Invitation of the Day: Indian Motif Letterpress
Photo: Courtesy of Lion in the Sun I thought I was over the wooden invite trend, until I saw this Indian-inspired chipboard invitation suite. Created by Brooklyn-based stationer, Lion In The Sun, this...
View ArticleAccessory of the Day: Indian-Inspired Cuff
Photo: Courtesy of Suzanna Dai Indian weddings are always gorgeous — even if you don't have Indian heritage, you can't go wrong adding a touch of rich color or beautiful beading to your wedding. This...
View ArticleA Vibrant Indian Wedding with Southern Roots
Photo: Altmix Photography Nitya and Neal met in college through mutual friends, but didn't start dating until 10 years later. "We were first acquaintances and then friends for a very long time prior...
View ArticleWedding Favor Idea: Artisanal Soaps
Photo: Courtesy of Jayson Home These charming soaps look like mini works of art. I love the detail of the artisanal handiwork; it reminds me of intricate henna designs that adorn the hands and feet of...
View ArticleWedding Cake of the Day: Purple Glamour
Photo: Mark Davidson This beautiful wedding cake by New Hampshire-based Wild Orchid Baking Company came to us via the blog (email me to submit your own!). I love the gilded doily pattern, it somehow...
View ArticleWin a Dream Italian Honeymoon
Photo: Jacqueline Gifford Our April issue profiles the top destinations, hotels, and resorts around the world, ranked by the A-list agents at Virtuoso. (I'm still crushing on our cover, btw, which was...
View ArticleDavid Stark's Ingenious Post-It Ideas
New York City event designer David Stark uses Post-its on a regular basis to figure out seating charts. The design guru simply writes each guest's name on mini sticky notes and moves them around on a...
View ArticleGet the Look: BRIDES' April 2012 Cover
Photo: Patric Shaw Sometimes you can't plan the perfect shot — it just happens on its own. That was exactly the case with our April cover. Originally an outtake from April's "Swept Away" fashion...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peek: Angel Sanchez
Illustration: Courtesy of Angel Sanchez Venezuelan designer Angel Sanchez defines his upcoming Spring 2013 collection in three words: Delicate, light, and romantic. "The inspiration comes from the...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peek: Ivy & Aster
Illustration: Courtesy of Ivy & Aster A little daring, a little fashion forward, but somehow always classic, the Ivy & Aster bride is headed to France for the Spring 2013 season. "We...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Junko Yoshioka
Illustration: Courtesy of Junko Yoshioka "Like ripples of water when you toss in a stone, this collection is based on layering, draping, and soft, sophisticated elegance," says Japanese-born, New York...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peek: Nicole Miller
Illustration: Courtesy of Nicole Miller Nicole Miller created her Spring 2013 collection with multiple muses in mind. "This collection isn't for just one type of bride," Miller, who has carved out her...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peek: Watters
Illustration: Courtesy of Watters Ten years before losing her crown, Marie Antoinette commissioned a custom hamlet to be built on the grounds of Versailles as her own petite farming village where she...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peek: Alfred Angelo
Illustration: Courtesy of Alfred Angelo Alfred Angelo's Michael Shettel looked to "Art Deco-style beading, the glittering sophistication of old black and white films, and the delicate movement of...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Elizabeth Fillmore
Illustration: Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore As good as any inspiration for Spring 2013, Elizabeth Fillmore turned to the season's new blooms, poring over hundreds of images of flowers to find the...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Tadashi Shoji
Illustration: Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji Noted for dressing Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer in a series of softly hued, figure-flattering gowns, Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji will once again...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Anna Maier/Ulla-Maija
Illustration: Courtesy of Anna Maier/Ulla-Maija Seeking to create sensual, dramatic movement while also maintaining a lightweight elegance, Anna Maier/Ulla-Maija designer Charles W. Bunstine II looked...
View ArticleFrédéric Fekkai's Favorite Hairstyle Tips for Brides
Photo: Courtesy of Frédéric Fekkai We spoke to the celebrity hair whisperer about his go-to styling tricks, favorite trends, and best bridal tips MUST-HAVE HAIR PRODUCT "If you want to look your best...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Lela Rose
Illustration: Courtesy of Lela Rose Attention Lela Rose fans: The designer is looking for "a girl who loves the illusion of lace but wants that feel in handcrafted embroidery" for her Spring 2013...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Runway Sneak Peak: Douglas Hannant
Illustration: Courtesy of Douglas Hannant You always know a Douglas Hannant bride when you seen her. She projects a sophisticated alternative to the ball-gown-wearing, tiara-toting princess brides of...
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