Tressa & Ben: The Wedding Story

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I'm back today with the beautiful images from Benfield Photography that tell the story of Tressa & Ben's wedding day. I'm going to let them speak for themselves....

Tressa's first look with her bridesmaids! Bridesmaids dresses from Tesori Bridal & Formal.

And the bride & groom's First Look. 

The kiss! And can we talk about how perfect Tressa's Galia Lahav gown looks?! 

Just married!

Now off to the party in the perfect classic car from Autumn Ridge Plantation.

How perfect is that enormous chandelier over their first dance?

The biggest cake ever and his & her bottles of Dom Perignon

Al Paris & The Heartbreakers were amazing.

and then Michael Jackson showed up. 

Come back tomorrow for the beautiful wedding portraits!

Tressa's Autumn Ridge Plantation Bridal Portraits

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I'm so excited to be sharing the GORGEOUS details and moments from Tressa & Ben's wedding! Lets start with Tressa's lovely bridal portraits shot by Benfield Photography at Autumn Ridge Plantation just 5 days before the wedding! The session had to be postponed a couple of times as we waited on the brooch bouquet to be shipped, but everyone came together and made it happen and the results are spectacular...

Incredible Couture Gown by Galia Lahav.

The cathedral length veil in all it's splendor.

The perfect girl, in the perfect gown, in the perfect location.

You can see many more of Tressa's bridal portraits over on the Benfield Blog! And come back Monday for my favorite details from the wedding day.

Kirsten's Bridal Portraits

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If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram you know that we've had a BUSY end to our summer season. We started August with our biggest wedding of the year and I cannot wait to share all of the beauty from Kirsten & Jordan's wedding day with you! But that will have to wait a little while longer. Until then, check out these unbelievably gorgeous bridal portraits of Kirsten in Savannah, Georgia captured by Benfield Photography.

I cannot get enough of this bride & that gorgeous dress from Tesori. Now head on over to the Benfield Photography blog to see more of these stunning bridal portraits!

And come back tomorrow for more from Kirsten & Jordan's incredible wedding!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Bridal Gowns

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We're back with more of our favorites from 2012. Prepare yourselves for some absolutely beautiful gowns and some even more beautiful brides...

Mary Shannon wore a lovely gown with a structured bodice, full skirt, and pockets! Photo by Eli Murray Photography.

Caroline's gown was the perfect classic ballgown with a lace bodice, champagne sash, & a stunning drop waist. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Kimmy wore a traditional vietnamese wedding gown in a gorgeous bright pink hue! The delicate gold lace coat was absolute perfection. Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

Becca accessorized her perfect southern lace gown with a cathedral length train. Photo by Miles Witt Boyer.

Ashley's layered masterpiece by Vera Wang was beyond! Photo by Benfield Photography.

Molly's 2 piece Monique Lhuillier gown was truly a work of art! Photo by Danielle Davis Photography.

Aren't these dresses remarkable?! Come back tomorrow for more of our favorites from 2012!

Anthropologie does weddings, revisited

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It's been quite a while since I've talked about my love affair with all things Anthropologie. So I thought it was time to do another feature on their wedding brand, BHLDN. Here are just a few of my favorites of their newest fabulous goodies...

trickling capelet, $140.00

Aiguille Gown, $1,200.00

Elysium Gown, $2,400.00

Marchioness Dress, $350.00

Firespark Earrings, $420.00

Montpartnasse Headband, $600.00

Curving Periphery Veil, $710.00

Amazing as always. But this time there's a definite nod to the 1920's and the Art Deco era which promises to be huge in the coming year! These are just a few of my favorite things{cue the Sound of Music song}. There are so many other stunning pieces on their website: www.bhldn.com So browse away and enjoy!

Mary Shannon & Aaron: The Dress

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Today I'm sharing an extra special moment from Mary Shannon & Aaron's reception. To honor her grandmother and surprise her grandfather, the bride planned to change into her grandmother's wedding gown (which she had shortened) during the reception and share a dance with her grandfather. So when it was time, we stole Mary Shannon away to make the change and when she returned in her grandmother's dress the band played a song by one of her grandfather's favorite artists, Frank Sinatra, and they shared a very special dance...

the bride's grandparents on their wedding day

Incorporating moments like this into your wedding day are what makes it truly yours. It was absolutely one of a kind and Eli Murray captured it so beautifully!

Don't miss tomorrow! It's my favorite feature of Mary Shannon and Aaron's wedding and you don't want to miss it: Their First Look. Trust me, come back...

Designer Love: Marchesa

Marchesa has been one of my favorites since they began their bridal line just a few years ago. And they've done it again with their Spring 2012 collection...

So, what's the verdict? Do you love the floaty, ethereal quality of the top 3 gowns as much as I do? For more from their Spring line, head over to One Wed now.

BHLDN sale!

BHLDN, Anthropologie's wedding shop, has just announced their first sale! And there are a few stunning items that would be perfect for your wedding...

How great is this dress for a summer bridesmaid? It reminds me of a shorter version of Monica's bridesmaids dresses on friends :)

L'Appel Palette Dress, $150.00 {originally $290.00}

 And this is an absolutely beautiful wedding night chemise...

Daiquiri Silk Chemise, $75.00 {originally $150.00}

These are just 2 of my favorite sale items. Head over to BHLDN now to see all of the 1/2 off gorgeousness!

Love to Watch you Leave...

I cannot get over the back of this Claire Pettibone gown...

via Mi Belle

Elie Saab Bridal Couture

I've been CRAZY over Elie Saab's bridal designs for some time now. Their gowns are ethereal, girly, and unbelievably elegant. I can't get enough of the floaty silhouettes and delicate designs. Feast your eyes on what's new...

 

photos courtesy of Merci New York

So what do you think? Are you as enamored as I am?

White by Vera Wang, Take 2

As many of you know, I swooned over Vera Wang's first collection for David's Bridal. Well, the newest collection is fabulous too! Feast your eyes on a couple of my favorites...

Taffeta Empire Waist Gown, $800.00

V-neck Satin Corset Gown, $600.00

And there's many more new styles to look through! Enjoy browsing...

A McQueen fit for a Princess...

Everyone in the wedding industry & beyond has been waiting to see THE wedding gown for weeks! The dress chosen by the future queen of England will undoubtedly influence bridal fashion for years to come.

Now Princess Catherine, Kate Middleton stepped out into Westminster Abby in the early hours of the morning in a dress truly fit for a princess. Designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, she looked regal & traditional but with a beautifully modern silhouette & structure - the true picture of a princess.

Sarah Burton spoke with Women's Wear Daily today about the honor of dressing Princess Kate and this is what they had to say...
"It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. It was such an incredible honor to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship. Alexander McQueen's designs are all about bringing contrasts together to create startling and beautiful clothes and I hope that by marrying traditional fabrics and lacework, with a modern structure and design we have created a beautiful dress for Catherine on her wedding day. The last few months have been very exciting and an incredible experience for my team and I as we have worked closely with Catherine to create this dress under conditions of the strictest secrecy."

photo courtesy of E!

photo courtesy of Vogue

I must say I'm thrilled with her style choice. It's very reminiscent of Grace Kelly on her wedding day, just as a I was wishing for earlier in the week. Remember this post from just 2 days ago?

And nothing could be more fitting for the future queen, than a McQueen design! Bravo to Princess Catherine on a fabulous choice that will influence brides around the world for years to come!

A Royal Beauty

With all the hype of tomorrow's royal wedding, it's got me thinking back to the royal weddings of the past. While most of the media are comparing Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding to that of Princess Diana & Prince Charles, I'm immediately reminded of the poise & style of Princess Grace, and hope that Kate chooses to follow in her style footsteps. Here's a little reminder of just how stunning she was on her wedding day in 1956...