Monday, March 21, 2011

WESTERN WEDDING CHIC

Nope, you don't have to live in Montana to have a Big Sky celebration the likes of any of these images. Any country setting will do. When I lived in upstate New York, bluegrass was a big attraction and here in California there are plenty of ranch lands to kick up your heels and wing ding it country style.
These photos are from an editorial on Brides.com called Western Union. Amazing how pritnear any dress when properly accessorized can look cowgirl chic, even Vera Wang. If you're curious to see the ultimate in western wedding wear check out a designer named Martin McCrea. Yee haaaaa!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress

Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress

FRENCH LAVENDER

French Lavender
Being a highly visual person these inspirations really put me in a spring mood.  So many shades of purple and cream in food, fashion and plants . .  Thanks Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for putting this board together . . .You'll find more chic like this on her blog.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Berketex Wedding Dress

Berketex Wedding Dress

A BRIDE AND THE CITY

For me the backdrop of a ccityscape conjures weekday weddings and alternatives to the big white traditional gown.  City Hall nuptials usually happen quickly with a celebration somewhere nearby--a restaurant, club or private home.  This means a bride has all the chic touches that say wedding only abbreviated.  Hems are usually ankle or tea length, veils either short or some hybrid of hat/veil combo . . .   
An ankle length, scoop necked silk jersey dress and wide-brimmed horse hair hat.   

White Chantilly all over  lace dress with a two layer tulle elbow veil edged in satin . . .
And the bride wore a shocking pink moire double breasted sleeveless jacket and skirt.  Pink jeweled buttons adorn the front . . . 
An elegant silhouette in casual fabric: Sabrina neck white linen dress . . . a great look for the bride who is more at ease going casual.