Vintage Hollywood wedding

post from little winter bride on 15 October 2011 09:09:08 PM. © little winter bride

1st row: peony bouquet MS weddings, dress detail Alberta Ferretti, flowers
2nd row: vintage delman shoes, Venue

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Wendy's Wedding 10/15/11

post from Makeup and Hair Work on 15 October 2011 07:09:08 PM. © Makeup and Hair Work

The beautiful bride Wendy. I really had a great time working with Wendy and her now sister-in-law, Maryrose. They are such great people.

Wendy loved the way I did the hair for one of my previous brides. So I did a similar theme for her. I loved the hair piece she chose. It went beautifully with the gown. The great thing about this hairstyle is that when she takes it down tonight she will wake up with beautiful waves and airbrushed face to go with it!

Maryrose's hair. I wanted to continue the romantic theme so I did somewhat of an up/down do. Since she lives in FL, she gets her hair Japanese straightened but as you can see, her hair still curls beautifully.

Maryrose and I. I hope she doesn't kill me for putting this up, but I think she looks gorgeous here. Of course she does because I did her hair and makeup!

I have never met such warm and giving people. This wedding was a joy to do. Here is the infamous mocha cake from Christine's bakery that Maryrose gave me. How adorable is this?!

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Design Finds

post from The Wedding Decorator on 15 October 2011 07:08:26 PM. © The Wedding Decorator

I have finally worked out how pinterest works, so now of course another time consuming past time and am in heaven :) I have two likes already and still not entirely sure how this works but only[...]

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My Favorite Make Up Team Rock It Out For
Halloween!

post from A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG on 15 October 2011 06:09:54 PM. © A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG

Diva's Red Hot Helpers
ROCKING HALLOWEEN
Makeup-Hair and Costume Services
28 to ...31 OCT
At Jeffrey J Salon
72 East 11 STREET
Book in advance
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Pimp my Van!

post from The Wedding Decorator on 15 October 2011 04:09:10 PM. © The Wedding Decorator

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Create a Welcome Letter for Your Caribbean
Destination Wedding that Your Guests Will Actually Read!!!

post from Sandy's Destination Wedding Blog on 15 October 2011 02:48:48 PM. © Sandy's Destination Wedding Blog

Hola My Brides and Grooms!I’m working at full speed in preparation for the arrival of a whole bunch of wedding clients and guests over the next few days. Amanda Martin and Ben Merrick are getting married on Friday, Brandy Dixon and Michael Schafer will tie the knot on Saturday, and then Brandilyn Cobb and Chris [...]

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Leanne Marshall, Project Runway Star Turned Haute
Bridal Designer | Bridal Market

post from Merci New York on 15 October 2011 12:11:46 PM. © Merci New York

Here it is! Our favorite moment of the year, Bridal Market, has officially started in New York. It is going to be three very busy days here at Merci New York, running around the city and Pier 94 to meet our favorite designers for exclusive interviews and runways shows {we love our job!}. Of course, we always keep our lovely readers top of mind and we will make sure to share all our Bridal Markets bits with you, so you can discover the latest Bridal Fashion trends in real time! Enjoy, this is going to be a very exciting blogging week...
To start the festivities, we are happy to share an exclusive interview with Leanne Marshall, aka the Season 5 winner of Project Runway, who debuts her first bridal collection this season... Leanne chose our friends at Lovely to carry her beautiful new line in New York City, and Merci New York as the first media outlet to showcase all her beautiful gowns {Merci, Leanne!!}. Here are some excerpts from our chat with the Project Runway star...

Give us three words to describe your collection this season.
Ethereal. Elegant. Sophisticated.

What will make us want to buy your collection?
First off, nothing is mass produced. Every dress and gown is lovingly made by me and my small team right here in New York. I use only the highest quality silks and trims. The pieces that I created for this line are also not the same run of the mill styles that seem to be recycled year after year. They are as unique and beautiful as the bride who will be wearing them.What are some of your favorite trends this season? How are you incorporating them into your line?
I try not to follow trends too heavily because I want my collection to have a bold distinction from all the other lines on the market. I also believe that following trends makes for gowns that go out of style faster and I like to design pieces that are timeless. I make what I feel is beautiful. I feel that there is a desire among brides for pieces that have a classic feel but are at the same time feminine, elegant, ethereal and unique. I like to achieve a balance between innocence and sophistication. For this line, I created 12 beautiful pieces I would love to wear.
Who is your ultimate customer?
That is a two fold answer. First, my ultimate customer is the bride who cares not only about the design but also where her garment comes from. Mass produced items are usually made of low quality materials in factories where people are over worked and not fairly paid. All of my garments are impeccably sewn using the highest quality silks and laces by a small team who are all respected and paid fairly. From a design perspective, my ideal client the woman who wants the elegance and sophistication of a classic but wants it to be distinctly modern and unique at the same time.What inspired you to develop your brand/product?
After I made my first wedding gown, I saw my clients reaction and knew just what the dress meant to her. That moment was more impactful than anything else I had ever made or shown anybody prior.

What is missing in the market that your brand/product fulfills?
I make hand crafted dresses and gowns in high quality materials that are never mass produced. Many other hand made gowns look pretty in pictures, but in person the unfinished hems and edges look rough and unpolished. Aside from the occasional petal detail, all of my gowns are professionally finished They pay tribute to the classics while still being completely new. I believe a bride can be ethereal and effortless while still having a perfectly crafted and finished dress.When did you decide to begin this line of work? What do you like most about it? Where do you draw everyday inspiration from?
After Project Runway, more than 70% of my custom requests were for wedding gowns. I quickly found that I loved it. I guess the path chose me. As I said before, I love the overwhelming feeling of pride and satisfaction I feel when I make a woman the dress of her dreams. I also find it very challenging. I find inspiration in everything. I have designed pieces based on waves, flowers, graphic design fonts and even paintings.Where did your company begin? Where is it located now? Where are your products sold? Where can we see your site, partner sites?
I originally started in Portland, Oregon. Soon after Project Runway, I moved to Brooklyn and have been based here ever since. For the longest time my pieces were only available on line but I am just about to make them available to a very select number of boutiques. I want to be sure that the demand can be met and my high standards always go into even piece. In New York, my collection is only available at Lovely. All of my previous collections can be seen at www.leannemarshall.com. My one of a kind ready to wear is available online {www.etsy.com/shop/Leanimal} and I have a blog I try to keep up with {http://petalsandwaves.blogspot.com}. I am also on Facebook and Twitter and I welcome friends on both sites!
Why should we tell readers to wear Leanne Marshall?
We are a very small company of people who pour our hearts and souls into everything that we do. We make our garments with love and our brides will love to wear them. We also only partner with boutiques who have the same standard of care, quality and respect that we hold ourselves to.

What more should we know?
Since my win of Project Runway I have been designing almost exclusively for private clients and celebrities. Five of my most recent pieces were worn by Paula Abdul on the X Factor. This collection is really the first time that I can make my pieces available on a broader, but still exclusive, scale. I am very excited about it!

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De Beers Allows You To Try On Your Diamond Ring
Virtually

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 15 October 2011 11:23:19 AM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

It?s happening. The line between the virtual world and the real world just got a little more blurred with virtual reality coming to online jewellery. And De Beers is leading the way all over the world and allowing people to try on any diamond jewellery they want virtually so they know just how it is [...]

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Countryside wedding inspiration board

Did you see Tanya and Andy’s countryside wedding on the blog this week? I loved it so much I’ve turned the blog feature into a three-day event! We’ve heard about camping in the countryside before the wedding day, about tambourines … Continue reading →

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