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HEADPIECE, VEIL (OR BOTH)
The headpiece: headpiece, gown and veil should all work in tandem. Modern gowns go with beaded hair combs, tiaras and any hat with a veil. A more traditional gown will look great with a Juliet cap, a bow, wreath, hair comb. The ultra-formal gown shouts out for a tiara of Swarovski crystal. Consider also a hat, Juliet cap (classic) or mantilla.
The veil: No rules any more about legnth of veil dictated by formality of ceremony. That means you can wear a Juliet cap with a waltz length veil, a pillbox with a very long cathedral veil. Just remember to keep everything in balance. If you're tiny maybe the huge hat with your veil is going to be a bit much. Scale down. . .
DAISY AND THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
From the Vintage Green Collection, Daisy will make yet another comeback Spring of 2011. Because the last days of summer here in Northern California can be warm ones, this 100% imported cotton dress is spot on for a garden or vineyard wedding. Versatile, Daisy can be accessorized to the hilt and really Diored up or go casual as an easy and chic silhouette--made of cotton and lined in cotton. The straw hat accented with daisies is a new addition to the hat collection which can be found on the Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal site under Head Chic.
NOSTALGIA
Autumn is just about here when pastels mix beautifully with berries and dried branches. The touches of vintage jewelry here are so inspiring and get us thinking about all those small touches that add so much to a wedding. Thank you again Naomi at Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for inspiring us with all these combinations of texture and color . . .
TIMELESS
For me Tiffany blue is so classy. Here, most everything pictured says, "Breakfast at . . . " right down to the mini pound cakes. Once again we have the very talented planner, Naomi V. Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs to thank for such gorgeousness.
INSPIRATION FRIDAY
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Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of their character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.
~Lydia M. Child
Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of their character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.
~Lydia M. Child
THE CHAPEAU VEIL
Hybrids like these are becoming popular and by hybrids I mean combos between hat and veil. These pieces show the sheer genius of the uber-talented French designer, Catherine Alhinc who is a master of the use of materials and elements of design. Tip of the day: To carry these off in the best light your dress or ensemble should be streamlined and free of mass adornment.
FALL FORWARD
Embossed silk chiffon sheath silhouette with silk gauze wrap with small silk rosettes dappled allover.
ivory chiffon and Chantilly lace pair up here for this empire-style gown with a square neckline.
This allover Chantilly lace halter dress with a bouffant skirt pairs up nicely with the Venise lace bordered picture hat.
All gowns by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal
THE BEST OF EUROPEAN COUTURE
Lately a few European designers have gone vintage with their designs, harking back to 1930s, 40s, 50s even 60s inspirations. All these gems have my utmost attention . . .
POUFS AND CAGES
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Once reserved for the informal wedding, short veils are not only chic for the most casual civil ceremony, we've been seeing them at many ultra-formal weddings lately. This is partly because poufs and cages can be elegant and easy to wear all at once--no lugging around that excess tulle come reception time. Also when brides first started sporting them a couple years back, they were a new and different statement away from the traditional veil.. Believe me, I had a ball designing these small confections of net and tulle and they're some of my all time favs . . .
Scott Williams
Header photo: The bubble cage of Russian netting, still popular this year with the more modernistic bride wanting to add some edge to her look. Directly above: The floral cage, a favorite of vintage brides everywhere.
I'd call the petal veil above a cage as long as the blusher is pulled over the face. Ivory tulle with florals dappled front and back . . .
Make up by Pretty Girl
Above: Chanel-inspired white jeweled shantung bow with eye veil. Below: A large gardenia wrapped in Russian net.
Scott Williams
Another vintage gem, 'Two Roses' matches up easily with any lace or dress belonging to the ages
All head wear and gowns by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal
SOMETHING NEW
Sometimes all you need is a touch. Check out the hair florals with a whisper of plume--the perfect answer to the veil or not to veil question. Just a little bling on the arm and all you'll need is a touch of Coco, that elegant fragrance so perfect for the fashion conscious bride . . .
YELLOW AND GRAY
What a gorgeous combination for coloring your wedding pretty. Yellow and shades of grey paint such a lovely picture. A big thank you to Helena over at SMP Style Circle for doing such an awesome job of inspiring us today . . .
PLANNING A WINTER WEDDING DURING BASEBALL SEASON
I'd say the hardest part of being a winter bride is getting to and from your various destinations gracefully without freezing to death. The good news is, you don't have to shiver when there are so many chic wraps and cover-ups out there to be had. You can even go strapless or sleeveless as long as you're in a coat or cape.
Do invest in some warm accessories like a fur or faux fur capelet. Opera length gloves are a great substitute for sleeves and uber-chic. Going to and from your ceremony and reception is a cinch if you have a pair of white boots with which to traipse through snow. And don't forget your head. A fur hat or hoodie could be just the right touch to top off your snow princess look and keep your ears from frosting over.
SALUTE TO CHRISTIAN DIOR
Christian Dior revolutionized fashion in 1947 with his “New Look”, a 180 turn out of the gray days of fashion following WWII. Once restrictions lifted on fabric post war, Dior had the freedom to introduce the hourglass silhouette, showing off a cinched waist atop skirts flowing in yards of silks and layers of crinoline. Recently this defined waist has made a come back and brides are loving it.
A ball gown can be as romantic a confection as those seen in the corps de ballet, flowing in swirls of white tulle like the gowns above Thus, sweeping skirts equal sweeping entrances especially awesome on brides who know how to work their strut.
Chantilly lace under shirred tulle makes for a delicate and gossamer look on this bodice. The waist is cinched with a gray satin belt over yards of tulle skirt
A ball gown can be as romantic a confection as those seen in the corps de ballet, flowing in swirls of white tulle like the gowns above Thus, sweeping skirts equal sweeping entrances especially awesome on brides who know how to work their strut.
Chantilly lace under shirred tulle makes for a delicate and gossamer look on this bodice. The waist is cinched with a gray satin belt over yards of tulle skirt
More Chantilly lace, tulle and shirring, this dress has the added gauntlets. White rose petals are dappled over the full skirt . . .
Ivory lace and charmeuse evening gown silhouette has a lace cummerbund and added lace side drape.The pancake hat with tulle veil is one of the signatures of Doir era head wear
Gowns and head wear by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture
Make-up by Pretty Girl Make up
TULLE-ING AROUND
A picture hat draped completely in tulle paired up with a tulle over skirt
I ask you, what could say bridal more than a cloud of soft tulle? Tulle is a fine mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk, cotton, nylon or acrylic/silk for power netting. Tulle, aka illusion, is familiar because its the standard material for bridal veils. But did you know it comes in lighter versions and is used in bouffant skirts.? The one pictured below certainly gives off that ballerina look Vera Wang popularized a few years back.
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| Photo by Ron Greystar The big tulle dresses. Above: A tulle ballgown with silk roses and leaves dappled down the back. Below: Ankle length hourglass silhouette with cinched waist and full tulle skirt and petticoat. |
Make up by Pretty Girl
Moving beyond classic bridal fashion and into an edgier vintage look, this bodice is shirred with tulle over Chantilly lace. Three layers of draped ruffling gently fall down the arm. The waist is draped with a tulle sash
While the big tulle skirt is classic, this A-line is shirred tulle from decolletage to hem. And don' forget stoles and wraps can be made out of tulle. The one above is dappled with soft pink organza rosebuds. Below left is a pagoda hat swathed in it and the pancake hat at the right has a pouf of tulle.
Right photo by Scott Williams
Ah yes, we can't get out of here without one last peek at all that marvelous tulle underneath.
All gowns and head wear by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal
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