Romantic Maid of Honor

Imagine a wedding on Valentine's Day.

The aisle will be filled with red rose petals.

Red and white will be the theme colors for the ceremony and reception.

The groom will be handsome in his luxe three-piece tux.

The bride will be breathtaking in a royal-inspired gown.

The best man will be dapper in his own tux.

The maid of honor will be beautiful in her burgundy dress and heels.  A silver heart-shaped jewel will finish her look.  

Romantic Maid of Honor will set the tone for a romantic Valentine's Day wedding.

Stella McCartney Bride

Stella McCartney Background

Stella McCartney is a British fashion designer and is the daughter of former Beatles member, Paul McCartney (Sir Paul McCartney) and Linda McCartney (American musician and photographer as well as a strong animal rights activist).

Stella's career and accolades are quite detailed.  Therefore, her full background can be found on Wikipedia.  I will say, though, that Stella McCartney's design history is impressive - beginning at age 13 with a jacket and a haute couture collection at age 16.

Below is a sample of Stella McCartney's bridal designs.

Willowby Bride

Willowby is a division of the Watters bridal design company.

On Bridal Shop, a Watters Bride sample can be found here.

In this post, the spotlight is on the Willowby bride.

Bronx and Banco Bride

Although I was unable to find background information about the Bronx and Banco brand, I was able to find a Bronx and Banco design on Nordstrom's Wedding Suite and, therefore, Fashmates.  Enjoy below!

Blush Princess Bride

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Blush Fashion describes a bride's wedding day as her fairy tale day.  This is the upmost perfect choice of words.

Every bride deserves to feel like a princess on her special day...hence "duchesswedding" in duchesswedding.blogspot.com.  From her yes to his proposal to her "I do" in the vows, she is royalty.  In the ceremony and reception, she is a princess and a duchess in her own way.

A fairy tale bride needs a fairy tale gown.  Consider Blush Fashion -

LilyFair Bridal Jewelry

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The ring defines the love story - from engagement ring to wedding ring.

Perhaps, though, there is another meant for her bridesmaids.  An extended touch of sparkle on a magical day.

The Bow Flowers and Rhinestone Ring (Adjustable Band) is colorful to match the beauty of the special day.

The price for this jewel is $10.99 on sale from $38 - a considerable discount worth considering.

Luxe Maid of Honor

I imagine the theme for a wedding where the maid of honor is dressed in luxury would be black tie upscale.

What would you imagine?

Henry Roth Bride

"Keep it in the family" 

Bridal designers Michelle Roth and Henry Roth are brother and sister.

Like his sister, Henry Roth's designs have been featured on the reality television series, "Say Yes to the Dress," Entertainment Tonight, The View, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Discovery Network, and international programs.

Like Michelle, Henry's designs are also displayed in Kleinfeld Bridal.

Keep it in the family

Quote source - Henry Roth website

Suits Outlets Groom

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Weddings always focus on the bride and her choice of gown.  Yet, his day is just as special when choosing groom apparel.  He will be as handsome as she will be breathtaking.  In the end and beyond the apparel, the couple will look forever meant to be at the alter.

Once again, I choose to feature Suits Outlets for the groom.

I choose to feature Suits Outlets again for the exceptional discounts, ranging from $119 (sale from $299) to $193 (sale from $349.95).

Groom - If you are on a budget, Suits Outlets is a great option!

Suits Outlets

Michelle Roth Bride

Michelle Roth Background

Michelle Roth is a New York City-based bridal designer.  Her designs have been featured on the reality television program, "Say Yes to the Dress," as well as on Entertainment Tonight, The View, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Discovery Network, and on international programs.  Michelle is a featured designer in Kleinfeld Bridal.

Michelle Roth takes a unique approach to her designs as she personally meets with brides at trunk shows to create gowns reflective of the bride's personal style and vision.

(Source - Michelle Roth website)

Watters Bride

Watters Background

Vatana Watters is a bridal gown designer with emphasis on unique and one of a kind.

In 2017, Vatana's daughter, Sydney Watters Dunbar, was brought on as Style Director - a seamless transition with her base knowledge of the brand.

A full background of the Watters brand can be found on the Watters website.

Blush Fashion

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I am very excited to announce my new affiliate partnership with the fashion brand, Blush Fashion.

Blush is best known for wedding gowns on an everyday budget.  Consider the difference - Blush gowns are slightly above $200 and generally within the $100+ range.  Couture designer gowns I feature, whether at Kleinfeld Bridal or Nordstrom's Wedding Suite, start in the thousands.

Blush is worth considering for one other reason - the modern and classic designs.  She will be breathtaking as a Blush bride.

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Example -

Blush is also known for party dresses - such as dresses for wedding receptions.  Bridesmaid dresses and flower girl dresses are likewise honored.  Veils, accessories, and bridal shoes are also offered on Blush.

If you are intrigued, explore here or explore through the Blush logo.

LilyFair Bridal Jewelry

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As is known, LilyFair has a dedicated Bridal Collection.  However, I came across a gorgeous jewel outside of the collection that I knew I had to share.

The Love Statement Ring Set Titanium Necklace is a sweet sentiment to lasting love and bond between two people.

The price for this gem is $21.99 - a cost worth considering.

Golden Maid of Honor

The wedding theme is golden.  

The bride shines in a couture golden gown.

The maid of honor is gorgeous in a teal gown with golden jewel accent.  In due respect, though, she will never steal focus.  

A couture wedding will focus on the couture bride.

Tadashi Shoji Bride

Tadashi Shoji Background

Tadashi Shoji is a Japanese fashion designer based in the United States.  He is best known for his evening wear, bridal gowns, and red carpet designs.  Tadashi Shoji's collections are featured in over 700 department stores and boutiques worldwide.

A detailed background of Tadashi Shoji's career can be found on Wikipedia.

Suits Outlets Groom

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Suits Outlets is well established on Bridal Shop and so needs no introduction.

Dive right in -

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Shop for the perfect tuxedo online or explore in a Suits Outlets store.

A wedding can be rather expensive in every way, so Suits Outlets is the perfect place to shop on a gentleman's everyday budget.

He, then, will be so handsome on his wedding day...as special as his beautiful bride.

Carolina Herrera Bride

Carolina Herrera Background

Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan fashion designer.  She has styled several First Ladies, including Jacqueline Onassis, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

Carolina Herrera's background began when she was a publicist for Italian fashion designer, Emilio Pucci, in 1965.

In 1972, Carolina appeared on the International Best Dressed List.  In 1980, she was elected into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.  In 1981, Carolina was encouraged by Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, Diana Vreeland, to create a clothing line.

Carolina Herrera's collection debuted in the Metropolitan Club in New York City.  Her work was given profound attention by an established Park Avenue boutique.  Her ready-to-wear collection debuts twice a year at New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

To date, the Carolina Herrera brand carries clothing and fragrance.

Source - Wikipedia

Carolina Herrera Bridal

Carolina Herrera's bridal collection can be found in The Wedding Suite on Nordstrom's website.

Blush by Hayley Paige

Blush by Hayley Paige is a division of the Hayley Paige brand.  

Fresh.  Sass.  Transcendental beauty.

- Hayley Paige

Blush by Hayley Paige sample -

LilyFair Bridal Jewelry

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LilyFair is established on Bridal Shop.  LilyFair jewelry in the Bridal Collection is likewise established on Bridal Shop.  However, in this post, I am featuring a jewel outside of the Bridal Collection.

The Pearl in a Pod Silver Necklace is simply classic and perfect for a formal ceremony.  The best part is the cost - a gorgeous jewel for only $12.99!

The Pearl in a Pod Silver Necklace is definitely a purchase worth considering.

Shining Maid of Honor

If the maid of honor shines in stunning beauty, the bride will be breathtaking and create a visual memory to last forever.

For now, the focus is on the shining maid of honor.

Elizabeth Fillmore Bride

Elizabeth Fillmore Background

Elizabeth Fillmore began her designer career with evening wear.  In 1999, Elizabeth launched her bridal gown collection.

"It was the best thing I ever did."

- Elizabeth Fillmore

Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal

Ian Stuart Bride

Ian Stuart background

Ian Stuart is a British bridal gown designer.

Ian Stuart Accomplishments 

Ian received Bridal Designer of the Year at the Bridal Buyer Awards in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Ian received Outstanding Contribution to the Industry in 2008.

In 2010, Ian received UK Bridal Designer of the Year.

(Source - Wikipedia)

In light of such high honors, the sample below is a profound reason for Ian Stuart's success.

Fitting for a Groom

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Gentlemen - For your special day, why should you purchase your tuxedo from Suits Outlets?

My answer - Affordable tuxedos for an everyday budget with all online selections under $200.

Furthermore, Suits Outlets has an online presence as well as three live stores in New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

If Suits Outlets is fitting for you, explore all that Suits Outlets has to offer.

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RIVINI Bride

Rivini Background

Rita Vinieris is a Canadian bridal gown designer best known for her collection, Rivini.  

The Rivini collection launched in 1995 and by 2014, Rita Vinieris's gowns were being sold in bridal boutiques throughout the United States, including Kleinfeld Bridal.

A further background can be found on Wikipedia.

Cate & Chloe Jewels

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Cate & Chloe is established on Bridal Shop.  Cate & Chloe is established in being upscale for fashion jewelry.  Cate & Chloe is well known for offering an exclusive Bridal Collection.

The Bridal Collection varies in cost.  I find that simplistic designs are on the lesser end while jewelry sets are quite expensive.  The average cost is $150.  

A wedding gown is meant to cherish long after the ceremony.  The wedding gown veil is meant to keep as well.  The wedding gown headpiece is one to keep.

And then there are the bridal jewels selected by her on her one special day.  I recommend Cate & Chloe for black tie ceremonies and receptions.

I recommend Cate & Chloe jewels as gifts for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.  She may find herself more in love with the jewelry than with him for a brief moment!

If she is considering an investment in Cate & Chloe bridal jewelry or Cate & Chloe jewels for her bridesmaids, shop through the link below -

Cate & Chloe Jewelry

Bejeweled Maid of Honor

She leads the wedding processional.  She is a gorgeous maid of honor shining in sparkling jewels.  She is a bejeweled maid of honor.  However!  She will never steal focus from the bride.

I will admit though...

Bejeweled Maid of Honor

Pronovias Bride

Pronovias is a wedding gown designer business founded in 1922 in Barcelona, Spain and has since gone global.

A detailed background is not available, so for those who are curious, explore the Pronovias website and my sample look below.

Danielle Caprese Bride

Danielle Caprese is a bridal gown designer with unique collection exclusive to Kleinfeld Bridal.  Her price range begins at $2,700.

Danielle's design description can be found here.

Danielle Caprese creates designs for sizes 2 to 32.  For this appreciated reason, the sample style below reflects a plus size bride as deserving of her special day as any other bride.

Dennis Basso Bride

Dennis Basso is an American fashion designer with couture designs in evening wear, bridal gowns, and accessories.  His bridal designs are a highlight at Kleinfeld Bridal.

Dennis Basso is well known for using fur in his creations.  For this reason, I will refer you to Dennis Basso's website for his background.

I do not condone the use of real fur in any fashion design.

I do appreciate Dennis Basso's bridal gowns, however, and will share a sample look here.

Cate & Chloe Bridal Jewels

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I am first and foremost excited to announce my affiliate partnership with Cate & Chloe - a luxury fashion jewelry company.

As a personal customer, I have found the quality to be on par with fine jewelry.  The jewels are sophisticated and classic.  The jewels are timeless with a hint of modern.  I truly do recommend Cate & Chloe for any occasion...

Cate & Chloe has a dedicated bridal collection for her and for her bridesmaids.  The collection features a variety of styles, from pendants to earrings of all types (such as drop, stud, hoop, etc) to rings to bracelets.to full sets.  The jewelry come in a variety of settings, such as 18K White Gold plating, 18K Yellow Gold plating, 18K Rose Gold plating, 18K Gold plating.  Pearls, CZs, and Swarovski crystals define the look of each jewel.  The collection comes with individual titles that best pair together.

Cate & Chloe is, quite simply, a must.

The wedding gown is breathtaking.  Cate & Chloe jewels from the bridal collection add the finishing touch.  Her day will be supremely perfect.

Blushing Maid of Honor

Blushing bride - a beautifully common sentiment in any wedding.

Blushing maid of honor - a sweet sentiment reserved just for her. 

The maid of honor is always first in the bridal processional.  Her dress will hint at the tone defined by the bride and groom during the wedding plans.

A blushing maid of honor will hint at a blushing bride.

And so in this post, I am highlighting a blushing maid of honor as a beautifully uncommon sentiment.

Italian Design for Him

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Suits Outlets

I am excited to announcement my new partnership with Suits Outlets - an online men's suit supplier for any occasion and within his everyday budget.

In this post, I am featuring groom apparel inspired by Italian design.

Cost - $153.95 ... Reduced from $399.00

Italian Wool Blend Regular Fit Tuxedo Suit 3 Piece 2 Button Black - 44 Short - 38 Waist / Black

A wedding is his day, too.  May the cost and fine design of this classic suit be the one for you.

Hayley Paige - Simple Bride

Hayley Paige

Hayley Paige designs are young, modern, and playfully innocent.  For these reasons, I chose to create another Hayley Paige look.

Where there might be subtle drama in the skirt of some of Hayley Paige's designs, I am styling simple and elegant.

My opinion only - simple wedding gowns are timeless, understated, and can be passed down from generation to generation.

Hayley Paige designs, of course, are beautiful and meant to keep for the bride's lifetime.

And so I once again feature Hayley Paige on Bridal Shop.

Kleinfeld Blushing Bride

As you can tell, Kleinfeld Bridal is mentioned in every post featuring a bridal look.  Every bridal designer behind each look has gowns in Kleinfeld stock.

As you can further tell, Kleinfeld Bridal is in line with the reality television program, "Say Yes to the Dress."  Both are frequently mentioned together.

And so I will admit my love of "Say Yes to the Dress" and passion for Kleinfeld Bridal.

As with the bridal designers, Kleinfeld Bridal has a history as well.  The history is quite detailed, so follow the link below.

Kleinfeld Bridal 

(Source - kleinfeldbridal.com)

Randy Fenoli Bride

Randy Fenoli is an American fashion designer with specialty in bridal gowns.  He is best known for being the host of the reality television program, "Say Yes to the Dress."

Randy Fenoli was the Fashion Director for Kleinfeld Bridal from 2007 to 2012.  He currently works as an independent consultant at Kleinfeld.

A further background can be found on Wikipedia.

(Source - randyfenolibridal.com)

LilyFair Bridal Jewelry

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LilyFair Jewelry is a fashion jewelry company with a personalized touch to each design and customer.  Prices fit well with the everyday budget.  Quality is superior.

LilyFair offers a VIP Jewelry Box of the Month - BlingBling Club Membership at a rate of $47.97 to $167.88.  Stylists handpick surprise jewels for each box with 1 to 3 pieces unique to the customer.  Subscriptions come in 3 months ($15.99/month), 6 months ($14.99/month), or 12 months ($13.99/month).  Each box includes - Special pre-release items, Limited Edition, and Best Sellers...all valued at over $30.

LilyFair Jewelry further offers a dedicated Bridal Collection.  In this post, I am featuring beautiful tassel earrings that are elegant and understated - perfect for a bride wanting a simple wedding.

Connected Squares Rhinestone Tassel Earrings

$11.99

Couture Maid of Honor

Weddings are always about the bride and groom.  The bride, especially, is the focal point of her special day.

The maid of honor and best man are personal and honored decisions for the bride and groom.  Bridesmaid selections and groomsmen selections complete the bridal and groom party.

The maid of honor is the first notice during the wedding processional.  The tone of the wedding, as defined by the bride and groom, will reflect on the dress worn by the maid of honor.  Of course, the wedding gown is most focused on.

In this post, I am featuring a couture look for the maid of honor.  The tone, then, would be formal and black tie.

The color theme - navy blue.

The dress is by couture fashion designer, Zac Posen.

The heel is best for weddings.

The hat is referred to as a derby hat and royal in style.

The jewelry is encrusted with CZs.

The bouquet is arranged for bridesmaids.

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Hayley Paige Bride

Hayley Paige is an established bridal designer with a profound career that began when she was only 25 years old.

Her career -

- Hayley Paige
- Blush by Hayley Paige
- Hayley Paige Occasions
- Hayley Paige Red Carpet
- La Petite Hayley Paige

Her story -

Hayley began her fashion career as an intern for Nina Garcia at ELLE.  She was shortly thereafter hired by the esteemed designer, Jill Stuart, following Hayley's 10-piece collection debut at a Cornell University runway show.  In 2011, Hayley was brought on as head designer for JLM Couture.

Her exposure -

Hayley Paige's designs have received remarkable recognition - bridal publications (Brides, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings) and television programs (The Today Show, Good Morning America, E! News, and Say Yes to the Dress).

Hayley Paige's designs have since gone global in 26 countries, U.S. bridal boutiques, and the JLM Couture flagship salon in West Hollywood, California.

HOLY MATRIMOJI is a wedding-themed emoji app created and hand illustrated by Hayley.

Hayley Ever After is a recent digital series that airs on TLC.com and TLC Go app.

(Source - JLM Couture)

(Source - JLM Couture)

Lazaro Bride

Lazaro Background

Lazaro Perez - Lazaro in collection name - is a renowned bridal gown designer.  His designs reflect on "dreamy romance, timeless elegance and diva glam." (JLM Couture)

Lazaro is of Cuban descent.  He began his bridal design career in Chicago and later moved to New York to work as an apprentice for the bridal house, Galina-Bouquet.  Shortly thereafter, Lazaro became the head designer for Richard Glasgow's Riccio Collection.  In 1994, Lazaro launched his Lazaro Collection on JLM Couture.  (JLM Couture)

Lazaro's inspiration comes from Hollywood glamour and his work in theater and costume design.

Lazaro's gowns are a feature on the reality television program, "Say Yes to the Dress."

(JLM Couture source)

Pnina Tornai Bride

Pnina Tornai - Bridal designer

Pnina Tornai is an Israeli fashion and wedding gown designer.  Her designs are well known on the reality television program, "Say Yes to the Dress."  Pnina Tornai's wedding gowns are iconic in the New York City bridal salon, Kleinfeld, where "Say Yes to the Dress" airs.  Pnina is the top designer in Kleinfeld and is the only designer to have a dedicated boutique in Kleinfeld.

Pnina Tornai - Background

Pnina Tornai originally designed day and evening gowns in a shop in Tel Aviv.  In 1992, she was approached by a woman with a special bridal request - a wedding dress inspired by one of Pnina's evening gowns.  This request led to many more.  Pnina Tornai's career as a wedding gown designer took off and her work has gone global.

A full background can be found on Wikipedia.