As you can tell, the last few weeks, the blog has been abandoned. Nothing personal, I am just beyond busy. Which is a good thing! Once I catch up on my summer events and laundry list of tasks, I will be back! Enjoy your Wednesday! I hope you are having a spot of sun, apparently, Portland is still in winter. Sigh.
The names of Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier epitomizes the world of wedding dress designers. Among other designers, these elite couturiers created a line of bridal gowns offered at more reasonable price points. Need the name? Look no further for wedding dresses designers that offer a second line of dresses that still carry hallmark design traits and the high standards of the primary dress line.
{Jim Hjelm + Blush} Known for luxurious fabrics, flattering silhouettes and trademark craftsmanship and dresses start at $2500. Blush dresses are all under $1500. {Jim Hjelm; Blush; Blush}
{Watters + Wtoo} A Watters bride is fresh and sophisticated. While Watters gowns start at $1500, the Wtoo line are around $1000. {Watters; Wtoo; Wtoo}
{Monique Lhuiller + Bliss} Fashionable and elite, this designer stormed the wedding dress market in 1999. Her dresses are for the modern feminine bride. Dresses start at $3000. Bliss is the classic yet-affordable dress line from Monique. Dresses are less than $3500. {Monique Lhuillier; Bliss; Bliss}
{Enzo Ani + Blue} Modern embellishments paired with traditional silhouettes makes Enzo Ani a classic designer. Continually pushing past the threshold of wedding fashion. Gowns start at $1500. While the Blue line offers brides deliciously designed dresses without compromising quality for all under $1500. {EnzoAni; Blue; Blue}
In addition to these lines, Vera is joining forces with David’s Bridal and creating a line of wedding gowns ranging in price of $600-1500. This is an extraordinary opportunity for brides to wear Vera on their day without spending $4-25K tag. The dress line is expected to hit stores around Spring 2011.
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy the festivities as we celebrate the Batalla de Puebla. See you later for our regularly scheduled Wedding Dress Wednesday.
Kevin and I having a margarita morning in Puerto Vallarta.
{One Year Ago: Happy Cinco de Mayo}Also check out a few refreshing {Margarita recipes}
This is a continuation from a previous WWD post. Bridal Fashion week has come and gone, but the dresses are here to stay (fingers crossed). Here are a few from this epic annual event.
Creative and artistic designs made their way to the stage {Marchesa}
Classic silhouettes and fabrics graced fashion show guests {Christos}
Unique fabric embellishments and hemlines were also found in this year’s Bridal Fashion Week {Douglas Hannant}
Angie and Bretzky decided to bypass the financial burden of having a huge and expansive wedding and just get hitched. Plain and simple. With a new arrival on the way, Angie did not have time to worry about the details. Enter ::Luxe Affairs:: Having a wedding coordinator kept the couple on target for their budget and gave guidance to couple during the fast paced three week planning period. The result? A wedding that was uniquely theirs and right on budget.
Location: Miami, Florida (backyard)
Colors: Goldenrod, Cobalt and Ivory
Theme: Spanish Rustic with touches of vintage
Budget: $2000
Two tiered cake bedecked with navy ribbon held down the candy bar. Apothecary jars filled with ivory sweets gave guests a boost of sugar for the dancing to come. {Sweet Cakes}. Sweeping goldenrod linens dolled up the sweet station {Hitched event Rentals}.
Focus on what is important to you and your partner. Surround yourselves with the ones you love and the day couldn’t be more happier.
Smooch! A silk strapless silhouette from {David’s Bridal} stretched the dollar to areas of greater importance.
DIY Details
Fino Wino: Customize your wine bottles with wine labels (a la Wedding Chicks).
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Patches of moss and rocks flanked the guest book and escort card station. Warm amber tea lights flickered throughout the night.
Paper Products: Off white paper pom poms and lanterns were strung on the trees surrounding
Top Cake: A quick ship (4 days!) for customized {Naked Peggies} adorned the top of the wedded confection.
Bucket of Brews: Rustic copper tin of beverages chilling before the ceremony.
Posh pintuck linens in cobalt blue from {Hitched event Rentals} dazzle the dining area. Chivari chairs were in the budget due to the small guest list. In addition, chivaris in black tends to be the most affordable color.
Clean Cloak: Minimal ivory fabric draping around the tent created a more intimate and finished space. It also hides the hideous metal pipes.
Bright Light: A rustic chandelier added a classy addition to the outdoor space. Bringing elements from the indoors to the outside space helps elevates the space by adding warmth.
Duel Dresses: A quick change from the structured silky strapless dress into a flowy one-shouldered goddess gown will helped the bride get ready for a easy, breezy celebration mode. Angie was able to find a bargain at Macy’s. What a great shopper!
Remember to savor the moments with your love. The day will melt away as quickly as it came, so taking a few alone will help keep you two conscious of the moment so it doesn’t disappear.
Thank you A + B for sharing your day with us. It was intimate and personable and truly an event! Share your event with Prost (email: prosttothehost@gmail.com).
