Trend Alert for 2010!!!

Ivanka Trump "iTrump" has started a definite trend that is a far cry from the corset bridal gowns of recent years. She wore a beautiful gown with elbow sleeves and a straight neck line that was made of delicate lace. This was a truly elegant gown and I welcome this change towards sublime femininity.

Decorating Tips

Reinvent the mirror

I know, every tacky party has a circular mirror in the center of the table with confetti sprinkled throughout. Well here is a new take on placing mirrors on tables. Consider doing a full table-sized mirror for dramatic impact. It sure will make the ambiance come alive.

Don't let your venue blow out your candle

If your event location, like so many others, doesn't allow open fire candle sticks on the table (only enclosed candles) then enclose them! So many couples want dozens of candles at there wedding, only to find out their reception venue doesn't allow open flame candles. Now, here's a modern solution: enclose a cluster of taper candles, or votive, in an acrylic box! This adds drama, looks beautiful, and allows you to have as many candles you want.

2010 Wedding Trends

Yellow & Gray, Yellow and Aqua, Yellow & anything!

Boxed Plexi glass invitations and etched steel

Vintage Style Wedding Gowns

Couture Invitations

Couture Invitations make a statement about your wedding even before the guests arrive. Keep in mind that you can make your own couture invitations. With a box, faux florals, and some embelishments, your invitation presentation is only as limited as your imagination.

These beautiful creations are from http://www.lelanewyork.com/ and are a bit pricey, but feel free to make your own. Use these as inspiration to infuse your personal style into a one-of-a-kind invitation.

Good Day Bad Day: Ms. Tornai

Pnina Tornai

Good Day

Bad Day

Just because you have great abs doesn't mean you have to show them on your wedding day. Remember ladies, your kids will see these pictures (and so will the person who is going to marry you).

At least be sober when wedding shopping.

Wedding Bootcamp

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Wedding Bootcamp

Monday November 16, 2009

Miami Beach, FL

Show hours: 6 pm to 9pm

Venue: Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion)

Address: 1116 Ocean Dr.Miami Beach, FL 33139

Register here: http://www.weddingsalon.com/reg_main.cfm

Upcoming Trunk Shows

Wedding Gown Trunk Show: Traveling assortment of a designer's new collection of dresses

Incentives:
1. Try on a dress that's not in stores
2. Many of these dresses are one of a kind
3. The possibility to save 10%


Kleinfeld-Manhattan

Oct 6-8
Augusta Jones

Oct 9-12
Michelle Roth
Henry Roth

Oct 15-25
Pnina Tornai

Oct 20-22
Edgardo Bonilla

Oct 23-25
Anne Barge

Oct 27-29
Jane Wang

Oct 30-Nov 1
Claire Pettibone

Nov 3-5
Augusta Jones

Nov 6-8
Lazaro

Nov 10-12
Michelle Roth
Henry Roth

Nov 13-15
Monique Lhuillier


Chic Parisien- Miami

Oct 15-17
Amsale

***New Arrival***
Bliss by Monique Lhuillier Oct. 3

Love/Hate: Raging Head Pieces, or are head pieces all the rage

New head pieces

Love this one!

Be Careful with these! They have a tendency to look cheap! Go with one that is beautiful and mailable enough to position it in a flattering way around your face. There are fabulous ones that come with embellishments on the hair combs and feathers.

Hate this one

Now, why would you do this to your head? Not to mention your future husband...

Maria Elena makes beautiful hair accessories

Love this one- gorgous three strand head band. These look fab with care-free updos.

Hate this one! Looks like something is sprouting...

Wedding Gowns

Keep it simple! Make sure that your gown looks the best it can on YOU! Many brides think that their gown has to look a certain way without taking into consideration:

1. Body Shape

2. Skin Color

3. Style

New Gowns by Monique Lhuillier

New Gowns by Cuban born designer, Lazaro