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Nautical Wedding Inspiration

Weddingish — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:29 +0000

The nautical theme is timeless, classic, crisp, and fun! If you’re an ocean lover, traveler, sailor, this theme is ideal for your wedding. Perfect for the Spring or Summer, the theme is dedicated to the sea with popular details such as anchors, life saver buoys, sail boats, lighthouses, ropes, stripes, sea shells- the possibilities are endless! Colors to incorporate are navy blue, red, white, yellow and gold.

Here are some of our favorite inspirations from flowers, cakes, to bridal party apparel.

Nautical Wedding Cakes

Nautical Wedding Ideas

Nautical Wedding Flowers

Nautical Wedding Details

Something Blue Bridal Shoes

Weddingish — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:00:40 +0000

Vibrant bridal shoes are a perfect choice of a pop of color for a white wedding gown. So, when you are thinking of something blue to wear for your wedding, blue shoes are the obvious choice! Choose your favorite blue to contrast against the white of the dress. Bejeweled blues, blue bows, royal blues and Tiffany blues…check out these blue beauties…

Badgley Mischka

Christian Louboutin

BHLDN

Milk & Honey

Blue Bridal Shoes

Top 10 Wedding Dress Trends for 2012

Weddingish — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:12 +0000

As we’re all anticipating the new year, here are a few of the most popular wedding dress trends for 2012. Big ball gowns, ruffly ruffles, bare legs and shoulders…see what’s trending for bridal gowns for the year to come.

Show some leg! Sexy slits and short wedding dresses were among the popular gowns on the runway for 2012.

Monique Lhuillier

Ines Di Santo

Bare Shoulders: Off-the-shoulder necklines with tulle skirts create a romantic look.

Marchesa

Bejeweled bodices: Dazzling beaded tops accompany minimalist skirts.

Anna Maier - Ulla-Maija Couture

Anne Bowen

Illusion necklines: Sheer bateau necklines continue with crystal and pearl appliques to give it a more glam look.

Ines Di Santo

Carolina Herrera

Ruffles, ruffles, and more ruffles: Fun flirty and flattering!

Pronovias

Kenneth Pool

Romantic and dainty cap sleeves.

Reem Acra

Jenny Packham

Full and dramatic ball gowns.

Maggie Sottero

St. Pucci

Peek-a-boo hemlines: High and low hemlines are fun, flirtatious and a great way to show off amazing wedding shoes!

Claire Pettibone

Oscar De La Renta

Cover-it-up capes: Graceful capes cover up shoulders.

Alfred Angelo

Ines Di Santo

Passion for purple: We’ve seen a lot of color on the runway for bridal gowns for 2012, blush pink and black among them, but purple seems to be a hot one for the coming season , be it for accents or gowns.

Rivini

Among these pretty amazing trends were also lingerie inspired bustiers, large floral details, v-necklines, mini-skirt dresses, Chantilly and Alencon laces, light fabrics such as organza, taffeta and chiffon, and ornate and bejeweled belts.

More 2012 Wedding Gown Trends

Source: The Knot

Fall 2011: Elie Saab Haute Couture

Weddingish — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:41:49 +0000

The recent couture shows in Paris have been nothing short of fabulous. We’re especially marveling over Elie Saab’s collection of dreamy gowns fit for a princess. And think of all the brides that want a wedding gown befitting of a fairy tail…

It’s definite that these gowns are beyond most brides’ price range, but let these pieces inspire you. The collection sparkles, flows and exudes magic; you’ll see what we mean in the photos below.

Kisses, Raya

Photos via Style.com

Sequins Everywhere

Weddingish — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:54:14 +0000

Make your bridal look go from 0 to 60 in seconds with sequins.

There are no longer bridal fashion rules. Below we love the bronze sequined sweetheart bodice of the BHLDN gown and the sweet sequin-sprinkled back of the Alina Pizzano dress. We’re also delighted by the possibilities of a playful kimono atop a simple frock.

We’ll save sequin clutches and hairpieces for another post; hopefully these photos get your glamour juices flowing!

XOXO,

Raya

Beginning at top left: Dress, Reem Acra (Style.com), Burnished Organza Gown (BHLDN), Gown (Alina Pizzano), Silver sequin gown (Paper+Lace Photography), Dress, Elie Saab (Style.com), Brooklyn Kimono, Alice + Olivia (Neiman Marcus).

Ines Di Santo Fall 2011 Collection – “Parisian Gardens”

Weddingish — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:48:43 +0000

Ms. Di Santo’s Fall 2011 collection was inspired by women strolling through Parisian gardens, and the Paris influence was evident. On the runway we saw deceivingly light and airy voluminous gowns, shimmery (and borderline sexy) little numbers, plenty of sparkle, and hats – we saw many gorgeous hats!

See this little slice of glamour for yourself, and enjoy.

Hugs,

Raya

Short and Shimmery Numbers

Seemingly Weightless Volume

Appropriately Over-the-Top Hats

Made-for-a-Princess Details

Subdued Bridesmaid Dresses

Weddingish — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:52:26 +0000

(Credit: (l) Alvina Valenta, (r) Lazaro.)

Once upon a time bridesmaid dresses close to white in color were considered a no-no, as to outshine the bride was avoided at all costs. Due to this we’ve seen bridesmaid dresses of all shades accompany white and ivory wedding gowns. News flash: these days the bride is giving her bridesmaids more and more room to shine. This trend is making way for timeless appeal, and colorless elegance.

A light-colored bridesmaid dress lends for a classic, no-fuss wedding appeal.

It’s chic.

It’s crisp.

It’s clean.

Here’s proof:

(Credit: A Bryan Photo.)

So much room, too, is left for bursts of color elsewhere for the bridesmaids; a black satin sash, fuchsia heels, or a pop of emerald jewelry earrings. So if you’re having a tough time deciding on the color of your bridesmaids’ dresses, think: champagne, ivory, cream, bone, and even (gasp!) white.

Love, Raya & Erin

Your “Something Blue” Solution: Shoes

Weddingish — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:07:59 +0000

For quite some time, brides have been faithful to the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” saying. Since the Victorian era, brides have followed this advice in hopes of good luck. Even if you are a bride that doesn’t believe in good fortune, it’s a wonderful way to ensure that you incorporate a variety of pieces that can bring special meaning to your big day.

Often, the hardest piece of the saying puzzle is finding that “something blue.” Since most bridal ensembles entail white, ivory, or even pink or pastel colors, bolder colors like blue and black often get overlooked.

However, the “something blue” part is easy. A simple way to add blue to your bridal repertoire is by incorporating blue shoes, whether in a shade of ice or a bolder navy, or in a sandal or pump. Not only will you be a quarter of your way to good luck with some gorgeous blue heels, but it’s a fun way to add a splash of color to an otherwise typical bridal color palette. Even better news: blue heels are available in a range of prices sure to fit any bride’s budget.

(Credits, beginning at top: Something Blue Satin Pump, Manolo Blahnik; Willy Satin Sandal, Chinese Laundry; Deci Navy Pump, Manolo Blahnik)

(Credits, beginning at top: Elope Pump, Caparros; Michaela Satin Pump, rsvp; Aela Sandal, Lauren by Ralph Lauren)

(Credits, beginning at top: Electra Peep-Toe Pump, Nina; Court Peep-Toe Pump, Nina; Jessica Peep-Toe Slingback, D2 by Dikuza)

Decorated Stems

Weddingish — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:48:51 +0000

“Use beads, brooches, jewels, pearls and charms to dress up a simple ribbon-wrapped bouquet,” Brides magazine recently tipped.

How refreshing! Adorn otherwise plain and boring satin or silk ribbon-wrapped stems with anything sparkly, fitting, meaningful, or all of the above. Tie in elements or colors of your wedding to further personalize your wedding day look.

(Top 4 images, clockwise from top left: Rectangular Crystal Bouquet Buckle Accent, Crystal Heart Bouquet Holder Accent, flickr.com/photoscreativehorizons, Citrine Designs; Bottom 4 images, clockwise from top left: Tammybecker.com, White Lace Wedding, scan from The Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings, pg. 83, Willowbranchflowers.com)

Get creative, and have some fun. Because it’s easy to get carried away, be sure that your handle compliments your bouquet, rather than overwhelms it; the flowers, after all, are the centerpiece of the bridal bouquet!

The Met Gala Bridal Fashion – the Dresses

Weddingish — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:41:48 +0000

by Erin

Better late than never!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s biggest event of the year, by Hollywood standards, is the Met Gala. Last Monday we saw fashion’s biggest players, from models to celebrities to designers, make their grand entrance in sky-high heels while balanced by jewels, accessories, and for some, a man. The theme? American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.

We saw on parade a collection of wedding-worthy gowns in an array of bridal whites and ivories, and perhaps less conventional colors like dark champagne, gray and pink. Ruffle, tulle, lace, embellishments, and liquid silk were aplenty. And for the more daring brides, so was some leg and less-than conservative necklines.

If these designer looks are not in your budget range, use them as inspiration.

What was your favorite gown of the night?

Pure as White:

Stark and muted white. Diane Kruger in a demure, yet body-skimming, Calvin Klein gown; Emma Watson in a one-shoulder ruffled dress by Burberry, for whom she endorses; Tory Burch.

All That Glitters:

Oh, to be a princess, or to at least dress like one. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad; Anne Hathaway in a golden Valentino gown; Marion Cottilard in a bedazzled dress by Dior, for whom she endorses.

Slinky Delight:

Sometimes liquid silk is all a girl needs. Jessica Alba in Sophie Theallet for Gap; Jessica Biel in an antique ivory gown by Ralph Lauren Collection; Kate Hudson in friend Stella McCartney’s slinky design.

Vintage Glamour

A hint of Old Hollywood was ever-present. Eva Longoria in bridal queen label Marchesa; Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte for Gap; Taylor Swift in a flowy Ralph Lauren number.

(photos source: vogue.co.uk)