Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses

Selecting your bridesmaid dresses can be a difficult task because there are so many options, not only in colors and style, but in the overall look.  You can have your bridesmaids where the same dress of the same color, different dresses of the same color, same dress but different colors, similar overall style, etc.  There are so many options I wish I could design a different wedding style, vision, and color palette every weekend.  Today I would design vintage-inspired bridal parties with different dresses in complimentary colors for spring or summer weddings.  I'm pulling my inspirations today from ModCloth, an online retail store at http://www.modcloth.com/.


Purple Color Palette:

Golden/Yellow Color Palette:

Soft Neutrals Color Palette:

Mint or Soft Green/Blue Color Palette:

Contact us at http://www.vintageandlace.com/ for more inspirations.

Have a great weekend!

Heather

Bridal Style in Color

Since the Victorian era bridal gowns have been available primarily in white or ivory; however, wearing a colored bridal gown was common prior the mid 1800s. Recently some of the top designers are expanding their color horizons to create a new trend in our generation.  Designers like Vera Wang, Watters, and Monique Lhuillier are including blush, grey, and light green gowns in their collections for 2012. 

 Blush, Oatmeal, and Peach: A soft color for a bridal gown that can bring out your natural skin tones.


Olivia Gown by Wtoo from watters.com

Grey and Light Blue: A modern option for a bridal gown. 

Pleated Fantasy Gown by BHLDN from http://www.bhldn.com/

Light Green or Tea Green: a natural, fresh color for brides.

Harper by Vera Wang, photo from http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/

Some designers are even showing bolder colors like black, red, and purple on their runways. 



photo from apaperproposal.com

Would you wear a bridal gown in one of these colors for your wedding day? 

Happy Wednesday!

Heather 





Bridal Style ♥ Designer Monique Lhuillier

Our designer feature this week is Monique Lhuillier.  Originally from the Philippines, Monique now resides in Los Angeles designing gorgeous collections in areas of bridal, ready to wear, bliss, bridesmaids, tabletop, fine paper, and home fragrance.


Monique Lhuillier's collections "capture the essence of sophisticated luxury by provoking femininity, allure and glamour" (www.moniquelhuillier.com, The World of ML).  Monique's bridal and bliss collections combine bridal attire with modern design to make beautiful, timeless gowns.


Here is a sample of Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2012 Bridal Collection, for more visit her website.

Lina - a beautiful one shoulder, ivory crystal sheath gown with embroidered tulle over Chantilly lace

 Catherine - part of Monique Lhuillier's platinum collection, a classic  A-line skirt gown with ivory re-embroidered and Chantilly lace

 Fawn - a sweet sheath gown of silk white silk chiffon

 Candy - a mouth-watering blush A-line skirt bridal gown of blush embroidered illusion tulle

 Flutter - another gown from the platinum collection, an A-line skirt with full degrade embroidered organza

 Peony - a modern trumpet skirt gown with blush silk jacquard 

Dede - a short dress with amazing details of ivory re-embroidered lace

 Legend - platinum collection, a full skirt gown of ivory Chantilly lace, drop waist with frayed organza and feather embroidered skirt


The Spring 2012 collection is full of classic, modern gowns any bride would be a vision wearing as she walks down the isle.  Don't hesitate to check out her full bridal and bliss collection online or at a local bridal boutique.


Have a great week!
Heather

Bridal Collection ♥ Jim Hjelm

We wanted to take a moment to start your week with a bridal collection we love.  

The Spring 2012 Bridal Gown collection by Jim Hjelm is beautifully romantic!  The collection is designed by Francesca Pitera and combines exquisite fabrics with to-die-for details. 

photos from Jim Hjelm's website: www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm

Many designers are showcasing silhouette gowns this season and the Jim Hjelm collection is not an exception.  In addition to silhouette the collection includes ball gown, A-line, and trumpet styles.  The fabrics range from soft Organza and Chiffon to Alencon lace to silks and satins.  The colors enhance a bride's beauty in gowns of ivory, white, and peach.  Many of the gowns also add hints of vintage to create a unique collection. 


If you are searching for your wedding dress, be sure to take a good look at this collection!


Heather