Posts Tagged ‘vintage’

Seasonal Delights: Winterize Your Wedding Day Look!

by Lauren Boardman on December 16th, 2010 | Seasonal Delights | 6 Comments »

Winter Wedding boots with the furs

“Oh the weather outside is frightful”… a great seasonal song we love to sing along to on the radio as we prepare for the Holidays! The holiday season sends a special warmth through our souls and compels us to look for the best in those around us and makes us thankful for all the special people we have in our lives. It is also a popular time of year to have a wedding! Though most couples shy away from the thought of having a winter wedding, there are many brave souls that cast mother natures daunting threats to the side and wed. Winter weddings are beautiful no matter what part of the country your are in. Though, us Yankee girls know what a cold blast these months can bring! Keep your wedding day ensemble the peak of chic with these amazing winter accessories. (more…)

Flying High: A Bird Themed Wedding

by Lauren Boardman on June 30th, 2010 | Themed | 10 Comments »

This year, the bird is the word in the wedding industry.

This wedding season brides can add another theme to their list to choose from. Birds are back and more popular than ever. Why you ask? Well, one reason is because they are so versatile. You can really mix and match them with a number of other themes; from Retro and Rockabilly, to Rustic and Vintage! The combinations are limitless! (more…)

Birdcage Veils: No Flying Friends Required!

by Lauren Boardman on May 10th, 2010 | Trends | No Comments »

Returning for another season in 2010 is the wedding birdcage veil.

With the vintage theme at its’ peak this season, the 2010 bride has a new option to complete her wedding day ensemble…the birdcage veil. Formerly named a “fascinator” in the 1920s-30′s, this trend debuted last season and remains a hot choice for this year’s brides. (more…)

A Modern-Day Vintage Wedding

by Lauren Boardman on April 26th, 2010 | Trends | 3 Comments »

Make you wedding sparkle and shine by taking tips from the 1920's and 30's!

Oh how we love to reminisce of times past. Thinking back to days of youth and sharing fond memories. Now it’s your wedding day and time to make new memories! The thought of planning a wedding can seem like a daunting task for a lot of brides-to-be, but it doesn’t have to be! I understand the pressure of not knowing which linens will go best with the lighting, and what flowers go best with the china and room decorations. My advice to you busy brides; pick a theme first and the rest of your ensemble will fall neatly into place. By choosing your theme you will then be able to research ideas that will make your decision-making process less tedious. (more…)

Modern Baroque Wedding Inspired by Dorothy Draper

by Lauren Boardman on October 11th, 2009 | Trends | 1 Comment »

Dorothy Draper Modern BaroqueWhile leafing through the latest issue of Elegant Bride (Fall 2009), my eye was immediately drawn to the “Peak of Chic” article. Their theme, black and white with shades of pink flowers and floral patterns. Their inspiration, the one and only Dorothy Draper who revolutionized the world of interior design when she stepped onto the scene in the mid 1920′s. Inventing the style “Modern Baroque”, she left her impression in many popular venues worldwide that people traffic today!
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Leave the Tiaras for Royalty

by Lauren Boardman on August 19th, 2009 | Trends | No Comments »

parasolsI know every girl dreams of having their “dream” wedding and wants to feel like a princess on their special day. It is incultured in us from our first Barbie doll as a little girl to the romantic comedies we see as young adults in the movies.
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