Chic 2011 Wedding Dresses from Douglas Hannant

October 27th, 2010, by Azure

Internationally-known fashion and bridal designer Douglas Hannant was definitely channeling his inner ice princess when designing his Fall 2011 bridal collection! The runway was adorned with snow-covered branches, and the models wore almost translucent makeup, some sporting snowflakes in their high-fashion updos. The silhouettes of Hannant's wedding dresses are to-die-for! Figure-flattering, feminine and timeless. Each dress is uber chic, nothing too over the top. There is no...

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Timeless Kentucky Wedding with a ‘69 Chevy: Matt and Emily

September 28th, 2010, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Stigman Photography Matt & Emily were married on March 27th, 2010. Their wedding ceremony took place on the front porch of an old stone, plantation style home on Griffith Ave. in Owensboro, KY. Griffith Ave. is known around the world for its stately, historic homes, and this wedding venue did not disappoint! The couple wanted their wedding to be an intimate event with their closest family and friends. Emily best described her wedding syle as antique, classic,...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Manuel Mota Wedding Dresses

November 16th, 2009, by Azure

The Spring 2010 Manuel Mota wedding dress collection from Pronovias is timeless and elegant. You'll see lots of head-to-toe lace numbers, modest necklines, and classic silhouettes. There are some dresses that are perfect for a destination wedding (like the Chalet and the Odin in photo 3) and some that are ideal for a church ceremony (like the classic dresses- reminiscent of Audrey Hupburn- in photo 5). I adore the asymmetrical drop waist and beautifully woven bands of fabric on...

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Featured Wedding: Jennifer and Matt

August 18th, 2009, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Mark Lovett ofMark Lovett Photography It was a soft lit day on Marlyand's eastern shore in beautiful Saint Michaels, Maryland, where Jennifer and Matt became one. Family came from across the country to celebrate the union, and there was no shortage of real emotion. I could sense the deep connection between Jennifer and Matt, which was undeniable in every photo I captured. The event was held on the waters edge at an absolutely beautiful historic venue called...

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Bel Canto Designs: Vintage Jewelry Designer Launches Fab New Blog!

August 12th, 2009, by Azure

The talented Mari of BelCanto Designs just launched her new vintage bridal jewelry blog! Back in May, we featured some of her gorgeous hair accessories and bracelets on the Savvy Scoop, and I was delighted to be given a first look at her brand new blog. A very well-done, beautiful site, with stunning bridal accessories for the classic, timeless bride, it's definitely worth a look! While the vintage bridal jewelry and hair accessories steal the show, Mari also incorporates photos of...

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Savvy Steals Winner- The Dalla Nonna Calendar Necklace Goes To…

August 07th, 2009, by Azure

PattyJ! Thanks to all her smart, savvy comments this week, PattyJ is the lucky winner of the gorgeous Dalla Nonna sterling silver calender necklace! It's such a beautiful piece of jewelry and a stylish way to remember that most special day. And hey, now Patty's hubby has no excuse for forgetting their wedding anniversary... so this week, he's a winner, too! TGIF, beauties! And thanks to everyone who attended our fabulous Wedding Pre-Party Twitter launch soiree. It was a huge...

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Savvy Steals Weekly Giveaway- A Timeless Piece To Hold Close To Your Heart!

August 03rd, 2009, by Azure

About OneWed's Savvy Steals Weekly Giveaway I’ve loved this company since I heard the name…Dalla Nonna. I studied abroad in Perugia, Italy a few years back, so the Italian language always brings back memories of that amazing semester overseas. Dalla Nonna means “from the grandmother” in Italian, and this week, we’ll be giving away Dalla Nonna’s signature piece, the Sterling Silver Calendar Necklace (a $150.00 value). Inspired by vintage pieces handed down from the...

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