Parties, Planning & Pretty Little Things

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Planning: The Dress 2012

Bridal week has come and gone and I think by now I have finally exhausted majority of what's to come for Fall 2012 Bridal and here are my findings:

Sleeves: lace, sheer, short, long... I LOVE it. I am secretly plotting the wedding of a very very close friend of mine and these trends are right up her ally (wink)
Color: from blush to black every year finds designer embracing more and more color
Sparkle: need I say more...
Legs: I mean if it isn't the influx of more short bridal gowns we are now showing more leg with slits (slits from here to there)
Cover ups: bolero jackets and higher necklines offer some of our more traditional brides with mover coverage (again a plus for the wedding I am secretly plotting)
Patterns: designers are using fabric and sequins and are working the heck out of the bodices and skirts with very eye catching patterns and details (two snaps up)

Overall there were lots and lots of pretty dresses and brides are going to have a heck of a time picking "the one". So to give you a head start on your selections, here are some of my faves:

Alfred Angelo

Alvina Valenta

Amsale

Anais Collezioni

Angel Sanchez

Anne Bowen

Atelier Aimee

Dennis Basso

Eve of Milady

Hayley Paige

Ines Di Santo

Jim Hjelm

Lazaro

Lela Rose

Liancarlo

Maggie Sottero

Marchesa

Monique Lhuillier

Pnina Tornai

Rivini

Romona Keveza

Sarah Jassir

Vera Wang

Yuki Katsura

Dennis Basso

Anne Barge

St. Pucci

* My favorite fall 2012 collection (so far) = Marchesa

pictures courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Today I had the pleasure of attending Biz Bash in the city ( NYC). For those not familiar with Biz Bash, it is a trade show full or vendors in all areas catering to the special events arena. Vendors in linen, entertainment, catering, drapery...you name it, it was well represented. In addition, there are several seminars and awards specials. Unfortunately my time only allowed for me to attend the trade show but I am so glad I did or else I would have missed these:

NO...this is not a statue but it certainly looked like one.

Inflate: Indoor/outdoor event space

Twilight Fans look closely, this will be featured in the upcoming Twilight movie.

Bedazzle my Bon Bons. Can you say cute and deeeeeelish!

SO many awesome vendors now I have the task of sitting down and sorting through all the pamphlets, business cards and magazines... FUN!

All pictures courtesy of Camille of JunePlumm Events

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Pretty Little Things: Hand Painted Wine Glasses

No surprise that I love...LOVE Etsy, since I talk about it almost every other post but I really really really do. Okay..moving on now. I just had to share these Pretty Little Things that I found while doing one of my marathon perusings on the site.

Hand Painted Wine Glasses

I think these glasses would be so cute as a place setting for a bridesmaids luncheon, bridal shower or any fun festive occasion surrounding you and your bridal party. And best of all they can be customized to match your gown and bridesmaids dresses as well as the date and names.

How cute!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Planning: The Reality Gown

I am sure you know by now that Kim Kardashian is marrying Kris Humphries this weekend in what is sure to be a lavish affair. And of course being a bride having a lavish affair, you will need an equally Lavish bridal gowns.

Well no surprise here Kim has received several bridal gown sketches from very talented designers, but passed on them all to wear none other than Vera Wang...I mean really...was there ever a doubt? Take a look at some of my favorites that she passed on