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Best Wedding Dresses 2010

On the union of love also requires and anticipates you look like goddess on your wedding dresses fashion designers we are going to showcase the On the latest trends. Although it’s said that you look like goddess on the latest trends.

HEADPIECE, VEIL (OR BOTH)

Since Chelsea Clinton's wedding, the long tulle veil is suddenly in the spot light once again. There are brides like Chelsea who choose to wear a veil without a headpiece and brides who wear headpieces, ditching the veil altogether.  But what about the bride above?  She's wearing my 'Oralie' headpiece with the  cathedral veil.  The point is, you can do whatever you want as long as you feel

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DAISY AND THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

From the Vintage Green Collection, Daisy will make yet another comeback Spring of 2011.  Because the last days of summer here in Northern California can be warm ones, this 100% imported cotton dress is spot on for a garden or vineyard wedding. Versatile, Daisy can be accessorized to the hilt and really Diored up or go casual as an easy and chic silhouette--made of cotton and lined in cotton. The

NOSTALGIA

Autumn is just about here when pastels mix beautifully with berries and dried branches. The touches of vintage jewelry here are so inspiring and get us thinking about all those small touches that add so much to a wedding.  Thank you again Naomi at Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for inspiring us with all these combinations of texture and color . . .

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TIMELESS

For me Tiffany blue is so classy.  Here, most everything pictured says, "Breakfast at . . . " right down to the mini pound cakes. Once again we have the very talented planner, Naomi V. Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs to thank for such gorgeousness.

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Summer Wedding Dress

One-piece, slim line gown with one-shoulder neckline and corset closure. A picturesque gown of extraordinary contemporary style. Sultry with a single floral embellished shoulder strap, yet soft with billowing chiffon, this gown will define the ultimate getaway nuptials.

Short strapless dress with A-line skirt and asymetrical tiers.

Satin A-line gown features a beaded sweetheart,intricately pleated bodice highlighted with fitted waist, corset back,this slim, sleek column gown is the epitome of understated elegance.

INSPIRATION FRIDAY

sourceFlowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words.  They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of their character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.  ~Lydia M. Child

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THE CHAPEAU VEIL

Hybrids like these are becoming popular and by hybrids I mean combos between hat and veil. These pieces show the sheer genius of the uber-talented French designer, Catherine Alhinc who is a master of the use of materials and elements of design. Tip of the day: To carry these off in the best light your dress or ensemble should be streamlined and free of mass adornment.

FALL FORWARD

Lirette PhotographyFall is a time to be savored and enjoyed to the fullest.  It's actually my busiest time of year and; yes, June is a big buzz and all but here on the West Coast  late summer and fall weddings have always been chic primarily because of the gorgeous weather.  And all those vineyards in the Napa Valley--large and small-- make such great wedding spots in the fall.  Here are a few

THE BEST OF EUROPEAN COUTURE

Johanne RissLately a few European designers have gone vintage with their designs, harking back to 1930s, 40s, 50s even 60s inspirations.  All these gems have my utmost attention . . . Catherine AlhincWhite NightSuzanne ErmannKLOKLIKLO

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POUFS AND CAGES

Smoot Photo  Once reserved  for the informal wedding, short veils are not only chic for the most casual civil ceremony, we've been seeing them at many ultra-formal weddings lately.  This is partly because poufs and cages can be elegant and easy to wear all at once--no lugging around that excess tulle come reception time.  Also when brides first started sporting them a couple years back, they were

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SOMETHING NEW

Sometimes all you need is a touch.  Check out the hair florals with a whisper of plume--the perfect answer to the veil or not to veil question.  Just a little bling on the arm and all you'll need is a touch of Coco, that elegant fragrance so perfect for the fashion conscious bride . . . 

YELLOW AND GRAY

What a gorgeous combination for coloring your wedding pretty.  Yellow and shades of grey paint such a lovely picture. A big thank you to Helena over at SMP Style Circle for doing such an awesome job of inspiring us today . . .

PLANNING A WINTER WEDDING DURING BASEBALL SEASON

Astrid Ritmeester Okay, so winter's not here just yet but I haven't forgotten all you December and Janurary brides out there as I hope for my beloved Yankees to make the play-offs this season. Brides looking toward a winter wedding might do best finding a dress with sleeves  Believe it or not there are some designers out there offering gowns with mid to long length sleeve variations.  In addition

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SALUTE TO CHRISTIAN DIOR

Christian Dior revolutionized fashion in 1947 with his “New Look”, a 180 turn out of the gray days of fashion following WWII.  Once restrictions lifted on fabric post war, Dior had the freedom to introduce the hourglass silhouette, showing off a cinched waist atop skirts flowing in yards of silks and layers of crinoline. Recently this defined  waist has made a come back and brides are loving it. 

TULLE-ING AROUND

Divine Images A picture hat draped completely in tulle paired up with a tulle over skirtI ask you, what could say bridal more than a cloud of soft tulle? Tulle is a fine mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk, cotton, nylon or acrylic/silk for power netting. Tulle, aka illusion, is familiar because its the standard material for bridal veils. But did you know it comes in lighter

SWIRL

Feeling green?  I found this gem on a site called The Nibs Blog.  Martha, editor at Nibs, originally made this inspiration board on SMP Style Circle.  Can you guess why she named it, Swirl?  I'd say she did a superb job finding all the swirly-ques here to relate to one another.  

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Finally!  The first piece of 2011's Dioresque series to make it off the work table. Chantilly lace under shirred tulle on the bodice gives an ethereal, gossamer look. The bodice sculpts the wearer's body by way of inside boning and a few other materials I slipped in there to give it structure . . .The over skirt is 10 yards of tea-dyed tulle over more layers of tulle and ivory taffeta.  White

ALMOST HERE

A parfait of pastel, all these images add up to one chic feast of soft colors.  I particularly love the lavender roses and mauve cake mixed with light gold touches.Thank you once again Brancosprata for sharing with us this gorgeous medley of inspiration.

RED POPPIES

There's nothing quite like red poppies to bring a smile on.  Warm and inviting they are evocative of those last glorious days of summer.  Featured alongside cobalt blue glassware, poppy red helps make a perfect color scheme.  Thank you Sarah over at SMP Style Circle for waking us up and bringing such warmth . . .

CHAPEAU CHIC

 Christophe-Alexandre DocquinWhen it comes to hats, the French are trump this season.  All these are by French designers and what innovation they have brought us . . . .In particular, Suzanne Ermann's are spectacular with her signature wiring and loopity-dos effects.Christophe-Alexandre DocquinSuzanne ErmannSuzanne ErmannSuzanne Ermann

EMPIRE

Catherine VarnierDefined, the empire waist was dubbed by and after Napoleon marking a reign in history when women wore high waistlines, evocative of those classical Grecian gowns. Incidentally, the great conqueror found Grecian anything incredibly beautiful and sexy.An empire waist can be joined to either a loose or more fitted skirt. Empires are extremely flattering on certain figure types and

AND ALL THAT JAZZ

What a treat I have for you today.  If you're contemplating a 1920s vintage wedding with truly authentic touches, check out the work of  Scottish designer, Lindsay Fleming, Ordinarily known for her Celtic bridal gowns, as of last Fall, she launched 'All That Jazz' a collection of dropped waist dresses, saluting that special era of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby, the influence of Coco Chanel

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THE GAUNTLET

Diane HamelineThink of the gauntlet as a hybrid between sleeve and glove. If you're looking for a two way dress, this concept is ideal.  The gauntlet dates back to medieval times.  Originally made out of chain mail or armor, knights used them to protect the hands.  Fast forward a few centuries and the gauntlet has gone through some changes.   Today they are fashion statements, made of fabric and

POCKET CHIC

Rosa ClaraCheck out these gems, all are top designer bridal gowns with pockets--some even the focal point of the design.  While some eras went for pockets, even in formal attire, this is the first we've really seen them show up in bridal.  After all, once-upon-a-time a bride didn't have to carry anything.except a bouquet.  She had maids to handle everything else.  However, pockets, like collars,

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CHOCOLATE AND IVORY VINTAGE CHIC

Let's get a jump start on Fall here with a few beiges and browns, the background shades of this beautiful and vintage season.  The old barn here says it all--harvest, farms, fallen leaves, berries mixed into floral arrangements and bouquets.  Thanks to  Doodle Dog over at SMP Style Circle for sharing this gorgeous autumn inspiration with us . . .

IN THE NAVY

Sharp and clean, can you think of a prettier palette for mid-summer?  The blue and navy here conjure images of the sea side wedding, colorful lanterns and the indigo shades of sunset.  Thanks to Wed in the City over at SMP Style Circle for posting this great mix of pictures . . .

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THE FARM CHIC BRIDE

sourceThis style harks back to the late seventies with the blouson waist, very much the craze during the disco era.  Created by Parisian designer Delphine Manivet, this easy-to-wear gown has been updated with some gorgeous lace in the skirt that  I'd love to get my hands on.  There's a real casual feeling about it perfect for the farm or country wedding.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COCO CHANEL

Maybe the French should declare today a national holiday!  What do you think?  Every August 5, I celebrate by wearing #5 and 5 strands of pearls.  Yes, Coco's favorite number was--you guessed it-- five!  This lovely board incorporating everything Chanel was created by Love, Paper and Ink over on SMP's Style Circle.  A big thanks for reminding us who it actually was bold enough to wear so many 

NOVEL WAYS OF WEARING A VEIL

Delphine ManivetWant to put a new spin on an old tradition? Here are a few concepts designers put out there to inspire or wow us into thinking beyond bridal fashion's safe beige parameters.  Ulrich EnglersourceSharon Bowen CoutureMax ChaoulSuzanne ErmannQuasoar Noel StewartWhile uber-poufs out of tulle and organza are making headlines, these shapes of what look like organdy and gauze sculpt

Hair accessories for Bridal

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Choosing the ideal women’s bridal shoe

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FAIRY WONDERFUL

Have you perchance dreamed of a fairy tale wedding right down to the flower girls? Well then check these little beauties out.   Fairy Wonderful tutu dresses actually grow with your little flower girls.  This means a bevy of tulle clad flower girls have the extraordinary gift of a dream costume after the big day.  And once she outgrows it as a dress simply tuck in or remove the halter tie and ...

Celebrity Wedding Dress

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BOX CAR BRIDE

This inspiring medley comes from the talented Stephanie Briggs of Red Carpet Studios in Sacramento, California. Her concept for this shoot was inspiring and maybe you can relate to it . . . one bride and groom on a long journey.

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PURPLE AND GREEN

Check out this gorgeous combo: Purple and shades of green.  For me this spells out 'Garden Wedding', the most visual and bucolic of all events.  Thank you Belle Soiree Wedding Planning  for taking time to create and share this lovely Sunday inspiration with us . . .