What up bridesmaids?

I would like to announce that my fabulous bridesmaids ordered their bridesmaids dresses in blush, well before it was sited on Gossip Girl. Totally stylish, ladies.


How excited are we for gossip girl's big wedding?! 20 bucks Blair runs out of the Church.

PS. LOOOOOOOOOOVE Serena's dress!

Ombre, Ombre!

I was going to go with another color theme today, but decided to nix that and just focus on my latest obsession: OMBRE! A few years ago I purchased the cutest blue ombre cocktail dress. From then on I was hooked. How can you incorporate this look into a wedding? Look no further- here is your inspiration!

Color Inspiration: Orange ya glad you're getting married?

The sun is shining and it sure is hot, orange you inspired with tropical wedding colors? Mango, Hot pink, orange, bright sunburst of colors

A cute color combo!



Wedding Trends: REVAMP

Below is my list of the hottest wedding trends now. Perhaps you have seen these at a wedding this year.
Want to take it one step above the "trend"... see my suggestions for revamps!


TREND 1: BEACH THEMED WEDDINGS

Especially being in New England, beach themed weddings are the go-to element! Beachy themed cakes, starfish and sand dollars place cards, etc.

REVAMP: Take it up a notch, use the same color scheme (blues and greens) in a new way. Peacock!

TREND 2: CHUCKS

You have seen tons of photos with brides wearing the chucks down the altar and hanging out in them during the reception.

REVAMP: Sure, you've seen chucks-- but be the first bride to wear TOMS. Super cute and sparkly too!

TREND 3: Submerged Flowers with Candles. These are a popular and low-cost alternative to floral centerpieces....and have a real eye catching look. But why not try something new...

REVAMP: Keep up the charm with a different type of centerpiece- Succulents. These are starting to pop up and they are great as favors, place card holders, or centerpieces. Plus, they are pretty unexpected.

She's Back...

Vera is back! With more amazing, affordable gowns and bridesmaids gowns too for her David's Bridal White Line. Here is a peek at the new Vera White Label Bridesmaids dresses, just released today to stores!

Color Inspiration: Pinks!

The ever popular wedding color: PINK! See these photos for some pink inspiration

Not only cute but a nice DIY centerpiece. And the napking are just fabric cut and stiched quick on the edges

I love the glamour of these. Use them in a grouping as a centerpiece, or on cocktail tables

Blush pink- check! Cute Bow- Check! Comfy Shape- Check! A perfect bridesmaid dress

Brooch bouquets are all the rage- this one is available online: Etsy shop: SolBijuo, ($350.00)

It's pink! It's ombre! And it has a cute flower. How super modern and chic

The OUTNET- Launches

Big news in time for Royal Wedding: In case you are an invited guest (ha!), or want a royal wedding of your own, check out the http://www.theoutnet.com/

Just Launched yesterday is their discount bridal, bridesmaid, or guest! wedding attire. Whoo hoo! Did you hear me, I said "discount". Check out these great finds:

Marchesa- $300



Vivenne Westwood- $986



Hello, Yellow!

Sunshine!!! Yellow is the inspiration of the day-- it must be this nice weather. Check it out!



Dress: Revolveclothing.com



Photo Credit: theknot.com

Wedding Color Inspiration: Blue and Green

Continuing on the Wedding Color inspiration from last week. Today's colors Blue and Green. Great for a nautical wedding, a chic bbq, or even a peacock themed wedding-- how cute!

These are so New England

Peacock wedding!

Brings a new meaning to "green" wedding

photo rights: Stephanie Williams

Awww! bridesmaids, love these bouquets!

Super Chic

Color Inspiration: Pink and Grey

Here is a color combo I absolutely love, and thought about doing it for my own wedding.

It looks sleek and sophisticated but still really feminine.

Look how cute the shoes are! Those are likely a clip you can find online, on etsy, or at a boutique that sells em.
 I also love the table numbers!!

Smokin' signature drink

Bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew

Friday Favorite Things: Etsy Edition

More Friday favorite things :)

This is a complete etsy edition. Happy Hunting


Non-Floral Bout option:

etsy shop: Fuzzy Rose


How super cute are these?

Etsy shop: Dear Jes


So this is one of my fav. pieces on etsy-- not only is it a Card box--but it comes with an alternative Roof and then turns into a bird house!! I wish I owned a home, and I would totally get one-- to match the colors of my house :( boo... also it's more affordable than you think ($98)

Etsy Shop: Clegg Farm Creations


This isn't really my "wedding style" but I am totally obsessed with this, especially as a Save the Date

Etsy shop: Felice Designs


Cute for you or a bridesmaid gift. Love the bow

Etsy shop: Babbs Boutique



New Lines Everywhere!

Wow, new bridal lines are popping up all over. JCrew extended their line, the New White line that I have highly advertised from Vera at DB, and now Anthropologie. They are coming out with a bridal line: bhldn.

Here is a link with some preview pics on their soon-to-be updated site: http://www.bhldn.com/

Also, the girls over at one of my favorite blogs: 100 Layer Cake were invited to sneak peak some of the goods. Take a look at this:



photos courtesy of 100 layer cake



The Long and Short of it

One thing I haven't spent much time on since its obviously a bit early is looking at dresses. For myself, I have checked out styles but I've yet to try on any dresses.

For bridesmaids,  I haven't put much thought into it yet. But I know I want something light, chiffon and in blush pink or champagne color--perhaps with a black accent.

I saw this photo of some blush pink Vera dresses that were organza and just light and airy look (google search : "blush pink Vera bridesmaid"  and you will find it) but at $280 a pop those won't fly with me for my ladies. So I found a few alternatives. Specifically from Bari Jay's line and the new LOVE Enzononi lines. Both lines are affordable and pretty trendy. Plus they carry the hard to come by (and worse to look at on a computer screen) "blush" color.

Some Great dresses:

The chiffon of these is hopefully a crowd pleaser. But then the question is long or short? There are arguments for both. I am having a decidedly formal wedding. Let's say we're going for "vintage glam" look for the girls because of this. Surely, a long dress is deemed appropriate.

Then there is the "comfort" and usability level of a shorter dress. But I'm not sure the "formality" is there. Arguably they are easier to use again, I mean no bridesmaid really "cuts down" their bridesmaid dress and wears it again. I keep thinking though (and this is likely me) that a bridesmaid dress still had the stigma of a bridesmaid dress--"wear it again" style or not. Short or long. I mean are any girls really throwing a blazer on over their old bridesmaid dress and heading off to work?! David's Bridal says they are...

Here is a cute option that I love for a short dress and I think it still says "Formal"

(albeit one of my bridesmaids has already worn it)....

Ohhh... the choices...