Archive for May, 2010

Weddings In Lavender

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Sensual lavender looks great on a bridesmaid and never seems wrong for colorful additions to wedding decor.  Below, some examples.

At left, a lovely lavender gown with ruffled bodice by Badgley Mischka Bridesmaid.

Below, a silk chiffon skirty by J. Crew.

Left, our own lavender colored bouquet available at Bohemian Garden.
Lovely lavender pumps by Promiscuous available at Zappos.com.
Below, a fitted mermaid style wedding gown by DaVinci sports a lavender band with brooch, to accent an empire waist.
At left, a stunning cake from The Cake Studio, New York.

Fancy 2011 For Offbeat Brides

Monday, May 17th, 2010

If you are looking for something a little quirky, with a some personality and attitude, then you may love the 2011 collection from Fancy  dressmefancy.com

The A-line at left shouts “different” with its schoolgirl charm.

Below, an all-out pretty long-sleeve dress.

At left, great lines focus in on the  narrow waist of this stunning dress.

Below: sweet and simple.

Wedding Cakes To Take Your Breath Away

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Wedding Cakes:  Rose Parade Urban romantics would swoon for this simple, stunning cake,The stunning cake at left features pink roses and a sugar swag from auntglendascakes.com

Below, a fabulous embroidered lace-look cake by Ron Ben-Israel. 

Another fabric-look  is the stunning eyelet cake above from Wendy Kromer Confections, Ohio.

Below, bright and cheery southwestern jewelry-look cake from  sugarcreations.com.

Wedding Cakes:  Best Western “I’ve been on a mission to prove that Western-

At left, a fabulous and elaborate cake from cakes4occasions.com.

Wedding Style 2011-Many Different Strokes

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

At left, great lines on a strapless gown from the Reem Acra Spring 2011 collection.  The diagonal draping on bodice, the floral embellishments, and large bow in back give this dress a wonderful silhouette.

Below, another unusual Acra dress in true couture style.

This fabulous dress from Amsale Spring 2011, sports a large flower and flowing skirt, giving it a “flapper” look.

I chose the dress below from the Blush by JLM 2011 Spring collection because of its demure appeal: sweet, bridal, different.

At left, a stunning gown from the Ines Di Santo, Spring 2011 collection features truly wonderful detail in lace.

Below, more lacy detail from the Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2011 collection for the bride who loves long sleeves.

Below, another take on a more covered look from the Spring 2011, Vinyard by Priscilla of Boston, collection.

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Vera Wang 2011-Wow On The Runway

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Beautiful ethereal dresses by Vera Wang are the hallmark of her 2011 collection.

At left, a sculptured creation still retains the airy look of a Wang design.

Pale color turns beautiful into stunning below.

The dress at left really gives brides a different choice in style with its unusual draping.

Below, a detailed bodice seems to mimic Wang’s jewelry collection, resulting in a fabulous dress.

Below, more subtle color in an absolutely perfect dress.