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Y’all, I love The Bachelorette. I think my TV watching habits are of a quality generally accepted in most circles, but The Bachelorette is my one weakness. I won’t go so far as to say I watch it religiously or intensely… but, I kind of do. In fact, my future sisters and brothers in law (so, all the kids and significant others on John’s side of the family) actually run a pool for each season, where “players” are drafted and points are totaled after each episode. Yes, this really happens.
And of all the bachelors and bachelorettes I have watched go on this show? Emily Maynard, the bachelorette for the season that ended on Sunday, is by far my favorite. She’s a Southern gal, and she just seems so sweet, strong, and determined to make good decisions for herself and her family. I am thrilled that she chose Jef (love him!), and am now crossing my fingers and toes that they’ll get married in Charleston (as they hinted at on Sunday!) and that their wedding will be featured in a future issue of Southern Weddings.
Besides my love for Emily and Jef, there was one other reason I was excited to watch the finale. Our friends at Love Ophelia tipped us off that Emily would be wearing their coral robe and nightie, so I kept an eye out for it the entire episode. And sure enough, Emily was sporting this beauty on the balcony before the final rose ceremony (there’s always a balcony scene, friends!). When your delicates are approved by the South’s most fashionable Bachelorette, you know you’ve got a good thing going.
Of course, there’s a lot to love about Love Ophelia besides their recent cameo on ABC. Their line of ultra-girly, boho delicates is inspired by romantic vintage pieces, and are perfect for brides to relax and get ready in. They also make a wonderful gift for bridesmaids! Even the colors sound delightful – coral, mint, rose, lemon…
I also love how thoughtful and personal this company is. Their lace collection was inspired by the wedding of one of Love Ophelia’s owners, Candice, and they donate a portion of every sale to a charity or cause that moves them. They even invite their customers to introduce them to causes with which they might not be familiar. As they say, it’s all about love.
Best news of the day? You lovelies have a chance to win one of these beautiful creations! Just comment below answering one of the following (or, if you’re feeling inspired, both of the following!):
A. Whether you were on Team Jef or Arie
B. Which color from the Serendipity collection is your favorite
We’ll pick a winner from the comments next week, and she’ll win a “something blue” — the Serendipity robe in dusty blue!
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Jessica, July 27, 2012 6:23 am reply The coral is my favorite, but all of the colors are gorgeous! Oh and... Team Jef!
Sandryte, July 27, 2012 7:28 am reply I am a fan of yellow right now :)
Mary, July 27, 2012 7:35 am reply Team Jef with one f! and I love the coral!
Madelynne Moulton, July 27, 2012 7:39 am reply My favorite color is DEFINITELY the mint! Oh, and I picked Jef out on the very first night! He was my favorite from the get-go :)
Kelly E., July 27, 2012 8:17 am reply I was team Jef! And, definitely the blue. So pretty and calming. They look so soft, too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Meg S, July 27, 2012 8:21 am reply These are so pretty! I was Team Sean. Sadness.
Emily, July 27, 2012 9:14 am reply Meg S: Haaaaaa! I loved Sean, too :) BUT the good news for you is that he might be back as the next bachelor!
Lerissa, July 27, 2012 8:49 am reply TEAM ARIE!!! I love the dusty blue! My wedding is going to be White, Blue Gold and Fall! It such a soft color that can make everyone see how pretty they are.
Lauren, July 27, 2012 9:00 am reply Definitely Team Jef. I think when it came down to it she'd rather have someone strong in their own faith than no faith at all and I couldn't agree more! Love that! Can't decide which color I like best.. D. All of the above.
Macy Stewart, July 27, 2012 9:21 am reply I was team Jef and would love to curl to to watch Bachelor Pad in a Love Ophelia Robe! I love the ivory color!
megan, July 27, 2012 9:59 am reply i love the coral. spunky!
Kristen, July 27, 2012 10:14 am reply Team Jef! I think he and Emily really bring out the best in each other. I love the coral color that Emily wore - probably because coral is one of my wedding colors and I can't get enought of it these days!
Christine, July 27, 2012 10:15 am reply Team Jef of course! And I love the blue!
Erica, July 27, 2012 10:18 am reply Definitely team Jef, though still not certain if it will work out- what was with the delay on answering his proposal?? I couldn't get out the words "yes I will marry you" fast enough!! And the blue is definitely my fav :)
Holli W, July 27, 2012 10:20 am reply Team Jef all the way mainly because I like that he was off the beaten path and was uniquely himself. Anything blue is perfect in the Ophelia robe & would go perfect for my upcoming wedding ; ))))
Lauren K., July 27, 2012 10:26 am reply I love the Blush color, so romantic! I hope to win, what a perfect robe for the honeymoon :)
Amanda Glow, July 27, 2012 10:26 am reply I loved Jef, Emily is so smitten! I love the coral color it looked gorgeous on Emily...thanks for the copportunity!
Melissa Vause, July 27, 2012 10:28 am reply One of my wedding colors is Misty blue and this dusty blue robe pictured looks perfecttt!!! LOVE this color!
caitlin allen, July 27, 2012 10:30 am reply I was a Jef fan myself. And I love the blue one! So very bridal :)
Blair Thomas, July 27, 2012 10:34 am reply Love the Coral & the Dusty Blue-both beautiful! And definately Team Arie, all the way! But glad they found love, thats all that matters : )
Laura, July 27, 2012 10:40 am reply I hope I win because the dusty blue is already my favorite color!
Kelly, July 27, 2012 10:42 am reply I am team Jef and the lemon is my favorite color :)
Brittney Perryman, July 27, 2012 10:44 am reply This Bachelorette finale was by far the hardest for me because I loved both of the final men! Arie was clearly gaga over Emily, but the connection she shared with Jef {with one f} was palpable through the TV! Over the course of the season, I grew to love Jef as much as I loved Arie on the first night. On the night of the finale, I found myself on Team Jef! I really admire Emily for having the guts to send Arie home when she knew that Jef was the one. And the way he was with Little Ricki made me tear up! Jef is undoubtedly the man Emily is meant to spend forever with. Everything from Love Ophelia is gorgeous, but my favorite color is coral! I'm a blonde like Emily with the same skin complexion, so I know this color would look fab on me!
Jess, July 27, 2012 10:44 am reply My favorite color is the coral which is my main wedding color but we also have accents of dusty blue and of course white! So really I love all the colors! These looks super comfy and I love the rompers!
Allison, July 27, 2012 10:48 am reply I'm loving both the mint because it's the color of the Victorian home where I'm getting married!
Molly king, July 27, 2012 10:50 am reply Team Jef all the way, there just seems to be more chemistry Rose sounds stunning and romantic
Christina Shippey, July 27, 2012 10:57 am reply Coral-loved it when Emily wore it on the show! I was team Arie-but I hope she and Jef will be very happy together! :(
Megan, July 27, 2012 11:05 am reply I started out as Team Arie but towards the end Jef definitely grew on me and I'm happy she chose him! The blush robe would go perfectly with my theme!
Caitlin, July 27, 2012 11:12 am reply I was Team Jef ALL THE WAY! Arie brought heat and passion but Jef is the total package: sweet,thoughtful,funny,& adventurous! And I would have to say that the blue is my fave, so pretty :)
Kelsey B., July 27, 2012 11:25 am reply I was definitely Team Jef! Emily and Jef were so comfortable and goofy around eachother that it was just natural. And the way Jef interacted with little Ricky sealed the deal! They will make the cutest little family! And I love the Serendipity "dusty blue"! A very close match to Carolina blue :) -Kelsey
Ashley, July 27, 2012 11:28 am reply Team Jef an coral!
Kelsey B., July 27, 2012 11:30 am reply I was definitely Team Jef! Emily and Jef were so comfortable and goofy around eachother that it was just natural. And the way Jef interacted with little Ricky sealed the deal! They will make the cutest little family! And I love the Serendipity "dusty blue"! A very close match to Carolina blue :)
Alissa Cady, July 27, 2012 11:32 am reply I was so torn! I loved that Arie was so funny but was worried he only liked her because he was so physically attracted to her. I like that Jef mentioned God's plan and timing! He seemed more family friendly. :) I love the coral robe! So chic!
kristind, July 27, 2012 11:39 am reply LOVE the coral - gorgeous!! Team Jef!
Deserie Fernandez, July 27, 2012 11:39 am reply I was Team Jef from the begining. This is the best couple of all the bachelor/bachelorettes. I would have to say the dusty blue is my favorite, lately I have fallen in love with that color.
Afton, July 27, 2012 11:51 am reply The coral color is great and looks good on any complexion! I would love to win the dusty blue robe for my something blue on my upcoming wedding day, September 2!! Can't wait!
Evelyn, July 27, 2012 11:52 am reply Team Jef With One F all the way! And, with regards to the more pressing of the two questions, Dusty Blue is tops for me. Although, I do really adore the Blush and Mint hues as well. Such a fabulous collection.
Sarah, July 27, 2012 11:54 am reply I was Team Jef for sure!! I love the blush color... which is one of my wedding colors... but the blue just for the wedding night would be fantastic, too!!
Brooklynne Gladysz, July 27, 2012 12:01 pm reply Does Team Sean count? :) Im glad she chose Jef over Arie and I love the coral!
Sarah-Belle, July 27, 2012 12:08 pm reply I'm in love with all of the colors! The coral is probably my favorite (but that's one of my wedding colors!), the cream colored one is so sophisticated, and the powdered blue is definitely a sleepy-time color.
Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist, July 27, 2012 12:09 pm reply I love the blue-- it's so fresh and lovely.
Amy, July 27, 2012 12:15 pm reply I love the blue! So beautiful!
twg, July 27, 2012 12:30 pm reply Team Arie all the way! But happy for Emily and Jef, and I'm loving the coral!
Ashley L, July 27, 2012 12:34 pm reply Love the coral color! Reminds me of the coral peonies from my spring wedding!
Meghan, July 27, 2012 12:40 pm reply Team Jef :) The blue is my fav!!
Sarah H., July 27, 2012 12:50 pm reply Team Jef, from the beginning of the season. I love coral and blue.
Megan D., July 27, 2012 12:55 pm reply Team Arie! Happy for Emily but he was a doll.
Ashley, July 27, 2012 1:11 pm reply Team Jef! *swoon* and the dusty blue is my favorite color from the collection!
Juliet, July 27, 2012 2:31 pm reply Oh! Fingers crossed for this one! I am so team jef and love coral! :)
Danielle Ratliff, July 27, 2012 3:02 pm reply Team Jef!! The dusty blue is gorgeous. Love y'all!
Nicole, July 27, 2012 3:05 pm reply I was definitely team Jef. When he took her to his family ranch, I was SOLD.
AshleyHH, July 27, 2012 3:30 pm reply I personally was Team Arie! I can't believe how sad I was for him!! I felt terrible for him. And I am loving the coral. And the ivory. And the dusty blue... they are all so pretty!
karm, July 27, 2012 3:38 pm reply loving the sweet ivory!
Hannah W., July 27, 2012 4:48 pm reply What a great giveaway! I am a huge Bachelor fan too :) I was team jef!! He and Emily seem perfect together and I couldn't have been more excited seeing them so happy on the finale. I love the coral and blue color, both are lovely!
Chelsea, July 27, 2012 4:54 pm reply I'm loving the dusty blue robe! I was pulling for JEF WITH ONE F the entire time!
Sunny E, July 27, 2012 4:58 pm reply Wasn't Team Jef One F until the last episode! So precious and caring! Also, adore the coral just like the future Mrs. Jef Holm!
Alice, July 27, 2012 5:03 pm reply Team Jef all the way!!
Brianne, July 27, 2012 5:48 pm reply The dusty blue is perfectly lovely! Love it!
Jamie, July 27, 2012 6:21 pm reply Team Jef all the way!! I love the light blue & would love to wear it while getting ready format wedding next June :) xO
Brooke B, July 27, 2012 6:25 pm reply Team Indecisive? I have a way of rooting for everyone ... I couldn't choose. Same with the colors, although dusty blue is my favorite at the moment.
Dania, July 27, 2012 6:42 pm reply Team Jef! In the first episode when Jef skateboarded in, Emily giggled and beamed, and you could tell she had a crush on him! Not only is he genuine and fun, he is also a giver; his company People Water gives a portion of proceeds to build clean drinking water around the world. I wish the best for Ricki, Jef, and Emily! My favorite color is Ivory. It is a fresh and soft color that would be perfect for a summer day. Maybe even an upcoming wedding:)
Alicia, July 27, 2012 6:44 pm reply Team Jeff he was such a doll! and I adore the coral one :)
Kate E, July 27, 2012 7:08 pm reply The coral is just gorgeous!!
Caroline R., July 27, 2012 7:15 pm reply Definitely team Jef! And I love the coral!
Meagan, July 27, 2012 7:51 pm reply Just love that blue!!! I'm running over to their site right now to look for BM gifts!!
Sam L., July 27, 2012 8:26 pm reply I was definitely Team Jef! The letter scene definitely won me over :) And the Love Ophelia collections are beautiful, I'd probably say my favorite is the dusty blue! I love almost anything in that color blue!
cathy steiner, July 27, 2012 11:41 pm reply TEAM JEF! and i have to go with coral, it's so punchy and fun!!
Julie, July 27, 2012 11:56 pm reply I was team Sean...but I grew to love Jef in the end. Love the coral!
Whitney, July 28, 2012 1:45 am reply I love the something blue robe!
Andrea, July 28, 2012 2:58 am reply I L-O-V-E both the blue and the pink; however I think the blue would be more flattering!
Lindy, July 28, 2012 7:15 am reply Team Jef!!!! Coral is my fave but all are lovely!!
Renee, July 28, 2012 7:26 am reply How do you choose? Each piece in the collection is girly and fabulous! But if I had to choose, I supposed it would be the coral. :)
Bridget, July 28, 2012 10:01 am reply Dusty Blue all te way! :)
Emily, July 28, 2012 10:31 am reply Well I was team Sean too! But I guess Jeff. And I love the blue - so soft and sweet - perfect for a winter wedding!
Laurel, July 28, 2012 11:19 am reply Team Jef for sure! I loved him from the very beginning. And I love the blue color, so so pretty!
Patty, July 28, 2012 12:15 pm reply Team Jef - I love the coral :)
Liz M, July 28, 2012 12:35 pm reply I love the dusty blue! So pretty. Also, Team Jef.
Taylor J, July 28, 2012 1:03 pm reply OH YES! Team Jef all the way!!!!! I could have been happy either way, however! Emily has a great head on her shoulders! Fave color...coral... It's probably the best color ever.
Jenna Ouu, July 28, 2012 1:51 pm reply I love Coral :)) ANd Team Jef! :DD Hope I win :P
Stephanie, July 28, 2012 5:11 pm reply I love them all, but I think I'm partial to mint or navy...or coral. Dangit, I can't choose! (And I was Team Arie, but I think she made the right choice with Jef. Actually, I WAS Team Sean... c'est la vie!)
ZRJ, July 28, 2012 9:01 pm reply Team Jef - Coral!!
Emily, July 28, 2012 11:05 pm reply All of the colors! But especially the blue, I think. Thanks for the tip - I'm always looking for a new cute robe!
lisa, July 28, 2012 11:24 pm reply Dusty blue and Arie :)
Addie Kate, July 29, 2012 1:49 am reply I was team jef! My favorite from the beginning :) and I love the blue color robe best!
Katie, July 29, 2012 1:00 pm reply I love the coral! I picked Arie (also in a bracket/pool competition) all along because I wasn't sure if she could get past how much she loved to kiss him. So happy she chose Jef though!!
Emily, July 29, 2012 1:01 pm reply I am team Jef all the way (: and I love them all, the pastels are beautiful, I cannot possibly choose! I will be putting those on my wish list (;
allie, July 29, 2012 3:45 pm reply Team Jef all the way! And the coral is my fave but blue is gorgeous too :)
Laura F., July 29, 2012 4:10 pm reply I love the coral and the dusty blue. So pretty!
Jessica, July 29, 2012 10:33 pm reply I'm team Jef for sure! And I love the coral :)
Laura, July 29, 2012 11:42 pm reply A. Jef all the way!! B. I love Ivory...I reckon I'm a classic type of girl :)
Andrea S, July 30, 2012 7:55 am reply Team Jef with one F! That gorgeous coral robe caught my eye on the show so I am so happy you blogged about it! I love the dusty blue also!
Katie, July 30, 2012 11:30 am reply I didn't watch the bachelorette until towards the end, and at that point I was team sean :( but I recently went back and watched some of the earlier episodes, and now I am definitely team jef! I loved the line he said in his first one on one date, about finding someone to share the details with...made me tear up and especially realize how lucky I am to be marrying my best friend in december. And of course my favorite color is the blue, blue colors bring out the blue in my eyes :)
Lisa, July 30, 2012 9:09 pm reply Team Jef! But it was a hard choice--Arie was a sweetheart too! All the Serendipity robes are lovely, but I think my favorite color is the coral that Emily wore. Fingers crossed that we'll be seeing her in a future issue of SW! :)
Lauren Y., July 30, 2012 10:59 pm reply Hi! I was Team Jef for sure! Wishing the new family all the best! Looking at the Serendipity collection, I also have to say that I love the Serendipity robe in blush! Dusty blue is definitely a close second, so being lucky enough to win it would also make my day :)
kristin, July 31, 2012 8:38 am reply All the pieces are amazing but right now I'm loving the coral and yellow.
Caroline, July 31, 2012 12:46 pm reply I was team Arie, but I like her with Jef. Love the coral color!
tatiana, August 1, 2012 10:23 am reply love the serendipity robe in navy - classic (and less likely to get stained!) and...of course, team jef!
Colleen, August 1, 2012 4:54 pm reply I was rooting for Jef since he rode in on his skateboard. Love his hair! My favorite color in the collection is mint!
Nancy Ray, August 1, 2012 5:10 pm reply Love love love the dusty blue!
danielle, August 1, 2012 5:43 pm reply Team Jef! Love the coral!!!
Stephanie, August 1, 2012 6:19 pm reply I was definitely team Jef, and I love the mint color robes!
Gwynne, August 1, 2012 6:57 pm reply Team Arie. For sure! These robes are so pretty. Love the mint color!
Sara M., August 1, 2012 10:45 pm reply Team Jef and love the mint color!
Lauren, August 3, 2012 12:12 am reply I <3 the lemon!!!
Juliet, September 22, 2012 8:00 pm reply Hi! I know this was forever ago but, did you ever do this giveaway? I'm sorta still hung up on it. :) what can i say! its a cute robe!