Utterly Inspiring

When I saw this photo yesterday on A Glamorous Little Side Project, I was immediately obsessed. I've never seen a photo so beautiful and I can imagine one of my brides with this high fashion style for their bridal portraits.{You know who you are!}

Breathtaking, right?

What if Anthropologie did weddings?

I received an email this morning asking just that question. The answer? They do! Their new wedding site is being unveiled on February 14th and I will be on pins and needles until that day!

Until then, that have a little sneak peak that will make you squeal with joy! Visit their website to see a slide show of dresses, accessories, and fabulous shoes that will star in your dreams until February 14th!

Incredible outdoor wedding that will make you swoon...

This wedding by Jose Villa gives me goosebumps! I don't know if it's the crazy good lighting or the stunning pieces hanging from the trees, or the couple themselves. But I do know that I'll be thinking about this wedding, and using it as inspiration for months to come! Prepare to swoon....

Expect to see the bread favors VERY soon! I have big plans for this!!

And this sweet couple...

The wooden table will be making an appearance again in my designs too! Can't wait!

For more from this AMAZING wedding, head on over to Once Wed where they've posted a series of 4 different features on this gorgeous event.

Amazing Gown...with short sleeves!!

I'm slightly obsessed with this gown...

 

from the recently featured Style Me Pretty wedding.

How great are the short sleeves and the jeweled neckline??

Golden Globe Trendspotting: Long Sleeves

We should have seen it coming after Nicole Richie's amazing Marchesa wedding gown. Sleeves are back!

And in a big way if the Golden Globes fashion tells us anything. Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and Leighton Miester all rocked gorgeous long sleeved frocks, and mark my words bridal style will soon follow!

Image above from Helen Carter Weddings. Gown on right, from Valentino.

Most of the designer sketches for Kate Middleton's wedding gown that have been made public have sleeves.

If she chooses this style for her wedding to Prince William, it will guarantee that this trend will continue with brides everywhere!

Other designers have created beautiful options that are right on trend. Monique Lhuillier (below, left) and Badgley Mischka (below, right) have done it absolutely beautifully! And they've proven that sleeves can be very sexy!

above image from Aisle Dash

If you love this look, but can't commit to sleeves permanently, consider selecting a bolero to top your gown for the ceremony. It can be removed later to give you 2 different looks on your big day.

I absolutely love this more conservative look. It's wonderful to see a gown that steps outside of the strapless gown silhouette and gives brides another beautiful option for their wedding day. Sleeves can be sexy, classic, sheer, beaded....the options are unlimited!

Happy Shopping!

New Wedding Cake Inspiration from The Knot

The Knot has some beautiful new cakes that are absolutely fabulous inspiration for your wedding cake design! This one caught my eye immediately...

I love the color, the three dimensional quality, and the way it fits in perfectly with any Spring wedding. Check out some of their other new designs to get inspiration for your cake!

Happy Sunday!

These boutonnieres from Bornay are absolutely to die for! I love the organic style & clever twists Bornay brings to each and everyone one of their creations.