Romantic Red Wedding Board

I did this wedding board inspired by my friend from school. She was an art major, with a love for the Phantom of the Opera: the architecture, the scenery, the fashion. This is what she hopes her wedding will be inspired by in the future, and for fun, I created a wedding board. I was happy that she liked it, because she was one tough customer!

"I Do" Spotlight: Pronovias

Pronovias fashion house has been a prominent member of the bridal fashion market since the beginning of the 21st century (1960s), and continue to make brides happy with their designs everyday. Their Manuel Mota 2013 Collection is ready-to-wear, creative designs with lace, feathers and embroidery. The collection's pieces are truly one-of-a-kind and flattering for every bride.

New Product! Speak Wedding

NYC Event Planner, Annie Lee of  Daughter of Design has launched her new product: Speak Wedding Flashcards! These flashcards are developed by the wedding expert provide a great tool for conquering wedding lingo that are common and can be confusing, but important for the upcoming nuptials. Not only are these cards helpful, but the designs, by Ceci New York, are gorgeous! Allowing you to be stylish while learning. This is a great  gift for a newly engaged couple or a great game to test the bridal party's knowledge at a bridal shower.

This One is for the Guys!

Sometimes people forget that the groom wants to look good too! Menswearhouse now has a buy one suit, get one suit free offer. But Menswearhouse knows the suit is only the beginning. They also have buy one shoe, get the second 50% off, and 50% off additional items online and in-store as well. Take a trip to their website here to find a location near you.

Preparing for the Honeymoon

The wedding gown is the most important outfit that all of your family will see you in on your special day, but that does not take away from the importance brides put on finding the perfect lingerie for their honeymoon. For all those brides looking for something sweet and sexy, I have the perfect brand for you. La Petite Croquette offers a wide arrange of bras, panties, babydolls, chemises, and bustiers in bridal white or even champagne. Right now La Petite Croquette is offering an additional 30% off online and in-store on their already reduced items.

Gabriella New York Bridal - New SOHO Location!

Gabriella New York Bridal is a small bridal boutique with a new location in SOHO. I have never been to this boutique, but took the time to go through their website. Gabriella carries a variety of designer bridal gowns and bridal accessories. Owner, Gabriella Risatti is opening her salon doors May 17-19 for designer Angel Sanchez's Spring 2013 trunk show. Angel Sanchez's collection focuses on texture and movement. The "bling factor" is non existent and not missed. The creative choice of  fabric and material is perfectly composed into a dress that a bride would love to wear not only on her wedding day, but for the rest of her life. The dress is simplistic with a personal flair that allows the bride to shine and not be out shined by the dress. Click the link above to find instructions to make an appointment, or look at dresses.

1950s Movie Wedding Dresses I Love

The title is self-explanatory. These are my 4 picks for wedding dress success in 50s film. I LOVE classic films, and watch them whenever  can. I recommended a few Marilyn Monroe movies to my friend Amber, and she instantly fell in love with all the fashion, and specifically the wedding dress. I am dedicating this post to her with my top 4 wedding dresses of 1950s movies from movies I have seen.



4. Lauren Bacall How To Marry A Millionaire,1953







3. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953

 

2. Audrey Hepburn Funny Face, 1957

 

1. Elizabeth Taylor Father of the Bride, 1950

"I Do" Spotlight: Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera's Fall 2013 Bridal Collection (www.Carolinaherrera.com) featured classic silhouettes, unique lace designs and a feel that will make any bride feel like Cinderella, even without the large ball gown. Carolina Herrera truly does live up to her reputation of offering something for every bride.

Jiselle

Jocelyn

Jenny Front

Jenny Back

Juliet Back

Juliet Front

Jacqueline

50 Shades of Grey

In honor of the book that swept the nation I created a visual storybook of my own using a color that didn't get enough appreciation until the above novel came out: Grey. Grey is quickly labeled as a depressing color, that people gravitate away from when they are planning their weddings but mixing shades of grey into your wedding decor will deliver an elegant, modern, romantic look that will leave the guests in awe of your creativity. Take a look at my wedding board below, and don't knock grey out of the running yet!

None of the pictures are my own

Bridal Headpieces

This is my first post for my blog, and I spent a while trying to decide what to post about first. I decided to continue the theme of bridal headpieces that I spoke about on my tumblr account, brooklynbridal.tumblr.com

Headpieces can be another way for a bride to add a personal, creative touch to her special day. A headpiece can be simple, or extravagant. They can be worn with a veil, or take the place of the veil all together! Twigs & Honey, LLC (www.twigsandhoney.com) has an assortment of headpieces that will make any bride feel gorgeous. Some of the headpieces are simple, and perfect for a bride that follows the 'less is more' mantra. They also have headpieces that provide the 'wow' factor and glam appeal. Twigs & Honey creates these hand-crafted pieces with the goal of creating an individual look to be worn by each bride. The attention to detail is evident, and their goal truly comes alive through their pieces. Take a look at the pieces below: