flower girls

i must say that most of the time i am turned off by flower girl dresses. it seems people use a wedding as an excuse to dress up little girls in a poof of tulle and a mess of pink, and unfortunately it becomes more of an annoyance or distraction than a display of an adorable sweetheart :) so when i came across ulrika bogo's understated flower girl dresses i was refreshed. and not to mention, impressed. simplicity can be quite stunning and this is a wonderful example!

PINK THINK

A little imagination goes a long way. Such is the pairing of custom design on the stunning Natalie Angela who saw this cloud of soft pink organza in her mind and went on the hunt for a pattern and fabric. The 1957 Butterick pattern below was her inspiration point. I love these vintage patterns and buy them often just to check out the dart and seam lines of the day (yes, they were slightly different back then).


The 'Pink Photos' as I call them were taken by San Francisco photographer, John Carmen whose work captures a scope of real and true detail.



Yes, the styles in the pattern below remind me of something worn by January Jones on Mad Men, my favorite show.

Best for Female fashion : Perfect Wedding dress - bridal gown collection

Best for Female fashion : Perfect Wedding dress - bridal gown collection

preownedweddingdresses.com announcement!

morning! here is some fantastic news: preownedweddingdresses.com is launching a new veils and accessories section on their site today! this website is such a great resource for the bride searching for that perfect designer gown but doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for it (and who isn't??). and now with the addition of bridal accessories it can truly be a one-stop-shop for great bridal fashion! these gowns below are just two examples of their wonderful selection...reem acra & jim hjelm...beautiful. check it out today!

PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: ELISA CICINELLI

Check out the stunning and touching work of San Francisco Bay Area photographer Elisa Cicinelli. Here she has photographed Caroline and Chris who chose to have their destination wedding at the beautiful Harvest Inn in Napa Valley. 'I just love the wink Caroline gave Chris during our shoot' says Elisa.




















DETAILS Ceremony: St. Helena Catholic Church, Deborah Fradelizio, Coordinator
Reception: Harvest Inn, St. Helena, CA, Shana Goldberg Event Planners: A Savvy Event, Emarie & Kelly Ceremony Music: Benny Be Music, Ben Brussel Band: Ever Music Group, Steven Emerson Florist: Calistoga Florist, Michael Thomas Cake: Torino Baking, Julie Durkee Caterer: Alex’s Catering, Rolando Mafnus Hair & Make Up: Maria O’Reilly

BLACK AND BLUE

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GREAT GOWNS FOR THE BITCH IN YOUR LIFE

If I had more time this is what I'd be doing believe it or not--designing dresses for my little 6 pound 3 ounce bitch. She already has a bridal gown (custom designed by me of course) but no fiancee in sight. These dresses from The Doggie Clothesline might just fit her and I'm contemplating the pink. If you're a small dog lover like I am, Doggie Clothesline is a candy store and you're the proverbial kid. Check out their day time dresses with matching sun hats. They're adorable . . .




Piccalina does go out nights so the gold is definately a possibility. Which do you like . . .?

gown friday: special edition

good morning, ladies! and welcome to a special edition of gown friday here at weddings fresh!! i am so excited to present to you an editorial shoot with melissa sweet and priscilla of boston captured by the wonderfully talented john rozier. these vintage inspired gowns are gorgeous and i can't get enough of the jewelry & headpieces!! thank you, thank you, john for sharing your work with us and i hope we get to see more soon :)

YOUR GOWN: 5 WAYS TO GO GREEN

Adele Wechsler
Have you any idea the impact the production of clothing and textiles has had on the environment? Welll check this out: In the UK alone according to 2006 statistics, clothing and textiles contributed in producing up to two million tons of waste, 3.1 million tons of CO2 and 70 million tons of waste water. Whoah! Time for a reality check: Have we become so used to fast food, fast technology and now fast fashion that we've created a manufacturing monster like this? No wonder designers are turning to sustainable fabrics and labor friendly alternatives to produce their creations. Welcoming it as an opportunity rather than limitation is making for some incredible designs as well as global partnerships. Going Green can mean many things . . . . READ MORE . . . . .

chic bridal boutique

i think it's quite obvious i like fashion here at weddings fresh, and i was so excited to see that net-a-porter has a wedding boutique! for all you ladies who are seeking to be bridal chic, and for those of us who like a good dose of eye candy, you have to check this out. they have everything from bridal gowns to mother of the bride to must haves on your honeymoon. love it!