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Style Icon Inspired Wedding Bouquets

Bellafare — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:08:00 +0000

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

Sesame Letterpress Coasters

Bellafare — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:13 +0000

Looking for a unique gift to give to the newlyweds? Sesame Letterpress, located in Brooklyn is introducing their new line of letterpress coasters. These creative coaster are a perfect housewarming gift for the happy couple!

Lemon Stripe Coaster

Lobster Coaster

Chevron Coaster

Starfish Coaster

Scales Coaster

Zebra Coaster

Spring 2013 Runway Report

Bellafare — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:09:10 +0000

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

Favorite SMP Weddings

Bellafare — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:11 +0000

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

“Pop” Party

Bellafare — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:42:42 +0000

We are currently in the process of planning a summer kick-off party in June that we are calling a “Pop Party.” We are including pops of color, a popcorn bar, lollipops, and anything else bright and fun! Here is a preview of what we are envisioning… (real event photos coming later in June).

Bright Colored Lanterns

Izze Sodas

Popcorn Bar

Sperry Tent (of course!)

Bright Colored Florals

Cinco de Derby

Bellafare — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:12:05 +0000

This year, Cinco de Mayo and The Kentucky Derby are on the same day. Which holiday will you be celebrating? Here are a few of our favorite Cinco de Derby entertaining ideas.

all via Pinterest

via Style Me Pretty

Bridesmaid Gifts

Bellafare — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:35:26 +0000

Martha Stewart Weddings editor, Darcy Miller shares with us her ideas for the best bridesmaid gifts. Why not give your leading ladies a present from the heart with these personalized and DIY ideas. This is a unique and creative way to make every lady in your bridal party feel special and appreciated!

Etched Flowerpots

The Lux Bridesmaid

Spa Basket

The Hopeless Romantic Bridesmaid

Straw Gifts

The Gourmand Bridesmaid

White Wedding Centerpieces

Bellafare — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:16:37 +0000

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

Beautiful for your Bachelorette Bash!

Bellafare — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:03:40 +0000

Ready for a night out with your bridesmaids? Want to look beautiful for your bachelorette bash? The Wedding Shop featured in Bloomingdales shares a variety of dresses for your big night out on the town. Here are a few of our favorite looks.

Mark + James by Badgley Mischka Dress – Sequin Flutter One Shoulder

Parker Dress – Sequin Zig Zag Racer Tank

French Connection Dress – Spotlight Knits

ABS - Long Sleeve Sequin Knit Dress

Aidan Mattox Dress – Sequin Mini Dress

Rebecca Taylor – Pailette Sequin Knit Tank

2012 Ceremony

Bellafare — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:52:07 +0000

In search of the perfect bridesmaid dresses? Search no more! Joanna August‘s new 2012 line called Ceremony is hitting stores soon. This collection is filled with different hues and styles that you will love to see on your bridesmaids (and they really will wear again)! Here are a few our of favorites for the new collection.

Newbury Long

Union Long

State Street Short

8th Avenue Long

DC Short