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Style Icon Inspired Wedding Bouquets

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Brides featured an article on wedding bouquets inspired by style icons. Each of these bouquets are designed for different female archetypes. Brooklyn-based floral designer Amy Merrick created these unique wedding bouquets with a fashion celebrity in mind. Which style icon do you think you are most like?

The Girly Girl - Round pastel bouquet of ranunculus, anemones, and sweet peas

The Muse – Audrey Hepburn

The Rebel - Architectural jewel-toned bouquet of quince branches, tulips, “Rex” begonia leaves, and ferns

The Muse - Debbie Harry

The Nostalgic - Crescent-shaped, all-white bouquet of garden roses, gardenias, “Honeymoon” tulips, stephanotises, hyacinths, tweedia, and lilies of the valley

The Muse – Rita Hayworth

The Gamine - Lime nosegays of “Lady’s Slipper” orchids, fiddlehead ferns, calla leaves, ranunculus, lady’s mantle, narcissuses, lisianthus, and viburnum

The Muse - Twiggy

The Flower Child - Freeform bouquet of Queen Anne’s lace, poppies, chamomile, and mimosas

The Muse – Jonni Mitchell

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Spring 2013 Runway Report

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Just in, Martha Stewart Wedding’s Spring 2013 Runway Report. These wedding gown styles are from the latest designer collection from Bridal Fashion Week. Whether you choose a lace or long-sleeved gown for your big day, you are sure to look stunning. Here are some of our favorite featured looks!

One-Shoulder Dresses

Carolina Herrara

Monique Lhuillier

Lace Dresses

Oscar de la Renta

Monique Lhuilier

Dresses with Peplums

Alvenia Valenta

Amsale

Long Sleeved Dresses

Oscar de la Renta

Carolina Herrera

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Favorite SMP Weddings

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Of course we are big fans of Style Me Pretty and the gorgeous weddings they feature (thankfully many of ours are featured as well). Here is a sample of our all-time favorite SMP weddings…

Durham Ranch Wedding
Photography: Meg Smith
Planning: Laurie Arons

Palm Springs Wedding
Photography: Joy Marie
Planning: Amy Kaneko

Santa Barbara Wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore
Photography: Elizabeth Messina
Planning: Mindy Weiss

Napa Valley Wedding at Black Swan Lake
Photography: Sterling Tyler Photography
Planning: Custom Event Group

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White Wedding Centerpieces

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Looking to have a “white wedding” theme for your big day? Martha Stewart Weddings shared on their website some of their most diverse selection of white wedding centerpieces. Whatever the feel of your wedding is, these centerpieces will tie together the look for your entire day! Here are a few that we think would look beautiful at your reception.

Glamorous Centerpiece

Garden Party Centerpiece

Modern Country Centerpiece

Peony Centerpiece

Unique Centerpiece

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Cardinal, Crimson and Scarlet

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Vera Wang does it again by pushing the boundaries in bridal! Her spring 2013 line consists of cardinal, crimson, and scarlet hues that have frothy, full skirts with floral details and horsehair trims. This style is traditional to wedding attire in Eastern cultures, but how does everyone else feel about this bold choice in color and style? We love it!

via Brides

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Save the Date!

Friday, April 13th, 2012

You’re Invited! Looking for a creative way to tell your guests to Save-the-Date? Martha Stewart Weddings shared on their website some of their most unique ideas. Here are a few of our favorites that we think your guests would love to receive.

Clever Caricature

Playful Poster Reminder

Scratch off Save-the-Date

Ribbon Reminder

Spinner Card Save-the-Date

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Bridal Accessories

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Want to know how to put the finishing touches on your big day? New York Wedding‘s featured a story called “The Finishing Touch” that was filled with a wide range of beautiful sashes, shoes, shrugs and headpieces. These lovely accessories could give you that little extra something you always wanted on your wedding day. Here are a few of our favorite looks!

Jewel Encrusted Belt with Swirl Detail – Romona Keveza

Crystal Sash - White by Vera Wang

Backdown - Stuart Weitzman

Silver Jeweled Pumps – Cascadei

Rhea Feather and Crystal Headpiece – Jennifer Behr

Silk Fleur and Feather Hair Ornament – Leah C. Couture Millinery

Rosette-Embellished Silk Shrug – Valentino

Tia Silk Vest – Calypso St. Barth

Elise – Kate Spade

Glitterati Ballet Flats – J.Crew

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The Plumed Serpent Bridal

Monday, March 12th, 2012

While in Westport last week for a few meetings with our October bride, we stumbled upon The Plumed Serpent bridal boutique and were in awe of the beautiful wedding dresses that they carry. So much so, that we convinced our bride to try on the MOST BEAUTIFUL Monique Lhullier dress we had ever seen and of course she looked flawless in it! Carrying brands from Monique Lhullier to Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera, the Plumed Serpent saves their brides a trip to NYC for designer selections while offering a personalized experience that every bride will appreciate.