WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Boho is here. Meet the new version of MUSETTA. A mix of imported Chantilly laces on the bodice. The full skirt is silk chiffon lined in crepe backed satin. Cap sleeves and accented with a gold braid tie belt.Want to see more images of Musetta?  Available through Etsy or custom order at Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal

THE COLOR OF HEAVEN

Credits: Oh Hello Friend, Nicole Hill Gerulat (6), Simply HuePart of the joy of being a bride is celebrating white in all it's purity and clean lined chic. Enjoy this board from Brancoprata that I found on SMP clearly illustrating the texture and illumination of heaven . . .

THE SHORT VEIL

The short veil has many names: petal veil, birdcage, fly away, blusher. The good news is, there are no rules anymore about pairing short veils with short dresses. Whatever works is the guideline and has more to do with following proportions and personal style. The shorter ‘fashionista' veil has not only gained in popularity, it's a bridal fashion fixture. My client Monique put it succinctly: "I'm

COURAGEOUS AND GORGEOUS RUSTIC ROSE

Here's a real courageous, gorgeous move for all of you out there contemplating color. Observe: This bride is sporting hot pink . . .not only is her gown and headpiece a totally allover vibrant pink, her flowers and over all color scheme spell out all shades pink.Thank you Sharise from Urban Engagements for putting all this loveliness together. More of her inspiration boards can be seen by

SHADES OF PEACH AND CORAL

What redhead wouldn't love this board. I admit it, I'm naturally attracted to these tones and once I got a load of the vintage threads all lined up monochromatically, this board went up. Love to claim credit but this is the work of the very talented, So Much Love over at SMP. You can catch her blog, of the same name and see (and read if you know Portugese) all about her unique take on fashion,

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: DIANA MAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography: Diana Maire PhotographyVenue: The Chateau at Incline Village, Lake TahoeFlorist: Sierra Floral Design Wedding Planner: Weddings by Shannon Cake: Made by two of the brides friendsLISA AND RYAN'S LAKE TAHOE WEDDINGLisa is a Northern California native who moved to Tahoe about 4 years ago to teach snowboarding at Northstar Resort in Tahoe. Ryan is originally from Albury, Australia, and

ONE MORE TIME

Here you go Louise over at Thirty-Something Bride who wanted to catch a peek at the back interest of the 'Ciara' silk confection from yesterday's post.  And yes, those covered buttons go all the way down the back.  BTW, TSB has a great wedding by photographer Jonathon Campbell you can check out  here

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY? ciara

Photo by S1 StudioPart of the White Lace and Silk Series, CIARA is one of the most fem things in the collection . . .A little bit Belle Epoque, a little bit 1940s, ivory silk dupioni is the perfect fabric for this A-line gown with handroled floral asymmetrical shoulder treatmentBunted skirt with Chantilly lace border petticoat . . . Gown and Point d'espirit headpiece available through custom

HATS AND FLOWERS

I always said if there were a sequel to Breakfast at Tiffany's, we'd find Holly Golightly sporting a hat on her wedding day. Since HG is really that zanier side of Audrey Hepburn that surfaced in the 1960s, she set the trend for le chapeau as an item of chic rather than a required accessory. So brides of today are following her lead, wearing a hat to clinch a whole bridal look while expressing a

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Meet Emma and Jayne.  Both are similar, Emma being white and Jayne tea dyed with a rose tint.   Both are dupioni silk wrapped with a Chantilly lace bodice and tulle skirts bordered in laces.  Perfect for the beach or destination wedding. Photos by Ryan ChuaMakeup by Pretty by Juliane

La Mariée Parisienne

PINK, GRAY AND BLACK

ACCESS: BAUBLE CHIC

Thought I'd leave you with this medley of baubles to inspire you along over the weekend and get you thinking bridal jewelry. Found on SMP, these tones and textures could work with a wedding ensemble and be worn and loved (oh the sentiment!) long after the big day . . .

CITRUS PINK

Beautifully Diamond Wedding Rings

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PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS

What do you get when you mix two dynamic photographers with two incredibly gorgeous models, one genius hairstylist and an innovative makeup artist?  One awesome bridal editorial.  The 2010 Spring/Summer collection was photographed last weekend at Marin County, California landmark, St. Vincent's. Chock-a-block with magnificent pastoral and bay veiws, St. Viincent's is the perfect backdrop for the

HEADBANDS AND FASCINATORS ON ETSY

Here's the spring collection of headbands and fascinators for 2010. Starting from the Top Left: Silk dupioni and tulle pouf pancake hat trimmed with pearl beading. Top Right: Dupioni rose headband with pink jewel. Second Left: A silk fascinator with tulle pouf and organza floral. Beaded daisy trim. Second Right: Emroidered organza fascinator with Venise lace trim and beading. Third Left: Alencon

2010 TREND: THE MANTILLA

Flowers by Victoria's Florals Gown and veil by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal /Photos by S1 StudiosOne real hot look for 2010 is the drop veil–or to be more preciese–the mantilla. . . There are actually a few ways of wearing a mantilla. Because this veil lacks density, you can fold it over into a layer and tack it to the back of a bun. You can also literally drop it atop your head and wear it over the face

BERRY BLUE

When I found this board over at SMP I just had to share it with you. Naomi of Enchanted Dream Weddings who created all this yum-yum chic has a thing for berries--blue berries in particular. I call this blue a clear almost ice pastel that lends itself well to both fashion and food. You'll find more inspiring combos over on Naomi's blog . . .

ALWAYS CHIC PINK

Pink, black and gun metal gray are fused together here to make a gorgeous Spring medley. Thanks to Kaorou over at SMP for the keen eye in putting together all these elements that make for quintessial style. If you read a little French, by all means check out the blog, Wed in the City, a treasure trove of all things elegant and wedding oriented. Even if you don't read French, believe me, you'll

THE SHORT DRESS BRIDE

The very first wedding I ever went to was my aunt's. She was married in 1963 in a short dress--because--as all the grown-ups told me, the family couldn't afford a big to-do ergo big dress with a train! Today these little dresses would go well for a big or small to-do. I'm finding some brides simply love the short dresses and are going for them on their wedding day just because they are easy to

ACCESS

I've been posting lately about choice bridal head wear becoming an art form. Well, what do you think of these Which Goose gemmies joining the great exhibit? For me the lace doilie pieces are so apropos for a bride. The colorful pieces with whimsical combos of feathers, flowers, twigs and beads offer a different swing on bridal for sure. Emily, of Which Goose creates fascinators, combs, tiaras and

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Here's the newest addition to the line of dupionis. This is my favorite dress to date. Called FLORA for reasons you can probably figure out, the fabric is a lightweight tissue taffeta and thai silk combo. Chantilly lace adorns the bodice as silk florals are placed asymmetrically along the shoulder. Three silk florals embellish the detachable organza train and rose petals are dappled allover it.

VEIL PRIMER

Think about it: you'll probably wear a knock out gown again sometime in your life but when will you ever get the opportunity to wear a veil? That's something to ponder when you're weighing out the, "Will I or won't I veil?" question. The gorgeous board above was put together by Liane Roy of Forget Me Not Details in Buffalo, NY. It has just about every veil you can think of starting off with the

TWO WAY COUTURE

Thought I should mention the popular MIRA gown that made such a buzz last season is actually a two-way dress. First version is a halter dress. The second, hugs the shoulder with cap-like sleeves. You've seen the halter all over the blogs thanks to the fantastic photographic talents of Stephanie Williams. I finally have images of the off-the-shoulder sleeve treatment created by criss-crossing the

SPRING POTPOURRI

From sophisticated to romantic, this is all about accessorizing--adding those little touches here and there that make a look very special and all your own.

STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: KELIMA K

Love the idea of a non-traditional dress for your wedding? Then do check out Kelima K in NYC. She creates some of the most delicate, airy and diaphanous gowns imaginable. A background in image consulting is an added bonus to this designer's repertoire; the collection pieces here are available at the Kelima K store in the Soho /Nolita district of NYC. And here's something new. For clients who

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: PACO AND BETTY

Photography: Paco and BettyVenue: Springs Preserve, and Wolfgang Puck's, Las Vegas, NevadaFlowers: Enchanted FloristDress: Couture BrideLas Vegas was the setting for Amanda and Pat's awesome wedding, Janurary 9, 2010. The reception was at the Springs Preserve, which according to Marcellos and Whitney Parker who make up the husband-wife photogrphy duo of Paco and Betty, "Is seriously the coolest

LACE MEDLEY

Can you think of anything more vintage bridal than lace? Here are pieces from my Spring 2010 collections along with a few other inspirations I found on SMP that show lace in all its beauty as well as delicacy from Chantilly to peau d'ange and Alencon . . . Top Photo by Ryan ChuaAbove Left: Title: Jose Villa Photography Above Right: Photography by Shelah Osbrink/aka digital She Below Left:

THE FASCINATOR AS MODERN ART

Fascinator, headpiece or tiara? Well, you make the call. And, I wouldn't be at all surprised to find any of these pieces by Pina gracing the galleries of MOMA or The Guggenheim. Floral and feather combos have come into the bridal fashion arena big time. Although even the most fashion forward brides might tone these down a little, I consider them some of the most inspiring I've seen thus far . . .

COULD RED BE THE NEW WHITE IN TEN YEARS?

Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum BridalGet a load of this before you head out to look at dozens of virginal white dresses. Did you know in some cultures white is the color of mourning? That's right. It seems ice and snow go hand and hand with freezing to death and/or the void of nothingness. There are traditions that prize red for its warmth and beauty, christening it the color of festivals and celebration.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Here's that versatile and modified A-line every designer should have at least one of in a collection. Meet ONDINE in luxe dupioni silk, the newest edition to The White Lace and Silk Series.This is the dress that can be pared up or down depending on what accessories are worn . . . Here the skirt is hiked up to show off the meringue on the petticoat--- a Chantilly lace border.Want to talk to me