Introducing Vera Wang On Weddings - A Modern New Wedding Stationery Collection

Today, courtesy of Pizazz , we bring you the new collection of personalize wedding stationary from celebrity designer Vera Wang, Vera Wang on Weddings .

The Queen of Weddings has always been synonymous with style, class, and timeless elegance - all of which are reflected in her new collection of wedding invitations. Vera Wang on Weddings was created in collaboration with William Arthur Inc . of Fine Papers, and features the playful proportions and modern twist that characterize Vera Wang's bridal and fashion collections. 

Lucky Luxe Pretty Paper

i adore these wedding invitation suites from Lucky Luxe. this Great Gatsby inspired design is probably my favorite design right now--love it!

CONCEPT TO CREATION: ELIN'S GOWN

Erika Gerdemark Photography


This is the first post of a new series where you can follow me as we look at several gowns made from start to finish. We'll kick it off by looking at Elin's gown from our initial consultation to the excitement of her wedding day. It made me so happy to see Elin married in such an enchanted setting in a gown of my creation. The back drop of the rustic old Kalmar castle in Sweden seemed a perfect match for the vintage chic of the 'Mira' Gown she chose.





We started from this sketch planning the ballerina length skirt out of six yards of silk chiffon over a full crinoline underskirt. This Chantilly lace was chosen in ivory for the bodice












































Elin's gown was fashioned out of yards of fragile ivory silk chiffon and delicate lace. While most custom gowns crafted by a designer take anywhere from four to six months to complete, Elin needed her gown in two months. Despite the time crunch, we still had enough room for collaboration with decisions regarding fabric, silhouette and style. This was, as most custom gowns are: typically 80-90% handmade. Hand made means machines do some work like the side seams, cross seams, etc. There are however stitches on these one-of-a-kind gowns only expert handwork can touch in order to produce that exquisite finish




With a great deal of hand work, the bodice here is nearly complete. With all linings and boning in place, buttonhole looping has been added to the center back as silk covered buttons are sewn on.







Bodice and skirt have been joined before adding the crinoline underskirt



Voila! Elin's gown is complete with the addition of a separate underskirt and tie belt.




Elin in her gown. Doesn't she look stunning?

Erika Gerdemark Photography

Erika Gerdemark Photography

Marie Antoinette Cake

The Issue 41 of Belle the Magazine was inspired by Sofia Cappola's movie "Marie Antoinette". And it looks like around the world more people has been inspired by this decadent theme.

Hello Lucky! recently post this amazing Marie Antoinette Wedding cake made by Cake Coquette and photographed by Sabine Schere r. The cake topper was flown in from La Durée in Paris!

Make Your Own Sundaes!

oh my goodness! have you seen this??? check out this beautifully arranged sundae bar from Eat Drink Chic! mini deserts are definitely the craze, but i am seeing more and more sundae bars and even gelato bars. this is absolutely perfect for a rehearsal dinner party, wedding, or anytime you just wanna have fun! and to top it all off, Eat Drink Chic has free templates you can download so you can create your own old fashioned sundae bar. love it!!

THE LIGHTWEIGHTS: A CLOSER LOOK AT SHEER FABRICS

Stephanie Williams Photography

What could be more feminine on a bride than lightweight, sheer fabrics. They have an airy, wispy look and feel that sets a light tone. While we're looking towards Winter, I know a lot of you are contemplating Spring 2010 weddings. Take a look at some of these gowns.

Digital She/Sweet Light Studios
Embossed silk chiffon gown with silk gauze train.

Chiffon-Lightweight and transparent, the delicacy of this fabric makes it best for billowing sleeves, cowl draped necklines, ruffles, ruched bodices and long, airy trains. See-through dresses worn over slips can be made of chiffon. Full skirts in chiffon are ethereal and can be layered.

























Ron Greystar Photography
Lace and chiffon gown with detachable organza train dappled with rose petals

Organza-Shown above and below, organza is a light, springy and transparent fabric. Once considered suitable only for summer, organza is now year-round and widely used in gowns requiring full skirts, A-lines, trains, veils, drapes and overlays.



Stephanie Williams Photography
All over embroidered chiffon dress with full skirt


Ron Greystar Photography
Tulle-Fine mesh netting with hexagonal pattern that comes in silk or nylon. Tulle is standard material for bridal veils. Also used in bouffant skirts like the one pictured above, proffering that ballerina look Vera Wang popularized a few years back. While the big tulle skirt is classic, edgier versions of late suggest special effects like draping, rouching and pick-up treatments over more modified skirt silhouettes. Not to be overlooked for trains done in layers.

All gowns by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture

Alfred Angelo White Wedding Gown Dress, Size 12, Fl37

Size 12 white, brand new gown, by Alfred Angelo, that was a bridal salon sample. It is in excellent condition. Retail on the dress is approx $995. This beautiful gown is white with a slight texture that resembles silk. It is done in a tank style. The bodice has light applique work with no beading. There is also about a 12" applique border around the bottom of the dress. It has small buttons down the back. Fits bust 38.5, waist 29.5. Skirt length from natural waist to front hem is 44", length from waist to end of train is 76".










Features

* Bridal store sample
* Alfred Angelo white wedding gown
* sleeveless
* fits size 12

Champagne Satin Wedding Gown with Beaded Bodice

Are you looking for wedding gown samples for your special day? Here is the wedding gown sample pictyres that can be your alternative. A great price for a designer gown. See more online at specialmomentsformals.





Features

* satin
* Champagne satin wedding gown with beaded bodice.
* Size 4 (Bust: 35" Waist: 26" Hip: 38")
* Zipper closure at centerback.
* Sweep train.
* Showroom sample. Original labels and tags still attached.

Ivory Crepe Wedding Gown

A great price for a designer gown. See more online at specialmomentsformals.




Features

* satin
* Ivory crepe wedding gown with scoop neckline
* Size 12 (Bust: 40 Waist: 31" Hip: 43")
* No zipper.
* No train.
* Showroom sample. Original labels and tags still attached.

Vera Wang Fall 2009

Fall is here, so I remember that a few months a go I saw Vera Wang Bridal Collection Fall 2009 and I taught it represents autumn in such a really fabulous way.