Wedding Dress/Bridesmaid Dress Alternatives from Fashion Week

I love Fashion Week! This is the one time that I wished that I lived in NYC just to inhale the smell of fab fashion. So I thought, I wonder what could be worked on the aisles of your wedding shindigs. Well here are my picks from Fashion Week 2008:

ERIN FETHERSTON [my clear favorite]




VIVIENNE TAM [my second favorite]




YIGAL AZROUËL WOMEN


VENEXIANA

RUBEN SINGER

JOANNA MASTROIANNI

CYNTHIA STEFFE

BETSEY JOHNSON

TONI MATICEVSKI

THUY

TEREXOV

Flowers Say It All: 1-800-Flowers.com

It was a sad occasion that brought me to the 1-800-flowers.com web site today. A friend of mine lost her mother. While looking for the perfect bouquet to send her, I noticed that there were some really amazing arrangements by some pretty famous folks that would be perfect for your reception tables. Here are my favorites. See it all at 1-800-flowers.com.

[Assorted arrangements from Jane Packer; starting at $100.00]



[Flower Trug by Jane Carroll; $99.00]


[Assorted arrangements by Martha Stewart; starting at $59.95]







[Ruby by Preston Bailey; $115.00]

When Indie Met Modern: Cricket Printing

Here's some modern wedding invitations that blew me away. I get frustrated with invitation designers because it just seems to be the same old thing. But Cricket Printing has pulled away from the pack. I love these designs. Bravo! These are my favorites. See it all here.

Understated Beauty: United Artist Studio

I really love how simple and beautiful this dress is. It is a great wedding dress alternative. Perfect for a not-so-formal garden wedding and it's an indie design. Get it here.

Have It Your Way: Freddy & Ma

Don't you just love it when someone creates something just for you? I know that I do. Well, Freddy & Ma would love to create custom wedding purses for your very special day. Who wouldn't love that!?! You can get info on their web site and check out their fab blog here.

What Your Maids Really Want

Looking for the perfect gift for your girls? Here are a few ideas from eLuxury.com.








(Marc Jacobs wallet, Dolce&Gabanna watch, Juicy Couture wallet, Pianagonda ring, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, L.A.M.B. bag)

When You Need Fancy Shoes: Pedro Garcia

When you are looking everywhere for something different for your maids' black dresses, look here. Spanish shoe designer, Pedro Garcia has created the most amazing shoes to complement any black dress. The sequin shoe, Birdie is my favorite. See his entire collection here.

A Beautiful Band: Designs by Portobello

I love this headband. Get it here.

When Red is Right: Gianmarco Lorenzi

Go for it! What a great surprise to have under your perfect white dress - gorgeous red shoes. These beauties are by Italian design house Gianmarco Lorenzi. Get more information about these shoes here.

Double Take: Habitat

Don't you love this ring? It's so unique with its split gemstones. It's the perfect cocktail ring to add to your wedding day attire. Get it at Habitat.

I'm On Vacation

This is where I wish that I was going but I am just taking a blog break to regroup and catch my breath. I will be back on Monday, September 8th with new stuff and I have an upcoming set of special posts planned for the week of September 15th. So I will see you then.

Ring Pillows Are Overflowing in Brooklyn: Bklyn Pillow

The infamous Vane of the blog, The Brooklyn Bride, has added entrepreneur to her list of accomplishments. After a lot of hard work, she has launched her line of ring pillows and these pillows are beyond fab. You know I am always looking for fresh and modern. Well, these designs hit the spot. Here are my favorites. Get yours here.

Join The Wedding Salon in Miami!

There's no question that choosing wedding colors is one of the earliest, trickiest tasks a bride has to cross off the list. You can't even talk your florist until you've worked this out. Most people base their wedding colors on a favorite shade or favorite flower. Does either the reception or ceremony site have strong colors?
Are you set on having a particular flower? Have you already chosen your bridesmaid dresses? Get help with these questions and other wedding planning dilemmas at The Wedding Salon's Bridal Show in Miami on Monday, November 10, 2008 at The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, from 4pm-9pm. Get more information about this fantastic event here.

A Beautiful Wedding Gift: Serendipity Crafts

I love personalized items as wedding gifts. It just adds a special touch. So I love these beautiful plates from Serendipity Crafts. I love their designs and each plate is painted by hand. You love I love the handmade touch. Here are my favorites and get your special gift here.