Azure
As OneWed’s Editorial Director, Azure Nelson makes it her mission to inspire brides daily. From wedding fashion and white aisle style, to creative DIYs, real weddings, and gorgeous bridal beauty, Azure covers it all… and captivates brides every step of the way. Interestingly enough, it was Azure’s finance degree and interest in venture capital that initially led her to OneWed, and she’s said that trading in Excel modeling for blogging and style boarding was one of the best decisions of her life.
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OneWed brideys have been creating Ideabooks like mad the past few weeks! And boy oh boy are they chockfull of inspiration!
Hopefully by now you've heard about our fabulous #1515giveaway (and the three covetable prizes you could win), especially since entry closes tonight when the clock strikes midnight (central time)!
A little late to the party? Never fear! There's still plenty of time to enter to win! Here's how:
Create an Ideabook with a minimum of 15 gorgeous...
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Your wedding day will be a blur, filled with love, laughter, and romance. You'll want to savor every moment, something that may be easier said than done.
One of the top regrets we hear from newlyweds is that, between making the rounds to thank guests at the reception, posing for family and group portraits, and fielding questions from vendors and pals, they didn't have the time to really enjoy their special day. Wondering how to avoid this situation?
Signage, signage, signage!...
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As your big day quickly approaches, you start to think about those gorgeous detail shots you've swooned over on OneWed while knees deep in wedding planning.
Providing your photographer with a photo wishlist is a great way to ensure you get the wedding album of your dreams. It's important to remember, though, that every photographer has his or her own style, so be mindful of this when making your requests. Ideally, you've hired a photographer who's work you adore, who understands...
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Watters never disappoints in the swoon-worthy gowns department, and the new Fall 2013 bridal collection is something spectacular!
The silhouettes are classic, and the details perfectly placed, and I just know you're going to love these dresses as much as I do! Take a peek at twelve of my favorite styles...
Which of these bridal beauties are just your style? Head over to the Watters site to see the full collection and more!
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Wedding season is heating up, with blushing brides saying I Do from New York to California.
And while Hollywood celebrities are known for breaking tradition (I.e. the baby in the baby carriage often comes before the marriage), summertime is still their favorite season to get hitched. Especially when it comes to reality T.V. brides-to-be!
Kristin Cavallari (best known for her mean girl role on the non-reality reality show, The Hills) said I Do to Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler on...
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Fifteen Days to enter to WIN more than $1,500 in Prizes
if you submit your best Ideabooks of 15 or more photos!
Are you up for a challenge? Then you've come to the right place! Take part in our #1515giveaway celebrating the launch of Ideabooks, and you could win one of the three prizes below:
Now that you know the covetable booty up for grabs, I'm sure you're wondering how you can throw your hat in the ring! It couldn't be easier, and you can submit as many Ideabooks as...
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Last night I had the pleasure of attending an event at Blow by Blow, a Chicago blow dry bar that happens to be across the street from the new Christian Louboutin store on Oak Street (talk about temptation!). The ladies of Blow by Blow showed us how to DIY the perfect blowout, how to achieve an easy breezy braided top knot, and...
What's on-trend for makeup this summer! Ready to hear the top five beauty trends? Let's go!
1. Full Bushy Brows - Using a matte brown shadow and...
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Brides still searching for the perfect wedding invitations have something to celebrate today! Because Bliss & Bone has arrived, with six semi-custom wedding stationery collections that will blow your mind in a beautiful way!
Each unique line embodies a different wedding style, from Parisian Haute Couture to natural rustic elegance, and can be customized to match your wedding color palette. Seriously guys, you just have to check these out....
The Effloresce Collection
The...
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Summer is here, and so is wedding season! Which means lots of inspiration for brides-to-be like me!
Once the venue is booked and your dream wedding dress found, the next big checklist item to cross off is to decide on your color palette. To help you do just that, I came up with three unique palettes that scream summer, and I can't wait to hear which one you love most!
Soft Summer Purples
Emerald Green, Marigold and White
Dreamy Peach, Blush and Cream
What...
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No matter what your style (whether it's timeless a la Audrey Hepburn, glamorous, bohemian, or romantic), there's a wedding dress perfect for you in the new Rosa Clara bridal collection.
Beading, fringe, illusion, and sleeves are just a few of the beautiful details, and several of the 2014 stunners feature heavenly statement backs.
There are Gatsby-inspired shimmering sheaths, corseted ball gowns as classic as they are dramatic, and tulle + lace confections that will float down...
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As you know, our #1515giveaway is in full swing, and we want all our brides to enter to win! All you have to do is create an inspiring Ideabook with fifteen or more photos, share it on Facebook and send it our way! Entry is open through June 20th, so hop to it brideys and get started today!
In case you need a bit of extra help creating your winning Ideabook entry, we've broken down the wedding planning process into 15 simple steps. For each step we share some of our most-loved,...
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Since you loved our East to West Spring Wedding Flowers Guide, and were begging on Twitter for a similiar post for Summer, we didn't want to leave you hanging. And today we deliver!
Ready to find out what types of flowers are in-season during summer in your neck of the woods? It could save you a bundle if you're planning sweet summertime I Do's!
East—Asiatic lily, black-eyed Susan, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, pee gee hydrangea, rose, sunflower, zinnia
...
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Jon + Bri captured by Tim Tab Studios
The old Vehe Barn in Deer Park, IL was the perfect venue for Jon + Bri's personalized rustic Midwest wedding!
The bride wore a classic a-line wedding dress featuring sheer flutter sleeves and a blush pink sash, ivory satin Badgley Mischka shoes, and an elegant soft updo. Her bouquet of coral roses and ivory hydrangea coordinated with her groom's double rose boutonniere wrapped with rustic twine.
Eco-friendly paper blooms were incorporated...
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BCBG is one of my go-to shops for cocktail wear. But I had NO idea the brand had launched a beautiful wedding collection!
BCBG's wedding dress collection hits on all the trends we're loving right now (sheer lace, statement backs, flirty sleeves, high-low hems) but here's the best part... The gowns are truly affordable, with most styles priced in the $300 to $500 range.
Even the most expensive dress is under $1,000, which means no matter what your budget, these stunners are...
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I've been on a bright colors kick lately (maybe it's my summertime state of mind), and although modern wedding style isn't really my taste, I still love the inspiration these soirees deliver. Bold patterns, transparent ghost chairs, blank-slate venues that can be tailored to the couple's personality... what's not to like?
And when I spotted this bright and beautiful styled shoot on Style Me Pretty, I was beyond inspired! I mean, who would have thought that a neon rainbow striped...
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