-
Bridal Suite Inspiration ShootA couple of weeks ago I hinted at a little project I was working on with Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs involving a pretty peach color palette. Today I am excited to share the results with you! Because Ami and I were both going to be in New York City at the same time for the National Stationery Show, we thought we’d take advantage and pull together an inspiration shoot. (We’re asking talented wedding pros to do it for our upcoming Inspired Creations Contest so why not get in on the action ourselves, right?) When coming up with the concept and design for the shoot, we thought pretty hard abo...
-
Bridal Suite Inspiration ShootGoing to New York for the Stationery Show was such fun! Not only was I able to see the talented and amazing stationers who exhibited, but it was also a chance to get together with several amazingly talented ladies I don’t often get to spend time with. With the Inspired Creations Contest coming soon, Cyd and I thought it would be a great opportunity to create a little bit of inspiration ourselves! As we discussed concepts, the idea of creating a bridal suite came to mind. We immediately connected to the idea, as we both treasure our relationships with our closest girlfriends and love th...
-
WHERE TO SHOP FOR A BRIDAL SUITJesus PeiroIf you are picturing yourself more tailored than romantic on your wedding day, you may have noticed the mainstream of bridal fashion remains focused on plunging necklines and layers of tulle. Fortunately more designers are putting bridal suits in their collections. There was a time when the only suits out there were those Mother-of-the-Bride numbers, sometimes bordered with pasty appliques and sequins. Now, thanks to an era of savvy fashion brides, the suit may just become traditional for a chosen few. In your Grandma's day, war brides had swift weddings with quick preparation out ...
-
A New York City Bridal Suite Inspiration ShootOh my, oh my! I am just so excited to share a glimpse of this fun New York City shoot with you...Photographed on a early Saturday morning at Lovely Bridal Shop in the West Village, Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs and Cyd of The Sweetest Occasion decided to capture the special moments a bride shares with girlfriends the morning of her big day. From sugary sips and bites, to blushing peonies and girly gifts... The shoot was packed with countless details that translate effortlessly and accessibly into any bride's getting-ready moments.And oh yes, that's little old me posing as the blushing bride. ...
-
Getaway In Style (or Rock the Bridal Suit All Day Long)Opinions vary on the wedding suit (as an alternative to the wedding dress), but I think that most brides-to-be would rather opt for a more casual sheath or a short cocktail dress before heading into the realm of the suit. Suits, I think, are too often associated with older brides and second-time brides having tiny weddings away from prying eyes. And this chick, Bianca Jagger, and my Omi aside, maybe not every bride can pull off the wedding suit. Or any suit. And that’s okay. But some can and some do, older or younger, big wedding or small, first- or second-time bride, for a variety of reaso...
-
-
VIP Bridal Suite for Sex & The City Party... brought to you by StudioWed!If you are a Nashville bride who is attending Ashley Bride Guide's Ultimate Girls Night Out / Sex and the City 2 part, it's getting even better for you! StudioWed is hosting a welcome suite for select Nashville brides. Here are the details: VIP bride status 20 lucky brides will get VIP access all night, courtesy of StudioWed. VIP access entitles you to: - 1 raffle ticket in the SW "Diamond Necklace Giveway"! You will have a one in 20 chance to win a diamond necklace. Winner will be drawn at 7:30 at our party! - special StudioWed swag bag that includes... - a $5 ...
-
Suits may, in fact, suit you!Way back in 1989, the NY Times ran an article about no-frills brides who wore suits instead of the usual gowns. Suits, the author asserts, are for women who want to avoid looking demure or overly fem. Then she goes on to call bridal suits sexy — which reads a bit like a contradiction, but really isn’t. There’s no reason a suit has to be frumpy, after all. ”Wearing a bridal suit portrays a woman as being sure of herself, of having a sense of power,” said Louise Maniscalco, a personal shopper at Barneys New York. ”In a suit, she is dressed the way she wants and not the way tradition ...
-
Suit Up In Bridal Style......One Fab Idea For The Fall Bride! Be cool by looking hot, so you can stay warm. What? You know what I mean. (Photo credits: Jacket by Teresa Crowninshield via the blog by Papercut Mag) I love boleros but I also love the idea of brides suiting up for their wedding by rocking an ultra cool jacket! Try this corset-inspired piece shown above, designed by Teresa Crowninshield. Seriously hot, right? So try a few on - it's just one more way to make your bridal style unique. Cheers! Original post blogged on b2evolution....
-
The Suit{Images top left: Liberty; top left middle: R. Soles; top right: Robyn Kessler; Bottom left: Mick Jagger (Image by Getty, via Glamour); bottom middle: Michael Caine (Image by mptvimages, via IMDB); bottom right: Wayne Coyne (Image via Bona Fide Darling)} The aesthetic of our wedding is of primary importance to us. The feel we are looking for is that of an English summer party with lounge suits and flowing dresses. It will be relaxed and free-form and guests will be encouraged to wear clothes they feel comfortable in although I think Rachel is keen for there to be plenty of hats. This is unas...
