Category — Bridal Fashions

Could Beige be the New Ivory?

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In the Spring 2012 bridal collections we once again see color, beige in particular.

Last weekend we saw a slew of beige-based gowns float down the runway at Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier and Watters and Watters, among others.

Could beige become the new ivory? Beige offers brides the choice of an intriguingly soft, romantic and atypical hue while not being too bold. Trends come and go, but for a certain set of brides the movement from traditional colors continues.

XOXO, Erin & Raya

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Frothy beige and pale peach gowns at Monique Lhuillier

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Textured beige gowns at Romona Keveza Couture

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Golden beige at Rosa Clara and St. Pucchi

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A touch of peach at Watters and Watters

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April 16, 2011 No Comments

Veils of Great Lengths

Recently a bride, a gorgeous Reese Witherspoon in a lengthy, dreamy veil reminded us of the romance of veils of chapel and cathedral lengths.

Long veils, once reserved for formal weddings and equally formal gowns, are being paired with everything from ball gowns to shorter, more flirty wedding frocks. Veil shy and afraid you can’t commit to such a statement piece? Perhaps these photos will help to persuade you.

Love, Raya

Photo credits; top: veil by Tia Mazza (Brides magazine); Clockwise from top left: veil by Lusan Mandongus (via Nibs), veil by Manuel Mota (via Bride Chic), couple (Christian Ward via Rock My Wedding), couple (Scarlett Lillian), couple on the street (Karen Cunningham via Happy Hour Bride), Reese Witherspoon (People).

April 7, 2011 No Comments

Bridal Market Round-Up

Now that the commotion over the mid-month’s Bridal Market has died down, we’ve had some time to reflect upon the new Spring and Fall 2011 bridal collections with a clear head!

Since we didn’t have the pleasure of being in New York, we’ve been ogling over the runway and showroom photos. Jenny Packham charmed us with her 30s and 40s inspired gowns, Lilly Pulitzer debuted her bridal collection, and Vera Wang wowed us per usual with her delicious layers of satin and silk.

Brides decidedly have more choices than ever! We’ve noticed the trend towards grays, nudes and soft peaches is not dying down, and thank goodness! Too, the short gown is still around; to see a variation in length is a breath of fresh air.

Here is just a little taste of what the New York Bridal Market had to offer. Stay tuned for some more mouthwatering photos from the new collections in the posts to come. We’re sure excited!

Hugs,

Raya & Erin

Color at Romona Keveza