Engagement Shoot: Christie + Mike

Photography: Last Forty Percent

PLUMAGE

Lanvin

Check out the possibility of feathers and plumage as a novel option to the ruffle. They have the light as air essence leaving you feeling as free as a bird . . .

Max Chaoul

Victoria Allinson

Alberta Ferretti

Emmy Shoes

Enagagement Shoot: Nick + Laine

Photography: Steep Street

UNBRIDALED

CRYSTALLIZED™ Bridal Directory

I'm always on the look out not only for out of the ordinary but off the charts fashion info for brides planning a wedding . . . something cutting edge and new. Here it is, Unbridaled. Put out by CRYSTALLIZED™ Bridal Directory, this gorgeous coffee table book is an inspiration to any bride wanting to do it right. A treasure trove of ideas and designs for a magnificent wedding, top talents around the world were recruited to create one-of-a-kind designs to wow brides on that one day you'll always remember. From known artists like Vivienne Westwood to newcomers Phillip Lim and Alberto Rodriguez, the talents are showcased with some of the most stunning photography I've seen yet

Sweet Noise: Your Love is King by Sade

Your Love Is King lyrics
Your love is king
Crown you with my heart
Your love is king
Never need to part
Your kisses ring
Round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me
It's making my soul sing
Tearing the very heart of me
I'm crying out for more
Your love is king
Crown you with my heart
Your love is king
You're the ruler of my heart
Your kisses ring
Round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me
It's making my soul sing
I'm crying out for more
Your love is king

I'm coming on
I'm coming
You're making me dance
Inside

Your love is king
Crown you with my heart
Your love is king
Never need to part
Your kisses ring
Round and round and round my head
Touching the very part of me
It's making my soul sing
Tearing the very heart of me
I'm crying out for more

Touching the very part of me
It's making my soul sing
I'm crying out for more
Your love is king

This is no
Blind faith
This is no
Sad or sorry dream
This is no
Blind faith

Your love, your love is real
(your love is king)
Gotta crown me with your heart
(your love is king)
Never never need to part
(your love is king)
Touch me
(your love is king)
never letting go
(your love is king)
Your Love is King
never letting go
(your love is king)
never gonna give it up
(your love is king)
I'm comming
(your love is king)
making me dance

Real Wedding Inspiration: Caryn & Brian

Photography: At First Sight Studio

At First Sight Studio Snippet: Things were running unusually well the morning of Caryn and Brian’s wedding. What should have been a grey, rainy sky was actually a beautiful blue. Things were right on schedule and Daniel and I were enjoying a relaxing morning with the ladies (a very rare treat). But all this suddenly changed when Caryn’s sister Stacey was getting zipped into her gorgeous BCBG gown… and the zipper broke. That’s right, a full-on split down the middle of the thing. At first I was enjoying myself, taking photos of them trying desperately to get the darn thing closed, but once the drama unfolded, it became clear that this was going to be quite a problem. To add to it, Stacey was completely stuck in the dress as the zipper wasn’t budging either way. Daniel was waiting in the hallway (he doesn’t get to be around naked ladies!) so I joined him so we could quickly come up with an action plan to buy Stacey some time to run to BCBG and get fixed up. Oddly enough, everything went really smoothly after that. We took Caryn and Brian out for pre-ceremony portraits and everything was just fine!

The rest of the day ran smoothly and Stacey made it back on time, zipper changed, for the ceremony. The reception that followed was one of the most beautiful we’ve ever photographed. Bice, the restaurant where everything was held, was just stunning.

ASYMMETRICAL SUMMER CHIC

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Evening Dresses at Bergdorf Goodman
Pumps by Cole Haan
Fragrances by Sarah Jessica Parker
Rings by Tiffany & Co.

Yes, I think if I were to do it all over again this would be my look: An asymmetrical crepe gown like this and a single white floral in a slicked back chignon. My bouquet? I love the roses in the centerpiece shown; if I married in April I'd be carrying three perfect white Calla Lillies. An art gallery or museum would be my ideal place. How about yours?

Tags: Wedding, Bride, Flower