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One thing’s for sure about weddings in the South: you cannot count on the weather! One minute it’s sunny and the next a full-on rain storm is brewing. For this week’s Southern Style post, we’re celebrating the perfect (and quite stylish) way to weather the storm — wellies! (Or, as Lilly Pulitzer dubbed them, swellies!) Originating with the Duke of Wellington, these once utilitarian rubber boots have now been updated and styled for the perfect (and oh-so-Southern) rainy day accessory.
Image credit from left to right and top to bottom: Heather Forsythe, Gave Aceves via Ruffled, Ash Imagery via Ruffled, Lucida Photography, Meg Perotti, One Love Photography, Stephanie Williams via ELD and Susan Stripling via Green Wedding Shoes.
Since I never leave y’all empty handed, we’ve rounded up our favorite and most stylish wellies for today’s Shopping Guide:
A. Lilly Pulitzer Swellies ($72.47), B. In the Company of Dogs British Wellies ($79.95), C. Tretorn “Skerry” Rain Boots ($49), D. Kate Spade “Randi” ($125), E. Joules “Posh” Wellies ($99), F. Hunter “Huntress” ($125), G. Dover Joules Welly in Toupe ($64.90).
We want to hear from you! Did it rain on your wedding day? (I’ve heard that’s good luck!) Would you wear wellies to keep from soaking your tootsies? Have a favorite pair? (Mine are houndstooth!)
What more fabulous Southern style? I think you’d adore these posts:
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Wedding Week Wardrobe Part I + Part II
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Caitlin, June 30, 2011 3:54 pm reply LOVE wellies! I have a pair of fire engine red Hunter wellies myself and they are amazing. If it does rain on my wedding day, I will be thrilled to have an opportunity to show off my puddle jumpers.
Marissa, June 30, 2011 4:02 pm reply Ooh! So pretty, Caitlin! If you need those wellies on your big day, I know you'll rock them! xo, Marissa
Emily, June 30, 2011 3:58 pm reply My wellies are polka dotted, from L.L. Bean! Love them :)
Marissa, June 30, 2011 4:01 pm reply Emily, I adore your wellies! xo
Lara, July 1, 2011 6:25 pm reply Em, you are a Wellie pro! I think you could wear them with a cocktail dress and still make them look great!
Dana Laymon Photography, June 30, 2011 7:04 pm reply love love love! my friend just got navy ones with white anchors on them from target! these are so cute. love this post! now i need to find a bride who will wear these :)
Marissa, July 1, 2011 11:49 am reply Ooh, those sounds adorable! I hope you find a bride who wears wellies! Happy 4th! xo, Marissa
Amanda Noel, July 1, 2011 2:47 am reply Great post! Wonderful to incorporate Wellies not just for rainy weddings but also rainy engagement shoots!
Jessica, July 1, 2011 4:51 pm reply Wellies are so fun and practical! I love unique wedding shoes :)
Karl, August 23, 2011 8:43 am reply Check out these Weddington Wellies Perfect for weddings and festivals. http://www.flubit.com/Flub-Store/weddington-boots-ltd Karl
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devon weding photography, April 3, 2013 9:17 am reply Hi Marissa Love the wellington theme - Make s for some lovely ( and quirky ) wedding photography. I imagine the couple loved the photography. The shot with all the bridesmaids wellies is great!