Romantic
Sweet Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration
This time of year, love is definitely in the air. And like many other off-the-market women and men, you're probably gearing up for a romantic Valentine's Day. V-day is special for couples in love, so it's only fitting that nearlyweds say I Do on Cupid's big day! For any of our brides considering a Valentine's Day wedding or a love-themed affair, we've got some gorgeous inspiration to get you started! Whether you like racy red or girly pink, the possibilities are endless... ...
Fall in Love with Collette Dinnigan Bridal
Ooo la la! Get ready to swoon, because Collette Dinnigan's 2012 wedding dresses are out of this world gorgeous! The moment I feasted my eyes on the True Romance collection, I knew I had to share! Pairing classic silhouettes and necklines with decadent details and embroidery, Collette delivers bridal gowns perfect for classic brides with stylish sides. You'll notice lots of on-trend touches (illusion necklines, dainty cap sleeves) and a few non-white stunners, pretty lace...
Dreamy Pastels Wedding Inspiration
If you're planning a Spring or Summer wedding, you can't go wrong with a pretty palette of pastel hues. After all, your wedding day should be all about romance, and a soft color palette of petal pinks, muted mint greens, light lavender and sky blue just oozes amour. It's like painting your wedding with watercolors... Credits: In Full Bloom bridesmaid dress by BHLDN; Wedding cake photo by Kate Lewis Photography, Inc.; Pastel macaroons by White Room Events, photo by Melody...
Wedding Flowers that Float
I don't know about you, but I love the look of wedding flowers and centerpieces suspended in the air. Floating flowers add a magical touch to your I Do's, and there are so many options no matter what your wedding style! Take a look at these gorgeous creations and share your thoughts in the comment section below! Will floating flowers make an appearance on your big day? (Top) Design by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, photos by Lisa Hourin Photography, (ML) Ruffled, (BL)...
Dreamy Dresses by Valentino, Spring 2012 Couture
Prints, watercolors and loads of alluring illusion fabric, Valentino's Spring 2012 Couture collection is a dream come true! Valentino effortlessly fused the extravagance of couture and decadent Marie Antoinette details with soft, whispery elegance and old-world modesty. And the outcome was grand! The barely there prints were feminine and lovely, and high sheer necklines and long, transparent sleeves paid homage to the ill-fated queen. We adore the pristine white coat (in photo...
5 Favorite Wedding Dresses from Oleg Cassini, Spring 2012
The Oleg Cassini collection from David's Bridal never disappoints. Season after season, they deliver divine and drool-worthy wedding dresses that take it easy on a bride's budget! All of the Spring 2012 dresses by Oleg Cassini are priced between $650 and $1,350, not bad considering how gorge these gowns truly are! Take a look at our five favorite styles from Oleg's latest bridal collection, and post a comment below to share your fav! Could you picture waltzing down the aisle...
Splurge Vs. Save: The Pippa Middleton Dress
I know, I know - the Royal Wedding was like a thousand years ago. Yet here we are, still talking about a certain infamous bridesmaid who enchanted an entire nation, just by showing us her backside...oye vey. Anyhoo, were you aware you can own Pippa's exact dress? Everyone's favorite slinky, cowl-neck gown is for sale on Net-A-Porter. for only $3475. Not an unheard of sum to pony up for a wedding gown (and because it is THE Pippa dress, I wouldn't bet on it going on clearance anytime...
2012 Wedding Dresses | Alluring Transparency from Sassi Holford
We already know that 2012 bridal is all about sheer! Delicate, see-through long lace sleeves a la Kate Middleton, illusion necklines, straps and backs, and tons of transparent details and layering. Touches of sheer even made our list of the top 12 trends for 2012 (sliding into the #5 position). If you love this trend and are going for a romantic bridal look, then you definitely must check out Sassi Holford! When I checked out Sassi's 2012 couture collection, I couldn't help but...
Favorite Bejeweled Wedding Dresses of 2012
If there's ever a time to sparkle and shine, it's your wedding day! And a beaded, bejeweled bridal gown is sure to make a dramatic entrance. Lace, feathers and illusion fabric were staples in 2012 collections, signifying a shift to more elegant, romantic bridal styles, causing designers to use beading in a more demure, delicate way. We've always loved the glamour that beading brings to a classic white or ivory wedding dress, but were never fans of the over-the-top, head-to-toe,...
For the Love of Tulle
Defined, it's that stuff of mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk or nylon. It's also the standard material for bridal veils. Used in full and bouffant skirts like the ones here, tulle shows off that ballerina look we all love so much. Since tulle is popular, a few designers even specialize in working with it, like Monique Martinez-Sandoval of Ouma. She opened her company in 2004 with a love for creating wedding dresses that are fun and comfortable to...
A Kim K-inspired Wedding Trend?
Bridal tiara by Van Cleef & Arpels Are tiaras on-trend for 2012? Town & Country seems to think so! In the new Town & Country Weddings mag, they predict an uptick in brides walking the white aisle in sparkling tiaras. After all, Kate Middleton wore one at the much-anticipated royal wedding. And although Kim Kardashian's marriage lasted a measly 72 days, millions watched as she exchanged vows in a voluminous Vera Wang ballgown and Lorriane Schwartz diamond headpiece (worth a...
Splurge or Save: Luxe Ooh La La Lingerie For Your Honeymoon Night - Yay Or Nay?
What’s more tantalizing than a sexy splurge? We’ve tackled gowns, b-maid gifts, invites, and wedding shoes, but this week we’re discussing what you’re willing to spend on something your wedding guests will (hopefully) never see. If you’ve never priced frilly bras and panties at an upscale department store like Saks or Neiman Marcus, you might be SHOCKED (and possibly horrified) to know that a few pieces of silk and some beaded fringe could easily set you back as...
The Vineyard Bridal Look
I'm so jazzed about finally sharing these images with you all. Shot in late autumn this year, wedding photographer Shannon Stellmacher has created rare and beautiful magic using light and composition to the max. We set out to create a unique and cohesive theme for this stylized shoot, The Vineyard Look. It's also a little bit Boho, storybook and even waif-inspired with a dose of rustic thrown in. I couldn't have asked for a better team of pros. It was the first time I really...
Favorite Color Palettes for Your Vintage Wedding
Color can really set the tone for your wedding. A bright cheery palette denotes fun, a black and white palette suggests formal elegance; similarly there are some palettes that pair perfectly with your vintage chic wedding style! Here are my three favorites: 1. Mint green + soft peach 2. Mason jar aqua + creamsicle 3. Pale yellow, blue + grey Which is your favorite vintage chic wedding color palette?
7 Divine Wedding Dresses from Breaking Dawn Designer, Carolina Herrera
Get ready to fall in love all over again! Because Carolina Herrera's Fall 2012 bridal collection is out of this world gorgeous, and gives Bella's Breaking Dawn wedding dress a run for its money! Let's start with the stunner above... how divine is this confection? The barely-there ombre (cascading from white to blush to grey), simple sweetheart neckline and classic ballgown silhouette... picture perfect for the modern, fashionable bride! A few of...
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