Monday, January 24, 2011

Brides Magazine's Operation Dream Dress

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Are you the next bridal superstar?  Brides Magazine is giving you a chance to get on the cover with their 2011 competition...  

Designers first need to submit sketches.  Finalists, voted on from the website, will be asked to create and photograph their gowns.  Enter here before February 1, 2011.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Custom Invites, Plates, Gifts, Embossers 40% Off

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I just got a hookup for some great deals at Expressionary.  They have a huge range of customizable products.  The designs range from cute to sophisticated, fashionably chic to minimalist.  You can use the site for your invites, or gift labels.  They do plates, luggage tags, stationery.  Think bridesmaids gifts or you can find everything to brand the f*%k out of your wedding.

You just need to use code BZZ40 at checkout for 40% off.  Sweet!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Jason Wu Takes On Bridal

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He tackled edgy and downtown.  He wowed the First Lady.  Now fashion darling Jason Wu is doing a small collection of girly bridal dresses for e-tailer Net-a-porter's wedding boutique.  Dresses will range fro $800 - $4000.  Other designer contributions to Net-A-Porter include Donna Karan, Lela Rose and Anna Sui.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Sang A. Bridal Sample Sale!

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Go and get a sweet clutch for yourself and all of your bridesmaids.  Cute bags with some edge, some exotic leathers, shapes...hotness.


Who:          SANG A
What:         Bridal Sample Sale of Exotic Skin Handbags
When:        Wednesday November 17th- Friday November19th 
Why:          Select current and past season handbags are up to 85% off
Time:         9AM-8PM

Where:       SANG A NEW YORK Showroom
                   524 Broadway
                   2nd Floor
                   New York, NY 10012

Contact:     212.564.4433
                   samplesale@sanga.com
                   WWW.SANGA.COM
 

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Gilt's Big Wedding Shop

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Need designer gowns, accessories, bridesmaid dresses, beauty or other fashionable items?  Look no further than Gilt's wedding event, going on now until the 24th of October.  Look for dresses from Vera Wang and Reem Acra, clutches from Judith Leiber, diamonds and pearls.  Get prettied-up with products from Warren Tricomi or Go Smile...

Sounds expensive?  It's all from an online sale up to 70% off retail.  We know you need it.  Even grooms have stuff to browse in the tuxedo and suit department.  Sign up to shop now...

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Rustic Weddings, Country Weddings

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Couples are always worried 'country' can be interpreted as 'hillbilly'.  You can do rustic with comfort food in a sophisticated way.  Just remember the charm is in not taking yourself too seriously and having fun!

My favorite picks around the web:
Frilly Milly Events did a "Lumber -Jack & Jill" themed event.  Sliders, fries in pretty paper cones, corn on the cob on a stick, tiny jars of baked beans.  The s'mores cupcakes with fruit kebobs for dessert.  The gingham backdrop with silhouette couples pictures in the back tie the decor together.  The simple sunflowers balance out the grass and burlap tablecloth.
If you're going to do 'country' why not do WINE country?

Hinako and Reflection's wedding was set at a rustic inn in Napa, California.  They used tomatoes from the bride's mother's garden as a theme.

The fields of the inn made a pretty backdrop for the outdoor reception.

Rich chocolate desserts were served on top of wine crates...

Photos by Angie Silvy

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Guest Blog: Gothic Weddings

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From Gothic style blogger; The Courtesan Macabre:

L'amour... There are no laws that weddings have to be frilly, saccharine affairs. If white, daisies and fondant don't suit you, don't bother!
Here is a round-up of real weddings I found online where the couples were tasteful, gorgeous and projected their own personalities for their big day...
Rachel & Tom's Halloween wedding was mostly DIY, she made everything from the invitations to the gown. Instead of your typical bouquet, the bridesmaids carried the stunning lanterns you see above. Cocktails were in the form of an 'eyeball' punch. The cake was made up of rich red layers, topped with dripping dark chocolate ganache and skeletal figurines.

Kelifern & Hamilton had a quirky Day of the Dead themed wedding in a friend's backyard. The bride wore a simple black dress, embellished with butterfly wings and skull. Cute skeletons decorated the tables along with traditional Day of the Dead figurines. The drinks were themed for the afterlife, as well as the menu.  Marigolds are a tradition flower of the holiday, keeping the overall wedding palette very cheerful.
Danielle & Kyle's theme was "Gothic Fairy-Tale". He is a big fan of Metallica and skulls. She loves deep colors, architecture and used a glass slipper as a motif throughout. The bridemaid's gowns were black lace on white. The bouquets were different shades of blood red, embellished with jewels and black feathers. The cake was an exquisite off-kilter black and white creation with deep red velvet inside...

Photos and wedding stories from styleunveiled.com and offbeatbride.com