A Beautiful Sunset-Inspired Wedding Color Palette

by Azure

There are few things more spectacular than a sunset on a clear day. And after my Chicago Bulls got crushed by the Heat last night... I needed something to boost my spirits. The answer? A sunset-inspired wedding color palette! Once I finished the inspiration board above, I was instantly obsessed! And feelings of serenity and tranquility took over. The sunset-inspired palette combines some of my very favorite colors for weddings- peach, coral, aqua, sand- and satisfies my...

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Wedding Blogs We Stalk (and you should too)

by Azure

We know OneWed isn't the only inspiring wedding blog out there... and it seems every day, a new bridal blogger hits the scene. With so many different sources of inspiration to choose from, we wanted to share our list of the best wedding blogs around. Ready to roll?? In no particular order... 100 Layer Cake Rock n Roll Bride Ruffled Merci New York Wedding Chicks The Knotty Bride Hot Pink Brides The Broke-Ass Bride A Practical Wedding The...

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5 New Etsy Wedding Favorites

by The Broke-Ass Bride

Signature orbs wedding guest book alternative by Etsy seller Once Upon a Paper Ah, Etsy. That ever-flowing font of wedding inspiration. I'm several years out from my own wedding at this point, but whenever I go on Etsy, there's always something that pulls me right back in to the land of weddingdom. Once your big day is past, you will definitely miss the Pinteresting, Etsying, and general wedding web surfing. Your life will feel strangely empty for a little while, but then life...

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Edgy Sophistication from Vera Wang Spring 2014 Bridal

by Azure

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,...

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Met Ball Beauty Hits & Misses for Brides to Learn From

by Azure

The annual Met Ball, known as the fashion industry's "Night of Nights", brings out the biggest celebrities and trend-setters seriously dressed to impress. But there was something in the air at last night's gala (maybe blame the punk theme?)... and for as many A-listers who stunned for all the right reasons, there were just as many committing major faux pas (specifically in the hair and makeup department). So today we re-cap the best and the worst from the 2013 Met Ball, so you can...

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Pretty Pastel Wedding in Florida

by Azure

Real wedding by Tonya Beaver Photography Anelle and Jeff live and work in London, but they decided to get hitched destination wedding style in the beautiful town of St. Augustine, Florida. Because Florida boasts warm weather all year round, the couple was able to tie the knot February! I couldn't get enough of Anelle's mix and match bridesmaids! Each lady wore a flowing, full-length gown in a different pastel shade, and held a romantic bouquet of pink, ivory, and peach roses. I...

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15 Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Lazaro

by Azure

Every season I look forward to what designer Lazaro Perez of JLM Couture will send down the runway for his namesake bridal collection. And Fall 2013 was full of delightful surprises! Lazaro delivers the perfect mix of glamour and romance, with wedding gowns featuring opulent beading, stunning statement backs and sleeves, and impeccably tailored lace and layers of whimsical tulle. Of the 15 gorgeous gowns in Lazaro's new Fall 2013 collection, there are several styles that I'd be...

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Collect + Share Your Favorite Inspiration with NEW Ideabooks!

by Azure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OneWed Launches Ideabooks To Become A One-Stop Shop For Brides To Collect, Organize And Share Inspiration. Seattle, WA, May 3, 2013 – OneWed.com today released Ideabooks to put actionable inspiration brides can actually plan with one click away from being saved and shared. With tens of thousands of photos, and hundreds of new images added daily, nearlyweds can say goodbye to the painstaking task of trolling the internet for inspiring photos and head right...

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The Best of NY Bridal Markets, Spring / Summer 2014

by Azure

If you just happen to be wondering what I'm seeing that's good out at market this year--here's where my eyeballs landed. For me, there's one word to describe spring/summer 2014: 'easy going'. Designers are finally getting away from dresses that have everything including the kitchen sink thrown in--ruffles, lacey boned bodices with more ruffles and huge trains following. I'm looking at 2014 and seeing dresses by Vera Wang, Carolina Hererra and Romona Keveza that seem organic--as if...

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True Glamour with Kenneth Pool Spring 2014 Bridal

by Azure

Ever since attending my first Kenneth Pool runway show, I've been a huge fan of this designer! Kenneth Pool wedding dresses are always gorgeously grandiose, luxurious, and glamorous, perfect for the bride who wants to make a dramatic white aisle entrance. For Spring 2014 Kenneth Pool did not disappoint, delivering a ten-piece bridal collection that knocked our pretty little socks off! There are classic strapless ball gowns in frothy tulle and silk charmeuse, as well as sultry...

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5 Things NOT To Forget In The Throes of Wedding Planning

by The Broke-Ass Bride

Source: Style Me Pretty Here's what no one tells you when you're piecing together your dream wedding, years in advance of meeting anyone who even remotely qualifies as husband material: wedding planning is intense. It could very well be one of the most stressful periods in your entire life. No one's going to mention that when you finally get engaged either. (People don't like saying that kind of thing to the bizarrely happy, I suppose.) If you find yourself dealing with a...

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How To Be A Delightful Wedding Guest: 13 Do’s and Don’ts

by Azure

Wedding season is here and I for one have an extra special big day to attend this weekend. I'm doing a reading (and hope I don't trip or trip over my words!), and want to make the bride and groom proud! Chances are you also have a wedding coming up, so you may be wondering how to be the best guest you can be. Wonder no more, because we've got you covered! Read on to learn what it takes to be a delightful wedding guest... DO RSVP. Duh! This is a no brainer right? Well any...

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Spring 2014 Bridal: Smoldering Sensuality from Reem Acra

by Azure

Where do I even begin with Reem Acra's drop dead gorgeous Spring 2014 bridal collection... I sat front row at the runway show (rubbing elbows with Preston Bailey, Randy Fenoli, Sylvia Weinstock, and many more), and had SYPhotography there to capture it all! Doing market as a bride-to-be was definitely a tease, and no designer gave me that loving feeling quite like Reem Acra did. The theme for this collection was "Thank you for your love" and beyond the beautiful dresses, the...

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