I have been searching for a hairstyle for my friend's wedding this weekend, I am in the bridal party. I have always loved the classic low chignon, but I feel like I kind of want to do something a little bit different. I found these couple styles of the low ponytail, curled, and pulled back more loosely.
I just think these are so pretty and romantic, great for an end of summer wedding!
It is always such a gorgeous touch when a bride adds flowers to her hair for the big day. Don't get me wrong, various hair accessories can definitely add to the bridal style, but there is something so romantic about fresh flowers. I think they look great as a little something hidden underneath a veil, but I also really like the idea of wearing flowers in lieu of the veil, for a more modern twist.
(photos from The Knot)
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, right? I think when picking a wedding style, a little "bling" can never hurt, especially when you pay the extra attention to coordinating your various jewels. Jo, of the very talented Allegro Photography, was kind enough to share pictures of a perfect example! I am loving this brides style, and beautiful sparkle that really pull her look together.
The front of her dress had beautiful broach like detail, that she carried throughout her look.
I love the antique feel..
Isn't the back of the dress stunning?!
Every bride inevitably creates her own style for the big day, this is yet another example of putting your jeweled "stamp" on things.
Catch more of amazing pictures from this wedding, as well as many others on Allegro Photography's blog!
(photos from Allegro Photography)
Here's an idea. Have an extremely small ceremony, only parents, or immediate family, and celebrate the next day with a kick ass party, in an amazing non-wedding dress, and throw a little wrench into conformity! Ok, I know, obviously not that simple, but I do think it could be a great idea, and definitely an option for couple who are looking to buck tradition, rather than embrace it. A wedding that the wonderful Kate Triano photographed says it all!
See more of this wedding on Kate's blog.
(photos from Kate Triano)
I was just buzzing around Anthropologie's website, and per the usual, I was ready release my worn out Amex from the confines of my wallet, and go to town. Then, that stupid voice in my head started to whisper to me again, "your on a budget, your on a budget," and I snapped out of my potential debt inducing binge. However, for those who are free to spend, I highly suggest their dress collection. What I love so much about their dresses is the versatility, being able to find a dress for day or night. In particular, I am drawn to their dressier dresses, especially with the summer upon us, and needing something to wear to various weddings and parties. A few that struck my fancy...
I also think that you could turn an Anthropologie dress into a not so typical bridesmaid dress; you could definitely get creative with some of their options. Plus, choosing a dress like these would not only be super cute, but give a girl the chance to wear it again, rather than just the one time.
(photos from Anthropologie)
When it comes to bridal style on the big day, a lot of brides opt for the neutral colored nails and toes, gorgeous makeup, with light pink lips and dazzling eyes. I think that these choices are always beautiful, but there is something to be said with spicing it up and going for a bright color on your nails, toes and/or lips. Like a dark red.
I love the steamy elegance that dark red lips bring, it's so dramatic, but not overpowering or obnoxious. And I have thought for a long time that I will do my nails and toes in a dark red, just for added sass, and really because that is what I like. But, I am curious as to whether I am in the majority or minority when it comes to changing it up, and would love to hear other thoughts on the subject. To color or not to color?
(photos from Eleise Theuer Photography)
I saw this wedding profiled in The Knot magazine, and thought it a fitting post to kick of Memorial Day weekend, and the un-official start to summer. The very talented Stacy Kane captured all the details of this fun loving couple, whose red and white color scheme fits perfectly into their outdoor, summer wedding in Maine. I love the uniqueness of the event, especially the lobsters! What a great way to incorporate a New England tradition into the festivities.
Read more about this, and many other, beautiful weddings by Stacy Kane by clicking here. Happy start to the summer, everyone!
(photos by Stacy Kane)
I have thought for a long time that I don't want to wear traditional white shoes for the wedding. I want to add a bit of color, liven it up. My initial thought was to have my something blue be my shoes, and while that it is not out the question, I am thinking more along the lines of sticking with the pink theme for the wedding. I am still on the hunt, but I thought these great shots would be a bit of inspiration for a bride who wants to leave a little tradition behind, and put a dash of sass in that walk down the aisle.
(photo credits: 1st Whitebox Weddings via Southern Wedding Style, 2nd&3rd Leigh Miller, 4th Ann Hamilton, 5th Jose Villa via The Brides Cafe, 6th Amy Squires via Wedding Chicks, 7th Whitebox Weddings)
