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I Want A Wedding Like…Roselyn Sánchez

 

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Without a Trace star Roselyn Sánchez married last November in a beautifully intimate wedding ceremony and reception that was bursting with color and details.   Her Old World style was reflected in everything from her lush flowers, romantic wedding gown, and so much more. 

 

What she did…

 

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The Puerto Rican beauty wed in Old San Juan in front of 250 family and friends at Castillo de San Cristóbal. It was an old Spanish Fort built during the colonization of Puerto Rico, so in some areas it is refurbished and in others you can tell that it is a part of the Puerto Rican cultural history. Instead of pew markers or a carpet of petals, the aisle was lined with rectangular arrangements of deep orange and antique roses coupled with hydrangea.  This works beautifully since naturally the eye starts at the floor and works its way up.  Roselyn’s elegance in all of it simplicity plays off the colors of the old fort. To play up its colors and texture, gentle uplighting was used at the altar.

What you can do

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Find wedding venues in your area that are rich in history like Savannah’s Mansion at Forsyth Park, Brunswick’s Old  City Hall or the gorgeous Mediterranean inspired Ocean Lodge on Saint Simons Island. When your venue has personality, it is much easier to pull from its existing decor and architecture.  While Roselyn’s wedding was outdoors, you can still have the same gorgeous aisle lining arrangements.  You can incorporate your own style by using arrangements on shepherd hooks, columns, or on the ground.  Keeping your colors fluid and design simple to avoid sensory overload.

 

What she did…

image Roselyn’s bouquet was simple, and on the smaller side when compared to other bridal bouquets.  The ivory and white flowers play up the yellow and orange orchids Adding a little more luxe to her flowers, bouquet jewels enhance the elegant set.

What you can do…

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Opt for a vibrant color as your impact flower—blues, greens, pinks, or reds, whatever your heart fancies!  Your base flowers should be lighter than your impact flower, in varying shades, textures and sizes.  Opt for berries, shells, or jewels to enhance your bouquet.  

What she did…

 

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While Roselyn’s organza silk beaded dress by Angel Sanchez was very beautiful, even she admitted it was very heavy and hard for her to walk.  During her reception however, she changed into a shorter but equally fabulous dress. 

 

What you can do…

bcbg max azaria white dress Fringe Mini Dress by La Rok

Look for other dresses that can express your fun, ready-to-party side for you to wear after your first dance like this BCBG MAX AZRIA Laser Cut Sheath Dress or this super fun Fringe Mini Dress by La Rok.

 

Stay tuned for more!

We Likey: Castle Bride

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I love how the Castle Bride’s website starts its story…

 

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And there you have it.  The precursor to  veils that will completely knock your gloss off.  Made with French netting in your choice of white or ivory, your dress and hairstyle can easily be complemented by this amped retro veil.  With two collections, Vintage Couture and Haute Couture, the options are endless. 

 

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Jamie

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Nicole

      

Kiera and Belinda

 

Be sure to check out their Featured Brides (which includes the fabulous Justine Ungaro!) as well as their blog which features real weddings with brides wearing their veils (I love that they feature a destination wedding on the beach—which just goes to show that their veils work for all  brides).  

Dressing the Man

 

 

For the past few weeks, we’ve been featuring some of the best bridal designers and their new looks for the upcoming season.  Far be it from us to leave Mr. Fabuluxe out of all the fun.  Whenever Captain America and I go out or plan trips, it is always so much fun (and sometimes tiring, because trust me, honey, he can outshop me sometimes) to go with him to select his accessories or see him getting fitted.  I completely love how he will pick up something and say “This will bring out the [color] in the [article of clothing]”.  I know.  It’s all types of awesome.

So, I think of him as I write this post—his acute attention to detail and love of sophisticated style that every gentleman should have on his wedding day—no matter what his personality is.  There are so many ways to add some really luxurious details to your man’s look on the big day.  As long as he is not wearing an “extra medium” , I think we’ve pretty much have it easy.

 

David Yurman Cufflinks black tourmaline Pave Diamond Cufflinks David Yurman

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Cufflinks from the David Yurman Collection

 

 

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Watches by Omega and Emporio Armani

 

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Of course I had to share this beauty by Audemars Piguet, if not for anything else but  admiration purposes alone.  This bezel and bracelet boasts 456 baguette cut diamonds.  Ahem.  That’s 47.45 carats…in case you were wondering.  (I know, I caught the vapors, too!)

 

 

 

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Shoes by Gucci, Kenneth Cole and DKNY

 

Do something special, too—something that will make him think of you as he gets dressed,  For example, even if he rents his tuxedo, have his dress shirt personalized with your monogram or soon to be initials.  You could even pick out (together, of course!) a special cologne for the wedding day.  Something you will find irresistible and alluring on him that he can only  wear on your wedding day.   Of course by now, you know your man’s likes and dislikes, so go through the extra effort to make sure that the groom feels special, confident and gorgeous on your wedding day.

Join Me & Friends Next Week for OneWed’s Wedding Pre-Party!

Pink and Green floral One Wed Launc Party Invite

I am so excited to be on the panel of experts for OneWed’s WeddingPreParty.com Launch Party on August 5th!  Anyone that knows me knows that I love all things party and tech, so this is the perfect concoction of my favorites! It’s your wedding planning meets social networking—so yes, it even uses Facebook Connect! Now you can connect with your bridal party on so many levels- allow them to meet each other before the wedding, issue tasks and duties and so much more!

NBC Chicago showcased  the WeddingPreParty and even Mashable did a great writeup. To quote Ben:

…That’s why OneWed’s approach intrigues us. The wedding planning website has launched Wedding Pre-Party, a new website that essentially creates your own private (and organized) version of Facebook (Facebook) where friends and guests can share tips, add photos, and keep informed about all the fun (and terror) leading up to the big day.

Check out some screenshots:

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You’ll be able to win some fab prizes as well as gain advice and learn all about Wedding PreParty.

How to Win:
Choose any and all of the options below. And let us know in the comments what ya did!
1. RSVP here using Mr Linky
2. Crash our wedding, register with OneWed and leave us a Toast
3. Tweet about OneWed’s Wedding Pre-Party & Twitter party
4. Blog about OneWed’s Wedding Pre-Party & Twitter party
5. Become a Fan on Facebook
6. Follow us on Twitter
6. Answer or ask questions during the Twitter party
7. Visit the blogs of our expert panel & come back and comment
8. Let every engaged couple, single friend looking for love, wedding vendor, wedding party member know about Wedding Pre-Party!

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I will be joining Dana of Broke Ass Bride, wedding blogger Jaime of It’s A Jaime Thing, Chris of The Man Registry, as we unveil the awesome new WeddingPreParty.com.  Join us on Twitter and use the hashtag #preparty and join the fun!

Be sure to follow me on Twitter—  can’t wait to clink glasses with you 😉  See you on August 5th at 9PM!

We Likey: Canditto

It is no secret that I am a geek. I love gadgets—I just can’t help it.  When I was introduced to Canditto, I was super excited for brides who wanted to get the best, fun and candid moments from their wedding.

So what exactly is Canditto?  Well it is no secret that with the influx of digital cameras (whether they are point and shoots or SLRs), your guests will be on the prowl getting shots of them with you, of you, or of other moments that you may not see through out the course of your day.  While your fabulous wedding photographer (because I know you have chosen a fabulous wedding photographer after taking my impeccable advice) will document your day from their eyes, you also want to see what it is like from the eyes of family and friends.  So now you can see the pictures of your college roommates reuniting and laughing over dinner or your grandmother lovingly holding a newborn family member moments before the prelude.

 

 

Simply plug Canditto into an outlet in a convenient area during your reception, and your guests can slip in their media cards from their digital cameras to download their images of your wedding for you to retrieve later.  You will receive two thumb drives to download all of the images.  What’s great is that Canditto will only download copies of your guests’ cards from the last 8 hours, to ensure that you get the pictures you want. So no more digital cameras on tables with the hopes of catching great pictures.  Speaking of which…

 

Canditto is now having  a fabulous program:  if you bought disposable cameras (see these many reasons as to why disposable cameras will not do your wedding any justice) for your wedding to collect your guests’ pictures, Canditto will buy them back from you when you use their machine and apply it to your rental!

Pepe Botella Novias

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I simply adore the gowns of Pepe Botella!  I love the lush skirts, adorned bodices and very clean lines. 

 

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The gowns are the creation of Lucía Botella, Pepe Botella’s daughter.  What I love about the Spanish designer’s gowns is that with her gowns, she makes you feel that it is perfectly fine to be adored, desired, fashionable, classic, or demure on your wedding day. She captures the many emotions that a woman would feel or want to feel on her wedding day and adds a touch of fabulous to take it to the next level.  Viewing the different lines: Mediterranean, the Love Songs Bridal Book DUE, and other Party Books, you begin to look at her gowns as works of art than “mere” unioccasion wedding gowns. 

Reva Revs Up Bridal Fashion

I am completely loving the new collection from Reva Mivasagar.  The designs are so light and soft, but  detailed enough to make impact.  His designs are described as “unique and cosmopolitan” that “symbolizes the individuality of the modern woman”.  It’s not too frilly,but can be if you need it to be.  It’s not too modern, but has feminine lines to add lush curves and touches that every woman wants to feel on her wedding day.  Feast your eyes on these gorgeous designs photographed by Mike Colon.

 

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aloha (super sexy for a destination wedding!)

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posh

opera

 

allegra

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Be sure to check out some of the beauties from the full collection:

 

Caribou

belle  du jour

 

 

Totally in love with Reva?  Find your nearest location and be sure to acquaint yourself with the salon policy

 

Happy shopping!

Monique Lhuillier: Setting the 2010 Runway on Fire

Monique Lhuillier is the bride’s best friend because she captures femininity, romance and style into all of her wedding dress designs. Looking at the designs that graced the runway for the 2010 show, it is good to see that Monique is not changing her style:

 

 

The skirt is fabulous—the soft roses and gentle “pleats”  are gorgeous and make statement without completely taking over.

 
 

Far less risky than the design above, this gown is equally beautiful.  The gentle lace, fine beading and ribboned waist are perfect for those with delicate frames.

 
 

The soft chiffon skirt of this wedding gown complements the beaded lace bodice of this gown beautifully.

 
 

The dual skirt of the wedding dress gives it modern impact—and I love the intricacies of the lace top.

 

Can’t get enough of the Monique Lhuillier 2010 Runway Show?  See more at Brides.com

 

Photos by Dan Lecca

Adoring Adorn Brides

 

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It happens every year:  celebs walk the red carpet and we all ooh and aah over which designer they are wearing, their stunning coifs, and then, a slight sparkle catches our eye and we’re hooked.  Nothing finishes a great look like exquisite jewelry and now, you do not have to pay thousands to look like the stars—you can rent, just like they do!  Everyone from the women on The View to those on the CBS Early Show have been talking about Adorn, and now we are so happy to, too!

 

The Elizabeth Bracelet :: Retails for $5250, Rents for $150

 

The Coleman Pendant :: Retails for $1800, Rents for $100

 

Rorey Earrings :: Retails for $3800, Rents for $130

 

Fairmont Bracelet :: Retails for $5000, Rents for $190

 

Lockwood Necklace :: Retails for $24000, Rents for $490  ( I have seen this one in person and it is absolutely DIVINE!)

 

Crestwood Earrings :: Retails for $14,900, Rents for $500

 

The rental process is simple:  go to the Adorn Brides website and check the availability of your favorite pieces.  Check out by placing your order online.  All insurance is included in the rental price which makes it worry free for you—as your jewelry will be insured while in your possession.  Send it back the next business day with the materials provided to you and you’re done!  It’s really that simple. 

Laura and Amy of Adorn Brides are absolutely fabulous—their team will be with you every step of the way to help you with your rental process.

We Likey: Vera Wang on Weddings

Vera Wang on Weddings

If you haven’t had a chance to see everything Vera Wang and Weddings all in the same place, you need to see Vera Wang on Weddings.  Everything from Vera’s gowns for you and your maids and resort wear for your fabulous honeymoon to her fine china for your wedding registry—it is all available to you at Vera Wang on Weddings. 

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The Inspiration section is awesome as it provides history and ideas for all of the details that comprise the wedding.   You can find out What Kind of Bride You Are,  learn about ceremony music and decor

 

Have fun with Vera!