DAVID MEISTER GOES BRIDAL

 Grand entrance dressing has been David Meister's claim to fame in fashion. June 22 he launched David Meister Bridal . Considered a luxe line, it was inspired by the red carpet creations David has made for celebrities. David's designs are legendary--worn by socialites and celebs, his is the stuff of opening night galas and award ceremonies. The bridal line is all about using the drama of modern

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HEAD CHIC

Nina PakStephen ThorneLike these images? Thought you might. While I don't expect you to actually go this far when topping off your bridal look, these creations by some of the world's top photographers, hairstylists, designers and makeup artists may just throw a little inspiration your way . . . .Black Lotus Clothingsourcesource

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Would you wear wool on your wedding day? In summer? Meet 'Priscilla' the first wool crepe gown to make it into the collection. Whenever we think wool, winter wardrobes usually come to mind. Light weight wool crepes and jerseys are actually great fabrics thru spring and summer as long as the silhouettes lend themselves well to drapey fabrics and bare arms and back. And don’t worry, wool breathes

NOIR: A STUDY OF BLACK AND WHITE IN COLOR

Black, white and shades of gray in color offer a mood of precise and clean lines perfect for deco and vintage wedding themes.  Thanks to Tiatrate over at SMP for inspiring us with this beautiful array of haute chic . . .

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THE ECHOING GREEN

The sun does arise,And make happy the skies;The merry bells ringTo welcome the spring;The skylark and thrush,The birds of the bush,Sing louder aroundTo the bell's cheerful sound,While our sports shall be seenOn the Echoing Green.--The Echoing Green--William Blake  Thank you Fleur over at SMP for this beautiful mid-June inspiration in shades of green.

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HAT BRIDES

AmedeusYou'll find most hats these days borrowing from vintage looks.  Why?  I have a theory:  We haven't had a real evolution in hat fashion that ran parallel with the trends simply because hats are not a mandatory fashion piece anymore.  Nevertheless, many brides are hat happy and looking at this option when it comes to topping off their look.  Hat: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal/Photo by Ron Greystar

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SAMPLE SALES

Amy-Jo Tatum BridalThere's a whole slew of scenerios for buying a sample gown:  Suppose your wedding is next month and you need that gown now? Or suppose you love the sample but it's just been discontinued? Or else you love the sample but can't afford to special order it? You do realize next season a whole new stock will be arriving? This means your salon needs to get the old out of the way. And

ROYAL WEDDINGS: CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA WEDS

If you haven't heard of Swedish designer Par Engsheden you will now.  In one of the purest, most elegant  gowns ever designed, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden married her once-upon-a-time personal trainer Daniel Westling at Storkyrkan Church, the Stockholm Cathedral June 19th.  She went for a custom designed off-the-shoulder in silk.  This simple and chic A-line with a 15 foot train is a but

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THE ALLOVER LACE DRESS

sourceHere's an inspiring collection of allover lace dresses: Alencon, Chantilly and the new inventions in knits as well as revivals in cotton and crocheted laces.  For me the beauty of an allover lace dress is it's  continuity and femininity.Dress: Stephanie James CouturePhoto: Victor SizemoreAbove and below are dresses in traditional favorites, Alencon and Chantilly laces.  Dress: Amy-Jo Tatum

OUTSIDE THE BOX BRIDE

sourceLike I've said before, brides are breaking tradition on all fronts, fashion being the first and most noticed.  The gown accented with a derby above is a definite expression of the bride's personality and way of conveying how she feels wearing the most important dress of her life.  Same goes for the larger-than-life bow on the veil below . . . What will you be doing for that outside the box

SUNDAY INSPIRATION:INCREDIBLE LACE

Photo by Neon O'clockworksOnly in my dreams could I imagine finding lace this unique and intact.  This gorgeous digital painting by Neon Clockworks showcases a piece of antique needlepoint lace wrapped veil-like.  Doesn't she look authentic? Just like someone's great-granny?

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SOFT AND YELLOW

Thanks Kristina of the SMP Style Circle for inspiring us all this Saturday .  Soft yellow is one of those spring melding into summer colors that even works come fall as long as it is warmed up some.  The lower left bouquet mixed with luscious laces truly says spring . . .

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BOHO: GETTING THE LOOK

sourceBorrowing 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 wreaths made out of fresh florals and greenery like ivy. sourceFantasia ImagesSo what does Boho have in common with bridal? It is an over-the-top romantic look and if weddings are anything they are just that. If

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PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: AMB PHOTOGRAPHY

CREDITSFlowers: Dave MareadyCaterer: Shelly Biggs CateringMusic/DJ: Josh DartCake: Heidelberg Pastry ShopHEATHER AND TAYLOR,NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA"There are certain people that come into your life, albeit briefly, and undoubtedly influence you to the core. It's not necessarily anything they do or even say, but who they are. This couple has been that way for me. Regardless of how long you have

THE BALLERINA FACTOR

Toi CoutureJust how much does the world of ballet influence bridal? A lot. Traditional ballet costume evolved in the era of the Johann Strass', a young Queen Victoria, and Giselle, an 1840s ballet by Aldophe Adam. Think classic corps de ballet in long white tulle and a floral wreath and you've nailed the look. Also reflecting the silhouette of the ballet costume as we know it, Queen Victoria

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Q & A ON THE CUSTOM DESIGNED GOWN

Loic PhotographyBrides come to me either wanting a particular gown I've designed or after visiting salons and finding not one gown they like but components of many.  Here is a series of FAQs a custom bridal designer gets  My email box is proof the two most frequently asked are 1.) How long does it take to create a custom designed gown? and 2.) How much will it cost? OH HOW LONG OH LONG MUST I

PAIRING UP A BOUQUET WITH YOUR GOWN

Photography Stephanie WilliamsBouquet: JL Floral DesignsDress: Amy Jo Tatum BridalHair pieces + veils: Batcakes CoutureMake-up: Teena HoffstetterHair: Kyle RichCheck out these magnificent bouquets by JL Designs from the Vintage and Rustic bridal shoot.   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

INSPIRATION SUNDAY

sourceFrom fairest creatures we desire increase,That thereby beauty's rose might never die,But as the riper should by time decease,His tender heir might bear his memory:But thou contracted to thine own bright eyes,Feed'st thy light's flame with self-substantial fuel,Making a famine where abundance lies,Thy self thy foe, to thy sweet self too cruel:Thou that art now the world's fresh ornament,And

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Cheap Bridesmaid Wedding Dresses Of the World

Wedding Dress Specifications:1. Model: TLWD_03012. Size: Available 2-34 or custom-made3. Color: Shown as photo or Custom color4. Fabric: Taiwan made high quality thick bridal satin, Silk satin, etc.5. Beadings: Including swarovski crystals and czech diamonds, japan made matsuno glassbeads, etc.6. More infoes about this wedding dress product, please contact below link.7. OEM and ODM are also

ANNIE WARBUCKS

The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow. . . . .What a great accent for a vintage wedding. This is one that snuck past me till I ran across Bianca's warm red inspirations on SMP Style Circle. Ironically--and I believe there aren't too many accidents-- I dozed off last night with the TV going and woke up to the 1982 musical version of Annie, with Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks and Ed Hermann playing yet

More likely to be found in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, I don't think you'll find these gems in your favorite designer's flagship store.  Believe me, this medley of paper dresses are indeed works of art that have my undivided attention.  Art to Wear exhibits can be truly fascinating; the spectrum of ideas you'll find will amaze and inspire you to be a little bold and get you

PAPER DRESSES

More likely to be found in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, I don't think you'll find these gems in your favorite designer's flagship store.  Believe me, this medley of paper dresses are indeed works of art that have my undivided attention.  Art to Wear exhibits can be truly fascinating; the spectrum of ideas you'll find will amaze and inspire you to be a little bold and get you

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EYELET

sourceSummer's here and so is the less formal wedding. Did you know certain eyelets like Swiss cottons are considered to be some of the finest fabrics in the world and not just for kids and doll dresses? First-rate cottons like eyelet have always been a stylish option for summer brides and garden weddings; they're now making a comeback with the smaller, more intimate backyard wedding on the rise.

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THE REDHEADED BRIDE

sourceRedheads come in all shades: auburn,, ginger, cinnamon, chestnut, henna, strawberry blond, carrot top.  Hair is not all that characterizes the real redhead though.  Fair, sometimes alabaster skin with a peach undertone and freckles are all hallmark of the quintessential celtic beauty, marking shades like ivory, peach and eggshell a redhead's best pick.  Why are these yellow tones best for

LAVENDAR

"ladies fair, I bring to youlavender with spikes of blue;sweeter plant was never foundgrowing on our english ground." Caryl BattersbyImages courtesy isposa.it

GREAT CINEMATIC GOWNS THAT INSPIRE BRIDAL

I've always been fascinated by Hollywood.  Golden Oldie designers of course have my utmost attention and have inspired my collections extensively.  They include such luminaries as Adrian, the King of Hollywood Design, Travis Banton who worked for Paramount and Edith Head who started out in the twenties and continued designing for cinema till she died in the early eighties.  Some of these gowns

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FRENCH BLUE

Is there nothing more soothing and beautiful than soft pastels complimenting one another?  These blues mix in with soft pinks and creams to create a certain Spring lovliness.  Thank you Frog Princess for this wonderful inspiration created on SMP . . .

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BLACK AND WHITE AND PINK

Personally I have a thing right now for black and white stripes and polka dots, zebra prints, damasks, gingham, you name it.  Black and white offers sharp and clean lines and visual texture to a color theme.  Black and white all by itself is pretty bold yet mixed with shades of pink it melds in beautifully.  We have Kelley to thank over at Style Circle for creating this gem of a board that's got

BACK STORIES

                    sourceYour grand entrance will certainly make a first impression but consider what’s going to go on come reception time.  This is when and where your guests will have glimpses of you from all perspectives, including the back of your dress, train and veil; all pretty significant to the overall picture you create.Think of the back of you in components that make up a total

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LONG AND SHORT

For the bride who wants to have it both ways there's good news: go right ahead.  French designer Max Chaoul makes the most of this look, adding mini dresses with trains and over skirts to the I Love You Collection 2010, perfect for going from the formality of ceremony to revels of reception time . . .

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NEW ISSUE OF THE ZINE!

Well folks, for those of you who follow Bride Chic, The Blog, the second issue of the Zine is up and running and I couldn't be happier. What makes the Zine so unique is it is a capsulation of all the best editorials and posts the Blog has run through the Spring of 2010. I have to say I'm so pleased with the quality of work I have put out this year in the way of gowns and headwear. I've also had

THE BLACK WEDDING DRESS

Would you get married in black? Believe it or not, once upon a time most women did. In the 1800's brides wore everyday colors, mostly darker, somber ones. Today when we think black though, brides rarely come to mind. It's  a shade reserved by society for widows and vamps. But times are changing and we're looking beyond the white philosophy that's defined wedding fashion for two centuries. No