GOOD-BYE WINTER

Enjoy these lovely, free-spirited images by photographer Elizabeth Luna taken at a trash the dress session at Lake Arrowhead, California (yes it snows in SoCal). Elizabeth and a few others planned this amazing shoot that turned out to be so much more than they ever expected . . .

Funny Wedding Dress

Not all of our funny wedding dress and photo’s have to be disastrous. This bride wedding dress is not exactly standard, but funny wedding dress got and interesting color and look to it. Via

New Trends in Wedding Dresses

Are you looking for a new trends wedding dress, in Dutch trouwkleed, which jives to the new trend nowadays? Since almost everything in global is constantly being upgraded and follow trends in wedding dress, so as with the wedding dress that you would wear on the special day of you life. Today different-different styles are available for the fuller figure. There is a growing market out there

PEACHES N' CREAM

I'm a redhead so these colors go with my DNA. Wondering how many out there are drawn to this combo of monochromatics. Thanks to Peri Edmonds from Melbourne who whipped up this beautiful concoction on SMP.

ALL A FLUTTER

Martha StewartThis article ran in Martha Stewart Weddings Winter 2002 and almost ten years later still rings true. On the subject of plumes, here's some timeless advise quoting a portion of the the article verbatim:--For centuries, feathers have been a favorite trimming for hats. Huge Edwardian picture hats were covered in them, while chic little 1940s toques sported single ostrich plumes. A

COMING UP SHORT

For those of you contemplating going tea length or shorter for your wedding, Novia d'art has some of the most original looks going. The exquisite detailing as well as fabric/lace combos put these dresses in a class by themselves. Photos courtesy Novia d'art

PARASOL CHIC

Do you recall last summer all those weddings featuring brides and their maids carrying parasols? I certainly noticed, especially after seeing that great flick, The Painted Veil with Naomi Watts and Edward Norton. Set in 1920s China against a magnificent landscape of the Yangtze River and picturesque mountains, Watts sports quite a wardrobe of these chic little props with some of the most

THE DROP VEIL

sourceContemplating a more romantic but simple look perchance? Check out the drop. Yes, the drop veil is exactly that: actually dropped onto the head in a single layer of tulle or lace, sometimes bordered with lace or ribbon. In the above image it looks like chiffon or organza. Generally, more ornamental gowns look best with simple veils, like one layer of tulle whereas all over lace veils or

Eternal Wedding

Is Marriage Eternal? When you will meet with your dream partner on your marriage day, that feeling is not described in words. An essay on the Mormon or LDS concept of Eternal Marriage. Via

CUSTOM DESIGNED PART II: DESIGNER OR DRESSMAKER?

On Friday we covered the process of making a gown from the ground up. Today we're exploring the difference between hiring a dressmaker or designer to create your vision and how to go about finding a good one. So what's the difference?DRESSMAKERS-Once upon a time before mass production, every woman either had a dressmaker or became her own. Nowadays most dressmakers specialize. You'll want one

REDESIGNED!

sourceI found this Portland designer's redesign work while cruising around the blogs. Sonia Kasparian has developed a collection of restyled wedding gowns. Because they are reworked, each and every gown is one-of-its kind, borrowed from pieces of old wedding and evening wear. Her label is Urchin though at this writing the site is still under construction. If you link through Xta-Bay here you can

Pearl Wedding Dress

Here ends your journey of attractive & best wedding dress. Pearl Wedding Dress will tell you the best wedding dress & their features that will make you fabulous at your wedding day. via

New Wedding dress fashions for 2009

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Impressive Wedding Dress

The way of wedding dressing is an essential factor for the wedding couples. merraige couple should be look gergious, gook looking, and elegant & unique in the marriage ceremony.

Cinderella’s Cinderella’s dress

In the new & attractive fashion of bridal wedding dresses, the attractive cinderella’s gowns are prominent among the wedding dress designers in this season. These wedding gowns are designed with the metallic fabric which is the secret behind its astonishing outlook.

BOUQUETS AND YOUR DRESS

BHGBetter Homes and Gardens, known for gorgeous garden and flower features has the most imaginative bouquets I've seen in a long time . From country charm to downright exotic, check out these magnificent combos I found on their site. Finding an inspiration point and blending that idea with your dress is just the beginning of working one or a few colors into an overall theme. The dress above is

CUSTOM DESIGNED: PART I

Maybe you've narrowed down your search--decided you like the evening gown look but not absolutely, positively, 100 per cent sure an A-line is out of the question. Next you get up from the computer and go out shopping. Hitting every salon within a twenty-mile radius, you try on gowns in every shade of white imaginable. Still, nothing out there's really grabbed you. Then . . . a week or two later

ACCESS: Hot Picks for Spring Accessories

source-SMP/endless shoesRemember these? Powder-puff marabou mules were once the chi-chi footwear reserved for lookin' good in the boudoir, worn almost exclusively with negligee and penoir sets. Popularized by Jean Harlow in the 30s, they were trendy all through the 50s and early 60s. Now they can be flaunted and worn out to the most glam events- your wedding included. Emily Temple Rhinestone

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: ELIZABETH LUNA

Yes, this wedding is recent--Jan 10. San Ysidro is right on the Mexican border which explains the sunny, warm feel of these images by the very talented Riverside, California photographer, Elizabeth Luna. Says Elizabeth about this wedding, "Chris and Sarah met in Sweden while she was in college there. They had a long distance relationship for several years until last Saturday when they tied the

SANS THE VEIL

Yes, veils are still trendy and there are more styles out there than ever, but before you make the decision to wear one, consider your options. Today, brides are bypassing the veil, going for special touches like hats, fresh flowers or jewels in their hair. The idea is, if you’d rather wear a feathered fascinator down the aisle and it works with your gown, go for it.FLORALS in your hair. They

SHEATH CHIC

Novia D'ArtThe sheath is a favorite of brides who take pride in working out and strutting their stuff. I'm not referring to the evening gown or any variation with a flared skirt but the sheath Audrey made famous--that snug fitting, long columnar silhouette in a heavier fabric like Duchesse satin or peau. Defined, the classic sheath looks like the images above and below--having waistline and

Special Moments: Prom dress designs

This is latest flexible & reliable prom dress designs, are you looking for a attractive dress for your bride? Than you must get the prom dresses designs which will give her attractive look. These dresses are also the choices of celebrities & manufactures are designing them with new fashion which can be designed for the Paris collection by the designer Tony bowls.

Fabulous wedding gown

A wedding to most people is a most important & big thing and it should be; by all the rules of the game. However, these days a wedding is not all that important to people for many reasons. Via

INSPIRATION POINT

These gorgeous images are by Annie Bertram a Zurich photographer who's interest in photography was triggered by a course in perspective drawing and structure at the Hochschule for graphics and book art in Leipzig, Germany. Evocative of storytelling, all her images have a dreamlike quality capable of inspiring brides to tune into some rare and unique ideas . . .

VINTAGE GOLD AND IVORY INSPIRATION

This really caught my eye when it first posted to SMP. All the warmth mixed with white makes for a gorgeous palette . . .

LEAVING THE COTTAGE

BonziEtsy may well be becoming the new Vogue. Lately the way fashion editors and bridal bloggers have been hailing.some of the artisan/designers with one-of-a-kind products on the site, you'd think so. It seems we have a new breed of fashion star who has left the cottage and moved on to a bigger niche in Bryant Park. Here are a few names: Bonzie, Carol Hannah, Twigs and Honey--all successful

Tips for choosing a dress

You can option for attractive cocktail wedding dress, wedding gowns by many of the prominent wedding dress designers in this season. Make sure for your lucky & effective wedding dress style. Get a magazine contains article and designs of the best wedding dress and option for the offshore wedding dress design.

Best wedding dress

This is newest comfort Dream Beach discount wedding gown, here is many reliable wedding dress available but it is different from look and designing. It is not more expensive, you are easily affordable.Details of the clothing are also important factors in your selection. To get beach wedding dress light, is light fabrics and light as silk or chiffon, silk, organza leads to better results. Via

NEW TWISTS ON RINGING IN THE OLD

What do you get when you mix salvaged antique embellishments with vintage jewellery? All of the below and above. Inspired by the beauty and grace of bygone eras, Yulia Kunze began by collecting and reworking vintage items into contemporary headbands, crowns and combs. What started as a hobby became a full time pursuit last month when she launched her website. She says, "Each of my pieces is

MY MODEL BRIDE'S WEDDING: NATALIE AND DAVE TIE THE KNOT

Wedding Day Photography: Len CookWedding Portraits: ElevenorchidsMake-up and Hair: Cristal SavilleDress(es): Alfred AngeloAmy-Jo Tatum Bridal CoutureGroom's Tux-Magnoli Clothiers New Zealand Flower Girl Outfits - Dresses, shoes and wreaths from Nordstrom, Us Angels collection Venue - Wildwood Acres Resort, Lafayette CAJelly and toastAbove: The rehearsal and Natalie in her rehearsal dress .

UPCYCLED

Transcendant Bird Yes this dress is both new and used. Made from an existing linen beach dress, the designer added numerous yards of tulle gathered into layers with added streamers. Check out the vintage doilies all over the bodice and skirt. This is one off-the-charts example of upcycling, a trend and practice some ethical designers are devoting their collections to exclusively.Upcycling is a

ALENCON

source If I asked you what lace you most associate with bridal wear you'd most likely say, Alencon. This lace is easy to recognize: there's cording around the motifs creating a kind of three dimensional quality. Numero uno as a traditional bridal favorite, Alencon can be used as an allover lace or clipped apart and used as trim on hemlines, necks, veils, or pieced together to create larger

Latest Veromia Wedding Gowns Trends

I have stumbled across Veromia wedding growns a few times in my travels and they had very gergoius wedding gowns but nothing that really very inspired me to blog. Via

Honeymoon planning & Ideas

What You Need to Know in ideas your honeymoon planning.The first step is a Budget: You may have always decided this when plan in your wedding budget. Via

SPRING'S EVE: CELEBRATING BOHO

As part of the 'Every Which Way Romantic Series' featured each week as Spring approaches, we'll be looking at all the different kinds of romantic chic. This week we're celebrating Boho. Defined, Boho is a fashion look borrowing from the peasant, early bohemian and hippie looks of the sixties. Boho can be earthy and ethereal all at once, with gowns sporting diaphanous fabrics topped off with head

THE WEDDING DRESS

Credits: A Bryan Photo, Images by Berit, James Christiansen, http://, Kendall BrownThis medley of gorgeous images shows us how important those small and painstaking details are to a gown: exquisite lace, a simple row of white satin buttons down the back, a metallic trim or simple bow can be just the touch or element needed to pull the overall design together. All these gowns have top notch

ROYAL BRIDES AND THEIR GOWNS: Fabiola of Aragon

Today we're introducing something new to ring in 2010 called, 'Royal Brides and Their Wedding Gowns'. I'm so excited about this feature. If there's one thing my readers love it's grand weddings with all the hoopla and trimmings. The idea came about once I realized posts about the big time royals like Queen Elizabeth, Diana and Grace Kelly were your favorites. But what about those royals not so in

STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: ARISA FUKUMOTO

"My concept of fashion is, "Fashion is Fantasy" and many of my creations are based on Wonderland, which is a place between a dream and reality. My design style is Quirky Femininity. It is chic, elegant, feminine with a bit of darkness."--Arisa Fukumoto--It's always a beautiful thing to see the the finely-tuned talents of someone like this young artist new to the design scene. London as well as

VOGUEING IT UP WITH WITH HATS

sourceWhy am I always bringing up Holly Golightly when I talk hats? Unique and a spinner of the unexpected, I feel Truman Capote's elegant but mercurial character would have indeed worn a hat on her wedding day. For all of you out there with a touch of the Golightlyesque, a hat can provide that unexpected element of fun. Add to that finding the right one can make for a real adventure. sourceHats

New Wedding Dress

Amazing gown! Featured in Elegant Bride's "In The Details" as Precious Petals. Via

2009 new wedding dress

Two pieces hand made My Lady couture wedding dress. The strapless bodice is a corset decorated with the finest Swarowsky crystals and the skirt is made from the finest organza fabric. Via

SOMEWHERE IN TIME

CREDITS Photos: Ryan Chua Photography Dresses and Headpieces: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal CoutureMakeup: Juliane Chai Hair: Steph Tsai Model: Dominique Ansari Parasols: Priscilla's ParasolsVenue: San Francisco Theological Seminaryclick photos to enlarge Inspired by dreams past, reinventing the mood of yesterday's chic comes as a delight when working with fine silks and laces like these. The newest

COUTURE REPORT: RISING NECKLINES

Jesus PeiroRecently hitched, Ivanka Trump wore a refined Grace Kellyesque custom creation by Vera Wang. This has spun off a new interest in the traditional gown designed with a higher neckline and addition of sleeves. Truth is designers typically have a couple gowns in the collection every season with the traditional bride in mind. When an icon like Ivanka makes an entrance we sit up and really

THE CUTTING EDGE BRIDESMAID

Credits: AlicesLookingGlass on Etsy, angeew on Etsy, Raya Carlisle Photography, Ariel Yve, TheWeddingCollection on Etsy, Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, snippet & inkThe pink lovely on the upper right is from Carol Hannah's The Wedding Collection . Using a versatile fabric like jersey with cutting edge applications, this Project Runway participant has found a cure for the ever

OPEN AND CLOSED

It's hard to believe once upon a time fashion police enforced the one type of shoe you could wear on your wedding day: closed toe pumps in white or ivory peau satin. Rarely did brides step out of this defined code unless they were brazen or had something to do with Hollywood. Don't get me wrong, closed toe satin pumps are still elegant as you can see in the photos above. So are the taupey-tinted

Expensive Wedding Dress ($117000)

A young designer has decided that he needed to make the most expensive wedding dress in Vietnam. Via

New Year: Luxurious Peacock Wedding Dress

Every bride wants to feel spectacular on her wedding day, but the most expensive wedding dress spotted this year is typically more about attracting a mate than making a commitment. Via

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: NATASHA JANE

With a background in fashion and interior design, Natasha Jane brings a unique mix of romantic, tattered and vintage to her headpieces. Based in the UK, Natasha Jane not only showcases her work via the net, she's building a 'boutique' presence as well. Also working with private customers on a one-to-one basis, she says, "I love to design the bespoke pieces too, creating something specifically to