This oh-so-wonderful winter wedding combined cozy and sweet with hand-made details. With so many organic finishes and personal touches carried through the entire day, guests were treated to a truly memorable marriage celebration.
Well if there were a word to describe a French dot veil trimmed in lace, it would be lovely.
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Today, women want to express their personalities through a posh headpiece or veil on their special day. Opting for a more simple gown and accessorizing with a statement piece can work wonders! From flowery fascinators to soft and pretty birdcage veils, your headpiece completes the perfect look. Why go for a traditional veil when you can add feathers to your coif a la Carrie Bradshaw ?
Going for a retro look? Why not complete a 50’s style gown with a classic ‘blusher’ veil? Just remember ladies, you will be looking at these photos for years to come, so don’t choose a piece based on trends!
Have you looked for that special piece with no luck? We suggest searching for local designers who can create a custom piece just for you.
Bring on the cold! Since we’re approaching the winter season, we want to make sure our beautiful brides are kept warm. Picking the perfect shrug to keep the cold out all while showing off that gorgeous dress of yours is key!
Fur stoles always add a touch of glam to any dress, although you can also opt for faux fur or a colorful cardigan, the options are endless. Keeping warm on your wedding day never looked so good! We love seeing winter brides enhance their look with glamourous pieces of oh-so warm accessories!
We have juicy news for all you Vera Wang fanatics ! Are you ready ? Miss Vera Wang has finally broadened her scope from bride to bridesmaid !
Near the end of this month she will release a 7 – piece bridesmaid dress collection under the White by Vera Wang label ! For those of you not yet aware, White by Vera Wang is a collection of show-stopping bridal gowns (soon to include bridesmaid dresses) exclusively available at David’s Bridal; not only are these gowns gorgeous, luxurious and fashionable, they’re also affordable (bridal gown price-point= $600 - $1100) !
With Vera’s new bridesmaid collection you’ll have girls begging to be in your bridal party ! Our favourites amongst the collection include: a one-shoulder chiffon stunner detailed with oversized rosettes, as well as a strapless horizontally pleated cocktail gown with bubble hem. The collection comes in the yummiest assortment of colours ranging from amethyst, charcoal, blush, champagne and orchid. All 7 bridesmaid gowns are priced under $200 (who would have thought they could score a Vera at such a low price-point) !
What’s next on the horizon for Vera Wang – bridal goddess? We’ve heard whispers of a bridal shoe collection ! As always, we’ll keep you posted !
Pop-in the classic ’50s film Funny Face starring Audrey Hepburn and get inspired !
It’s time to raise your hemlines ladies; tea-length bridal gowns are back on the rise and we at Melissa Andre Events couldn’t be happier about it. There is something so darling, so flirtatious, and yet so fashion-forward about a tea-length bridal gown. We can’t help but imagine pairing a bride wearing this style with a garden-party themed soiree; an outdoor ceremony and reception, scrumptious miniature desserts (think teeny-tiny cupcakes, meringue-cookies, and powdered beignets), guests playing croquet and carrying parasols, and tea served from china cups
Not ready for total tea-length style? Not a problem ! Many of our brides opt for a traditional length gown during the ceremony and change into something shorter to dance-the-night-away during the reception. Pictured below you’ll find shots from a ’50s inspired shoot we styled (note how our bride wore both a shorter length bridal gown) ! You can see even more gorgeous photos of this bridal style at http://melissaandre.com/galleries/grace-james
Oh! One last piece of advice, be sure to splurge on a fabulous pair of heels because with a tea-length gown they are guaranteed to be in full view !
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