Edgy Sophistication from Vera Wang Spring 2014 Bridal
Vera Wang is never shy about pushing the envelope with her bridal designs. And each and every season she surprises us. Whether it's an all-red wedding dress collection, or models made up like the walking dead, you can always count on this designer to go against the grain of traditional bridal fashion. For Spring 2014 she did not disappoint, focusing on a chic black-and-white color palette and more minimalist designs. Dramatic and avant-garde details, like opera-length gloves,...
Black Tie Remix for the Blushing Bride
I've always been a fan of black + ivory (classic black + white's warmer twin). And when you throw in a little bit of lace, texture, and romantic blush pink, it's the ultimate for an updated black tie wedding. Just check out the style board above, inspired by a Charlotte wedding at The Duke Mansion captured by Kristin Vining Photography. Isn't it sophisticated elegance at its finest? The bride wore a blush pink wedding dress with killer Valentino pumps, and her groom looked dapper...
Wedding Inspiration: Black, White, and Ruffly All Over
Add a touch of femininity to a sophisticated wedding color palette of chic black and white with texture-rich ruffles! From classic wedding cakes featuring tiers of scrumptious ruffles, to decadent white, ruffly wedding dresses and ruffle-adorned gowns for your 'maids, we've got plenty of inspiration to get you started! Black, White + Ruffles Style Board credits: Jana Williams Photography via Style Me Pretty; Elizabeth Messina via Style Me Pretty; BHLDN heels; Belted LWD; Cake via...
Dress Your Wedding in Polka Dots
After seeing these beautiful, airy gowns from Red Doll's Spring/Summer 2012 collection, I became a bit polka dot obsessed. Prints and patterns are more popular for weddings than ever before, and I love the idea of incorporating pretty polka dots into your white aisle style or wedding decor. Would you consider wearing a polka dot wedding dress? This adorable offbeat bride did... And if a dotted wedding dress is too daring for you, how about polka dot dresses for your...
Gilded Black and Ivory Wedding Inspiration
I was inspired by the gilded gowns gracing the Spring 2012 Fashion Week catwalks! From Jenny Packham to Carolina Herrera to Reem Acra, our favorite bridal designers left onlookers swooning with their glittery golds and sparkling metallics. I started thinking how gorgeous a black and gilded wedding color palette would be... perfect for sophisticated downtown I Do's and elegant black tie receptions. Instead of traditional black and white, we love black and ivory, cream and...
Modern Black & White
Sometimes I can get really inspired by interiors (probably because it's my day job)....after seeing this door, it screamed for a modern black and white wedding inspiration board. Super sleek, super chic, and I love the tiny touch of green from the bouquet. Inspiration | Dress | Favors | Invitation | Cake | Bouquet
Black + White Wedding with Bold/Gold Pops
If you're familiar with OMG I'm Getting Married, you already know that this bridal blogger, Alexis, knows her stuff! She dishes chic, sophisticated and unique wedding inspiration daily, and tied the knot in September. When I feasted my eyes on her gorgeous UK wedding, I could not wait to share! You can find the full scoop on all the lovely wedding details here. And below, what I love most about these incredible I Do's! A divine wedding dress: OMG I'm over the moon for this...
Ten White Wedding Bouquets
Special to OneWed by Lisa W. for FiftyFlowers.com Simple and elegant are two of the most popular words to describe your wedding. Recent bride, Katharine Waterman, envisioned just that and created a collection of white bouquets for herself and all nine bridesmaids! Katharine’s wedding flowers are the perfect example of how simple can also mean unexpected, refreshing and absolutely stunning! Katharine chose a unique bouquet for each maid – it’s the ultimate balance between...
Real Wedding Inspiration: Modern Elegance With A Rock And Roll Edge
Featured Wedding by Amy Wood Photography Chris and Cindy were an amazing couple to work with, and their June, 2010 wedding at Zen oozed style! Long before the big day arrived, I knew this would be a wedding to remember! For their engagement shoot and Cindy's bridal session, we went raw, edgy, with a touch of rock and roll! Cindy donned a voluminous, messy bridal updo, and experimented with different hair accessories, from an all white feather flower, to a peacock-inspired hair...
Parisian Chic Meets Modern Sophistication: White French Anemones For Your Wedding Flowers
Ahh, anemone flowers… I can’t help but swoon. Anemones, also known as wind flowers, are simply stunning for your bridal bouquet, floral centerpiece, or groom’s boutonniere. There are over 100 different Anemone types, but my absolute favorite by far is... The White French Anemone! How aptly named? Don’t these flowers just ooze Parisian Chic fabulousness? Deliciously sophisticated, featuring white petals and a black-button center, this bloom is enough to make any girl...

