Summer Bride

A winter wedding is magical and elegant.  A December wedding ends the year of planning with a romantic "you may kiss the bride."

A summer wedding, on the other hand, has a sense of calm as the bride and groom come together and join hands.  Their first kiss as husband and wife is peaceful.  An outdoor ceremony is ideal for summer weddings.  A June wedding launches a forever marriage in the start of summer.

In my imagination, a blushing summer bride would look like -

Winter Bride

There is something magical about a winter wedding - fresh glistening white snow to match the stunning white gown.  He shines in his tuxedo.  Elegance fills the atmosphere.

In my imagination, a blushing winter bride would look like -

(Details - Stella York)

Luxe in Burgundy

On Bridal Shop, the wedding gown is always featured first.  The groom's tuxedo is placed second.  The maid of honor and wedding guest dresses fall in third.  

In the Luxe in Burgundy look, burgundy is the romantic hue for the couture ceremony and reception.  The dress as shown in this Fashmates set defines luxury feminine and, by design, is best reserved for attending the reception.

Luxe in Navy Blue

In this Luxe in Navy Blue Fashmates set, the look is best meant for a black tie wedding guest.  The guest list is extensive and the wedding is reflective of couture.  Navy blue is a gorgeous  and classic accent to the tone of the ceremony and reception.  She will look elegant in her luxury gown and heels.  Her statement jewels and clutch will add a finishing touch.  However, she will never distract from the focal point beauty of the bride.

Luxe in Navy Blue

Luxe In Satin

In the post, Luxe In Lace, I detailed my love for lace fabric in bridal gowns.  Lace truly is a romantic fabric for any special occasion and even for formal work wear.

With this said, satin as a fabric for bridal gowns must never be ruled out.  In my opinion alone, satin offers a shining touch to the overall design.

Where lace creates understated and classic beauty to a bridal gown, satin adds ultra feminine to bridal gowns.

For example -

 

The bridal gown in this Fashmates set is pure satin in fabric with beading detail at the shoulders.  The design is Trumpet/Mermaid and the satin elegantly highlights the style.

Point of intrigue -

The wedding heel as featured in this set is made with satin fabric.

My take away -

Satin is a breathtaking fabric for wedding gowns that truly enhance the "blushing bride" experience.

Luxe In Lace

On Bridal Shop, luxury gowns by couture designers are the focal point.  As always, all else falls into place.

On Bridal Shop, the wedding gowns highlight a variety of styles and fabrics.

Fabrics.

In my opinion alone, lace is perhaps the most romantic fabric in women's fashion - from evening dresses to maid of honor and bridesmaid dresses to mother of the bride dresses and always bridal gowns.  

A lace gown in full is understated and precious in a simply beautiful way.

A bridal gown with lace accents is gorgeous and adds a touch of classic elegance.

As you can tell by now, lace is my most favorite fabric - but not just for bridal gowns.  Dresses for any other occasion and even formal blouses are just as, in one innocent word, pretty.

An example of lace in a bridal gown is featured below -

Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts on lace as a fabric for dresses and wedding gowns or lace fabric in general!

Tom Ford Couture

In the world of beauty, Tom Ford is the American equivalent of such names as Chanel, Dior, Estee Lauder, and so on.

In the world of men's fashion, Tom Ford's designs are classic and refined.

In the world of women's fashion, Tom Ford's designs are exquisite and timeless.

Tom Ford shines in couture.

An example of Tom Ford's apparel designs is below -

Bridal Shop is defined by bridal gowns, both couture and within reason.  All else falls into place - maid of honor and bridesmaid dresses, the groom's tuxedo, best man and groomsmen apparel, and wedding guest apparel.  The bride and groom will set the theme for the wedding, so what she especially will wear is a reflection of budget and personal expectations of what the wedding party and guests will probably wear.

As for Tom Ford couture, the gown seen above is ideal for black tie ceremonies and receptions.