One of my favorite childhood memories was when my aunt bought a bikini that was too small for her, and she kindly altered it to fit me. This was before two-pieces were popular for little girls, so of course, the minute I put mine on, I loved it. :) It made me feel like a grown up, and the amused smiles from family and strangers at the beach were even more reassuring.
I would strut my stuff (as best a five year old could) looking for sand dollars and seashells on the shore. Unfortunately, I wore that coral colored bikini so often that by August the bottom started pilling, the top began to lose its shape, and I was forced to retire my summer love.
To this day, whenever I see a coral and azure color combo, I think of my favorite bathing suit and all the fun we had at the beach. As a tribute to those fantastic summer days, here’s a wedding board inspired by my first summer love :)
Beach Photo by Root Photography, Delphina gown by Diane von Furstenberg, Belt from Bergdorf Goodman, Arabelle Dress by J.Crew, Odette Crystal Bobbi Pin by ban.dō, Coral Earrings by Blake Scott, Coral Cuff-links from Etsy
Some of Lorie’s past inspiration boards :
Love coral……my attendants wore coral YEARS ago in my wedding…..
Great post!!
That’s awesome! Just proves how timeless the color is :)
What a perfect idea! Love it all!!!