This post is sponsored by AW Bridal. Use code Wisdom15 for 15% off!
As a photographer, I can vouch for how big an impact wardrobe choice has on the outcome of images. So I was thrilled when AW Bridal approached me about this partnership right around the time I was needing a nice dress for a destination photo session in Death Valley National Park that I’d planned for my parents’ 50th anniversary.
In addition to dresses for brides, AW Bridal also offers a wide variety of styles for bridesmaids — which really can serve for any kind of dressy occasion. It took some time for me to decide on a design and color, but I eventually settled on the Denise in Peach Blossom Breeze. It was just perfect for this session and is a piece I know I’ll get a lot of good out of going forward, as well.
Another huge perk AW Bridal offers is custom sizing at no additional cost. And given that formalwear like this often requires a specific fit, without a lot of stretch in the fabric to accommodate much deviation in size, it’s so helpful to have a dress made according to your exact measurements.
It really is notable that the company provides this service on top of pricing that’s already competitive for such high-quality pieces — with many of its bridesmaid dresses currently priced at about $100 and its dresses for brides at $699 or less.
To see AW Bridal’s full selection for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and wedding guests — or maybe just for someone in need of a nice look for a photo session — check out its website at awbridal.com. And for 15% off an order, use code Wisdom15.

I'm a print-journalist-turned-wedding-photographer who fully believes in the value of telling true stories beautifully. By means of a camera, I am a curator so my clients can be keepers of their most important moments.
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