Monique Lhuillier Emma Dress and Lilac Skirt

Liz wanted two distinct looks for the ceremony and reception. But her bridal consultant at L’Elite in Boston, Massachusetts, presented her with a totally unexpected idea. She suggested layering Monique Lhuillier’s Lilac tulle skirt over her Emma gown for the ceremony—adding volume and romance to her look—then removing it for the reception. “Usually the Lilac skirt is paired with a gorgeous corset top, but this option gave me two different looks without needing an entirely new dress,” Liz says. “I was sold immediately.” The drama of the dress called for more understated accessories, leading Liz to wear simple pearl stud earrings and a classic chapel-length veil.