Non-Floral Boutonnieres

Let's focus on the groom and the guys for a bit.  Bout's are often an after thought but there are some really original things you can do with this feature of your wedding.

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Mustard and Ivory Boutonniere
Party Favor Boutonniere
Car Symbol Boutonnieres
Fabric Flower Boutonnieres
Powder Blue Boutonniere
Fall Inspired Boutonniere
Nautical Rope Boutonniere
Pinwheel Boutonniere

Bridal Bouquet Alternatives

Who says bridesmaids have to carry bouquets of flowers?  There are so many other options that are just as striking, and a different option may even represent the theme and look of your wedding even better than flowers will.  The fun in creating your wedding is having unique, personalized elements to reflect your personal style.

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Bridesmaid Pinwheels
Bridesmaids Brown Lanterns
Bridesmaids Fans
Pink Orchid Purse
Bridesmaids Gold Lanterns
Bridesmaids Corsages
Green Bridesmaids Purses
Bridesmaids Parasols

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White Bouquets with Attention-Grabbing Wraps

Let your bouquet wrap shine by choosing all white flowers. Then personalize it by asking your florist (or us) to wrap the stems with beads, sequins, pretty pins, shells, crocheted lace, or even twine are just a few ideas.

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Black Gothic Victorian Wedding Inspiration

Our Gothic Victorian Wedding by DivineWillowMama

Pre-Made Welcome Bags For Your Traveling Guests

Find a smart selection of pre-made welcome totes at http://www.navyandlavender.com/wedding/. Give these canvas goodie bags filled with favorites that help play up your wedding theme or location. Affordable too...prices range from $40 - $98 each. DISCOUNT CODE: ISW2010 to save 15% off entire order.

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Brides, Bridesmaids, Etc...

If you are a bride dying for one of the very trendy “Soon to be Mrs. Smith” zip up sweatshirts or a friend who wants to add some fun to a baby shower - look no further than http://www.cafepress.com/. This site offers an entire line of clothing from t-shirts to terrycloth hoodies to maternity wear and even thong underwear. You can pick from a ready-made design or even upload your own logo! Best of all, the site is much more budget friendly than the usual suppliers. What a great way to keep the theme going on your special day!

Wedding Shoe Trends

A HUGE trend sweeping through the wedding industry is brightly-colored shoes for the bride. Many ladies have used this as an opportunity to incorporate their “something blue” or just to show a little bit of personality underneath their white gown. Not only is it a great shot for your photo album, it is truly a way to unique way to express yourself on your wedding day. Here are some snapshots of the idea to inspire you!

Outside The Box Boutonnieres

We absolutely LOVE “outside the box” ideas and designs, so when I saw these fabulous boutonnieres, I fell in love!!!

Wedding Parasols!!!

Keep you and your guests cool and add a touch of simple elegance to a wedding theme with beautiful parasols!

A beautiful parasol can make a great bridal accessory. Whether it is an alternative to a wedding bouquet or used for photographic effects, it is an interesting element to use at a beach wedding. Brides who want to use a parasol as a beach wedding accessory should choose one that reflects the tone of the wedding.

Although a theme unto itself, a wedding might also be Asian-inspired or island themed. Weddings held on the beach can be informal gatherings or elegant galas. Pick out a parasol that reflects the overall tone of your wedding. Consider your wedding dress design and wedding colors when picking out a parasol.

Try www.lunabazaar.com, my favorite site for parasols.

Bellissima Bridal Trunk Shows

Simone Carvalli & Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Trunk Shows

Join Bellissima Bridal for their upcoming trunk shows unveiling their Spring 2010 couture bridal collections from: Simone Carvalli, November 6-8

Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale WeddingsNovember 27-29

Featured during this event will be the new bridal gown inspired by the new Disney Princess, "Tiana", from The Princess and the Frog.

Our friendly, expert team along with designer representatives will help you in selecting the perfect look for your big day. Exclusive designs created with different fabrics and shapes to fit any price range.

Call now to schedule your appointment! (305) 476-1500

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NOVEMBER SPECIAL:Receive a FREE Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings jewelry set, $200 value, with your gown order!**

BEHIND THE DRESS: VOL. 1 VERA WANG

BEHIND THE DRESS

Vera continues to innovate with silhouettes that convey a light, airy feel. This week’s featured wedding dress, Amelia, was inspired by a sophisticated layering of fabric, jeweled adornment and a new mark of modernity in wedding fashion: color. Vera offers her insights on the design inspiration behind Amelia. Amelia reflects two important elements of my design philosophy: weightlessness and draping. The ethereal beauty of a fairytale princess inspired this collection. I wanted to capture the concept of weightlessness through light, frothy skirts. By removing the crinolines (stiff petticoats under the skirt), the wedding dresses gain more movement. The result is a nymph-like sensuality that is both romantic and modern. Soft draping across a structured bodice is a challenging formula in design. At Vera Wang, we have sought to master this technique and made it a signature of my wedding dresses. With Amelia, I chose to leave the seam allowance at the back of the draped bodice free, consciously adding more detail to the back. My eye is always searching for subtle ways to draw attention there…

I never add ornamentation just for the sake of it. Like jewelry, the crystal corsage at the hip of the Amelia wedding dress can stand on its own. As it is placed here, the crystals add an organic touch of magic to the dress. Keep in mind, when accessorizing this wedding dress, keep it simple. The mix of design elements speaks volumes; little more is needed or you will overpower the dress. ORNAMENTATION I added crystal details on Amelia to introduce drama. As a philosophy, ornamentation on a wedding dress should reflect the nature of the celebration as well as the shape of the dress. When added directly to the wedding dress (as shown here), ornamentation accentuates. Added ornamentation is particularly effective when beading feels overwhelming or inappropriate, such as for a daytime or an outdoor wedding. COLOR My recent collections of wedding dresses are tinged with color to provide a fresh interpretation on modernity. I believe color expresses romance, artistry and femininity. For this particular collection, I focused on a palette of muted colors. Amelia is shown here in pale nude but is also available in ivory and white. Color speaks to each bride in a different way; use it to capture your own sense of style and originality.

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Absolutely Fabulous Weddings Dress Of The Day!

I absolutely LOVE this gown!

Ivory Alencon lace over Champagne Charmeuse modified A-line gown, empire sweetheart neckline accented with crystal beaded trim and straps, low open back, sweep train Solid White, Solid Ivory, Ivory/Champagne or White/Champagne

Jim Hjelm Bridal Gowns: Style jh8851

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