another significant benefit of the NZ Infinity Dress is its cost-effectiveness. Since one dress can be styled in numerous ways, it eliminates the need for multiple different dress purchases, making it a great option for brides on a budget. You only need to buy one gown, but you get the equivalent of several different dresses. Additionally, the dresses can be worn to other events long after the wedding, making them a worthwhile investment.

For bridesmaids, the versatility of the dress means they are more likely to wear the gown again for other occasions, whether it be a cocktail party, a formal dinner, or even another wedding. This practicality not only appeals to the bridal party but also makes the NZ Infinity Dress a smart financial choice.

4. Customization for Your Wedding Theme

With NZ Infinity Dresses, customization doesn’t stop at the fit. The dress comes in a wide range of colors to suit any wedding theme, whether it’s a beach wedding, a rustic celebration, or a sophisticated city affair. From soft pastels and muted tones to bold jewel shades and elegant metallics, there’s a color to complement every style and wedding theme.

Bay Bridal offers a curated selection of NZ Infinity Dresses in a variety of fabrics and finishes, allowing brides to select the perfect combination for their event. Whether you prefer a soft satin for a chic, polished look or a lightweight chiffon for a more relaxed, bohemian vibe, these dresses can be styled to suit the overall aesthetic of your wedding.

5. Comfort Without Compromise

When it comes to choosing bridesmaid dresses, comfort should be a priority, especially when your bridal party will be wearing the dresses for hours throughout the day. The NZ Infinity Dress is made from soft, breathable fabrics that ensure your bridesmaids can move, sit, and dance freely without feeling restricted. The gentle stretch fabric adds comfort and flexibility, while the lightweight materials make the dress suitable for weddings in every season, from summer to winter.

Since the dress can be styled to create a more relaxed or formal appearance, it can also help ensure your bridal party feels comfortable throughout the entire event. With no need for corsets or tight seams, the NZ Infinity Dress is the ideal choice for a wedding that emphasizes ease and elegance.

The NZ Infinity Dress at Bay Bridal

Bay Bridal is known for offering high-quality bridal wear and accessories, and their selection of NZ Infinity Dresses is no exception. The boutique works closely with brides to help them select the perfect gown, whether it’s for the bride, her bridesmaids, or wedding guests. Their expert team is on hand to offer advice and ensure that each bride finds the ideal gown for her big day.

The NZ Infinity Dresses at Bay Bridal are crafted from the finest fabrics, ensuring durability and a premium feel. Brides can choose from an array of shades, including neutral tones for a minimalist aesthetic or vibrant hues for a more playful and bold look. The dresses are available in various sizes, making it easy to accommodate bridal parties of all shapes and sizes.

A Dress for Every Occasion

Although the NZ Infinity Dress is most commonly associated with weddings, its versatile design makes it an excellent choice for any formal occasion. Whether you're attending a gala, a cocktail party, or a formal dinner, these dresses provide endless options for creating a stylish and elegant look. You can restyle the dress to suit different events, getting maximum use out of the same gown.

The adaptability of the NZ Infinity Dress also makes it a popular option for destination weddings, as it can easily be packed and styled on the go. Its lightweight fabric and multiple styling options ensure that it remains a practical, stylish choice no matter where the event takes place.

Why Bay Bridal is the Go-To Destination for NZ Infinity Dresses

Bay Bridal stands out not only for its collection of high-quality gowns but also for its commitment to delivering an exceptional shopping experience for brides and their parties. With knowledgeable staff who are passionate about helping you find the perfect dress, Bay Bridal provides a warm, personalized shopping experience. The boutique offers a wide range of NZ Infinity Dresses in different fabrics, sizes, and colors, ensuring that every bride and bridesmaid can find the perfect gown for their special day.

For anyone looking for a dress that combines elegance, comfort, and flexibility, the NZ Infinity Dress at Bay Bridal is an unbeatable choice. Whether you're the bride, a bridesmaid, or a wedding guest, these dresses offer style and functionality without compromising on beauty.

How to Style the NZ Infinity Dress for Your Wedding

One of the most exciting aspects of the NZ Infinity Dress is how you can personalize it to fit the tone and theme of your wedding. With the endless styling options, the dress can easily reflect the atmosphere of your ceremony and reception. Whether you're planning a casual outdoor celebration or an elegant black-tie affair, the NZ Infinity Dress can be styled to perfectly complement your wedding vision.

1. Classic Wedding Styles

For a traditional wedding, you can opt for the most classic looks of the NZ Infinity Dress, such as a strapless sweetheart neckline or a timeless halter neck. These styles create a polished, sophisticated appearance that fits seamlessly with a formal ceremony. You can also experiment with different colors to reflect the season, opting for soft blush, champagne, or pale blue for a more classic wedding color palette.

If you're having a winter wedding, styling the NZ Infinity Dress with a long-sleeve option, or pairing it with a chic shawl or bolero jacket, can add both warmth and elegance. For a more formal affair, pairing the dress with statement accessories—like sparkling earrings, a dramatic veil, or a belt—can elevate the look.

2. Bohemian or Destination Weddings

If you're hosting a relaxed, bohemian, or destination wedding, the NZ Infinity Dress is the perfect choice. For these kinds of weddings, you can go for a Grecian-inspired draped look with the straps tied across the body for a soft, relaxed fit. Pair it with beachy waves, natural makeup, and delicate jewelry for a carefree yet stylish vibe.

For a rustic or outdoor wedding, earthy tones like sage green, dusty rose, or muted lavender can be paired with flowing, untamed hair and minimalistic makeup for a natural, laid-back look. This styling not only fits the atmosphere of the event but also ensures your bridesmaids feel at ease and comfortable throughout the day.

3. Modern, Trendy Weddings

For brides seeking a contemporary, bold look, the NZ Infinity Dress can easily be styled to create a more cutting-edge appearance. One popular trend is the one-shoulder look, which is both modern and sleek. By wrapping one strap around the body, you can achieve a minimalist yet striking silhouette that works perfectly for a chic, trendy wedding.

For a minimalist wedding, pairing the NZ Infinity Dress with geometric accessories or a sleek, structured bridal jacket can add an ultra-modern flair to the look. Choose colors like deep navy, emerald green, or charcoal gray to maintain an understated yet sophisticated appearance.

4. Evening Weddings

If you're hosting a formal evening wedding, the NZ Infinity Dress can also shine. The long straps can be arranged in intricate, stylish ways that create a regal, high-fashion look. A deep V-neck or dramatic backless style can be the perfect balance of elegance and allure, making your bridesmaids feel like they are part of a couture runway show. Pair the dress with metallic accessories—like gold or silver jewelry, heels, and clutches—for an added touch of glamour.

For evening weddings, consider richer tones like burgundy, navy blue, or royal purple, which create a sense of sophistication while still being adaptable to your bridesmaids’ individual styles.

Styling Tips for Your Bridesmaids

While the NZ Infinity Dress allows each bridesmaid to express her personal style, it’s important to consider a few tips to ensure a cohesive, harmonious bridal party look. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when styling your bridesmaids in NZ Infinity Dresses:

1. Color Palette

To create a unified look, it’s best to stick with a consistent color palette for all your bridesmaids. While the NZ Infinity Dress allows for different styles, keeping the color consistent helps maintain a cohesive appearance. Choose shades that complement your wedding theme, venue, and season. Soft pastels like blush pink, lavender, or mint green work beautifully for spring and summer weddings, while jewel tones like emerald, ruby, or sapphire are perfect for fall and winter weddings.

You can also mix and match a few shades within the same family for a more modern twist, such as combining blush with a deeper rose or mixing navy with cobalt blue. This way, each bridesmaid can choose a style that suits her, but the color palette ties everything together.

2. Accessorizing Your Look

Since the NZ Infinity Dress is quite simple and elegant on its own, it’s an excellent base for accessories. You can help your bridesmaids express their individual styles by adding different accessories. For example, one bridesmaid may choose statement earrings and a bracelet, while another may opt for a delicate necklace and a headband. This allows them to add their personal flair to the overall look without detracting from the beauty of the dress.

Consider providing your bridal party with matching accessories to further unify the group, such as similar earrings or bracelets, or perhaps a color-coordinated shawl or wrap. This adds a layer of unity while still allowing each person to feel like herself.

3. Hairstyles and Makeup

Since the NZ Infinity Dress can be styled in so many ways, it’s important to think about how your bridesmaids will complement the dress with their hairstyles and makeup. For a traditional or more formal look, classic updos or elegant curls can add sophistication, while a relaxed boho wedding might call for loose, wavy hair or braided styles.

When it comes to makeup, keep the overall look consistent but allow each bridesmaid to choose shades that work for her complexion. Soft neutrals and glowy skin work well for most bridesmaids, but you can add a touch of glam with bold lips or smokey eyes for a more dramatic effect.

4. Footwear

Footwear is another element that can tie your bridal party’s look together. If you're having an outdoor or beach wedding, flat sandals or wedges are a comfortable and stylish option. For a more formal wedding, go with matching heels in the same color as the dresses. Silver, gold, or nude heels work well with almost any color, while strappy sandals or peep-toe shoes can add a touch of glamour.

The Perfect Choice for Modern Weddings

The NZ Infinity Dress available at Bay Bridal is the ideal choice for modern brides who value style, comfort, and flexibility. Not only can it be styled in endless ways, but it also ensures that each bridesmaid feels comfortable, confident, and beautiful on your special day. The dress’s versatility means it works for any wedding type—from classic and traditional to modern and bohemian—and can accommodate a wide range of body types, preferences, and personal styles.

With its mix of style, practicality, and customization, the NZ Infinity Dress has quickly become a favorite for brides and bridesmaids across New Zealand and beyond. If you’re looking for a way to create a bridal party that’s both stylish and comfortable while maintaining a unified look, the NZ Infinity Dress at Bay Bridal is an excellent choice that won’t disappoint. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a lavish celebration, this dress will ensure your bridal party looks as gorgeous as they feel.

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