FANTASIA: FANTASY GOWNS AND FABRICS


Beaded gazar and tulle dress, by Demetrios. Patent-leather flower Alice band with veil Jennifer Behr Bridal at Jenny Packham


What's your fantasy dress like? I'll bet it's some concoction of organza, tulle and bling. The gowns here are the ultimate in wedding day dressing-- so big and out there, perfect for crossing over the threshold . . . .
Silk-satin corset with tulle skirt and silk-flower detail, from The Couture Gallery
Silk-duchesse satin bodice and tulle skirt and silk cape by Phillipa Lepley


Vera Wang, spring/summer 2009


Collette Dinnigan spring/summer '09



Marchesa

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GLOVE CHIC

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This time of year weddings go a little more formal as gloves do help warm up hands and arms. Whether crocheted shorties or long, opera length lending that aspect of drama—gloves are glamorous and really tie a bridal look together. Luckily there are no rules anymore about what sort of gloves you have to wear with your gown. You can go with the classic white and ivory or jazz up your look with any length, color, texture, even pattern as you can see below. Just as some brides are showing some pizazz wearing different color shoes with their gown, glove color is an option you have as well. Go ahead, be adventuresome!

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Muse Board: Copper & Plum


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TRES BELLE CHIC


New discovery! Belle, The Magazine. Follow some great editorial every month, showing brides how to plan the the biggest day of their lives.

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• The latest in bridal and quinceañera fashion •

Event pages, featuring local Brides and Quinces •

The best in event planning and design •

English /Spanish magazine reaching El Paso TX, Las Cruces and Mesilla NM, Cd. Juárez and Chihuahua Mexico.
In this issue you'll find some tips of how to pose for your wedding pictures from an expert model and advice on how to get your body ready from one of the best personal trainers in town.

Photography Yolanda Diaz, Hair and Make-up Fascino, Model Liz Kranz Miss Teen New Mexico USA 2007
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2010 TREND: THE COCKTAIL WEDDING DRESS



Planning an After Five Soiree is one way to have a briefer and more intimate event than the traditional all day wedding planned months ahead. Cocktail hour weddings offer an elegant, affordable alternative. Think about it: fewer guests, a shorter hemline and less cake and champagne can sometimes be more.Small weddings are on the rise, especially for the couple with limited time and money issues. Some couples feel more at ease celebrating their nuptials as evening approaches with a few close friends and family present. The dresses featured here are all cocktail length. With some imaginative head chic and accessorizing you'll have your look.

di Egò by Valentini
The cocktail dress is perfect for this wedding of the same name. Defined, its street-length and typically made out of exquisite fabric or has special detailing. Though cocktail hour dressing can go either semi-formal or informal, the later doesn’t imply casual. It simply means you can go with elegant street-length attire; a higher hemline is acceptable and your groom,(again following your lead) can skip the de riguer white or black tie if he chooses, getting into a raw silk or linen suit instead. On the other hand, remember, while attire for the cocktail reception is elegant, its never max formal. Think of cocktail dressing as anything from a chic mini to a fitted floor-length sheath. The fabric can be luxe. The photo above is a good case in point.


Elisabetta Polignano
Peter Langner


Franco Donut in organza and chiffon. Photos by Clé Maraini.
Department stores and boutiques may be the best route to go for the shorter formal. Almost any white dress has potential as long as it works with your accessories, fits within the scene and theme of your wedding and you absolutely love it. Also, if you’re not into wearing white on your wedding day, boutiques and department stores might be your best option. Some stores work closely with up and coming specialty designers. With a little imagination and the help of professionals, you might be able to put some stunning looks together. Also a great option if you don’t want to wait 4-6 months for your gown.


Photos courtesy Vogue Italy
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FRENCH GARDEN VINTAGE

Joy comes to us as a bride
The first rains burst into bloom
Nightingales strike up a dance in our neighborhood
Elegant water nymphs bring songs
Thoughts turn into gold
And gold all conversation
Poets and girls
Learn kisses by heart
Someone arrives at the festival out of breath
It is time with his flute.

--George Sarandaris--
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JUST LISTED ON ETSY

The bubble cage just went up in the Etsy shop this week. Veils that fall above the shoulder line like this one are incredibly practical--no hauling around extra length or changing into a shorter version after the ceremony. Shorter styles tend to look structured, more hybrid of headpiece and veil combined. This look is great for fashionistas and can really be paired up with almost any gown.
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