Get ready for some serious dress envy! And wedding envy all around…. Taylee was a joy to design with and her gorgeous long sleeve lace gown was such a beauty to create. We spent hours piecing on all of that delicate lace, and Taylee wore it beautifully! Make sure to take a look at all [...]
The weather is beautiful today! Warm and sunny, and I can feel Spring coming. SO I decided do a fun sunny spring wedding dress. It is made of white silk that is Ombre dyed yellow at the bottom and bright white at the top. The dress features a one shoulder strap made of a crisp [...]
Helena Bonham Carter Inspired by her dress. Corsetted bodice dress. Turn of the century style bustle dress. Velvet and taffeta. Fascinator and veil.
And now to the third day of Christmas…..Three French Hens. Yes, above is a real picture of Three live French Hens! Ha ha ha! You can buy the print at Fine Art America. Now on to our wedding theme. When I think hens I think red and white, and since they are french hens I [...]
And now for our second day of Christmas….Two turtle doves. This makes for a perfect wedding theme both in it’s historical symbolism in marriage as well as it’s soft beauty in pressence and song.. These sweet birds create strong pair bonds, which means they’re monogamous, also the perfect ideal representation of marriage. You [...]
Pantone recently released their color of the year for 2012, Tangerine Tango. It’s bold, beautiful, and reminds me of love! What a perfect vibrant color to use for your wedding day. And it works year round, easily fitting with spring, summer and fall weddings, and making a bold contrast for a winter wedding. I [...]
I saw this adorable cake on Martha Stewart Weddings awhile ago and I was just so inspired by it. I think it is totally adorable! It inspired me so much I decided to dream up what the rest of the wedding would look like. Let’s start with the dress, custom of course! It’s a beautiful [...]
Before there was Justin Bieber, there was Justin Timberlake, then the self proclaimed king of pop, the late Michael Jackson. But before that was the king of rock and roll. We’re talking about Elvis Aaron Presley of course! Why you ask? It was the late Elvis’s birthday on January 8th. So in tribute to this [...]
Hey let’s face it we’ve all played super hero growing up and yeah we’re all heroes to some degree or another. But that is not what we’re talking about today. We’re talking about Real Life Super Heroes. Yes, real life superheroes. (RLSH for short) I didn’t realize they existed and thought they were just stuff [...]
Here the dress of the day is a Golden Wedding Dress which was inspired by a “Golden Voice”. Usually when we think about the word “golden” many images come to mind, jewelry, money, riches or something precious. This dress is a mermaid style gown made of rich metalic gold lurex which looks amazing! This story’s [...]
Does it get any better than this friends? It’s National Whipped Cream Day! So I got a little creative and drew a “whipped cream” wedding dress. The one shoulder dress has a twist style design that ends in a full bubble hemmed ball gown. And don’t forget the whipped topping hat with russian net veil. [...]
If you don’t know, January is National Blood Donor Month. So today’s dress is a red wedding dress in honor and thanks to those that give to help save lives! If you are engaged, and able to give blood, consider taking a date with your sweetheart this month to donate blood together. Today’s dress is [...]
The holidays are over, it’s back to work, no more sleeping in, but you’re feeling just a little tired *yawn*….. Well, you are in luck! Because according to WikiHow, today, January 3rd is Festival of Sleep Day! So close your eyes, get some sleep and start to dream, like I am doing right now. So [...]
If you live under a rock, then you haven’t heard that the East coast saw some pretty intense blizzards a week or so ago. And I am sure there were at least a few brides with VERY white weddings! In honor of them, today we have a super warm and cozy Vintage style fur lined [...]
It’s 2011 today and I couldn’t be more excited! As one of my resolutions for the new year, I am challenging myself to post a dress of the day, for every day this year. I am going to do my best to relate them back to a current event, holiday for the day, or pop [...]
The sweetheart shape neckline is sure to stay sweet as ever in 2011. We’ve seen a lot of sweetheart styles the past few years, and the flattering cut is about to hit it’s height in 2011. The term sweetheart covers a range of styles. There are deep V sweetheart necklines that have the shape of [...]
Choosing a silhouette is often times one of the first things a bride will determine before any other detail. She may determine what silhouette she wants by thinking about what she looks good in, or she may decide that a certain silhouette will work well with the type of wedding she is having. That is [...]
Today we are going to look to the Early Middle Ages for a little wedding inspiration! If you are looking toward focusing on the Early Middle Ages as the inspiration for your Medieval wedding then you’ll want to keep reading. We’ll discuss some of the details you’ll want to incorporate in your custom medieval wedding [...]
From rigid and structured to light and delicate, ruffled details are being used on every part of the wedding dress. Ruffled wedding dresses are right on trend for 2011, and perfect if you are looking for special details other than traditional beading and embroidery. One of our favorite places to see ruffles this season is [...]
As girls we grow up dreaming about what our wedding day will be like. Some of us dream of traditional Cinderella style weddings, while others dream of non-traditional weddings that fit their culture or interest. Probably the thing we dream of most, is the perfect dress. The dress you imagine has every detail just the [...]
You are mostly sweet and traditional, but as the sun sets your wild side wants to come out and dance the night away! Convertible dresses are a great way to encompass the best of both worlds. From detachable skirts to removable trains, sleeves and details, convertible dresses are a great solution to bridging between the [...]
Many people are fascinated by the Medieval time period. The dress, song, and food brings images of a romantic time when a fair maiden would be swept off her feet by a knight in shining armor. Poetic in nature, the Medieval time period is a fitting and popular theme for weddings. If you are planning [...]
Elaborate themed wedding dresses that match the venue, or wedding theme are hot for 2011 right along with the themed weddings that go with them. From Medieval to Vegas, finding a dress that perfectly fits your wedding is important when planning a theme. You’ll need to find the right dress that suits your style matches [...]
With Halloween having just been yesterday, I was inspired to write a little on Halloween wedding gowns! Halloween is a fun time to have your wedding if you are into costumes. But choosing the ultimate costume, your wedding dress, can be quite a challenge! We probably won’t see a lot of Halloween weddings until 2015 [...]
Everyone loves a little black dress, and in 2011, the black bridesmaid dress will be staying right at the top for bridesmaids. It’s easy to pull off, it has an appealing, classic look, and often times it is a dress that the girls will love to wear again and again. There are a lot of [...]
It’s Friday, so everyone is thinking a bit more casual today. That makes it a great day to introduce trend 5, which is informal wedding gowns. Weddings overall have been taking on a bit more casual feel over the past few years, and we are seeing this sink in with wedding dresses as well. Whether [...]
From soft and flowing to rigid and formed, ruffled accents are all over the runways for spring, like on the Diana dress from Avail & Company’s Spring 2011 line. So what are the best ways to pull in this look? We’ll walk you through some great ways to use this trend for your bridal party. [...]
From Audrey Hepburn style to Victorian looks, vintage style wedding dresses are making a huge come back. Authentic dresses, and accurate replicas from times gone by, bring a romantic look with the soft feminine details of yesteryear. If you aren’t lucky enough to have or have found an original vintage dress, then turning to a [...]
As weddings are taking a less formal tone over all, short wedding gowns are very in Vogue. Although popular in recent years for destination weddings, outdoor weddings and second marriages, short dresses are being spotted at even the most formal weddings now. They don’t have to be simple either. We’re seeing lots of short dresses [...]
Orange dresses are red hot for 2011. This bright vibrant color will bring a bold pop of energy into your wedding. There are a lot of ways to use Orange when dressing your bridal party. We’ll show you how to choose the right shade and color palette and list a few examples of great ways [...]
Some consider them to be sexy, sultry and feminine, others consider them to be ancient torture devices. Either way, they are a hot inspiration for wedding dresses in 2011. The history of the corset is quite fascinating. The earliest corsets in the 16th and 17th centuries were called a “payre or bodies”, later adopting the [...]
As you may have seen, the first wedding dress trend that we posted for 2011 is Colored Wedding Dresses . Talking about this trend brought a dear friend of mine to mind, Monica, who we created a custom colored wedding dress for a few years back. I thought it would be perfect and appropriate to [...]
Everything will be blooming in 2011, including bridesmaid dress styles. Using fabric flower accents is a perfect look, especially for spring, that adds a fun lively element. So what is the best way to pull in some petals? Keep reading, and we’ll lay out everything you need to know. There are a lot of styles [...]
Brides have not always worn white, and they don’t have to today either. The white wedding dress was brought into Vogue by Queen Victoria in 1840 when she married Albert of Saxe. Before this time, wedding dresses were almost never white. So if white is not your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to hear [...]
Short doesn’t have to mean casual anymore. Even the most elegant cathedral weddings can stay classy in 2011 with short dresses. Your girls will be more comfortable especially at a hot summer outdoor wedding, plus short styles are often easier to wear again. So what type of short dress should you choose? We’ve put together [...]
I love color. And even better than one color, I especially love two or more colors that work beautifully and harmoniously together. Using a multi-color look for your bridal party is right on trend for 2011. There are quite a few ways to pull off some great looks with this trend, and we’ve put together [...]
Bright and full of life, yellow bridesmaid dresses are super hot for 2011! This sunny hue will bring a fresh pop of unique color to your wedding’s color palette in 2011. So what is the best way to use yellow to it’s best and brightest potential? Keep reading, because we have some great fresh ideas [...]
Printed fabrics have been gaining popularity for formal dresses over the past few years and in 2011 we will see prints on bridal parties more than ever. From floral to geometric, print bridesmaid dresses are perfect to add color and life into your wedding party. Think about using a print to add detail and interest. [...]
Bridesmaids are your friends, and your sisters; they are just like snowflakes, each one of a kind. Their personalities are beautifully unique, and their bridesmaid dresses can reflect their personality and individuality. Non Matching Bridesmaid Dresses are perfect to let them each feel like an individual and they are right on trend for 2011. We [...]
We have all heard the saying, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” Well it turns out you can have your cake and eat it too! At least when it comes to your bridesmaid dresses for your wedding. Convertible bridesmaid dresses are all the rage for 2011. This means that the pretty, long formal [...]
If you are looking to have a light bright spring wedding in 2011, consider using white as the focal point. And what better way to do that than by putting your bridesmaids in white. Yes, you read that correctly, White Bridesmaid Dresses! However, let me be very clear, we are not talking about having your [...]