Archive for January, 2012

Absolute Perfection! Carolina Herrera Gown + The Perfect Cake

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

OMG!!! I just found the most perfect cake to go with our Carolina Herrera 35959 couture bridal gown! The white sugar flowers on the white fondant cake looks positively identical to the fabric flowers on the Carolina Herrera bridal gown!  See for yourself…

Absolute Perfection Right!?!

CH Cake

(photo via 100layercake.com)

Carolina Herrera 35959

Carolina Herrera 35959 Couture Bridal Gown

Wedding Dress of the Week: Anne Barge Devereaux

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

This Anne Barge couture bridal gown is called Devereaux.  This designer wedding gown features a feminine strapless neckline and fitted bodice, which gives a sexy, yet elegant feeling and look to the gown.  It exudes drama and glamour from the strapless neckline to the fitted french chantilly lace bodice that glides gracefully over the the hips and stylishly flares into layers upon layers of tulle edged in horsehair and accented with french alencon lace.   The delicate silk flower petals accent the bust-line and travel lightly down the bodice and through the light beige sash.  The silk petals are accented with lightly scattered crystals to give the gown just the right amount of sparkle and elegance.   The gown has all the elements that any bride is looking for Sophistication, Elegance, Romance, Specialness and of course sexiness, too!

Anne Barge Devereaux Runway Photo

Anne Barge Devereaux Gown - Front View (photo via AnneBarge.com)

So Glamourous and Sophisticated!  Can you imagine walking down the aisle in this incredible gown?  I can!

Anne Barge Devereaux Gown Runway - Back View

Back View (photo via AnneBarge.com)

Anne Barge Devereaux Gown - Front Bodice

Front Bodice Detail (photo via AnneBarge.com)

The Devereaux gown beautifully flows down the runway in the video below.  Love…love…. love!!! XOXO

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Wedding Dress of the Week: Vera Wang Eleanor

Monday, January 9th, 2012

For an unforgettable, breathtaking entrance,  I would suggest selecting this incredible Vera Wang couture wedding gown.  The style is called Eleanor or 120110 and is from her couture bridal collection.  It was originally designed for the “Sex in the City 2″ movie for Carrie’s Vogue photo shoot.  The gown can be found on the Vera Wang website.  The gown features a strapless neckline with drop waist.  The a-line full skirt is adorned is intricate and artistically arranged tulle feathered flower embroidery.  The back bodice features hand-stitched buttons  with a beautiful floral design , which completes is couture bridal look.  This exquisite gown epitomizes luxury and elegance and would make any bride swoon with happiness!

Vera Wang 120110 Eleanor couture bridal gown

Vera Wang 120110 Eleanor couture bridal gown

Vera Wang 120110 Eleanor bridal gown - side photo

Side view

Vera Wang 120110 Eleanor bridal gown - back view

Back View

Vera Wang 120110 Eleanor Bridal Gown - Detail View

Tulle-flower embroidered skirt - Detail View

Wedding Trends on the Rise for 2012 include… full skirts with lots and lots of detailing!

Friday, January 6th, 2012
Although many couture wedding gowns are “classic” and never go out of style, there are trends that tend to pop up every now and then. Here are the trends that are seen walking down both the red carpet, and the aisle! I can reassure you, they are all fabulous!

* The Strapless Gowns: There is still a love of strapless gowns that we still see celebrities wearing.  Strapless, form-fitted styles that have asymetrical pleating across the bodice and throughout the hip with trumpet flared skirts have been a big trend.  The gowns are usually made out of luxurious silk satin, chiffon, organza, taffeta or lace.  Strapless full ballgown bridal gowns have also been strong, too.  Especially, with Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier’s collections.

Anne Barge La Fleur LF196 Couture Bridal Gown

Anne Barge La Fleur LF196 Couture Bridal Gown - Elegant!

Badgley Mischka Clara Gown with chantilly lace, silk organza and sparkling crystals - Magnificent!

* The Mermaid and Trumpet Gowns: A mermaid-style red Reem Acra gown was shown off, flattering Eva Longoria’s body on the red carpet.  These gowns are definitely growing in popularity- mostly because they are sexy gowns that are fitted to the body all the way to the knees (some to the upper thighs), and then flare outward.  They can be very flattering with the right body! Although seen in some lace, the material popularly used with this trend is mainly silk organzas.

Ines Di Santo Havana Couture Bridal Gown

Ines Di Santo Havana Gown with chantilly lace - Gorgeous!

Vera Wang 1G083 Couture Bridal Gown

Vera Wang 1G083 Silk Organza Gown - Beautiful!

*The Full and Detailed Skirts: There have been more and more gowns seen on the red carpet, and more so in bridal fashion, that have intricate pieces of fabrics layered upon each other. In many gowns, the fabric’s layers put all together tend to look like little flowers all around the lower half of the dress. The skirt seems to almost flares out slightly, yet flows delicately with movement.  Designer gowns such as Monique Lhuillier bridal gowns and Vera Wang wedding dresses illustrate this artistic detailing.

Monique Lhuillier Soleil Couture Bridal Gown

Monique Lhuillier Soleil Platinum Collection Gown - Beyond Amazing!

Vera Wang Eleanor 120110 Couture Bridal Gown

Vera Wang Eleanor 120110 tulle gown - This gown was originally designed for "Sex in the City- for Carrie's Vogue Photo Shoot" - A Masterpiece!

·      Gowns with Belts: Beaded belts and ribbon sashes are both very popular on the red carpet and in the bridal magazines.  They had just the right amount of bling/color to an ordinary or plain wedding dress.

Anne Barge La Fleur LF193 sparkling crystal sash

Anne Barge La Fleur LF193 sparkling crystal sash - Perfection!