victorian formal dress Purple 1890s Dress, Gothic Gown, Violet Belle Epoque Ballgown or themed weddings Rose Taffeta 1880s Flower Dress,

Women choosing beige for formal events often appreciate sophistication over flash

Add in the advantages of make-ahead convenience and youre officially out of excuses not to make it

For more on this, our full guide to weddings is a great resource

You dont want to be underdressed or overdressed, so make sure you know the dress code before arriving

If you know you are going to paint your piece you can use any kind of wood filler or Bondo like Angie used

(See priming before/after below) The drawers and the decorative parts of the body were painted with about 2 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and left to dry