Lace Dresses for Bridesmaid or Special Occasion

 I'm so loving my new collection of bridesmaid and cocktail special occasion dresses from my latest  bridal shoot!  I have an obsession for lace and am always on the lookout for new colors and especially love cotton blend lace because they are so much softer and comfortable to wear. All of these dresses come fully lined in 100% cotton for comfort and can be mixed and match between styles and colors.

All dress designs and photography is by Amanda Archer Collection and can be found on my website, Etsy shop or in person at my Chicago design studio.

Model: Jennie Carroll
Hair and Makeup: Kasha Rodig

 Above is the Rosebud Dress in beige cotton lace with a v-neck front and flutter scalloped sleeves

 The Vintage Romance Dress in black cotton lace with a draped waist, flutter sleeves and deep v-neck back.  I love this style because it's so flattering on many body types and a little black dress comes in handy for so many occasions.

 Dream a Little Dream Dress in blush cotton lace and guipure lace collar, this is a new version of my classic lace collar cotton dress. I love the combination of the two lace textures and colors.

 Introducing a full length bridesmaid dress option in lace! The Sweetheart Gown in mauve cotton lace can be made in knee length as well and made with any of the other lace colors I have in this collection.

The Blossom Gown in navy cotton lace. This would make such a fun and classic full length bridesmaid dress, mother of the bride or groom as well as attending a black tie wedding or special occasion. With the scalloped flutter sleeves and fitted bodice, this dress can also be made in a knee length version.

 The Gardenia Dress in a Teal Turquoise cotton blend lace, this dress is classic with the relaxed fitted bodice and scalloped hem, this dress works great for special occasion, wedding or bridesmaid but can also be dresses down with a cardigan and boots for a cute work or date alternative.

 The Ruffle Collar dress is not lace but has been one of my top bridesmaid dress styles over the past few year so I had to include it in this photo shoot in one of my favorite new shades: Soft Teal Blue, solid cotton.

Real Wedding: Mint Bridesmaid Dress

Bridesmaids wore the L'Amour ruffle v-neck dress in mint to Aimee's June 2013 wedding! Photography is by Coryn Nelson of Link Photography

I received this lovely note from the bride!

Hi Amanda,
I just wanted to send you a few pictures from our wedding!
The dresses turned out perfect - thank you thank you thank you! All the girls really loved them. Thank you again for all your help sourcing the perfect color.
I hope you and the new little one are doing well. Best, Aimee 

Real Wedding: Grass Green Ruffle Bridesmaids Dress

Gorgeous country wedding from Kate Wenzel Photography!  Bride Kristen's bridesmaids wore the grass green L'Amour ruffle v-neck dress with pockets to her July 2013 wedding at the Crown Room in Rogers, Minnesota. I adore the light pink and yellow flower bouquets matched with the green.

Real Wedding: Electric Blue Bridesmaid Dresses

Gorgeous photos from Danielle's June 2013 wedding at Oak Lodge in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania. Flower girl wore the Ruffle Collar dress in green apple, Bridesmaids wore the Ruffle Collar dress in electric blue cotton!  Photography is by Tim Ray.

Real Wedding: Pink Bridesmaid Dress

 Flashback from the past: Photos from Kristen's October 2011 wedding, bridesmaids wore the Ruffle Collar Dress in Pale Pink!  The boots are perfect for an outdoor wedding especially in the fall!

Real Wedding: Green Teal Bridesmaids Dress

Beautiful wedding photography by Texas based Arlina Rose!  Bridesmaid wore the Ruffle Collar dress style in green teal to April's December 2012 wedding at The Greenbranch.

Real Wedding: Light Mint Bridesmaids Dress

Love all the vintage details and soft colors pictured!  The bridesmaids wore mint cotton dresses to Taryn's November wedding in Australia.  Each of the bridesmaids picked a style in matching light mint from my collection.  Styles include: Poetic Ruffles, L'Amour and Love Bird dress.  

Photography is by Urban Safari.

Real Wedding: Charcoal Gray Bridesmaids Dress

Bridesmaids are wearing charcoal grey cotton dresses to Jill's November 2012 wedding in Illinois!  They each picked out a dress from my collection, styles include the Pleated Collar, Ruffle Collar and Country Dreams dress designs.  Chicago wedding photographer Brittany Lynn