Published on February 22, 2012 | By Clara | 0 comments
Valentino Dreamy Gowns Spring 2012 – Fabulous for a May wedding!
Walking around Milan these days, you can’t miss the vibe of the starting fashion week showcasing the new autumn winter collection. We are going to look at the designers’ suggestions for this coming warm season instead… Here are a few items – directly from Via della Spiga – that caught my attention and could be incorporated in this summer’s wedding attire..great for a daring bride, a trendy bridesmaid or a glamorous guest.
PRADA‘s red shoes..perfect for a metropolitan special day…think bride walking down the Spanish steps in Rome.
TOD‘s suede men shoes…great for a Capri wedding weekend…
LANVIN‘s platform sandals for a wedding in the vineyards…
FLUO accessories to be REALLY in vogue this season…anywhere, anytime.
MIU MIU‘s patent leather shoes for a theatrical wedding in a Venetian Palace on the Grand Canal…
And to finish..another duo of Valentino Spring 2012 dress collection…oh my, I LOVE them so. Ladies..get one of these gowns and just BE FABULOUS for a day!
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Published on February 21, 2012 | By Clara | 0 comments
All images by SimplyBloom Photography, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
Venice, oh Venice.
There are no words to express your beauty and this is why I have chosen to remain silent and let our readers enjoy the images without any comments.
I would only like to thank our friends Vania & Christine of SimplyBloom Photography for capturing our beloved Venice in all its splendour. You have understood her light, her colours, her magic..thank you ladies and..
BUON CARNEVALE A TUTTI!
All images by SimplyBloom Photography, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
C’è una città di questo mondo,
ma così bella, ma così strana,
che pare un gioco di fata morgana
e una visione del cuore profondo.
Avviluppata in un roseo velo,
sta con le sue chiese, palazzi, giardini, .
tutta sospesa tra due turchini,
quello del mare, quello del cielo.
Così mutevole! A vederla
nella mattina di sole bianco
splende d’un riso pallido e stanco,
d’un chiuso lume, come la perla:
ma nei tramonti rossi affocati
è un’arca d’oro, ardente, raggiante,
nave immensa, veleggiante
a lontani lidi incantati.
by Diego Valeri
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Published on February 20, 2012 | By Clara | One comment
Images by Clara, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
A beach wedding is beautiful in winter as well. Think of deserted coastal villages, long stretches of sand with nobody around, fur coats and straw baskets, a lighthouse, warm blue blankets and soft striped cushions on a hot February morning. I was born by the sea and of course got married right by the sea. I could not think of a BETTER place to tie the knot, I could not think of ANOTHER place. For me, my special day had to be all about swimming, enjoying the calm Mediterannean waters, drinking Malvasia and feeling the warm sun on my skin.
My sister though likes cold weather, she loves when the northern breeze caresses her cheeks in wintertime. She likes to cycle along the shore wearing thick jumpers and confy cashmere hats, boots and velvet trousers. She is probably the kind of person who would choose a winter month for her wedding celebrations.
Thinking about that…about the fact that not everybody likes to get married when it’s hot and sticky, I have created this February beach setting for a lovely, seaside wedding breakfast. I can picture the guests arriving at the church, located right on the beach, with their bicycle and a pic nic basket full of tasty delicacies to be enjoyed after the ceremony. A light breakfast, followed by a stroll on the beach where laid back pictures are taken while the bride and groom play in shallow water with their rain boots. Then, after sunset, everyone reaches the fishing village for a superb meal at the local “Osteria”.
What would the perfect attire for such an informal authentic wedding day be?
- A fur coat
- A chiffon dress
- A pair of Hunter boots
- A cashmere hat
VIVE LA MER….
Images by Clara, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
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Published on February 18, 2012 | By Radha | 0 comments
Image by De Beers
When it comes to wedding bands, the choices have often been quite limited. Do you go for the plain yellow gold, white gold or the platinum? On a practicality front, plain wedding bands are great as they need little care and will still look as good in 20 years.
But a new wave of brides are craving something more spectacular to show off their married status. No more boring bands. These ladies want diamonds, unusual designs and even different colours (rose gold anyone?)
Luckily jewellery designers have caught onto this trend and are designing stunning wedding bands that not only are practical but consider personal taste a necessity, allowing you to choose a wedding band that reflects you. Here’s a pick of some of our favourites from De Beers and Tiffany & Co.
This unsual ring is great for brides who want to step away from the tradional wedding band. Not only is the shape of the ring unique but the diamonds add that extra touch of glamour. These gems are also available to stack if you’re not happy with just the one ring!
Image by De Beers
For the conservative brides, an antique diamond, maybe belonging to old family treasures?
Image from weheartit
Or instead, why not opting for a big dream such as a diamond crown… like a real princess?
Jewels from Henry Winston
Or maybe, just be different! Don’t buy a ring, just opt for a bracelet, an endless symbol to carry with you everyday…
Image from Tiffany
Or simply… opt for a classic: This beautiful rose gold ring.
Image by Tiffany & Co.
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Published on February 17, 2012 | By Caroline | 4 comments
Via Mind The Gap
One of the best things about studying in Cambridge? Whiling away hours on a sunny day with some friends and a bottle [or two!] of cava on one of the famous punts! There really is nothing more relaxing than gliding along the River Cam, past all of the beautiful colleges… or more romantic!
Via Segerius Bruce Photography
In fact, Scudamores have come up with the wonderful idea of a ‘Proposal Punt’ package! As the site describes: “Seemingly you have just booked a 60 minute College Backs Tour for two, but secreted out of sight are a bottle of chilled champagne and a spectacular bouquet of red roses… At the pre-arranged place the chauffeur falls silent and you take over!” It’s a great idea from any would-be grooms looking for a really original and unique way to ‘pop the question!’
More of an Italy lover than an Anglophile? With Eva and Clara‘s help, why not simply swap a Cambridge punt for an equally romantic gondola in Venice for the big event!
Image via Triple Man
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Published on February 16, 2012 | By Clara | One comment
Choosing the right photographer is always a very difficult task. There are so many options out there, which one is the best for you? Here are some very useful considerations from our friend and talented Denver photographer, Selah.
“Have you ever walked in to a home and noticed that 16 x 20 on the wall which highlights the most significant day of the couples’ lives? You know, the one featuring big bangs, white suits, mustaches and long white puffy sleeves? Everyone who sees it is slightly embarrassed for them. Years goes by and the epic photograph full of significance slowly creeps its way into the back corner of the guest bedroom.
Are you an artistic trend-seeker yet aware of the dating effects of spot color, fish eye lenses and over-saturation? As time goes by one of two things can happen: The Persian kiss-like images only increase in value and the quality and intent behind the imagery allows for the photograph to remind you of the goodness of time. On the other spectrum, the trendy spot-colored cookie-cutter creativity is one that quickly dates. The modern becomes old and the fresh becomes disingenuous. How do you define the difference?
Fine art wedding photography is a fairly elite and unique service within the wedding photography industry. It can be defined as the kind of art you would hang on your wall even if you aren’t the bride and the groom. It reflects reality, something we can connect to while holding hands with dynamic and high-quality imagery. “I never would have seen that,” you may think upon observing that photograph.
When investing in your wedding photographer–look for an artist. Someone whose perception and vision is committed to creating a meaningful heirloom, rather than a picture showing what you looked like on that day. Search for that photographer who has the ability to create artwork that increases in value over time rather than causing you to close the drawer on your visual memories.”
So…the trick is picking a photographer whose shots will become pieces of art!!! Start searching..
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Published on February 15, 2012 | By Kyla | 0 comments
Image by Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
From Cupcakes to Champagne, this year’s Designer Wedding Show was to inspirational!
There are many booths that made an imprint on me from this show. The show offered a wide rage of wonderful live music, great Save-The-Date ideas, venues, accessories, innovative photographers, dresses, hats, dessert, caterers and tips to staying organised during the Wedding Planning process. It created so many new ideas.
After we had spent most of the day conversing with people and sharing our ideas of Wedding Planning, we spent a few minutes posing for the camera in a Photobooth (which was a great keepsake from the day). My highlight had to be of course, the Designer Fashion Show.
Matthew Williamson showed us some great gowns for this upcoming season.
Image from LoveMyDress
Sassi Holford romantisized us with some baroque ‘medieval’ style dresses
Image from OneWed
Ritva Westenius ‘wow’ed us with gown and fur combinations
Image from TheWeddingCommunity
Temperley London left guests gasping with the beauty of their latest collection.
Image by You and Your Wedding
The Designer Wedding Show gave a great information from a wide view of topics. It would be beneficial for any bride to attend, as it helps materialize any ideas that you are unsure of.
Thanks The Designer Wedding Show, we had a great time.
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Published on February 14, 2012 | By Fawne | 0 comments
I, like a lot of women out there, had my wedding dress all thought up before the age of 10, it was however, a lot different to what I picture now. I actually owned one of those lifesize Barbies when I was young, the bride one, looking back it’s a tad creepy but at the time I loved her. She had on a corseted white bodice, which fitted so well over her non-existent figure ( you can imagine my horror when I suddenly grew hips, what on earth were they doing there!!) and a puffy white skirt that skimmed along the floor, layers of netting with silk draped over the top, and this dress was pretty much my dream dress too. A bodice with a skirt the size of a mountain trailing as long as a river behind me. A veil that my Dad would lift at the end of the aisle, etc, you get the jist. Barbie and Ken had it all right, I found these images the other day that amused me, shot by Beatrice De Guigne, ladies and gentlemen, Barbie and Kens Wedding!
All images courtesy of Glamour.
These images made me start thinking about my ideal wedding dress today, after visiting the Designer Wedding Show in Battersea this weekend there is now a clear winner. Long gone are my thoughts of OTT puffy shoulders, and ballroom dancing sparkly shoes that I dreamt of as a child, here now lays in my thoughts a elegant, vintage, laced and silk dress. Charlotte Casadejus designs vintage inspired pieces, she began in 2003, with a love of Textiles she designed cushions with beautiful embroidery, she moved on to wedding dresses, taking inspiration from bits of lace, beading and vintage dresses she had collected along the way.
Images courtesy of Charlotte Casadejus.
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Published on February 13, 2012 | By Kyla | 0 comments
Compliments of Robineau Patisserie
Dear Robineau Patisserie,
You had me at leopard print! If you didn’t get us with the chocolate, icing and sprinkles, you’ve got us now. Adding Mulberry, and Gucci to a delicious fluffy pastry. What more does a lady need in life? How can you expect us to calorie count and go without, with this delicate display in front of us. It would just be wrong to resist?
Robineau Patisserie located in the U.K. offers amazing variety in cake decor, an online catalogue, and custom design. They are a fresh face on the “cake” market, and give new inspirational views on cake decor.
Listen to Marie Antoinette, “Let them Eat CAKE!”
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Published on February 11, 2012 | By Caroline | 4 comments
Via weheartit
Have you ever seen Sofia Coppola’s movie take on the life of Marie Antoinette? What an utter style inspiration! Every scene is simply dripping in decadent details – the incredibly intricate, over-the-top dresses… the deliciously decorated cakes… and, of course, the shoes! If you ever need an excuse to be utterly opulent and extravagant, why not use these gorgeous stills as your reference…
Via Sierra Sometimes
Image via Miss Top Ten Image
Images via weheartit
Via weheartit
Via The Way We Dress
And just look at these stunning, Marie Antoinette-inspired items and mood boards!
Image via My Pink Valentine
Via Superficial Diva
Image via Sea of Shoes
Image via Polyvore
Image via Polyvore
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