vintage bridal & couture wedding week!

well, ladies, i am off with my lovely boys (hubbie, cody, and baby b) for a little family vacation time! oh so needed, and very long overdue. i mentioned an exciting event coming soon in the next couple of weeks, and i am soo excited for it! okay, well, i have teamed up with some FABULOUS bloggers in the blog world to bring to you a one-of-a-kind event: Couture Wedding Week!! i cannot begin to explain all of the amazing creativity, design, and just plain ol' eye-candy you will be experiencing when this team of experts brings to you a customized look into what a couture bride must have today! not only will this surprise list of bloggers be posting here on Weddings Fresh but we have a COUTURE sponsored giving away EVERY DAY of Couture Wedding Week! can you tell i'm excited yet...? enjoy the rest of the week and i will see you on monday, ladies!!

...oh, i almost forgot...aren't these just fabulous sketches of vintage bridal fashion?! these are just a few, but check out many more here...

whimsical ceiling

this is a wonderful idea--paper pom-poms covering the ceiling and dangling lanterns to create such a whimsical atmosphere and not to mention an ingenious way to cover unsightly stains or wires! tomorrow i have a wonderful announcement and i can't wait to share with you what is coming up for next week! enjoy your wednesday.

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it's a maid day!

{mavae}

it's such a wonderful, fashionable time for bridesmaids--tradition has been thrown out the window, so let your best girls be outfitted in the prettiest dresses. that is of course, never to show-up the bride :)

{anabel}

{moulinette soeurs}

{ADAM}

{ADAM}

{shipley & halmos}

{priscilla of boston, vineyard collection}

{maggie london}

{lela rose bridesmaids}

{lela rose bridesmaids}

{laundry}

{guishem}

{BCBG max azria}

{banana republic}

crocheted novelties

good morning! i hope you enjoyed your weekend as much as i did--it was so nice to have the time off and enjoy beautiful weather with the fam! i have mentioned many times before how much i love to meet new, creative people in the wedding business, but i also adore the one of a kind niche of people right here in portland, oregon who have a beautiful flair and devotion to their craft. so today, i have some items from muntedkowhai. her eclectic form and crocheted novelties are beautiful and can be a unique touch for the casual, down to earth bride, as well as bridesmaids and guests alike! check her out here!

simple flowers

it's the weekend!! well, at least for our family and i am so thankful for that!! this wonderful table was created by sweet paul--love the freshness and ease of this idea. i may do this for my own table outside! have a wonderful july 4th and see you back here on friday :)

the perfect swimsuit!

good morning and hello summer! it's supposed to be HOT this week in portland!

so here it is the perfect suit--well, that is for me at least ;) this swimsuit is from j. crew (oh dear, almost all of the ones i own are from there...boring? maybe, but it's me :)) and i just recently purchased and received it in the mail, and i have to tell you it's amazing!! the fabric is to die for and the fit is perfect--covering all necessary areas (booty included) but it doesn't look like a granny suit if you understand me...and it's so flattering!!! oh my, yes, i am this excited about a swimsuit, and no, i don't usually have this kind of success, thus i had to share it with you :) oh, and the color! i forgot about the color, i got it in dark fog (see above)--just happens to be one of my favorite colors right now--love it, love it!

so all you soon-to-be honeymooners, get to it by those HOT little numbers (as a lot of them are on sale right now) and show off your stuff :)

which goose.

lovely!! go check out which goose's blog and you could win the whimsical butterfly hair pin you see below! and hurry, it ends july 1st...

delicate place cards

good morning! i saw these beautiful place cards last week--love them!! the butterfly on the wine glass is such a delicate touch to a table, wedding or otherwise. check out Timeless Paper on etsy here or their website here. i hope you have a wonderful monday :)

Gown Friday!

yay, it's friday! today i am showcasing the 2009 fall collection of Watters Brides and WTOO Brides. have you guys been to their website? i checked it out yesterday and not only do they have tons of bridal gowns, maids dresses, flower girl dresses, and jewelry but the special features they offer and comprehensive approach to bridal attire is really refreshing. these gowns are fantastic and not to mention in a fabulous price-point: some starting at $1000!! there were too many gowns to show, but these are my favorites from the most current collection! enjoy your weekend :)

{all images courtesy of Watters}

beautify your table!

it's been a while since i stopped over at martha's weddings and i just had to share with you her best tablescape ideas! there are some great, unique, and very pocket-friendly ways to beautify your table. check her site out for all the details. enjoy your thursday!