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.



#beachweddings  #sea  #beachweddingcakes  #cakes  #weddingdresses  #beachweddinggowns

Fall 2013 Fab Frocks

When it comes to your wedding, the first thing a girl thinks of is her dress.  Brides, it is time to get excited.  The Fall Collections are in!  Here are some of our favorite gown designs and designers for 2013.

Ian Stewart Seville

Hailey Paige HP6362

JIM HJELM HJ8363

MONIQUE LHUILLER  ANGELIC

JENNY PACKHAM  NERINE

Amsale Chelsea

Oscar de la Renta Look Style #44N29

Liancarlo Style 5839

Vera Wang Look 15

Marchesa B80803

#weddinggown #fall #dresses

Falling in LOVE with... June

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.

June 2013- 

Gerber Daisy Bouquets

They are full of color and personality.  Not only are the Gerber Daisies a hearty flower that come in a wide range of colors; they are playful and give a unique look to any wedding arrangement.

This is why they have stolen our hearts.  Bright, bold and big.  The three B's of floral must haves are all right here.

With all of the color options and the ease with which they can be dyed, Gerber Daisies can be found or created in the perfect shade for your event.  They are great for the bride looking for a flower with flare. Whether you are looking for a stand alone bloom or an accent flower to really make your bouquets pop, this bud really brings it.

We LOVE Gerber Daisy Bouquets.

#gerberdaisies #wedding #bouquets

The Blushing Bride

Let's face it, not every bride wants that white wedding.  Designers know this.  In an interview, Vera Wang said she pushes herself to create gowns that are outside the normal realm of the 'white wedding' dress.  Other designers also try to incorporate color into their collections.

So we have put together a list of our top five favorite blush gowns.

     No. 5

                     

                       David Tutera for Mon Cheri, Hillary

       No. 4

Isaac Mizrahi, 2012

      

      No. 3

Wtoo, Olivia

     

      No. 2

Sophia Tolli, Andrea

      No. 1

Maggie Sottero, Divina

These are our favorites.  Which one is yours?

Comment and let us know.