7 Favorite Wedding Dresses from the latest Badgley Mischka Bridal Collection
Badgley Mischka's Fall 2012 wedding dress collection (introduced when most other designers are unveiling Spring 2013) is perfect for the vintage-inspired bride! Satin slip gowns with touches of illusion floated down the catwalk, and elegant beading graced spaghetti straps and cap sleeves, delicate bridal belts, and one stunning corset bodice (see above). Take a look at our seven favorite styles, then post a comment below to share your thoughts on the latest Badgley Mischka...
Beautiful Affordable Wedding Dresses for the Vintage-Inspired Bride
One of the best things about planning a vintage-inspired wedding? The opportunities are endless to create a wedding that screams platinum when your budget is closer to bronze. With a little ingenuity and creativity, of course! And you MUST be willing to bargain with the best of 'em at thrift shops and flea markets to secure those rare antique treasures. But even budget-savvy, vintage brides have had a tough time saving major dough when it comes to purchasing the all important...
Adding Your Own Personal Bridal Touches
This week I did a post on, Adding Character to Your Dress. It really got me thinking about how bridal fashion has metamorphosed the past few years. Thanks to some indie designers and new generation brides, restrictions that were once de riguer can be relaxed or broken all together. Notice I said, can--you have a choice now and if you want to don that long, flowing bridal veil anytime of day be my guest, ditto the long gloves in polka dot if you want. Still, I get clients who ask,...
Inspired By Vintage Brides
When deciding on your white aisle look for your vintage wedding, be inspired by real vintage brides - you know, the ones who got married long before you but whose style was timeless. On my blog I have a "Vintage Bride" feature because I find them so inspiring. Here are some of my favorite vintage brides to inspire your bridal look. Old Hollywood Style There are lots of Old Hollywood brides to be inspired by, but I especially love the simplicity and personal style reflected in...
Ruche Has Arrived
Ruche's premier bridal collection was just unveiled, and it's out of this world gorgeous! Fusing vintage with modern in a beautiful way, the dresses (both for you and your 'maids) and accessories will make you do a double take! From dainty bridal gloves and dramatic feather fascinators, to mint green bridesmaid frocks and antique-feeling wedding capes, prepare to be smitten... Soft, romantic, and oh so white aisle worthy, we're over the moon for Ruche's bridal...
Favorite Hairstyles for Romantic Vintage Brides
Your wedding decor isn't the only way to reflect your romantic vintage style. Another great way is with a fab romantic wedding hairstyle! Here are my favorite hairstyles for romantic vintage brides: Messy Updos: The messiness makes it very bohemian and romantic! Adding flowers ups the romance factor. A Big Bun: Bonus points for the wrap-around braid! Pretty Twists and Milkmaid Braids in Updos: Twists and small milkmaid braids add some fun and whimsy to these...
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Lovely Vintage-Inspired Wedding Colors
Romantic, enchanted and whimsical, this color palette and style board inspired by a shoot by Elizabeth Messina of Kiss The Groom may steal your heart! I know mine skipped a few beats! Featuring soft shades of mauve, pink, sage and berry, paired with antique ivory hues, this wedding color palette is perfect for romantic outdoor I Do's. It allows for lots of DIY creativity (think vintage books, antique charms, assorted mason jars), and will never go out of style. Like or love...
Bridal Designer Spotlight: Johanna Johnson
Have you met Johanna Johnson? If not, it's about time you got to know this stellar bridal designer! If you adore Jenny Packham's vintage-inspired style and the slinky fabrics she works with, you'll love Johanna Johnson's bridal gowns. And if you've already found your dream wedding dress, you must check out Johnson's bridal accessories collection! It's simply to die for. With pieces perfect for free-spirited flower child brides, 1920's-inspired glamazons and brides seeking soft...
5 TRENDS WE LOVED IN 2011
Bridal fashion has seen so much change lately even us industry folk are in awe! Each season brides move further away from the stuff society expects and more into what defines that particular woman as a bride. The result is indie-designers, not necessarily big old 7th Avenue, offering up all the savvy wedding chic these days. Indie-designers create all those one-off designs you can't find in the bridal shop. Thanks to the vision of The Totally Tuned-in, here...
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9 GORGE Wedding Dresses by Amy Kuschel
Yesterday we featured some of our favorite cap sleeved wedding dresses of 2012. If you missed it, check out all the lovely HERE! One of the designers featured was Amy Kuschel, and today we turn the spotlight on her drool-worthy Spring 2012 collection! If you love fusing modern with vintage in an elegant way, and are looking for a wedding dress that just screams YOU, then Amy Kuschel might be the bridal designer you've been searching for. I've long been a fan...
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