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Halloween Location Looks: Day 12 of 31 – Father of the Bride

My month of DIY costumes shot in front of the actual shooting locations continues!! Day 12 is here and it’s time to walk down the aisle. Today’s costume comes from:

Father of the Bride - Movie Poster

Awww, Steve Martin!! He makes the sweetest dad!

Father of the Bride - Wedding Clip

I always remember being obsessed with the Banks' house from the film, so when I went to shoot, it was just like being in the movie!

Father of the Bride - Shooting Location

So to complete this costume, the key piece that you’ll need to rock a Father of the Bride look, is a wedding dress. I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous and pricey, right?

Father of the Bride - Wedding Dresses

But wait!! It's not as ridiculous to source, as you can find tons of budget options at thrift stores! Mine came from a thrifting excursion and I scored it for $12!! Snag:

1. Wedding dress (Hit up your local thrift stores or grab a married pal who has theirs hanging in their closet!)

2. The hair! (my wig is c/o Party City)

3. Extras (A bouquet or veil would make this totally complete!)

The Instagram teaser quote from the film that I gave was this…

Father of the Bride - Wedding Dress Quote

I mean, who doesn't want to get married at the Steak Pit?!

Once I made it to the house, I began my best "bride-ing"!!

Father of the Bride - Movie Poster

Kimberly Williams' dress was long-sleeved, so that was where my head was at when I was looking at dress options.

Father of the Bride - Wedding Clip

Unfortunately I didn't have this set up when I tried on my dress, but I can wait to have this on my actual wedding day!

Father of the Bride - Wedding Dress

This is my "woo, I'm getting married" look. Does it work?

Father of the Bride - Movie Poster

NBD, I'm just taking pics in a vintage wedding dress in front of a house that isn't mine :)

Father of the Bride - Movie Poster

I have to say, wearing this dress was mighty fun. Plus it's super comfortable, which is always a key part to any successful Halloween. (Comfort is key! You can even hide sneakers under this dress!)

Father of the Bride - Movie Poster

Matching brides!

Father of the Bride - Wedding Dress MovieFather of the Bride - Wedding Dress Movie

Grab a Steve Martin lookalike who's got one liners to shoot all night and your costume is complete!

Twelve looks down, 19 to go!

Movie Details:

Father of the Bride (Touchstone Pictures)

Location: 843 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA