Archive for December, 2009

Floral Bliss For Brides

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Romantic floral trim is the theme here, from accessories to gowns.

W-BridalBib3Our own Bohemian Garden bridal bib necklace mixes silk, bead encrusted hydrangea, hanging beads, gems, lace and white feathers, tied with white satin ribbon.  Bib necklace available at our store Bohemian Garden

F-12-29PeterLangnerembroideredflowersA stunning bridal dress by Peter Langner, features embroidered flowers.

F-12-29elbo.co.ukA romantic rose-trimmed purse available at elbo.co.uk.

F-12-29St.PucchifrenchsilkThis French silk gown from St. Pucchi uses floral embellishment to add some drama.

F-12-29Heels.comfloralbroocheA floral brooch dresses up a pretty bridal wedge at heels.com.

F-12-29YouLinNYRevaMivasagarjacketA delicate petal-trimmed jacket by Reva Mivasagara is a perfect accessory for this dress from You Lin New York.

F-12-29BelAireBridalRoses and feathers adorn this bridal hair comb available at Bel Aire Bridal.

The Romance Of Italian Bridal Dresses

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

There is something soft and dreamy about European wedding fashion.  Unlike the American Princess style, the dresses shown here by Fio Spose of Italy, (fiospose.it) have a more ethereal fairytale quality.

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GO FOR THE GOLD-GOLDEN FASHIONS AND FINDS

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Nothing says “lush” like gold.  We’ve included some golden items on our list, including a golden opportunity to bring some holiday love into your life…and give it in return.

W-GoldrosesAdd some gold to your bridal bouquet with our gold painted flowers.  Shown here a bouquet of gold-trimmed red roses.

F-12-18FionaPaxtonSaksfifthavenueA spectacular gold necklace by Fiona Paxton at Saks Fifth Avenue.F-12-18InesDisantoInes Disanto has created this beautiful gold wedding gown embellished with roses.F-12-18MarthaStewartexpresso-flavoredExpresso flavored gold cupcakes at MarthaStewart.com.

F-12-18CaseyIamsAnd best of all, Casey, the 4-year-old, Golden Retriever.  Sadly, the economy has forced many pet owners to relinquish their beloved pets to shelters.  Casey is one of hundreds of pets up for adoption.  These pets are now left without a family and need a loving home.  To see adoptable pets all over the country please go to Iams.com  and click on their “Home 4 The Holidays” link.  If you can’t adopt a pet this season, please donate to your local animal shelter.

Nothing Says Bride Like A Ball Gown

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

A Ball Gown-the epitome of the Princess Bride.  New styles update the look with variety and detail.  Here, some examples of beautiful dresses by great designers.

F-12-14AgapeEverA fitted bodice and fluffy skirt give this modern ball gown by Agape Ever, an ethereal look.F-12-14DemetriosYoungSophisticatesDemetrios goes for “wow” with a halter corset top and floral embellished skirt.F-12-14EugeniaCoutureA stunning, detailed ball gown from Eugenia Couture adds a wide, beaded waist.F-12-14JustinAlexanderA classic ball gown look from Justin Alexander.F-12-14PlatinumforPriscillaofBostonI love the simplicity of this dress, made special with the gray belt, by Platinum for Priscilla of Boston.

Two gowns from Saison Blanche, below, in totally different sytles.

F-12-14SaisonBlancheF-12-14SaisonBlanche2A truly Princess look from Sincerity Bridal.F-12-14SincerityBridalLast, a dream dress by Sposa Bella.F-12-14Sposabella

Wedding Cakes By Design

Friday, December 11th, 2009

A wedding cake can be the focal point of wedding decor when created in a theme or matching color scheme.  Wedding cakes are no longer bland vanilla affairs with butter creme icing and are now available in a wide variety of flavors and fillings.

F-12-11PetalCraftsThis small cake by Petal Crafts is different enough to get noticed in a big way.F-12-11MichelleDollAn ultra sleek and trendy couture cake by Michelle Doll is deceivingly simple.F-12-11-09Nina1F-12-11Nina2A gloriously detailed cake by Trulyconfectionaryarts.com would be the centerpiece of any reception.F-12-11MarthaStewartThe sunny lemon trimmed cake at Marthastewart.com is perfect for a garden or outdoor wedding.  Below, an elegant cake by Ron Ben Israel.F-12-11RonBenIsrael

WARM UP YOUR WEDDING

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Our winter-warm-ups include the use of colors like those found in our “Vienna” bouquet below and a lovely cake from Pink Cake Box.  A beautiful covered dress, a stunning ring, and piping hot soup are just some ideas to heat up cold weather weddings.

Our “Vienna” bouquet features maroon mums, white and ivory mums and a center of maroon and white roses.  Available at The Bouquet Boutique.A-Vienna1
Pink Cake Box CakeA simple cake from Pink Cake Box.

F-12-6WhteChocolateFall09A winter-look gown and cover-up from the White Chocolate 2009 Fall collection.F-12-6WhiteChocolate2

F-12-6KomodoRingDeBeersAt left, the fabulous “Komodo ring” from De Beers and below some hearty winter Swiss Potato Soup from Big Blend Magazine.F-12-6SwissPotatoesoupbigblendmag

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A BRIDE-TO-BE

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Our “no fee” gift certificates in donomiations of $25, $50, or $75 are the perfect holiday gift for a bride-to-be.  These certificates can be used toward custom-orders for bridal bouquets, wedding flowers, or bridal accessories.  Gift Certificates can also be redeemed for ready-made items at our   BOHEMIAN GARDEN STORE. To purchase click on the Bohemian Garden Store link.

Visit our web sites to see our online portfolio and pricing information on custom-orders:  THE BOUQUET BOUTIQUE and FLOWERARTGARDEN.COM

Gift certificates expire one year from purchase. w-Giftcertificatesample

WELL GROOMED-WEDDING STYLE FOR MEN

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Today’s grooms are stylish and sexy, complimenting the bride rather than remaining in the background.  Below, some fashionable men’s wear we really like.

F-12-1SavviFormalwearchocolateinfinitySavvi Formalwear shows off a brown tux in a warm “Chocolate”, a perfect hue.F-12-1PerryEllisWeddingCasuals

Beach casual is all crisp and light from Perri Ellis Wedding Casuals.F-12-1JosephAbboud

Black is done in sleek and updated style from Joseph Abboud.F-12-1-JeanYvesGray is anything but dull when designed by Jean Yves.

F-12-1SavviFormalwearWe love this, edgy look from Savvi Formalwear with its trendy take on black and white.

F-12-1Men'sWearhouseF-12-1Men'sWearhouseIvoryTwo styles from Men’s Wearhouse, left  in white and right in Ivory.