Falling in love with...

Each month we write a piece we like to call falling in love with...  It always features a different topic or focus, but the theme is always the same LOVE.  Nutty, head-over-heels, just gotta blurt it out LOVE.

I spend hours everyday looking at wedding gowns.  I probably see hundreds of dresses per week that I barely bat an eye at.  Not that they aren't beautiful, but they just don't have that WOW factor.  Some seem like they are missing details.  Others may have too much going on for one dress.  And many, unfortunately, just don't have anything that makes the design unique, so the poor gown looks like so many others that I don't give it a second look.

But then, I come across a dress so beautiful, I simply have to stop and take in the details.  It is  a gown that makes me gasp with a super girly "oooohhh."  And the best part is when I look at the designers website and there are more gowns that put me in a trance.

That is how I fell in love with JUSTIN ALEXANDER gowns.

Here is a sneak peak at some of the gowns in his Spring 2013 line, and why I'm in LOVE.

Dress 8650

Why I LOVE it...                                                                                                                       

This soft flowing, beautifully beaded gown is stunning.  The tea length skirt is amazing and so hard to find.  The button back and the subtle cap sleeves give this dress an incredibly vintage feel.  No train to worry about, and the modest v neck allows comfort and support.  Not only stylish and stunning, but comfortable as well.  This dress is a winner all across the board.                                                                      

Dress 8651

Why I LOVE it...                                                     

One word, RUCHING.  Everything about this dress is subtle but amazing at the same time.  It is the ruched tulle that makes this dress so insanely gorgeous.  It wraps around the model  just right to accentuate all her curves.  It is sleek and sexy without being trashy or flashy.  I adore the cape sleeve off to one side and the beading makes the dress irresistible.  Like the first dress, this also has a bit of the old Hollywood starlet feel.  (You will find I'm a sucker for vintage.)

Dress 8633 rear view

Dress 8633

Why I LOVE it...

The beading and the ruching along the top are wonderful.  The low back accompanied by the shimmer of the Taffeta skirt and the buttons that extend along the train give this gown an elegance that can not be beaten.  The off center drop waist is the perfect accent to the details of the gown.  So classy, you can't go wrong.

Dress 8640

Why I LOVE it...

This is so modern.  I love the messy ruffles of the skirt.  The bulky beaded belt is an amazing accent.  The low setting, simple sweetheart neckline and the messy train are a wonderful marriage of tradition and couture.   This dress has a great shape and a fun style for any bride looking for something just a little different.


So there you have it.  A handful of reasons I fell in LOVE with Justin Alexander Bridal.

If you have a wedding or party related product or service you think I will love, send me a link to your website at tullentiaras@gmail.com.

#justinalexander #wedding #dresses

BoHo Wedding Gowns

So you want a relaxed, comfortable wedding with an off the beaten path style?  Boho wedding gowns will definitely add to this feeling with ease.  These designs are light weight and offer a look that is far from traditional.  They are defined by their simple construction, flowing, lightweight materials, and unique body shapes.  These gowns won't be found in your run of the mill bridal boutique.  

The best part is, some great 'BoHo' style gowns are vintage.  One of my favorite words.  There are some wonderful 1960's and 1970's style gowns out there just waiting for the right girl. 

So if you are not in to satin and sequins and are looking for a gown that will enhance your natural bridal beauty, here are some wonder picks and the places to find them.

MidnightFlight on Etsy.com  

         These dresses are just two of the exceptional boho inspired gowns designed by #Yolan Cris.  

               

Boho Wedding Dress Collaborations - The Richard Nicoll for Topshop Bridal Collection 

                   

             Not much to say here other than wow.  This dress is so simple but still breathtaking.

                          

                                                                                            By EcologieLoveVintage on Etsy.com

Tell us which gown is your favorite in the comments section below.  Visit us on Pinterest to see more great designs and ideas for your big day.  Thanks for reading.

#BoHo #wedding #dresses

Falling in LOVE with...July

Each month we write a piece we like to call falling in love with...  It always features a different topic or focus, but the theme is always the same LOVE.  Nutty, head-over-heels, just gotta blurt it out LOVE.

July 2013-  THIS WEATHER

This month I am absolutely in LOVE with summer!  It's not very often that an unsung hero like weather is given recognition in the grand scheme of weddings, but let's face it, it is a huge factor. 

When you were a little girl, dreaming of your wedding day (or maybe not such a little girl), didn't you imagine a certain type of weather?  I know that I have always wanted a winter wedding, and what would that fantasy be without a light snowfall?

This summer sun is saving the day for some grown up little girl in South Carolina getting married this weekend.  She daydreamed of a beautiful beach wedding complete with sun, sand, and that light breeze coming off the ocean.  Or the couple in Virginia that planned a stunning ceremony on a family farm and took the chance to not schedule a rain date. 

These beautifully sunny July days, complete with that light breeze of summer are just what these ladies have been imagining their special day would be like.  They wished the rain would hold off for the day.  They wanted their pictures in a sunny garden surrounded by brightly colored flowers.  And they wanted their first dance to be at sunset under a clear July sky. 

I LOVE that all of these ladies were able to have this dream.  Thank you Mother Nature for providing this fantastic season for a wedding that has existed in the minds of little girls for years.

Biggest Mistake Brides Make

In the great big world of weddings, there are a million things that can go wrong.  That's one of the reasons that hiring a great planner for your wedding can be so important.  

But, we understand that some brides and their families like to do it themselves.  We are here to warn you of the biggest mistake brides make when self-planning. It is so easy to fall into this trap that most brides don't even know they are there until it's too late.  

So what is this budget draining, cliche making, obvious to all the guests mistake?

Over detailing the decor.

It's a problem for so many wayward self-planners with Pinterest and a dream.  Here's how it starts.  Girl gets an idea for her wedding that she loves as much as her groom-to-be.  Next, girl proceeds to google, pin, Instagram, Facebook, catalog shop and Internet cart every item that is related to her theme.  The problem...all of these small items add up, cutting into the wedding budget and space.  

Honestly, how many butterflies need to be on the tables, and just because its a winter wedding, doesn't mean that every item that has every been produced with snowflakes on it is appropriate for your wedding.  

It is easy to get carried away with these details, but in the end, you are spending your wedding budget on frivolous items that aren't adding value to your concept.  

Instead of buying up everything that might go with your idea of a love bird wedding, and covering the tables with anything you were able to purchase online that had birds on it, take the time to put together a table concept that incorporates your theme without being forced.

Here are some tips to help you avoid this trap...

1.  Look at the big picture and only purchase items that are essential. 

2.  Avoid Oriental Trading.  (While there are some items that may be worth the purchase, usually you end up buying everything that relates to your theme because its inexpensive and you waste money that could have been spent on more important aspect of the wedding.)

3.  Before you buy, ask yourself, will my guests remember this detail.  If the answer is no, it's not essential to bringing together your vision.  

4.  Use Pinterest to help find exactly what style you want for your reception.  Use the pins as a guide for what you will need and for what you won't need.

5.  Consult a professional.  Especially if you are working with a limited budget, it will save you money in the long run.  

Beautiful Beach Theme Wedding Ideas

Brides love to theme their weddings.

Whether they are picking modern or traditional styles, or something more specific such as a rainbow butterfly wedding, or a snowy winter wedding, they love it.  It helps to make your event personal.  And of course, with your bubbly personality and your love of butterflies, the theme makes sense.

People see you in your wedding and that is EXACTLY what you were hoping for.  The most popular theme this time of year is a beach theme.  And why not?

This time of year, couples in their planning stages all think about a shindig in the sand.  Whether it is an exotic destination wedding or a gathering at your local ocean side retreat, a beach wedding is an alluring option.

In the spirit of the beach bride season, we would like to share some fabulous ideas for everything from beachy wedding hair, to sandy seashell cakes, to tablescapes and more.  Happy summer!

Links to all of these pictures are available on our Pinterest page.



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