THE NEW BLUES

 

 Blue and blue green pastels for Spring 2013 are light as can be.   Most spring and summer weddings  have at least some fusion of blue.  Psychologists will affirm blue is just about the most soothing if not healing color there is. Focus an entire theme around blue or aqua from your gowns and accessories to flowers and food . . . .

Top Photo via Be Fashionably
Bracelet via Nordstrom/ Shoes by Badgley Mishka
Wrist corsage from Martha Stewart Weddings via From The Perfect Paletteand strapless dress by Samuel Couture
Lace Dress via Zsa Zsa Belliago
Rose Headpiece (photo by Lisa Waringer)/Lace sleeve via Tumblr
Bouquet photo by Melissa Hayes Photography via Style Me Pretty
Gloves by bhldn.com/Flower girl photo via Craftster
Chantilly Lace Slip photo via Jenny Haas 
Berry bouquet via Caplan Miller Events/Flower girl via Martha Stewart Weddings
Earrings photo by Julie Cate Photography via Style Me Pretty/Dress by Karen Caldwell
Robin egg blue and green photo by via Tumblr /Blue cake from Sweet and Saucy Shop

POCKET CHIC

Check it out!  These gowns by Rosa Clara have pockets--the top one even having pockets as the focal point of the design. While some eras went for pockets, even in formal attire, the last couple years are the first we've really seen them show up and look beautiful in bridalwear. Think about it, once-upon-a-time a bride didn't have to carry anything.except a bouquet. She had maids to handle everything else. However, pockets, like collars, peplums and hoods are all functional in their way but still a stylish fashion component to be added and enjoyed. Add to that, no bridal purse, your hands are free. Brides are going to find out what the guys have known all along: life's a lot easier with pockets

TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . . .

Photo by  Justin Coit via

Over on One Wed Blog where I'll be talking all about what you ladies lounge around in when: 1.) You're getting ready for your wedding. 2.) Having that bachelorette party. 3.) Honeymooning.  Sara Kirsner of Doie Lounge, designs eco chic robes that make terrific gifts all your buddies in the bridal party.  READ MORE . . . . .

TWO BRIDES: AIMEE AND HOLLY

At first photographer, Sandi Rufo was both excited and nervous she wouldn't or couldn't find creative ways to photograph two brides.  Holly and Aimee however were so much in love that it just came naturally. All she had to do was photograph them being themselves and the results were amazing! Said Sandi, "If I could say one thing about Holly and Aimee it would be that they did it their way and didn't follow any rules. They both wore beautiful vintage dresses with the most adorable red and scarlet Maryjane shoes. They had a candle light ceremony which was fantastic and then partied, and I mean partied straight through the night."
Holly and Aimee attended high school together but didn't really get to know each other until years later. They both had just gotten out of relationships and would talk to each other about the type of person they would really like to be with and realized that they were describing each other. Once they started dating, they just knew it was meant to be. "It was clear to me that they are truly soul mates and I am so happy to have been a part of their awesome wedding! Congrats Holly and Aimee!"

 

 
  

CREDITS

Photographer:

 Sandi Rufo Photography

Reception Venue:

 Three Village Inn

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

L'ORANGE

 

 Shades of orange usually convey autumn and late summer palettes.  Not always though.  Think about it. A clear and unmuted citrus orange is one of the first colors  we think of when we zone in on what blooms come spring in the orchards alongside wildflowers.  Orange is vibrant and dramatic and in almost any shade from pale peach to a deep and clear citrus is one of those colors we can almost taste . . . .

CREDITS

Top Photo via Style Me Pretty

Back View dress via Ejercicios de Estilo/Cake via Wedding Cakes

Floral wreath photo by AW Photography

Necktie by Ties-Necktie/Table setting photo via The Twenty-Something Society

Single floral bouquet via The Wedding Chicks

Multifloral bouquet via Blue Shoe Brides on Pinterest/Orange dress via Beyond Boston Chic

Last photo by Alea Lovely Fine Art Photography

THE NEW GUY CHIC

 Most mornings you pop in here and we're all about the wedding from the bride's perspective. Today is about the guys. Frankly I'm jazzed these days when I see less restriction in men's wedding wear and more comfort as well as character added into the mix.. I'd say too the guys do a pretty good job of showing up and looking like beauts considering they don't spend hours shopping in hoards with their groomsmen. Nor do they ponder days before saying 'Yes' to the tux (or ensemble) and wait months for their wedding outfit to be delivered. In fact, most modern gents are shopping alongside their fiance, getting into the whole palette of colors and sharing in the overall wedding experience. Below you'll find a few of my favorite grooms sporting their own kind of chic from various shoots . . . .

 CREDITS
First 4 photos by Chyna Darner Photography
Bride and groom walking photo by Claudia McDade Photography
Bride and groom in the orange grove by Stephanie Williams Photography
Blonde groom photos by Zlata Modeen Photography
Bottom photo by Dan and Melissa Wedding Photographers