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Have I Got TOMS For You.

Last week, we introduced the wellies as alternative wedding shoes for rainy weather but how about comfortable shoes for sunny days? TOMS, the uber socially responsible shoes brand have come up with a wedding collection that’ll make you reconsider the need to wear heels. Their glittery styles come in various colours or if you’re feeling artsy, you can even customise your own pair of TOMS, getting the white ones as your blank canvas. It’s not only for the ladies; men are included too. Besides the comfort factor, you’ll also be contributing to the greater good, that is, helping the children in need. Every pair you buy, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in one of the 40 countries they support. Go on, you have a big heart. Get yourselves and the bridal party decked out in these funky shoes.

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): The Goodness Photo & Design, Brandi Smyth Photography, Caitlin Sullivan Photography, Little Yellow House Photography, Haley Sierra Wedding Photography, Photos by Kim via Green Wedding Shoes

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A Cork-y Affair.

In the last few years, we have seen scores of wine shops opening one after another, and every Tom, Dick and Harry attending wine appreciation classes. After all, who doesn’t like a glass of wine or two? Just enough to get you a little merry? Incorporate your love of wine into your wedding day by using cork as the prime theme. It’s uber versatile and a fantastic complement to your big day especially if it’s held on a romantic vineyard. Dreamy. Even if you’re not a wine connoisseur, nothing’s going to stop you from loving the rustic feel of the good ol’ cork. Start drinking and collecting!

 

DIY Cork Escort Card

Materials:
Bottle cork
Sharp Knife
Paper
Pen 

1. Carefully cut a slit in the bottle cork and cut till you reach the middle.
2. Write or print the guest names on a piece of thick paper 8cm x 5cm (normal printer paper won’t work as it’s too thin and will flop).
3. Insert the paper into the slit you cut earlier and voila. Easy ain’t it?

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Three Little Words, Carmen SalazarMadd Dogg of Tomorrow – Etsy, The Party Dress, Lavish Fine Events, Hanssie Trainor Photography via Santa Barbara Wedding Style, McClanahan Studio, Recork – Etsy

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Metallica.

I went for a dose of retail therapy yesterday (not that I needed it) and bought a metallic skirt from Zara which inspired me to write today’s post. Who doesn’t like a bit of glitz and glam once in a while, especially when it comes to your wedding day? Usually associated with New Year’s celebrations or sci-fi movies, the metallic is back. It’s no longer seen as tacky (unless you go OTT) and can actually add a bit of class to a very special day. Swap your virginal white frock for a glittery number or foilstamp your invitations to give your guests a glimpse of what’s to come. Have fun, you sparkly chick! 

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Chelsey Boatwright via Grey Likes Weddings, Ryan Ray Photo via 100 Layer Cake, Bella Figura, Ampersand Photography, Lovely Little Parties, Anna Rose Photography via Ruffled Blog, Martha Stewart Weddings, Edyta Szyszlo Photography via Style Me Pretty, The Style Co., Sean Flanigan Photography, Wildflowers Photography

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Do You Want to Be a Bebe Bride?

There’s yet another US retailer that’s jumped onto the bridal bandwagon and this time it’s Bebe, the brand synonymous with clubbing outfits. That means short, tight-fitting dresses that bares a little more skin than your average parent might allow. However, their new bridal line in collaboration with Project Runway’s Rami Kashou, has been designed to a certain extent, with the sophisticated bride in mind. If you want to feel like a princess for the day, you can even buy the Duchess of Cambridge’s Alexandra McQueen lookalike wedding gown, albeit with more cleavage on show. There’s also something for the bridesmaids that’ll flaunt their figure. Bebe ships internationally so if you’re pressed for time and like to be a bit risque, you’d better start shopping.

p.s. Topshop (go Brits!) will be launching their debut bridal collection in June, with Richard Nicoll as the designer and is apparently based on a ”modern alternative to meringue culture”. Feeling giddy!

Photo credit: Bebe.com

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Give a Dress a Second Chance.

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If Carrie Bradshaw’s boutique-sized walkin wardrobe in Sex and the City is only but a dream for you and you’ve gone way over your wedding budget, it might be wise to sell your wedding dress and evening gowns on the second hand market (of course, only after you’ve tied the knot), unless it has significant sentimental value or you want to pass it down the generations. Likewise, if you’re one of those eco-friendly chicks who’s not bothered about wearing ‘something new’ (no one will even know it’s a used dress!), then you may want to give Recycled Bride or Designer Gowns HK some serious thought.

Both websites are essentially a marketplace for Mr. & Mrs.-to-be and those who’ve already signed on the dotted line, to buy and sell wedding related items. This means if you’re a buyer, you can save money and if you’re a seller, you can earn. It’s a win-win situation. Designer Gowns HK is Hong Kong based and charges a 7% fee with a cap at HKD500, whilst Recycled Bride is an international portal that’s completely free. You read right, it doesn’t cost you a dime to sign up. The terms of sale and prices are entirely your choice so act now. Your hubby can’t complain that you’re wasting money now can he?

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It’s Vintage Darling.

How many times have you watched a period drama, or more recently the ultra-addictive Downton Abbey and thought how glam you’d look wearing a 1920s frock? Unfortunately, this city ain’t big on anything old (just look at the sheer number of high rises vs the historical buildings) and vintage shops are hard to come by. Luckily Ruche, the online vintage inspired boutique with a modern twist, has started a bridal collection that is affordable and most importantly ships internationally. Start shopping!

The vintage bride.

Photo credit: Ruche (clockwise from top left) 1. Enchanting Bliss Bow Garter US$26.99; 2. Alexandria US$749.99; 3. Beloved Pearl Earrings Ivory US$36.99; 4. Lifelong Romance Heels US$146.99; 5. Ever Mine Ivory Fascinator US$42.99; 6. Love Sonnet Blue Earrings US$16.99; 7. Grace US$299.99; 8. Pure Elation Lace Gloves US$28.99

Now…for your bridesmaids.

Photo credits: Ruche (from left) 1. On This Day Lemon Quartz Earrings US$27.99; 2. Orchid Dress US$68.99; 3. Agreed Upon Love Heels US$48.99

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Designer Gowns Private Sale.

You worldly brides must have friends in the UK who uses the internet, has a UK credit card and can do you a favour. If you do and you’re secretly a Greek goddess, you’re in for a treat. Cocosa, the luxury private sales website has brought designer dresses to their bridal gown boutique, giving you the opportunity to buy Mikael Aghal, Robert Rodriguez and Temperley London creations at cut-throat prices. Whilst you’re at it, you might as well click over on the other designer sales and stop by the Casadei page for a pair of bridal-worthy heels. The sale ends on 17th March so hurry up and give that friend of yours a buzz. You’ll have saved a tonne of money and can even buy your awesome friend a little thank you present for their help. It’s hardly a bribe.

Here’s our pick.
1. Mikael Aghal romantic strapless goddess dress £225
2. Mikael Aghal sleeveless, embellished Grecian goddess dress £235
3. Temperley London Long Kaya dress in nude £835
4. Casadei raso peep toe heels in gold £310 

Photo credits: Cocosa

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Stripes In Your Eyes.

Don’t you just love the stripes on zebras? So classy and sexy yet giving off a fun vibe. You too can bring effortless chic to your wedding day by incorporating the stripe-y print: blue and white for a nautical theme, black and white for understated elegance or experiment with bright colours to reflect your playfulness. Don’t go overboard though or your guests will be seeing stripes in their eyes.

Oh hello, I’d like one of those. Red stripe beer I mean.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Minted via Bride, Swiss Cottage Design via A Vintage Party, Umama via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ivandy27 via Etsy, Minted via Bride Finds, Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Heather Parker.com via Weddings by Georgia, Aerialist Press via Brides

Subtlety is the key.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Charmaine Spangenberg Photography, Love Ala Photography via Musings of a Reluctant Bride, Agnes Lopez via Style Me Pretty, Snippet & Ink via Bridal Musings, Events in the City, Green Wedding Shoes via Fossil Blog, Shannon Lee Images via Occasions Magazine, Head In The Clouds, Ruffled via Libby James Blog

 Stripe-y and sweet.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Angela & Evan Photography via Delightfully Engaged, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty via Koyal Wholesale, Sweetapolita via Yummy Wedding Food, M Robin Cakes via Trendy Bride, Sara Gray via Elizabeth Anne Designs, I Do Weddings via My Wedding Bag, Martha Stewart Weddings via Poptastic Bride

One fun-tastic bridal party.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): 1313 Photography via Southern Weddings, Brooke Images via Southern Weddings, Vantage Pictures via Martha Stewart Weddings, Zoelle via One Wed, Bollinger & Dan via The Knot, Tabitha Simmons via Brides, Megan Beth Photography via United With Love, Stacey Kane via The Knot, Joelle Pulido Photography via The Sweetest Occasion

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Team Neon Pink + Turquoise: How Neon Can You Go?

Photo credits (from left): Getty Images, Want That Wedding, Splash via Daily Mail

First it was Katy Perry at the Roc-Nation Pre-Grammy brunch, then it was SamCam at yesterday’s London Fashion Week reception. They have both brought an explosion of colour to a very psychedelic 2012. We’re only two months into the year and already, we’ve seen much extreme colour blocking everywhere. Now it’s your turn. Just make sure you don’t wear a neon pink wedding dress, unless you want a cameo in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): AM Photography via Integrity Hills, Blog Celebration SA, VPonsale, Good Things Wedding via Jono and Rina, Signature Bloom via Flickr, CutestFood, Elaine Gates via Style Me Pretty, Victoria Kitchen via Flickr, Thoughtful Day via Lovely Pieces Design, Share Dessert Company, Green Wedding Shoes via Savanah Smiles, Hillary Maybery via Wedding Chicks, KC Cakes via Cakes Decor

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Team Tangerine + Fuchsia + Lemon. Hotness 2012.

Bridelicious is in that bright mood today. The sun is out and it’s hump day, so what better way than to celebrate using this year’s Pantone colour of the year, tangerine tango. If you’re the type of bride who likes all things bold and beautiful, add even more oomph to your wedding and treat your guests to a festival of colours by pairing tangerine with fuchsia and balancing out the strong hues with subtle splashes of lemon. Now, no one can say that ballroom looks boring.

Brighten up your guests’ day.

Photo Credits (clockwise from top left): The Knot, Modern Girl Invitations, Luna Lux, Wedding Chicks, Best Destination Wedding, Brides.com, Hi Note, Brinton Studios via Love This Day, Inspired By This via Fly Away Bride

Hot + Current.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Gabriel Ryan Photography via JL Designs, Amina Michele, Mary Basnight, Remnants Blog, Red Loft Studios, Style Me Pretty, Magen Portanova via The Plunge Project, Azzura Photography via Lotus Haus, Style Handler

Undeniably sweet.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Grey Luster Girl, Adrianne Bonafede via Party Artistry, Kathleen Clark Photography via The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Anna and Blue Paperie, Martha Stewart Weddings

Colour block your party.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Music City Events, Brinton Studios via Love This Day, Hilary Maybery via Wedding Chicks, Michele M. Waite via Zenadia Design, Wedding Rumors, Southern Weddings Magazine via The Garter Girl