Happy Birthday, Bradley!

it's my little Bradley's 1st birthday day today!! oh my, i cannot believe it's been a year--isn't he cute? :) this kid couldn't be any more determined or independent but it sure makes for an eventful life!

Gown Friday: Couture Spring 2010

{the cinderella project, armani prive}

good morning! it would seem nothing can contain these show-stoppers (minus the red carpet) but i thought we could attempt it for this friday--armani prive and elie saab were my personal favorites. though very different from each other, modern curves vs. a slice of fantasy, they are both absolutely stunning!!

{this is glamorous, elie saab}

{kate french, elie saab}

{merci new york, armani prive}

{style me pretty, armani prive}

{style me pretty, chanel}

{anna kern interior, givenchy}

{100 layer cake, armani prive}

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obsessed...

i know it's a little late for a post, but it's just one of those days...but my boys are napping (yay!) and i am staring at the new j crew catalog--goodness. i know. it's bad for my health. but can you see those booties? oh. my. goodness. and those pants? that's my look, ladies!! well, that's my look if i can get my hands on those items before they sell out! isn't that ruffle vest adorable as well? enjoy your day!

A Novel Romance: The English Dept 2010 Bridal Show

good morning! i had a fabulous time at The English Dept 2010 Bridal Show yesterday down at the Cleaners at the Ace Hotel. the little bright room as packed full with anxiously awaiting brides, photographers, wedding vendors and Elizabeth Dye admirers alike. once the first model descended down the runway our eyes were met with dreamy chiffon and silk silhouettes, soft floral accents perfectly tied around empire waists, gorgeous Twigs & Honey hair pieces (see the image below and go here for more!) that dazzled us with feathers, netting and millinery flowers; as well as a selection of other dresses from jenny yoo, melissa sweet, coren moore, alix & kelly, vera wang, simple silhouettes, thread, and embellish.

i absolutely adored the simplicity and genuine sweetness of Elizabeth Dye's designs. her vision goes hand-in-hand with the nontraditional attitude portlanders share toward wedding design. Thread had a fantastically casual summer full-length seersucker wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline, while Embellish designed a sensuous silk, high-necked halter gown with floral accents that was reminiscent of 1920's hollywood glam. Jenny Yoo's bridesmaid collection was more on the traditional side, but offered a fresh and modern approach with soft pleats, ruffles, ruching and soft fabric covered buttons. the stunning concord red, jeweled green and baltic blue were ideal for coming spring and summer months--even a bright orange that reminded me, and a couple of other guests of something you would wear to an OSU game...but there's a color for everyone :)

i hope you take some time looking at all of these gorgeous designs, including Twigs & Honey's hair accessories--to die for!!

{twigs & honey hair accessory}

though this particular shrug was not in this year's show, it is available on her esty site. i adore the high ruffle collar!


The English Dept. 2010 Bridal Fashion Show credits:

millinery Dayna Pinkham
accessories The English Dpt., Twigs & Honey
shrugs and jackets Elizabeth Dye
veils Modern Romance
flowers Ink & Peat
hair Salon 220
makeup Madeline Roosevelt
host Ace Hotel

Gown Friday!

{porchlight interiors, priscilla of boston}

for this gown friday i used some of my favorite rooms for inspiration. the main reason this is appropriate is each of these fabulously colorful and chic rooms has a specific mood and feel to it. what kind of atmosphere will your decor convey to your guests? what is the overall feeling you hope to achieve when planning your wedding: chic or comfortable? elegant or vintage glamor? traditional cozy or modern minimalism? grand opulence or kitschy garden party? most anything you want can be achieved. but first you must define what you want by choosing your wedding site and wedding dress. and with those two major decisions set in stone, then the rest will flow effortlessly with smaller, easier design selections that you will make during the rest of your planning process. it's all about having a visual guide--it will help keep you focused!! i know i've mentioned this before, but it's good for a nice review :) see you on monday!!

{plush palette, romona keveza}

{this is glamorous, elie by elie saab}

{weekend host, nicole miller}

{cote de texas, monique lhuillier}

{dress design decor, romona keveza}

Sassy Site Award

{aquilano rimondi, seasons of life events, donna karen}

i am honored to announce that Weddings Fresh has been awarded the Sassy Site Award from Get Married! wow! what a treat to be a part of a fabulous resource for brides--yay! and thank you, all of you readers who follow Weddings Fresh. it has been such a joy for me to blog about weddings and fashion and just plain ol' girl stuff :) and for some more of just that, here is a fabulously chic color board: grey and blue. swanky and sophisticated, elegant and fresh. perfect.

silhouette papercuts

aren't these little silhouette cutouts adorable?? a sweet little gift for valentines day, don't you think? they'd even be fun for centerpieces and table numbers. check them out here for more!

BHG inspiration!

good morning! i cannot believe it's already the end of the month! wedding planning is in full force for 2010 and the spring and summer months will soon be humming with nervous brides-to-be making final touches on their wedding day celebration. so when i received an email yesterday about some inspiring additions to Better Homes and Garden's wedding site, i wanted to pass it along to you busy ladies. these are just a few examples of fresh flower arrangements that are available on BHG's website--aren't those peonies just gorgeous?! but there's plenty more to check out: cakes, flowers, color palettes, real weddings, it's all there!

Gown Friday!

{style me pretty, reem acra}

oh i am so glad it is friday! it's been a long week...some fashion always cheers me up!
these fresh flowers and stunning gowns should do the trick! i have been particularly taken by reem acra's fall 2010 bridal collection this year. she has created an amazing sense of grace and beauty into her gowns that is just timeless. but i also wanted to include a little modern glamor with a couple badgley mischka spring 2010 rtw dresses--ooh, love that fuchsia!

{concrete & honey, reem acra}

{unknown, reem acra}

{snippet & ink, badgley mischka}

{porchlight interiors, badgley mischka}

{concrete & honey, christos bridal}