Bride Chic

  Imagine, if you can, the most classic and formal daytime event.  Just like in those old movies--guests are wearing picture hats--some swathed in tulle, drinking champagne from crystal flutes, surrounded by emerald green lawn and beds of bright flowers. This is a garden party wedding, and the bride in this special setting embodies a soft, ultra-feminine sophistication, incorporating lace, florals, and flowing fabrics. The garden party--even a small one on a patio amongst potted roses-- is an ideal opportunity to make the most of accessories.  Hats of all kinds, gloves, and even a parasol carry a stylish message.     Overall, the garden party bride is less about spectacle and more about suggestion—an exercise in restraint, grace, and thoughtful detail. Her gown moves with ease, her accessories feel considered rather than contrived, and the overall effect is one of quiet refinement. It’s a look that belongs as naturally among clipped hedges and sunlit terra...