3-step DIY wedding project using mason jars
Now that you know all the fabulous ways to incorporate mason jars into your wedding (thanks to our oh-so-lovely guest blogger, Chandra of Oh Lovely Day), it's time for a little DIY wedding project! In this simple 3-step tutorial, we'll marry vintage chic mason jars with romantic lace, and light them up with flickering candles. Let's jump to it, shall we? Shopping list + mason jars + thick lace ribbon or strips of lace + spray adhesive + twine +...
7 Wedding Dress Trends for 2012
Finding the perfect wedding dress is no easy feat. And these days, there's no shortage of drop-dead-gorgeous bridal gowns. And while your wedding day look should be timelessly beautiful, don't be afraid to incorporate an on-trend touch. Take a look at 7 of the hottest trends for 2012 wedding dresses: 1. Sleeves: Flutter, cap, three-quarter length and more, 2012 dresses are billowing with sleeves. This trend is especially great for brides who're slightly self conscious...
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Vintage-Inspired Bridal Caps by Twigs & Honey
You can't go wrong with a bridal headpiece from Twigs & Honey. Don't believe me? Just check out this Twigs & Honey feature from the start of 2011. Twigs & Honey has added a new style of bridal head chic to their already swoon-worthy collection, bridal caps! These pieces are perfect for vintage and bohemian brides... delicate, feminine and beyond romantic! And the photos, shot by Elizabeth Messina, capture the essence in the most perfect way! My favorite is the vintage-inspired...
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2012 Wedding Dresses by Manuel Mota
The fabulous folks at Pronovias sent me discs with images of the new 2012 wedding dresses. Manuel Mota (a Pronovias designer) has always been a favorite of mine, so I couldn't wait to check out his latest bridal creations! I popped in the disc and started checking out the 2012 Manuel Mota collection. Honestly... about halfway through I was giddy as a school girl! OMG, these dresses are GORGEOUS!!! And if you're a fan of the sleeved wedding dress trend or sheer illusion necklines,...
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San Patrick Wedding Dresses, 2012
Sophisticated, elegant and enchanted, the San Patrick 2012 wedding dresses are to-die-for! Since 1964, San Patrick has been creating beautiful bridal gowns for all types of brides. With five distinct collections, from Ballgown to Glamour, there is no shortage of swoon-worthy styles! San Patrick gowns feature loads of romantic lace and other decadent details like cascading ruffles, featherlight petal applique, statement cap sleeves and perfectly pleated bodices. Paired with a...
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Sleeved Wedding Dress Inspiration- Legends by Romona Keveza
Kate Middleton set the sleeved wedding dress trend on fire with her classic Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen royal wedding dress. And now our favorite designers, like Romona Keveza, are catering to the unique tastes of today's brides with sleeved dresses in a variety of styles. Romona Keveza dresses have a feminine fluidity and figure-flattering style unlike anything we've seen. And we've adored the designer's more budget-friendly bridal line, Legends by Romona Keveza, since it...
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Float Down the White Aisle with this Wedding Dress Designer!
Have you met Pepe Botella? I had not... but once I discovered this killer Spanish designer, I couldn't wait to share! Pepe Botella bridal gowns exude a style similar to the styles of Aire Barcelona and Pronovias. And you already know that I love me some Aire Barcelona and Pronovias! Romantic, feminine and eye-catchingly beautiful, Pepe Botella has stolen a piece of my heart! Just check out all this lovely. Don't you adore the multitude of different styles and silhouettes, each...
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Fall 2011 Marchesa Wedding Dresses: Sleek and Sophisticated
Season after season, the Marchesa bridal gowns are decadent and dreamy! And its Fall 2011 collection does not disappoint! Romantic touches of lace abound and clouds of tulle add a hint of whimsy. Clusters of feminine rosettes adorn wedding dress necklines and on-trend sheer illusion fabric is used liberally. Intricate gold and silver beading applied to Marchesa's sheer necklines adds a regal, eye-catching touch. If you're on the hunt for the perfect LWD for your wedding...
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Flawless Head-to-Toe: Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal Gowns, 2011
Elizabeth Fillmore's latest bridal collection is anything but ordinary! Taking modern romance to beautiful new highs, to say that Elizabeth FIllmore's 2011 wedding dresses are swoon-worthy is an understatement. Each gown is a true work of art, and there are several stunners for brides loving the sleeve trend. If you have killer long legs, show them off at the wedding reception in a feminine frock like the one above. The French embroidered lace oozes romance, while the super short...
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Parisian Chic Bridal Gowns by Lily Allen’s Dress Designer
British singer Lily Allen tied the knot this weekend, and her wedding dress was a romantic bride's dream come true! Allen walked down the aisle covered in ivory lace, and her sleeved vintage-inspired bridal gown was designed by Parisian talent Delphine Manivet. As you know, we're loving the sleeve trend for 2011-2012 brides. And when modest sleeves are paired with a sultry open back, the perfect balance between classic and contemporary comes to fruition. Just check out all this...
