DC BRIDES: THE WEDDING SALON IS COMING TO DC!

The Wedding Salon is coming to DC! Complimentary Tickets for Readers of The Bridal Wishlist

Bridal Lovelies, this is one show that you do not want to miss. The Wedding Salon always puts on a magical bridal show. Countless luxury wedding vendors will be available to help you plan your big day.

WHAT
Discover the latest trends in Photography, Invitations, Honeymoons, Couture Gowns, Cakes & more. Enjoy Beauty Makeovers, Cocktails, Gift Bags, Fantasy Table Décor. Enjoy Cake Tastings by Charm City Cakes, from the hit television show Ace of Cakes, See a Bridal Couture Fashion Show featuring designs of Kevin Hall formerly of Halston and Heidi Elnora from Project Runway.

Receive Bridal Beauty & Spa Treatments by Bridal Beauty Associates, Fantasy Reception Tables from The Registry @ Bloomingdale's and the Ritz Carlton - Tyson's Corner, Goodie Bags with Fekkai, Honeymoon Giveaways, Cocktails, and much more!

For Complimentary Tickets ($50, Admits 2), Please Use Code TBWC at The Wedding Salon *For engaged couples only. Must be 21+.

WHEN AND WHERE
The Wedding Salon - Washington, DC
Show date and time: Monday September 10, 2012, 4 PM to 8 PM
Venue: The Madison 1177 15th Street, NW Washington, DC

Professional attire only at this event, no flip flops or sneakers are permitted. 

WEDDING GIFTS: SENDING YOUR LOVE WITH A GIGGLE

Funny Wedding Cards

I have often wondered if someone would finally come to their senses and create a line of cards that were written just for today’s witty, fast-paced and plugged-in generation looking to send their congratulatory sentiments to the happy couple. As it turns out, now there is! just Wink! greeting cards will do the trick. Super hilarious and so perfectly inappropriate. I just love 'em. Here are a few of my favs:


BACHELORETTE

NEARLYWEDS

THE BIG DAY

SPONSORED LOVE: THE AMAZING SECRET OF A HEARTS ON FIRE DIAMOND

What makes one diamond more special than another? Most people believe a shinier diamond is worth more, but the truth lies in the secret that, like a well cut diamond, has many facets.

It’s Conflict Free. All Hearts On Fire Diamonds are from a single source and certified as conflict-free. This is something we take seriously - it’s our promise to you.

The Color and Clarity are Excellent. Color refers to whether the diamond looks yellow. There is a grading scale that goes from the best (D, E, or F) to the worst (S – Z). The more flawless a diamond is, more valuable it is. All Hearts on Fire Diamonds come from the top two color scales. In addition, all of our diamonds come from the top of the clarity scale which is part of why these diamonds sparkle unlike any other you’ve seen before.

A Magnificent Cut by Masters of the Craft. This is where Hearts on Fire truly shines. Our craftsmen cut and polish every diamond at 100X magnification, where most diamond cutters use only 10X.

The cut of the diamond is the only aspect that is under human control, and we make sure that our diamonds are more than just a ‘cut above the rest’. We employ master diamond cutters – in fact, only 400 craftsmen in the world, out of millions, can meet our qualifications. You may wonder why carat weight isn’t one of the factors that we mentioned in the value of a diamond. The reason is that weight doesn’t have much to do with the true quality of a beautiful diamond.

Something as special as a diamond ring should be crafted according to meticulous standards. At Hearts on Fire, our conflict-free trade, high quality color and clarity, and masterful cut set make our diamonds unique.

WEDDING SHOES: KATE SPADE AND A LITTLE POP OF COLOR

The first time that I saw these lovely shoes, a tear rolled down my cheek. If you are a shoe girl like me, then you probably feel the same way. This picture does not do it justice at all. These are simply beautiful. So if you are a little daring and want something a little different under your wedding dress, this is a fantastic option. Available at SimplySoles.

Weddings, the Summer 2012 Issue of Façon Magazine is Now Live!

Weddings, the Summer 2012 issue of Façon Magazine is now live. Full of wonderful wedding finds by emerging fashion designers with a special spotlight on DC-area wedding dress designer, Stephanie Ward of Punk Rock Bride.

WEDDING FLOWERS: SILK BOUTONNIERES @ FANTASY WEDDINGS

Silk Flower Boutonnieres

I absolutely cannot believe that this boutonniere is made from silk flowers. It totally looks like real flowers to me. Amazing. While I definitely prefer real flowers for your wedding needs, this could be a great option for those of you who like the idea of faux flowers. Available at Fantasy Weddings. A four piece set is $23.95

WEDDING RINGS: NOT YOUR AVERAGE WEDDING BANDS @ CATBIRD

Unusual Wedding Bands

I know that there are plenty of bridal lovelies, like myself, who absolutely do not want a traditional wedding band. Why be normal? It is so overrated.

Enter Catbird NYC. Catbird has curated a collection of beautiful yet different wedding bands, including some from their own collection. This is definitely one of the places to go if you are looking for something different to symbolize your love.

Here are our favorites:

WEDDING CAKES: THE PERFECT GROOM'S CAKE AT JUST CAKE

Now this is a groom's cake. Can you believe that this is a cake? I was so floored when I saw it. But Pastry Chef and Cake Artist Marina Sousa of Just Cake says that the sky is the limit for her when making a groom's cake. See this phenomenal work of art and more work from Chef Sousa at Just Cake.

WEDDING SHOES: YOU NEED SOME BLING!

Leave it to Kate Spade to create a pair of sandals with just the right amount of bling. I love these Imani Sandals. Perfect for your semi-formal or informal wedding or just slip them on at your reception. Available at SimplySoles.

WEDDING SHOES: UGG AUSTRALIA DOES BRIDAL BLING

Brides are continually on the search to find unique ways to make their special day that much more memorable. Usually brides look to their feet and their wedding shoes to add a pop of color. The styles in the I Do Collection by UGG Australia provide a variety of unique ways to make a wedding day, or a wedding celebration unique – whether she wears UGG walking down the aisle or gifts her wedding party.

 Unbeknownst to us, brides have been incorporating UGG footwear in their wedding for some time now, special ordering footwear in wedding color ways for the entire bridal party. So UGG decided to bling out their popular footwear just for brides.

The new styles include:

· The sparkly sequins of the Classic Sparkles – I Do glimmer in white and pink
· The jeweled Bailey Button – I Do has a genuine Swarovski crystal button
· The ultra-indulgent shearling covered Fluff flip-flop – I do charms in white or baby blue

The shearling fluff flip-flop is our fav. Preview and preorder from the collection here: UGG Australia

WEDDING LINGERIE: LOLA HAZE IS ON SALE!

It's that time for Spring sales! Lingerie brand Lola Haze is currently running a sale of 15% off sitewide (www.lolahaze.com) now through June 30th, using discount code LolaSpringBride.

From Left:

• Electric Zip Slip: Was $169.00, now $143.65
• Cancan Chemise: Was $189.00, now $160.65
• Signature Whisper Slip: Was now $79.00, now $67.15
• Shimmer Teddy: Was $139.00, now $118.15
• Feather Romper: Was $169.00, now $143.65
• Embrace Teddy: Was $89.00, now $75.65

About Lola Haze™ What happens when a Harvard Grad with a pension for Nabakov's Lolita turns lingerie designer? She creates Lola Haze, a whimsical fashion adventure into a world of eclectic glamour, coquettish juxtapositions and global whimsy. The fanciful-yet-seductive contemporary line is marked by designer Laura Mehlinger's signature mixing of fabrics and innovative color combinations – chiffon panels draped over stretch lace, tiered panels of silk charmeuse layered over metallic mesh, mixing in delightful charms & adornments, and unexpected placement of fine lace appliqués and bold cut-outs.

Named after the famous temptress Dolores "Lolita" Haze in Nabokov's Lolita, Harvard grad-turned designer Laura Mehlinger created Lola Haze TM as a lingerie/loungewear/outerwear fusion for the playful, confident woman with a bold, whimsical fashion sense. Produced with love in New York City, Lola Haze™ playwear is for women who like to play in and out of the bedroom. She is a seductress, dresses for herself, and has a bold, whimsical fashion sensibility. Not just for the boudoir, she takes Lola out on the town as a layering piece or stand-alone fashion statement paired with a wow necklace and killer heels. Lola Haze™ takes inspiration from New York City and Prince to art deco architecture and influences across the globe, all of which are infused into the line’s intricate detailing and innovative color and fabric combinations.

Simply put? Every woman with eclectic taste and a love of bold glamour is a Lola girl. Lola Haze TM pieces retail from $29.00 - $194.00 at boutiques nationwide and on the newly launched LolaHaze.com e-commerce.

Web: www.lolahaze.com
Twitter: @LolaHazeNYC (https://twitter.com/#!/lolahazenyc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lola-Haze-TM/113573032344

WEDDING CONTEST: YEAH WEDDINGS

The Flashdance and Bash, Please are producing the YEAH! 2012 WEDDING GIVEAWAY on August 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS Sign up here, take your time (you DON'T have to do this today, you have until June 9th to enter), be clever, be creative, link to your website / facebook / instagram / twitter / vimeo, make something rad, tell jokes, give us a feeling for who you are, tell us all about how you guys met, what you like to do, what inspires you etc. Once you are signed up you will be in the running. The board will choose 20 couples and the public will vote for a winner (the public will be voting on you based on the information you provide so make it awesome!).

If you are one of the 20 couples chosen by the board, your profile will be put on our blog and the public & the board will vote to determine the winner. You can campaign (like a city councilman), you can get your friends and family involved, make your cat vote, get one of those weird Sarah Palin America buses & maybe you'll WIN A FREE WEDDING

Or you can forward it to a friend!

To learn more about who else is involved and sign up to win, visit our website.

WEDDING SHOES: TIFFANY BLUE WITH ARUNA SETH

If you are going to wear flats at your wedding, these should be the ones that you wear. Love the Liana in Tiffany blue by Aruna Seth. Perfect amount of bling and the color is divine. Must have wedding shoes.

WEDDING SHOES: A POP OF COLOR FROM LULU TOWNSEND

Normally, I am not a big fan of wedges as wedding shoes. But I have to admit that I love this Valencia wedge by Lulu Townsend. It is just so chic and the flower on top is so whimsical. Just love it. Available in quite a few different colors at DSW.

WEDDING JEWERLY: MODERN VINTAGE JEWELRY @ MODWEDDING

I love it when someone can put a modern spin on vintage jewelry. Modwedding has done just that. The pieces below are simply gorg. They not only make beautiful vintage-inspired jewelry, they also make necklaces, sashes, and hair accessories.

WEDDING VEILS: IDOJOUR WEDDING VEILS

I so love this unique flower horsehair fascinator by idojour. Perfect for when you just don't want a full blown veil.

VINTAGE WEDDING DRESSES: UNION MADE BRIDE

Bridal Lovelies,
You know that I adore vintage. Vintage wedding dresses, vintage jewelry, vintage veils... Love all of it. So Etsy showcased this vintage shop, Union Made Bride, a few days ago and I fell in love. The multi-tiered lace dress above is the ultimate vintage wedding dress to me. I adore midi dresses. In addition to great vintage wedding dresses, they also have amazing vintage jewelry. A great place to snag a great vintage find.

SPONSORED LOVE: MEN'S WEDDING BANDS AT TUNGSTENWORLD.COM

You absolutely adore your engagement ring, and can’t wait for the day you’ll be able to wear your wedding band. So why should his wedding ring be any different? Give him a wedding band that suits his style and he’ll be proud to wear it forever.

Tungsten wedding bands and tungsten rings from Tungsten World are exactly what guys are looking for. Made from the toughest, most scratch-resistant metal known to man: tungsten. These are no-hassle mens wedding bands. And brides from all over are outfitting their soon-to-be husband’s with these durable men’s wedding rings.

Coming in an array of widths ranging from 6mm to 10mm wide, tungsten wedding bands with their comfort fit sizing are perfect for any finger size. Crafted in traditional domed and pipe-cut styles, along with the more modern beveled and faceted styles, many men’s tungsten wedding bands even feature precious metal inlays of silver, gold and platinum, as well as solitaire and multi-stone diamond rings.

All men’s tungsten wedding bands and tungsten rings from Tungsten World come with their industry-best guarantee and warranty, and extensive customer service from the leaders in tungsten jewelry. Not to mention any ring can be personalized with your own custom laser engraved message. And they’ll even exchange engraved rings. Have a look at some of their most popular tungsten wedding bands for men below:

BRIDAL JEWELRY: TATABORELLO

I am loving how exquisite and completely unique these pieces are from Tataborello. The mix of silk flower petals, Swarovski crystals and pearls blend together to create something that will add the perfect finishing touches to your wedding ensemble. Definitely one to think about when you are looking for bridal jewelry.

WEDDING VEILS: EMI SUZUKI

Love the sinamay and pearls that adorn this lovely headpiece by Emi Suzuki. The ivory color of this piece is just amazing.