Friday, August 30, 2013

COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL!


If you could sport any color on your wedding day by ditching the white, what would it be?  Designers like Vera Wang and Maria Llusia Rabell give you a few options for breaking the bridal code and setting the stage for a real blast of color once you make your grand entrance.  
 
 

 CREDITS
Top Photo Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum//Photo by Eleven Orchids Photography
Photos 3 and 4: Dresses by Maria Llusia Rabell 
Photos 5 and 6: Dresses by Vera Wang via Burnett's Boards
Photos 6 and 7: Vintage dresses by Divine Elegance//Photos by Brian John Hendon

Thursday, August 29, 2013

WHAT ABOUT A TEA TIME WEDDING?



Lay out all the fine china and here comes the bride.  Pictured here are some of the one-off details that make up a high tea wedding.  Teatime is my number one theme for the reason it incorporates some of the most lady-like elements of entertaining, fashion and decor. This polished and sophisticated late afternoon mini-meal over the centuries has become the perfect showcase for delectable little sandwiches and scrumptious petits fours framed by white lace doilies. Once upon a time high tea was celebrated by really enjoying those afternoon hours before sunset, the perfect time for a wedding celebration.  While high tea suggests all the formality of a big wedding it's also perfect for the informal celebration.  You can keep it simple and at the same time elegant serving finger sandwiches, small pastries, tea and champagne, buffet style.  Whether you're planning a large or small wedding I hope these images are an inspiration point for you . . . .
CREDITS
Top Left Photo by Taralynn Lawton//Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum
Top Right Photo via Nooks and Cranies
Second Row Left Tea Service via The Vintage Table //Seond Row Right Photo by Simply Bloom Photography via Style Me Pretty
Tulle Dress by Amy-Jo Tatum//Photo by Taralynn Lawton//Teacup photo via Pinterest
Lady in hat photo by Taralynn Lawton//Pink Macaroons via The Sweet and Saucy Shop

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

CHERRY BLOSSOM BRIDE

I know, I know, we're heading into a crispy fall in a couple weeks and Spring's about as far off as Pluto right now.  But, the moment I laid eyes on these 'first day of Spring' photos from a styled shoot by Dawn Joseph Photography I just had to post them.  This editorial was shot in Branch Brook Park, New Jersey last April one week prior to the peak blooms.  Branch Brook is known for Newark's major cherry blossom festival and brings tourists from all over the world in April.  This lovely vintage 80s beaded dress was the inspiration behind this shoot. Draped with white beads it sports padded shoulders and dripping white beads down the front. The models hair was delicately enhanced with white beaded flowers in a classic up do.



 
 
 

 








Photographer:  Dawn Joseph Photography//
Dress: Vintage 80sHair by  Magda Bonheur

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

STEPHANIE AND JAMES' LONG ISLAND WEDDING

New York brother photography duo of Daniel and John Lennon bring us today's incredible wedding at The Timber Point Country Club on Long Island.  Stephanie and James had some rain, so most the photos were inside, except the photographers did get a chance for a few outside with an umbrella. These two are so in love and just the way they look at each other is amazing. Stephanie chose pink as the main color with grey tuxedos worn by the guys. She also had splashes of pastel colors mixed into her flowers.  



Photographer:  Lennon Photo//Dress Store: Arzelle's Bridal//Dress Designer: Badgley Mischka//Jewelry: Genesis Diamonds//Floral Designer: Perfect Rose Floral Designs, Inc.//Venue: Timber Point Country Club//Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Monday, August 26, 2013

THE SKIRT WITH VOLUME

THE DEBORAH DRESS
Voluminous skirts have come and gone through history but one thing is certain--brides who love them do so with a passion.  Full skirts with yards of crinoline underneath also make a real dramatic statement about being elegant and girly at the same time.  Here are a few photos from my Dioresque Collection that I unearthed recently.  You just can't imagine how totally fun these were to create and put together . . . ..
THE ODETTE DRESS
THE AURORA DRESS
THE ISOBELLA DRESS
 THE MIRA DRESS
THE GEORGETTE DRESS

Dresses and headpieces by Amy-Jo Tatum