Real Wedding Inspiration: Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Photography: Elizabeth Messina
Blog: Kiss the Groom

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Elizabeth Messina snippet: the happy couple danced in the garden and dined on mini sandwiches & cookies….and hot tea…..
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Elizabeth Messina snippet: mindy weiss created a day inspired by lewis carroll’s “alice in wonderland”….it was truly magical….
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Elizabeth Messina snippet: each table was unique….the colors were lovely and fresh….there were little tea sandwiches & sweets for everyone…and beautiful coasters with vintage “alice in wonderland” drawings….and a collection of antique clocks keeping time…..this lovely tea party set the tone for the truly unbelievable wedding that followed…..mindy weiss is an incredibly talented & an extraordinarily sweet person….xoxoxo
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Check out my vintage style purses. Brides are carrying these on their wedding day as well as happlily ever after. Either would be the right on accent peice whether you're going cocktail or gala. Though these little stunners look like they belong to the ages, they're my newest repros. Clara Bow might have have clutched either on her way across a movie set. The top view is pleated chiffon accented with a hand-rolled floral, the bottom a silk peau de soie envelope with optional pearl strung handle.

L'ORANGE

Happy Sunday. Here's a new way of thinking of that warm summer color between red and yellow: If bright orange is over powering to you, go for gradual muted tones melting into variations of coral and sherbet . . .

Muse Board: An Americana Wedding


ACCESSORIZING 101

The simpler the gown, the more ornate the accessories can be. Likewise the more ornate the gown, the simpler the accessories. Hats, veils, fascinators, shoes, belts, gloves and bling all fall into the range of trimmings that can compliment your overall look. The paraphernalia with this sophistocated wedding ensemble is all in the silver/white range and includes a handbag, hat, earrings and shoes.

The derby above is going to really jazz up your ensemble and add sophistication and fun. A great choice if you want to look chic and get around easily without dragging a long, flowing veil around all day.
Style ? Decol Strass
390.00 GBP - brownsfashion.com
Notice how many brides these days are bypassing the regulation satin and peau pumps and shelling out for a great pair of Louboutins or Choos they can wear again . Shoes sporting color too are one way brides are breaking out of tradition and creating their own individual look.
1 CT. T.W. Radiant-Cut Diamond Leverback Earrings in 14K White Gold - Gift...
$1,999.99 - zales.com
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19.50 GBP ($31.90) - debenhams.com Magnetic snap fastening All over ridged pearl effect to outside Open pouch pocket to inside

Lately we're finding more handbags paired up with bridal gowns. Once upon a time the bridal purse was held open by the bride for cold hard cash and guests dropped their wad as they 'paid' their respects to the newlyweds. Gone are those days and with the exception of a few cultures, the bridal purse is pretty much now what it is in everyday life: an accessory used for a compact, a small comb and lipstick . . .

Happy Hour: Eclipse

Ingredients
2 oz Don Julio Anejo
2 oz grapefruit Juice
1 oz spicy honey
3/4 oz fresh lime
Dash of Peychauds bitters

Instructions
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Rim a Martini glass with sea salt and sugar in the raw. Strain the elixir into the glass.

Source: Colin Cowie