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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)

Why is she so concerned over this stinkin’ wedding dress?

weddingish — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:38:39 +0000

Here’s one for you brides to pass on to your hubby-to-be.
You may have noticed your bride-to-be bordering on obsession over finding that perfect wedding dress. Did she start looking before you were even engaged? Crazy, right?
Maybe…
Maybe not.
As a guy, you’re not programmed to understand the bridal gown phenomenon. I mean, it’s not like you’re spending six months trying to find that perfect tuxedo (well maybe you are, but that’s for a different blog).
That being said, one thing you are programmed to do is be involved and understand why certain wedding planning activities matter so much. Never is this more important than during the bridal gown selection process. It’s cliché to say, but your bride has been planning her wedding day since she was a girl.
Here are some important time-lines to get used to, guys. This should help you get the idea of the amount of time that goes into the dress alone.
9-12 months – Length of time before wedding day that the bride should start looking for a dress
6 months – Length of time before wedding day that the dress should be ordered
2-3 months – Amount of time that should be counted on for alterations
2-3 weeks – Average amount of time in the bridesmaid dress selection process
3-4 – Number of arguments you just avoided by becoming familiar with the wedding dress shopping process.

Expert groom blogger Chris Easter is co-founder of TheManRegistry.com – the leading online resource for grooms. The site offers a unique wedding registry for men, groomsmen gift ideas and a wealth of content aimed at helping men make it through the wedding planning process in one piece.

Dazzling Bridal Footwear

weddingish — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:52:11 +0000

You get to play princess for a day, so it’s your time to shine – quite literally! Heels and flats of all varieties splashed with rhinestone, glitter and jewel embellishments can add a glamorous touch to your bridal ensemble. The trick is to keep the dazzle to a minimum. If you choose to have showy shoes, keep that in mind when considering your jewelry and accessories.

There are endless bridal footwear options available, so we’ve combed the Internet for the most dazzling footwear. All of our favorites full into a range of prices sure to fit any bride’s budget. So have some fun with your shoes!

T-Straps: A Sliver of Dazzle

From left: Invitation Only, $24.99 (source: pennyla.com); Badgley Mischka, $295 (heels.com); Elegance, $50 (weddingish.com).

Slingbacks: A Touch of Dazzle

From left: Badgley Mischka, $169 (heels.com); J. Crew, $358 (jcrew.com); Invitation Only, $24.99 (source: pennyla.com).

Platforms: Full-On Dazzle

From left: Christian Louboutin, $995 (source: shoemix.com); Johnathan Kayne, $200 (weddingish.com); Christian Louboutin, $775 (source: intheircloset.com).

Strappy: A Sprinkling of Dazzle

J. Crew, $198 (jcrew.com); My Wedding Shoe, $120 (source: perfectdetails.com).

Flats: Jeweled Dazzle

Charles David, $147 (shoes.com); Banana Republic, $98 (source: brides.com).

Vintage Glamour

weddingish — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:34:15 +0000

Celebrity and red-carpet glamour continues to influence bridal trends for 2010! Slinky fishtail dresses and movie-star style halterneck gowns need plenty of accessorizing. Think strappy shoes, sparkle and statement jewelery! Vintage is still the most fashionable trend for 2010. Whether you’re going for 1920s, 1940s or 1960s, glamour and glitter will add flare to the vintage theme.

From vintage crystal combs to fabulous flowers and feathers, 2010’s must-have accessories are truly one of a kind. Check out our collection of bridal headbands, clips, pins, combs that compliment your personal style. Birdcage veils are also a very hot trend right now.

The New Bridal Corset Tank Top

weddingish — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:31:20 +0000

A question every bride asks herself…what will I wear while I get ready to walk down the aisle? She wants stylish, sophisticated, photo worthy, and functional. Weddingish introduces the new Swarovski Bridal Corset Tank. The Swarovski-studded tank top with corset style ties with fine satin ribbon embellished with tiny crystals.For the perfect photo op, the tank dazzles with genuine Swarovski crystals that read BRIDE across the chest.

Ideal for the bride to wear while preparing her hair and makeup on the big day, it allows her to slip out of her attire and into her gown without so much as a hair moved on her head. From boudoir pictorials as she gets ready with her back peeking out, to keeping her cool as the temperature rises as the clock counts down, we’ve created the first and only tank to cater to every bride.

Check out the NEW Bridal Corset Tank Top and let us know your thoughts on this HOT new item…

Blossoming Brides

weddingish — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:00:08 +0000

Flowers of all species are the latest in bridal fashion. Designers have taken a cue from mother nature and so we’re seeing blooms of all different sizes and shapes from small and simple rosettes to large and oversized blossoms. Both bridal and bridesmaids gowns include applications such as as floral embroidery, appliques, and even floaral prints. The nature-inspred dresses are great for a Spring or Summer wedding, so consider implementing one of these details to your 2010 wedding dress.

Jobyna’s Bridal and Ines Di Santo Open Doors

weddingish — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:11:19 +0000

Jobyna’s Bridal and Ines Di Santo have opened doors to their luxury boutique at the amazing Americana at Brand in the heart of Glendale. This sophisticated savvy bridal boutique is not to be missed by the modern Southern California bride.

The grand opening event was held earlier this month with the industry’s finest, including Your Wedding Day Magazine and the designer herself, Ines Di Santo, present as her stunning designs were modeled at a pool-side fashion show.

Whether you’re looking for a modern bridal gown with a twist or a traditional and sophisticated one, you are sure to find something at this salon that brings together the experience of Jobyna’s Bridal and the beautiful designs of Ines Di Santo.