TEMPERLY GOWNS: A PERFECT FIND FOR SPRING

What could be prettier for a Spring wedding than something light and diaphanous? I've been watching this UK designer weave her magic in the bridal market for some time. Alice Temperley’s bridal gowns premiered only recently here in the US. These gems are carried in her flagship stores in New York and Los Angeles. The gowns pictured hail from the 2010 Collection and can be viewed by making an

THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS

Here they are, little girls looking their most angelic, all dressed up in wreaths and carrying baskets of fresh-picked flowers. If you're considering adding one, two or even more little girls to process down the aisle, really dress them up so your wedding will be all the more special. If you're wearing a ball gown and like the storybook theme, go all out. Put your girls in tulle dresses with

THE CHANEL BRIDE

The great Mademoiselle Chanel spanned several eras of changing fashion. Her most notable signatures are close fitting cloche style hats, halters, separates, jerseys and strands of many different pearl necklaces all worn at once. Until her retirement in 1939, she was the probably the world's most influential designer. She made a comeback in the 1950s ushering in her most enduring contribution to

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: MORGAN BELLINGER

Venue: Michael's on Main, Soquel ca Cake: Gail's Bakery Cake Topper: Corpse bride action figures (victor and victoria)Dress: Gothic Wedding Dresses click images to enlargeSara and Brent really mixed up the Goth with rustic glam for this Soquel, California wedding.Both had an incredible a flair for infusing their own personal stamp on the day. In the bride's own words, here's how the Sara and

SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS

Have you noticed Grooms going a bit more casual lately? Though elegant, the suit tux has replaced the classic monkey suit as they called them in my generation. In fact, back in my day groom's attire ran the gamut of the Liberace special in pastel colors complete with a matching ruffled shirt. No wonder so many couples got married in blue jeans back then. Fast forward thirty years and we're

SAYING ' I DO' TO THE SHOE

Grace AriaShoes are generally last accessory on the list when putting the whole bridal look together. Lately though shoes have gotten so chic, by the third fitting my bride usually has the pair she's going to wear on her wedding day. If you're still in the deciding stage here are a few of my favs. Above: Grace Aria shoe.Strappy sandals with all the extras: white silk satin trimmed in silver

HAIR APPARENT: GORGEOUS HEAD CHIC

While I'm a designer and lover of beautiful veils and veil treatments, top notch hair dressing has my attention too. It shows off you and your dress to the best advantage. The talented hair and makeup artist, Christal Saville has concocted some award winning looks here with her exqusite hairstyling and line of hair jewels for brides on their wedding day. Since brides are wanting hair jewelry

LILACS AND LAVENDAR

Lavendar reminds me of my grandmother who wore this signature fragrance all her life. Lilacs remind me of upstate New York where this tree flower grows best and most beautifully . . .If you're leaning to purple and lavendar shades on your wedding day, these images will no doubt inspire you on . . .

Wedding dress Eastern traditions for princess

Many wedding dresses in China and India (wedding sari) and Vietnam in the conventional form of the Aodai are colored red and the traditional multicolor of good looking .these days, many women option anal not to wear red and desire other colors. In contemporary Chinese weddings, habitually chooses for the white Western dress or transform from a pasty gown to a red gown later in the day and from

Marie Cavallier foe wedding dresses a new fasion dresses

Marie Cavalier coupled the Danish royal family on May 24, 2008 and after marrying Prince Joachim in Mogeltonder Church. The arresting Parisian saunter down the passageway in a legend haute dressmaking dress considered by Swiss fashion house Arasa Morelli. The full miniskirt off white gown quality an embroidered lace bodice and made from 19th century encouraged lace and tulle and a

Their wedding dress gallery to help brides to us

Although almost every bride to be splurge time and effort synchronize all of her marriage ceremony details and from the font on the wedding invitation to the exact shade of the table linens, even the tiny equipment are imperative in wedding planning. However, most women would have the same opinion that it's the wedding dresses that get the most contemplation. Shopping for wedding dresses is not

SOMETHING BLUE

Good Saturday my friends! Before we get into the spirit of enjoying all the blue here, now is a good time to address all the pink and gray issues you've been having with Bride Chic, The Zine. It seems some of you are confused about the mag's layout. Okay, getting to The Zine via this site's side bar should take you to a page with the above magazine cover. Once there you'll find a link that says,

MORE FROM THE GOWN GALLERY

click photos to enlargeIf you've been following Bride Chic lately you'll notice I have two versions of my 'Georgette' dress: the above version with an ivory Georgette skirt and self belt and now this white gemmie in cotton tulle with a light blue satin tie belt. The overblouse for both is made from a piece of imported vintage Val lace. Want to add a train or lengthen the bodice? Let's talk. You

UPCYCLED VINTAGE FROM AMOUR SANS ANGUISH

If you're one of those brides looking for something a little different on your wedding day, check out Amour sans Anguish on Etsy. Their pieces are made solely out of recycled and found materials. How about these tattered looks? If you want to go cutting edge- vintage while practicing green friendly alternatives at the same time, this store and these designers are definitely for you.

COMING SOON TO ETSY

Veil, fascinator or hat? I'd call this a hybrid of all three. Horsehair is one of those magnificent materials that invokes the creative process. While this head piece pairs beautifully with the vintage gown here, it would rock, pop and add a whole new dimension to a more contemporary sheath or A-line.The inspiration for this originally came from visiting the third floor of Britex in San Francisco

The wedding dress for princess

At least five months after she safe eyes on her good-looking future husband at a dinner party, Rania Al-Yassin married Jordan's prince later king Abdullah bin Al-Hussein on June 10, 1993. The gorgeous bride who became queen in March 1999, wore a gown fashioned by famous Lebanese designer Elie Saab. via

Fanatic dress in a day a new couple fairytale wedding dresses for princess

You finding the right dress to walk down in the most imperative conclusion for any bride. And when the eyes of the whole world are on you and that preference becomes all the more decisive. With the awaiting marriage of Sweden's future queen Victoria just roughly the angle and we take a look at some royal beauties who have hit the nail on the head mingling their expected sophistication with a

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

click to enlarge As you'll recall I did a shoot with some very talented and inventive folks a couple weeks back. This is the first of many great images that are part of 'The White Silk and Lace Series'. I call this gown and ensemble, 'Gaucho' perfect for the bride looking for a different way to express herself. We replaced the veil here with the classic gaucho hat and some opera length black

Wedding dresses for young princess

This dress is great stimulation among royal looking on May 17, 2008 Autumn Kelly married the queen and oldest grandchild peter Phillips in Windsor castle george chapel. Canadian PA wore an ivory duchess satin dress by Sassi Holford and predictable to have cost £2,000. She accomplished her outfit for the wedding attribute with a cathedral train, a lace bolero to ornament her shoulders and a

Royal brides: wedding dresses for princesses

Willem Alexander's bride found her great gown civility of one of the world's top wedding dresses designers. Princess Maxima are marry Netherlands married royal love on February 2, 2002, in Amsterdam wearing a Valentino dressmaking long sleeved ivory gown and with a train inset with stunning embellished flowers. Her crown was made in particular for the occasion and its base was taken from one

ROYAL BRIDES AND THEIR GOWNS: LADY SARAH ARMSTRONG-JONES

sourceWe remember her best as Lady Diana Spencer's eldest bridesmaid clad in tissue taffeta in the 1981 wedding extravaganza that brought both Diana and storybook bridal design into the spotlight. Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, was a teenager back then. Fast forward July 14, 1994, Princess Margaret's only daughter married actor Daniel Chatto. Not your typical royal event, a scant 200 guests graced

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW O'BRIEN

SEPIDEH AND AARON: A WEDDING IN MOSS BEACHPhotographs by Matthew O'Brien and Sol GutierrezDress: Nicole Miller Venue: Cypress Meadows in Moss Beach, California Sepideh and Aaron met one evening in a cafe in Berkeley where Sep had gone to study for a midterm. There were only two available tables, all close together. Sep squeezed by Aaron's table and took a seat next to him. She thought the

Formal Wedding Hairstyle for Big Moment

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ODE TO THE LITTLE WHITE DRESS

If you're anywhere near the San Francisco Bay Area February 27-28, CIARLA bride will be premiering a first trunk show at Bella Bridesmaid in Los Gatos from 10AM-6PM. CIARLA’S collections include the Classic- a bridesmaid dress collection inspired by classic icons of the past and present, the Bella- an ethereal silk collection of gowns and little dresses, and the Alice- a fashion forward

Bethenny is baby bump in red dress

By Jan PaschalIf you are forget about for two days and are walking the runway for two anf showing off her baby bump eating fot them. The Red Dress compilation 2010 Show on Thursday night at New York Fashion Week. The DJ plays “Baby Love” by Diana Ross and the Supremes while Frankel parade down the landing strip. But she had to keep pulling at the hem of her stiff red dress by expensive Isabella

The show on : heidi klum to walk apple runway

The previous day, when sha was news of Alexander McQueen's death, a manifestly shaken Heidi Klum sadly grieved the loss of one of the most endowed, amazing designers in the world ever. And on Friday she put aside her sorrow to walk the footbridge in the twelve-monthly Red Dress show a anthology of gowns by a multiplicity of designers, each in a scarlet hue which raises attentiveness of heart

New entrance Prom Dresses

Fasten yourself in stylishness in this prom dresses with striking taffeta faux wrap. involved and conspicuous beadwork on the bodice is echoed on the floor length itself and the brilliantly layered invention comes in a selection of pulsating colors dresses. via

VINTAGE CHIC

Savvy Scoop, One Wed's wedding blog has brought out The Top Ten wedding trends for 2010. This one above made #5 on the list and is of course my fav--a 1960s style bouffant with a pillbox and birdcage veil. A few other trends definitely worth checking out: The backyard wedding and mix and mingle events. You can find out more here. . . .

eloping in the city of New Orleans

eloping in New OrleansKnown for it is vibrant culture, the French Quarter, and celebratory atmosphere, eloping in the city of New Orleans has grown in popularity over the last several years. Unlike some other states, Louisiana does not need a waiting period for out-of-state residents who desire to marry within it is state lines. This makes planning your elopement even more stress-free! New

FINALLY LAUNCHED!

As editor of Bride Chic I can't tell you how excited I am that the online zine has finally launched! For those of you out there following Bride Chic, The Blog, The Zine is a hand-picked assortment of features focusing on all the best of the blog and Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture combined. So if you love those fashion editorials you can catch three at a time on the Zine. In addition will be a few

Idea for White Wedding Gown

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CUSTOMIZE

Always dreamed of a one-of-a-kind confection on your wedding day but can't afford couture? Customize then. I'm so in love with Kacey Higley's work over at Twisted Crystals on Etsy, These hand-rolled florals and belt combos are so beautiful in their detail and just the right accessories for customizing a plain and unadorned gown into a design of your own that looks like a work of art . . .

planning activities for the wedding

Pre Wedding PhotographyBefore the wedding-planning activities is a small fee, something that is not necessary, but definitely fun and entertainment for visitors. If the bride and groom do not forget the distance and maintain some of the people, activities for this level of fatigue, which is sure to attract some of the activities undertaken.How to go about planning activities for the wedding, keep

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CHIC

Explore the best of both worlds here. Elegant interiors mixed with scenic and pastoral outdoors make up a wedding with the beauty and functionality of both aspects.

planning a bridal shower games

Wedding PartyIf you are planning a bridal shower, there are literally hundreds of games to choose from. Some are silly, some serious, but all have fun with the girl before marriage. This sampling.A fun game lets you really the bride on the spot based on their knowledge of her husband-to-live. Before the game, someone ask the groom a series of questions, like where he was born, what his favorite

STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: REEM ACRA

When you think big, grand gowns in elegant fabrics who do you conjure up? Reem Acra, of course. She uses the most opulent and traditional fabrics and embroidery techniques that spell out bride gone formal with all the trimmings. Reem is most noted for intricate bead work of tiny swarovski crystals and seed pearls. She also is apt at the gold needlework and embroidery on those rich fabrics. These

Celebrate Your Big Moment with Simple Wedding Hair Style

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White dress best designers

Find out of dream beach discount gown and know for this dress. This dress are perfect style flatter your figure and simple choice. This wedding dress are fabrics and light as sillk or chiffon, silk and more. This dress with heavy weight down sothat may be excluded. You are selected these of dress breeze high, cathedral length comparable is enjoying ever put aside because it covers your face. via

Prom dresh designs

You are looking foe hot dress and must get the prom dresses and stylish look. You also choice your depend celebrities and manufactured designing with last fashion. You can choose pair collection by the designer tony bowls. He presented the astonishing collection quality fabrics. This interesting dresh is hand beading in between the designs of the dresses. Most designers are promote dresses and

MUTED PASTELS

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Parts wedding invitations - The right choice

Wedding InvitationsWhen it comes to planning your wedding, there are few things more important than the look of your wedding invitations. While many people spend much time choosing the dress and place, often calls one of the last things we have planned.Wedding InvitationsSkimping but not necessarily an indication of wedding invitations and RSVP will be high quality. This is because there are many

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: DARCY ROGERS

JILL AND MATT'S NOB HILL WEDDING Dress: Custom silk crepe, Custom Wrap: BonzieCustom Feather Hair Piece: Neva PlumeClutch: IMH DesignsVeil: BrendasBridalVeilsJill's Ring: From Brilliant Earth.Groom's Ring: Titanium KnightsI fell in love with Darcy Rogers images here once I realized how small and intimate this November 21 wedding really was. Jill and Matt were married in the side chapel of Old

Theme Wedding Favors for the good wife

Wedding FavoursIf you are planning a wedding theme wedding favors some of them are in order. Literally speaking, the bridesmaids are in fact the wives good .You will be within the overall design, anxiety, frustration hang, happiness, running across the city with the shower images of your wedding, you are purchasing a gift, even agreed to wear lime green Handle swollen, ball gowns Hillbilly you

Wedding Invitations: When Do I Require To Order My Wedding Invitations?

Wedding InvitationApart from proposing that you order your wedding invitations as far in advance of your wedding as possible, so that you have less to worry about as your wedding day gets closer, there's a quantity of factors to think about when identifying how long in advance you require to order your wedding invitations.You will then require to establish the lead-time of your favourite

CALLING ALL SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BRIDES

If you're lucky enough to be a Bay Area bride, Gumps is presenting a very special San Francisco Bridal Event, Sunday Feb. 7, 11AM-1PM. Each year Gumps gathers the Bay Area's finest wedding vendors and presents a magnificent tabletop display for brides in the area. Sip sparkling wine and enjoy a continental brunch by Taste Catering as you stroll among the gorgeous tables. Tickets are $30.00.

Beautiful Wedding Rings For Yours Nice Fingers

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THE GARDEN PARTY BRIDE

More from the "Every Which Way Romantic" series, this week we're concentrating on the Garden Party Bride. So what makes up this feminine style? It has alot to do with the outdoors, gardens, flowers, gazebos and great weather. Imagine a party a J. Gatsby's. Doesn't it conjure up images of croquet parties on acres of lawn? You'd see some wide-brimmed straw or horsehair hats wrapped in tulle and

CUSTOM DESIGNED PART III: THE FINAL FITTING

Putting the gown together is the first step to getting a perfect fit on your wedding day. Whether you're going contemporary or traditional, in a ball gown or a sheath, in the end every bride should demand a perfect fit.Generally, a bride has about three dress fittings after all the fine tuning is done on the muslin. There are always more nips and tucks and all those small details. Whenever

A COOL HEAD

sourceThe above hat is a total throwback to 1960s head chic--something Jean Shrimpton would have worn. The sprig of Baby's Breath below says, 'Are you ready for Spring . . .?' source

SHOOT CHIC

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a gown shoot? Here are a few of my new creations shot Friday by the incredibly talented Saira Rizwan of S1 Studio here in the SF Bay Area. We took seven gowns, two great stylists with hair and makeup and one inventive florist to make all this magic happen. Hairstylist, Dana Faulkner working on Shauna's hair between gown shots My favorite, the 'Ciara