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REAL DEAL VINTAGE
All photos courtesy Vintage Vogue
All photos courtesy Vintage Vogue
FINISHING TOUCHES
Top photo: Feathered Flower Bridal Sash by BC Girls
Row 1: Vintage inspired flowers by Erica Elizabeth Design/ Row 2: Lissette Sash by Lo Boheme
Top photo: Feathered Flower Bridal Sash by BC Girls
Row 1: Vintage inspired flowers by Erica Elizabeth Design/ Row 2: Lissette Sash by Lo Boheme
WHAT'S THE WORST CURE EVER FOR INSOMNIA?
On those nights I'm plagued by insomnia I plug in the Netflix and find some interesting flick that eventually lulls me to sleep. Last night was the exception. Charlotte Bronte's latest Jane Eyre is too luscious a masterpiece to sleep through. Every decade it seems more versions of this ultimate in romance are produced--I counted twelve Jane Eyre remakes since 1930. The latest with MiaWasikowska and Michael Fassbender, will not only keep you up, it'll leave you totally inspired. To get to the really good stuff in the main storyline you do need to plow though the maze of Jane's abusive and lonely childhood. Eventually she meets the quintessential Gothic novel hero in the brooding Edward Rochester when she becomes his ward's governess. And of course other stuff is happening through this intricately woven story of layered emotions. For depth, few love stories are this all encompassing. That's why the bridal gown in this particular production of Jane Eyre by Michael O'Connor was a real treat. For me it was symbolic and as pure as the moral fiber that stitched this character together scene by scene. From her veil embroidered with tiny florals attached to a bonnet, to the silk ruffled taffeta dress, everything about Jane Eyre as a bride really got to me. A real must see for not only die-hard romantics but even the most practical of women fall in love with Jane's strength. Don't miss the scene where Mia Wasikowska removes her bridal gown from the box as if it's the most precious gift in the world . . .
You can actually catch glimpse of the dress below in this trailer here
On those nights I'm plagued by insomnia I plug in the Netflix and find some interesting flick that eventually lulls me to sleep. Last night was the exception. Charlotte Bronte's latest Jane Eyre is too luscious a masterpiece to sleep through. Every decade it seems more versions of this ultimate in romance are produced--I counted twelve Jane Eyre remakes since 1930. The latest with MiaWasikowska and Michael Fassbender, will not only keep you up, it'll leave you totally inspired. To get to the really good stuff in the main storyline you do need to plow though the maze of Jane's abusive and lonely childhood. Eventually she meets the quintessential Gothic novel hero in the brooding Edward Rochester when she becomes his ward's governess. And of course other stuff is happening through this intricately woven story of layered emotions. For depth, few love stories are this all encompassing. That's why the bridal gown in this particular production of Jane Eyre by Michael O'Connor was a real treat. For me it was symbolic and as pure as the moral fiber that stitched this character together scene by scene. From her veil embroidered with tiny florals attached to a bonnet, to the silk ruffled taffeta dress, everything about Jane Eyre as a bride really got to me. A real must see for not only die-hard romantics but even the most practical of women fall in love with Jane's strength. Don't miss the scene where Mia Wasikowska removes her bridal gown from the box as if it's the most precious gift in the world . . .
You can actually catch glimpse of the dress below in this trailer here
MARISSA AND DERRICK'S NARRAGANSETT WEDDING
Photographer:
Caterer:
Reception Venue:
Floral Designer:
Transportation:
DJ:
Shining Star Entertainment
Photographer:
Caterer:
Reception Venue:
Floral Designer:
Transportation:
DJ:
Shining Star Entertainment
LA PARISIENNE
Today you'll find me over on OneWed Blog for a sneak peek at Cymbeline's 2013 La Parisienne Collection. For me this French brand has always been evocative of a certain international-chic combined with all the classic elements that say bride. With a wide range of styles covering retro to modern, Cymbeline always carries the spirit of Euorpean design at it's finest. READ MORE. . . .
Today you'll find me over on OneWed Blog for a sneak peek at Cymbeline's 2013 La Parisienne Collection. For me this French brand has always been evocative of a certain international-chic combined with all the classic elements that say bride. With a wide range of styles covering retro to modern, Cymbeline always carries the spirit of Euorpean design at it's finest. READ MORE. . . .
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING
Catherine Alhinc
Some brides are moving into and combining two very important transitions in life, wife and mother all at once. If perchance you are or will be a bride expecting, brace yourself--there are some absolutely gorgeous gowns out there. You'll be impressed to find slick, editorials like these of Mom-to-Be /Brides holding full, rounded tummies. Designers are finally heeding the call for trendy bridal gowns ranging from the most traditional to total ‘edge’.
Some brides are moving into and combining two very important transitions in life, wife and mother all at once. If perchance you are or will be a bride expecting, brace yourself--there are some absolutely gorgeous gowns out there. You'll be impressed to find slick, editorials like these of Mom-to-Be /Brides holding full, rounded tummies. Designers are finally heeding the call for trendy bridal gowns ranging from the most traditional to total ‘edge’.
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Along with the designers pictured here is a list of others who offer maternity in their collections
Sarah Houston-Maternity bridal and bridesmaid
Maternity Bride-Maternity bridal and couture maternity
Bridal Bumps-UK company with maternity division for bride and bridesmaid
Maternity Bride-Maternity bridal and couture maternity
Bridal Bumps-UK company with maternity division for bride and bridesmaid
Catherine Alhinc
Some brides are moving into and combining two very important transitions in life, wife and mother all at once. If perchance you are or will be a bride expecting, brace yourself--there are some absolutely gorgeous gowns out there. You'll be impressed to find slick, editorials like these of Mom-to-Be /Brides holding full, rounded tummies. Designers are finally heeding the call for trendy bridal gowns ranging from the most traditional to total ‘edge’.
Some brides are moving into and combining two very important transitions in life, wife and mother all at once. If perchance you are or will be a bride expecting, brace yourself--there are some absolutely gorgeous gowns out there. You'll be impressed to find slick, editorials like these of Mom-to-Be /Brides holding full, rounded tummies. Designers are finally heeding the call for trendy bridal gowns ranging from the most traditional to total ‘edge’.
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| Catherine Alhinc |
Along with the designers pictured here is a list of others who offer maternity in their collections
Sarah Houston-Maternity bridal and bridesmaid
Maternity Bride-Maternity bridal and couture maternity
Bridal Bumps-UK company with maternity division for bride and bridesmaid
Maternity Bride-Maternity bridal and couture maternity
Bridal Bumps-UK company with maternity division for bride and bridesmaid
THE BRIDE ON A SCOOTER
This city-chic styled shoot is the brainchild of the husband and wife team of Nina Duong and Adam Kaminski. He's a Toronto photographer and she's a wedding gown designer. Twelve years ago they opened Nina Duong Haute Couture when two years later Adam began to realize, "As a guy I'd struggled with getting a handle on fashion. At the same time we'd been hiring photographers to shoot Nina's collections. Having
spent time and money on commercial fashion shoots not once were we
happy with the pictures. This led to the decision for me to learn
photography so we can communicate our message and I can make
myself useful. The rest as they say is history. . . .
The actual idea for the shoot came from my visit to Asia last
Christmas. As you know the streets there are filled with scooters and
bicycles. It makes you realize that the modern urban bride would find
a perfect fit on a scooter."
What I'm particularly loving is how the blacks and whites of the dress and tux blend in with the gray and beige streetscapes of this shoot. Kudos to both the photographer and Nina whose designs fit so beautifully against the Toronto backdrop . . .
CREDITS
Wedding Gowns: Nina Duong
Photography: ND Photography
Hair: Donna Dolphy
Model: Kristina Kirsanova
This city-chic styled shoot is the brainchild of the husband and wife team of Nina Duong and Adam Kaminski. He's a Toronto photographer and she's a wedding gown designer. Twelve years ago they opened Nina Duong Haute Couture when two years later Adam began to realize, "As a guy I'd struggled with getting a handle on fashion. At the same time we'd been hiring photographers to shoot Nina's collections. Having
spent time and money on commercial fashion shoots not once were we
happy with the pictures. This led to the decision for me to learn
photography so we can communicate our message and I can make
myself useful. The rest as they say is history. . . .
The actual idea for the shoot came from my visit to Asia last
Christmas. As you know the streets there are filled with scooters and
bicycles. It makes you realize that the modern urban bride would find
a perfect fit on a scooter."
What I'm particularly loving is how the blacks and whites of the dress and tux blend in with the gray and beige streetscapes of this shoot. Kudos to both the photographer and Nina whose designs fit so beautifully against the Toronto backdrop . . .
CREDITS
Wedding Gowns: Nina Duong
Photography: ND Photography
Hair: Donna Dolphy
Model: Kristina Kirsanova
SAMPLE SALE TUSDAY
Sample fits Size 6-8. Because it is a sample I only have one. Fits best on
Bust 34-36
Hips 35-37
waist 25-27
Ankle length on 5'7 and over with stacked heels. Floor length on shorter figures
Sample fits Size 6-8. Because it is a sample I only have one. Fits best on
Bust 34-36
Hips 35-37
waist 25-27
Ankle length on 5'7 and over with stacked heels. Floor length on shorter figures
