BEAUTIFUL WEDDING SHOES: SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM NORA KAREN

If you are truly looking for something special, these personalized and beautiful wedding shoes by Nora Karen are the way to go. Each design is special and can be customized just for you. Adorbs. The sky's the limit. Visit Nora Karen for other ideas and for ordering information.

WEDDING HAIR: BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKE HAIR COMB

Bridal lovelies, you know that I am totally obsessed with all things vintage. No surprise that I adore this gorgeous hair comb by The Sparkling Sparrow. It looks like it is straight out of the hair of a 1950's starlet.

WEDDING APP: DITCH DISPOSABLE CAMERAS AT YOUR WEDDING

Bridal Lovelies,

Yay! No need to buy disposable cameras for your reception tables. There’s an app for that! You gotta love WedPics. It is a free app that lets your guests pull out their own smartphones, tablets or traditional camera and share all their photographs instantly. The WedPics app is available for the iPhone and Android phones. WedPics can also be accessed online at www.wedpics.com so anyone, regardless of their phone, can share photos.  Once your pictures are uploaded you can send them to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.  And in one click, the bride (or anyone with admin rights) can download all the pictures or send them to Facebook creating an instant photo book. 

Love it!

WHERE THERE IS LOVE: VOGUE WEDDINGS: BRIDES, DRESSES, DESIGNERS

Mick and Bianca Jagger on their wedding day

One of the most exquisite and beautiful books on weddings published in recent years.Vogue Weddings boasts nearly 400 photographs of the magnificent ceremonies, large and small, that have appeared in the pages of the magazine over the years: from the dresses to the locations to the cakes and flowers, it is the definitive resource for a stylish bride-to-be while simultaneously being the perfect pick for anyone who likes the idea of falling in love with love.

 

Vogue Weddings: Brides, Dresses, Designers (Knopf), $85; randomhouse.com

An exclusive look inside the Vogue Wedding book is available on Vogue.com:

http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/a-thing-of-beauty-an-inside-look-at-the-photographs-from-vogue-weddings-brides-dresses-designerson-sale-now/

 

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: 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.

SPONSORED LOVE: WEDDING INVITATIONS AT MINTED.COM

We know how incredibly important it is to choose the right wedding stationery. Discriminating brides know the same thing, too. It is so important to set the right tone for your wedding day. Your invitation does just that. Contrary to popular belief, it is much, much more than paper.

One stationer that understand how important invitations are to your wedding is Minted.com. They work with a number of talented designers. So there is definitely a range of modern wedding invitations from bright and colorful to vintage or floral to clean and modern and lastly, very traditional.

They offer three paper options: Signature Paper (Luxurious soft cotton texture, usually reserved for fine stationery. 120lb,), Premium Paper (Very thick paper with a smooth, matte finish. FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer waste manufactured with wind-power. 130 lb.), and Metallic (Adds a subtle shimmer finish and rich look to cards, and a soft glow to photographs, for the ultimate in elegance. Perfect for holiday cards, wedding stationery, and personal stationery. 98 lb.).

All wedding invitations are available in a variety of color options with several matching accessories, including save the date cards. You are sure to find an invitation design that will announce your special day in the right way. Here are five designs to consider:

VINTAGE LOVE: A MORE PERFECT UNION

MODERN: BOY MEETS GIRL

TRADITIONAL: SOIREE

FLORAL: SUMMER GARDENS

COLORFUL: SUMMER SUN

DC BRIDES: ONE LUCKY BRIDE WILL SAVE ON HER WEDDING AT RIVERVIEW TERRACE

Gaylord National Resort Unveils Once-in-a-Lifetime Dream Wedding Offer with Gilt City DC and One Lucky Couple Will Save 40 Percent Off an All-Inclusive Waterfront Wedding at RiverView Terrace

National Harbor, Md. [February 8, 2012]—This Valentine season, Gaylord National Resort is maximizing the romance factor with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for engaged couples when they log-on to Gilt City today. In celebration of the most amorous time of year, the Washington, D.C. area’s acclaimed resort has partnered with Gilt Groupe's local lifestyle arm, Gilt City DC, to offer an all-inclusive, customized dream wedding – sealed with a kiss at an incredible 40 percent off the regular value.

Today, Gaylord National will present RiverView Terrace, the capital region’s newest premier outdoor waterfront venue, to Gilt City subscribers in search of the perfect location to tie the knot. The first couple to purchase this extraordinary offer – valid April 7, 2012 through March 31, 2013 (some black-out dates apply) – will be united in front of 150 of their closest family and friends at a breathtakingly beautiful riverside ceremony.

They will then experience a reception of supreme style and unparalleled service with creative fine-dining cuisine from Gaylord’s award-winning banquet team and exclusive, show-stopping features like a private fireworks display over the Potomac River – Gaylord’s signature “Kiss Goodnight.” A quality wedding venue for local brides.

AN EVENING WITH YIFAT OREN AT VERA WANG'S BOUTIQUE

Highly sought-after celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren helps brides worldwide translate their concepts into reality with her masterfully produced and distinctively designed events. She has worked with everyone from Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, and Christine and Kevin Costner.

On April 25th, Gilt City members are invited to spend an evening at an elegant in-store event with Yifat herself at Vera Wang’s glamorous, 3,500-square-foot flagship boutique. It's a night of sipping Champagne and tasting sweet treats, ending with a swag bag full of charming surprises to delight the most discerning of brides.

About the gowns: the Vera Wang styles filling this boutique are more breathtaking than any on the market.

About Yifat Oren: her advice is, in a word, brilliant. She is known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, and has planned celebrations for a variety of celebrities and discerning clientele; and she will be on hand to discuss your big day. Talk shop with her about fabric treatments, technical production, lighting, floral design, food styling and space planning: it's all fair game.

Purchase your tickets on Gilt City.
Tickets are being offered for $50 each and includes:

• Access for one to an exclusive bridal evening with Yifat Oren at Vera Wang


• Champagne


• Gift Bags


• Sweet Treats

April 25, 2011

6:00 – 8:00 pm

8445 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA, 90069

WEDDDING INSPIRATION: A Wedding Invite That's A Record Player

Can you believe that what's in this package is a wedding invitation that doubles as a record player? Believe it.

Watch...

Paper Record Player from kellianderson on Vimeo.

{via Co Design Daily}

NY MAGAZINE WEDDINGS: Bridal Reflections NYC

So walking around I stopped at Bridal Reflections NYC to see what they had new and interesting. This black gown stopped me in my tracks. It was stunning. I just kept thinking if I would have the nerve to wear a black dress to my wedding. If I did have the nerve, it would be this one.

Tori & Dean sTORIbook Weddings Takes Over Oxygen

I totally love Tori and Dean. If you are going to put your whole life on television, make it real! You can not get more real than these two lovebirds. I love that they keep working it out no matter what. So I was so happy to hear that they have a new show called Tori & Dean sTORIbook Weddings, airing this Wednesday, April 6 from 10 p.m. – 11 p.m (EST/PST) on Oxygen.

Every episode, the two choose a couple who desperately need help and turn their so-so wedding into something fabulous. Tori works with the bride-to-be to help her make her dreams come true, no matter how crazy her ideas may be. While Dean helps the groom-to-be figure out exactly what he is supposed to be doing.

I got a chance to view the premiere episode and I loved it, of course. Tori and Dean meet Samantha and Steven who wanted to plan a wedding around their love for dogs. Quite naturally, a dog-inspired wedding makes so much sense as the pair who met online fell madly in "pug love." Tori and Dean spin the idea of “Pug Chic” décor into an amazing fun-filled event with a few surprises along the way.

Want to know more? I can't tell you anymore. You will just have to tune into Tori and Dean sTORIbook Weddings on Oxygen this Wednesday, April 6 at 10 p.m. (EST/PST) to find out what happens.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: A Gorgeous Bride by Unique Concepts Studio

The photographer caught this bride at an amazing moment during her wedding day. Gorgeous. Photography by Unique Concepts Studio, Inc in Philadelphia.

FOR YOUR RECEPTION: Colorful Jordan Almonds for Your Wedding Favors

Colorful Jordan Almonds have to be the easiest and most delicious wedding favor idea ever. First of all, they will totally dress up your table. Just be sure to use organza favor bags. Second, these delish goodies are available in red, pink, baby blue, green, orange, black, lavender, purple, white and ivory. Go ahead. Steal this idea. Available at Superior Nut.

FUTURE BRIDAL DESIGNERS: Project Runway Wants You!

Future Bridal Designers, here's your chance. Project Runway launched the career of local fav Christian Siriano. You could be next!!! Visit Bunim-Murray for all of the deets.

WEDDING EVENT: HauteLook's Wedding Party Sales Event

HauteLook is having a wedding sale this weekend for the budget-friendly. Get to shopping.

DESIGNER WEDDING GOWN: Alexander McQueen & The Fantasy Dress

When you think about your dream gown, who is the designer? For me, it would have to be Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. This is my dream dress (at least for now).

DC/MD/VA BRIDES: Get Your Body Ready For Your Special Day!

The Inaugural Fit Night Out is almost here! Fit Night Out is an evening of fitness, fellowship and fun, designed especially for women. There will be fitness classes ranging from yoga and Zumba to channeling your inner kitten through belly dancing, ribbon dancing and pole aerobics. Yes, you read that right - pole aerobics.

Oh, it's not just about the fitness. This will be a true girls night out with specialty foods, beverages, and some much needed pampering. Grab your bridesmaids and work it out. It's all going down on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Love, 1350 Okie Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. Proceeds from this event will go to a designated non-profit partner.

Get your fit on! Buy your tickets here.

LETTERPRESS WEDDING INVITATIONS: Chauhie Brings You The Cherry Blossoms

In the DC area, we cannot wait for the Cherry Blossoms to bloom. We love it so much, we have a parade just to prove it. So of course, I am loving this cherry blossom letterpress invitation set by Chauhie.

WEDDING FLOWERS: Flowers of the World Takes Over

Flowers really set the ambiance at your wedding reception. Especially when the flower design for your tables has some unexpected element to it. Flowers of the World has done some amazing work. I especially love the purple design. Fabulous!