8) Some fun floral socks:
One of my earliest memories of truest creativity, happens at my grandmother Olivia's house. To be closer to her sons, daughters and their families, she had recently moved from her hometown Sabinas to Saltillo, the state capital where I grew up. She closed her studio, which once had given jobs to 50 women making the most intricate dresses for weddings and debutante balls in Northern Mexico. The biggest room in the new house was designated as her workroom where she kept her most precious fabrics and materials she had collected during years of sourcing and travelling. Needless to say, this was of my childhood happy places.
My sisters and I would spend hours dressing up body forms with anything we could find in the room. From draping fabrics and laces to attaching crystals and buttons. The frontal always dazzling and pretty while the back was a pins and knots masquerade.
Years later my mom opened a bridal shop that then became the family business. I was 11 years old and my everyday life involved doing homework in an all mirror walls dressing room and inviting friends over to playdates at the shop, playing hide and seek between beautiful wedding dresses. But my favourite products were the accessories. There was something magical about the idea of choosing a meaningless cluster of materials, manipulating it with your hands only, and make it a piece of adornment someone would like to use in what would be one of the most cherished life memories. Naturally, my most cherished material: Wax.
Fast forward 15 years later, I opened my own bridal accessories shop in Mexico, where half of the items we sold, were designed and handmade by me. At the time, brides were into feathers and crystals and wax pieces were outdated. The only places you could find them were vintage shops and they were very old, which was beautiful on its own, but there was no way of going for modern while wearing wax, period. I started to learn more about the material and its origins. I learnt that one of my suppliers worked with a wax artisan so I ordered some and started designing my first samples.
]]>I've lived in Canada for 9 years now, in between spending a couple in London and earlier living in Barcelona for a year. I know very well the beauty and struggles of building a life away from home. And from this perspective, I found the curiosity that only distance can provide. When I'm creating at my truest, I naturally go where my heart takes me and while I mourn the fact that I have no idea when I'll be able to hug my family again, creating through my heritage gently reminds me that no matter where I go, home lengthens beyond.
Our Lila pins and friends. Note how this look it's not just for brides!
Teresa here, embellished with classic pink buds.
Rachel with her howlite stones blends perfectly with other gemstones and colour.
Finally our Josephine with blush wax blossoms paired with a pearl headband and a variety of blooms.
For all brides who are undecided about natural flowers vs a headpiece, this is a great way to get away with both! Fresh beauty plus a heirloom piece you'll be able to keep.
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A ceiling.
A pallette.
A cake.
A collage.
Another headpiece.
A moment.
A honeymoon.
A wedding.
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1) Lavender comb currently on sale at OTW.
2) This beaded flat bag from The MET archives.
3) Face Hoops from Cacto.
4) A positive sign enamel pin from Veronica Dearly.
5) Baron's Eyes from HKM.
6) Hand clutch details from Schiaparelli's Fall 2015 Couture.
8) Bee Pins via Mod Cloth.
9) Cover photo: Beaded earrings via Two Son
]]>From the venue to the cake, we have a few ideas that
might just take your big day to the next level.
1) The Venue
Style Me Pretty // Of course, an art gallery comes to mind- and there are so many options
out there: from the Vancouver Art Gallery (or your local museum) to something more
along the lines of Love Actually's Art Gallery.
2) Real Live Art
Timree // You may not be able to snatch up the next big gallery, but you can still fill
your wedding with art. Whether it be a brick warehouse or a back yard, Timree can
bring the art to you.
3) A Beautiful Backdrop
Matthew Moore Photography // We see potential for a DIY (???)
4) The Table:
Magnolia Rouge // A beautiful menu, table numbers, or name tags can bring an artsy
vibe into your table-scape and decor: make it abstract, modern or classic.
5) The Cake:
100 Layer Cake // Maybe the best part of a wedding. Go all out and give your decorator
creative freedom- It's basically a blank canvas., right?
Nectar & stone // Not a cake-lover? Check out N & S- her Instagram feed gives us so
many heart-eyes feels.
The Invites:
Minted // Feel free to go with your heart's desire. They are not only going to give the guests
a feel of your wedding, but will be inspiration for your future planning and decor ideas.
Once Wed // And they can be as minimal as you please!
The Photos:
French Wedding Style // In the end, they will be all you have left. Let them play on your
memory with some time-less photographs of you and your boo.
Cover photo: The Wayferers
]]>We found these beauties via Gillian Bell Cake. Her sweet story behind
her love for the paper daisy enticed us to do a spotlight.
The flower is sort of like a regular daisy, but so extra.
The paper-like petals come in a verity of colours and shapes, and with so. many. names.
Best of all, the flower is super durable and can easily withstand a day in
the spotlight without wilting or letting us down.
We just love them as an alternative to a daisy.
Gillian Bell Cake // I first encountered carpets of Australian paper daisies, that spread to
the horizon and beyond, in the early 1990s. I was in West Australia, on my own native
wildflower safari. It was spring, and spring is full of hope and beauty. Their naive elegance
and shining, star-like quality made them the perfect choice for this wedding cake where
the hillsides of the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales are sparkling with them this
spring. //
Jocelyn and Graham’s Elegant Martha's Vineyard Wedding
Soil and Stem // Not paper daisies but we would love to see an
installation incorporating them in this way
Running Wild Florals // Those colours 😍
Modern Cinco de Mayo Inspiration
Once Wed // This bouquet is 🙌🙌🙌
Passion Flower // Floral wear-ables are taking flower crowns to the next level
Cover photo: Etsy
]]>Since its inception in 2014, Charlotte Simpson has been dedicated
to the modern and minimalist bride that her designs attract.
Her clean and tailored dresses are softened with delicate
hand-embroidered details, giving each look a delightful
contrast to the sharp cuts of each design.
Each dress is manufactured in Britain and made with high
quality silk and satin sourced from around the world.
Her current collections can be viewed online and in the CS London showroom.
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All photography retrieved from Charlotte Simpson.
Learn more about Charlotte Simpson or view her full collection here.
]]>OBJECT NO.16 - EARRINGS
OBJECT NO.4, OBJECT NO.19, OBJECT NO.6
2) A hand-made incense holder:
3) A soothing home and face spray:
3) This sparkly crystal choker and headband:
OBJECT NO.15 - HEADBAND / CHOCKER
4) A personalized passport holder:
5) A candle with a sweet label:
6) A moonstone necklace:
7) Or a custom quoted necklace:
8) Some fun floral socks:
Cover photo via NastyGal
]]>A base of gold floral decorated in the creamiest petals with just a touch of sparkle.
Perfect for the fun, organic bride that likes to keep things classy- if that's you, keep reading.
We love Elena paired with a whimsy and airy up do.
The set of three can be placed together (pictured), or sprinkled about.
You could even share her with your best babes... if you can handle parting with her.
We picture her with a lace-sleeved, a-line gown, some sparkly heels,
and the most glamorous pearl and diamond engagement ring.
We're feeling a cool January wedding,
but Elena is warm enough to be shown off year round.
Fill your venue with golds, creams and muted neutrals.
Scroll through for some Elena-esque inspiration.
Read more on the Elena here.
The Dress // India Earl
The Shoes // BHLDN
The Headpiece // Olivia the Wolf
The Ring // Catbird
The Cake // Cassandra Farley
The Headpiece // Olivia the Wolf
The Hair // Green Wedding Shoes
The Invites // Style Me Pretty
The Feel // Sugar Plum Sisters
]]>Each stone has it's story:
Zircon, one of the oldest gems on earth;
turquoise, one of the first mined and used in jewelry;
and tanzanite, one of the most recently discovered gems.
All three stones are relatively inexpensive and decadently beautiful.
We chose to spotlight turquoise because it is the most popular of the three.
Read more on December's birthstones here.
Ulla Johnson Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Modern Metallic Wedding Inspiration
Tome Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Collection
How To Bring Charm In Small Living Rooms
Cover photo: Etsy Studio
Read more on Turquoise here
]]>In 2008 she had graduated from school and settled in Portland with her brand
'Leanimal' when she was accepted as a contestant on Project Runway AND WON!
She then moved to NYC where she created custom gowns under Leanne
Marshall. She launched her first bridal line in 2011.
Her free and flowing designs don't lack delicate detail.
We adore the sophisticated and classic feel of each collection.
AND each dress is hand-made in the USA (😍😍😍)
From the makers themselves //
The Leanne Marshall Brand is a staple for the bride who wants a dress that will
showcase, not overshadow, her beauty.
Attention to high quality standards, proper flattering fits and silhouettes, and her unique
ethereal approach to bridal have made Leanne a go-to for the modern bride.
With touches of classic and modern, sophistication and youth, Leanne Marshall has
captured an effortless grace and timeless elegance in her collection.
// Find her latest collection and current stockists here.
Zanna
Montana
Viola
Aurora
Pascaline
Laine
Aura
Mira
Georgine
Louisa
Cover photo: Nolina
All photographs retrieved from Leanne Marshall.
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1) Capes and Coats
Leather jackets and lace boleros // Monique L'huillier
An alternative to the veil // Zuhair Murad
2) Matching Veils
Intricate beading // Ellie Saab
Delicate lace // Zuhair Murad
3) Floral Hair
Bold and Wild // Temperly London
Bonus: minimal arm cuffs and baby's breath // Reem Arca
White floral and bold earrings // Lela Rose
4) Feathers and Boas
Dramatic and moody // Vera Wang
That headpiece 😍 // Inbal Dror
5) Belted Babes
A simple line // Ellie Saab
Bold but simple // Carolina Herrera
Cover photo: Zuhair Murad
All photographs retrieved from Vogue.
]]>The yellow stone is rare in nature,
and was usually confused with Topaz in the early days.
This underdog is a verity of quartz, making it super durable,
and the one of the most popular yellow stones around.
The colour of Citrine ranges from yellow to a red-orange.
Read more on Citrine here.
Cover Photo: Shutter stock
]]>From illusion lace to bold fringe-
Scroll through to see a few of our faves.
View the full collection via Vogue.
Cover photo: Alyssa Greenberg
P.S. We also love the sparkles emoji
Scroll through for some eclectic patterns to get you through the end of the week
2) Girls, Girls, Girls // Monica Ramos
3) What's that noise? // Cicasias
4) Handy floral // Aitch
5) Cacti or candle holders? // Leo Lionni
6) If granite was illustrated // Memphis
7) Trippy black and white // Audrey Roger
8) Can fish swim upside down? // Minakani
This Month's Headpiece Spotlight is a special one because it's October (!!!)
which means that Opal gets its much deserved time in the limelight.
The No. 1 Headpiece is perfect for the romantic, modern bride.
It is just the right amount of colour and simple enough to pair with a variety of styles.
We love the non-traditional feel of the opal stems-
and the touch of pink seed beads tug on our heart stings.
Worn best with hair down or towards the back in a loose bun.
We love the idea of the No. 1 being paired with a feminine but modern dress-
think lace, tulle and organza- yes please!
And if you aren't feeling the full headband style,
we have something in store for you at the end ✨
Scroll down for some sweet inspo on this little number (get it?)
Glass jars and Rosemary // Valdirose
Doubles as a bun wrap // Olivia The Wolf
Stone // _renessance_
In all it's glory // Olivia The Wolf
Romantic modern // Ruffled
Feminine lace // Anna Be
This perfectly branded candle // Jax Kelly
Lace and blue // Fragile Blues
These sweet pins have the same vibe
for an addition to the No.1 or a simpler substitute // No. 13
Cover photo: Olivia The Wolf
]]>Cotton is known more for its long-standing run in the
fashion industry than it is for its popularity in the wedding world.
Little did we know: this simple flower is bold enough
to be the spotlight floral in any wedding.
We love seeing these sweet blooms used in a cool-toned fall or winter wedding,
Yet, it is easy to use in any atmosphere, and supple enough to have year round.
In a simple arrangement, as a crown, or the room's statement backdrop-
Cotton may just be the underrated sister of Baby's breath.
Scroll through for inspo on this fluffy bloom.
A whole field of cotton // Rebekah + Nick
Mixed with greenery // Alexan Events
A simple bouquet // Cotton Field Bridal Shoot
On the table // Z potrzeby piękna...
The centerpiece // Winter Hues Inspiration
In a vase or two // Rue Mag
Hanging down // Luisa Brimble
Dreamy Cotton // The Dailys
Cover photo: Style Me Pretty
A bit more inspo via The Pretty Blog:
Here’s Why Cotton is the Symbol for a Second Wedding Anniversary
Aside from being absolutely chic,
hats seem to be the perfect accessory.
While a felted hat can add the perfect touch to those colder months,
A woven wide hat can be the best photo prop for those laid back summer weddings.
From picturesque Mediterranean towns to
Bicanca Jaggers much-loved veiled hat-
Scroll through for our fave looks.
Shae + Mitch // Hello May
Sta. Cruz // Cherubina
Mick and Bianca // NY Post
Dakota // Rue De Seine
Rozanne Verduin // TELVA Magazine Novias
Yoko Ono and John Lennon // Vogue
Houghton Cheyne Dress // Brit Co.
Cover photo: The Mad Ones // Daughters of Simone
]]>Opal is made from Hydrated Silica that seeps into cracks in the rock.
When the water evaporates, it leaves the silica and opal is formed. #science
Opal is known as one of the more colourful gemstones.
The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios,
which meant “to see a change in color.”
Since opal was discovered in Australia around 1850,
the country has produced 95 percent of the world’s supply.
Opal is also mined in Mexico, Brazil, Honduras, Ethiopia, the Czech Republic
and parts of the U.S., including Nevada and Idaho (American Gem Society).
For centuries, people have associated this gem with good luck.
Although in recent history, Opal has been associated with bad luck for
anyone not born in October (especially in weddings).
We would like to put that myth to rest.
Find more on opals here.
Object No. 1 // Olivia the Wolf
Holographic Nail // Asos
Nola Opal Belt // Olivia the Wolf
Object No. 2 // Olivia the Wolf
Manish Arora Spring 2015 // Vogue
Antique 10K Rose Gold Opal Ring // Wanelo
Holographic Turquoise Foil Wallpaper // Sarah Moffat
Cover photo: Windows Spotlight
]]>Inspired by a modern 70's vibe, each style is glamorous
and ultra-femme while also being comfortable and fluid.
If you're naturally cool and sexy (who isn't?)
then these dresses are for you.
All their pieces are manufactured in France.
We can totally get behind that.
Scroll through to take a peek at their 2018 Collection.
All styles can be viewed at Sophie Safarti.
Gorgia
Berry
Ela
Aby
Flea
Gypset
Lenny
Leone
Sunset
Norah
To find out more about Sophie Sarfati or take a look at her stockists, click here.
All photography has been retrieved from Sophie Sarfati.
Whether you are going for a delicate paper with a raw edge or
a colourful digital print, it is difficult to go wrong when choosing the
style that will represent the expression of your wedding.
Bellow we have rounded down some of our favourite illustrated
invitations for everyone from the colourful to the geeky to the classy.
Love in NYC // Libby Vander Ploeg
Save the Date! // Molly Cichi
The Timeline // Source Unknown
A delicate map // Spurle Gul Studio
Fold-Out Invites // Ruffled
Adventure for two // Kitkat Pecson
Festival Wedding Suite // Elizabeth Baddeley Design
Off We Go // X Spots The Mark
And lastly this Zombie themed invite we couldn't help but love // Ellen Forney
Cover photo: Jennifer & Alex // Rifle Paper Co.
]]>Silky satin looped tassels frame a soft nylon tulle.
A double-layered, circle-cut fingertip length veil.
A modern take on boho; fun and bold while also being clean and elegant.
Perfect for the bride that wants to make a statement, without the exes bling.
And one thing's for sure: The Hoxton will make for some seriously amazing photos.
Pairs well with clean lines and wax headpieces.
Clean lines, minimal bling. We also love the Hoxton paired with lace. // Prea James
We love the touch of colour on this fringe decor. // Green Wedding Shoes
The Hoxton in all it's glory // Olivia the Wolf
After ceremony details // Etsy
A modern take // Fame and Partners
We love the fringe feel of this wisteria and chandelier ceiling // Konstantin Semenikhin
Moroccan Wedding Throw // Anthropology
The magic is in it's movements // Inga Vedyan
Cover photo: Hoxton x Jacinta via Olivia the Wolf
]]>Were feeling neutral tones with a mix of metallic and green.
An overall modern look with natural finishes of wood, exposed metal and concrete.
Whether it be tile or stone, we love a bold back splash.
Scroll through for our favourite kitchens this week.
Concrete counters via Claire Delmar
Black on white on slate via EST Mag
Gold cabinets and moss walls via Casa Vogue
Marbles and greens via La Maison D'Anna G
Keep doing that thing you do via Apartment Therapy
We're in love via SF Girl By Bay
That chandelier though via Glamour Paris
Art in kitchens may be our new favourite thing via In Praise of Shadows
Cover photo: via Busy Boo
]]>Fun fact: some sapphires even change colour in different light
Also known as the Royal Family's favourite gemstone;
The most loved sapphire is Kate Middleton’s and Princess Diana’s engagement ring.
Read more here if you're as in love as we are.
Melissa Joy Manning 14-karat gold, sapphire and opal earrings
Source Unknown
Cover photo: Sapphire Dream by Jaison Cianelli
]]>Baby's breath is available year round,
and is better known as a “filler” stem.
We think that the flower deserves it's run in the limelight.
It's lovely and classic and bold enough to work on it's own.
Plus it's one of the least expensive flowers on the market.
The Nails:
Clean, timeless and super cute via Rodarte
The Hair:
The Take My Breath Away Pins Set via Olivia the Wolf
A lovely crown via Swooned
Baby's Breath Headband via Olivia the Wolf
This couple though via Jessica Janae
Baby's Breath Headband via Olivia the Wolf
The Dress:
The perfect dress via Rodarte
The Bridesmaids:
GOALS via Rodarte
We're feeling those corsages (bridesmaids??) via Rodarte
The Bouquet:
A full bouquet via Paula O'Hara
The Decor:
Perfectly mixed with green foliage via Bajan Wed
And this runner via Glitter Guide
The simplest of chairs Ruffled
Floral hangings are always a favourite via Elizabeth Anne
A sweet table setting via Our Food Stories
The Cake:
Just right via Junebug
These may be popcorn but we love the resemblance via Milk and Honey
Cover photo via Rodarte
]]>Only after getting married in 2013 did she venture
into bridal, releasing her first bridal line in 2014.
And boy are we happy that she did.
Her designs are delicate and ethereal, all the while
never straying from modern and sophisticated.
What more could a bride want?
Scroll through for a peek at their latest collection, and find it in full detail here.
Lya Chiffon Skirt & Evette Satin Crop Top
Abigail Gown
Genevieve Gown
Simone Gown
Lula Lace Crop Top, Evette Satin Crop Top, Lya Chiffon Skirt
Savannah Gown - Floral
Evette Slip Gown
Florence Set - Satin
Savannah Gown - Lace
To find out more about Alexandra Grecco or take a look at her stockists, click here.
All photography has been retrieved from Alexandra Grecco.
]]>We did mean to do the Best Headpieces of ALL TIME but our
love of headpieces took over and we had to round it down to
"Our Favourite Wedding Headpieces from 1937-1971"
Which just didn't hit the right note as a title.
From Grace Kelly to Bianca Jaggar, scroll through for our top 10 faves.
Ingrid Bergman and Dr. Petter Lindström, 1937
The Best Wedding Hair of All Time
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor and Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, 1937
The Best Wedding Hair of All Time
Pat Dicicco and Gloria Vanderbilt, 1941
A Look Back at 120 Years of Stunning Vanderbilt Weddings
Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim, 1952
15 Rarely Seen Photos of Brigitte Bardot
Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, 1953
Photos: JFK and Jackie's Wedding, 1953
Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer, 1954
The Best Wedding Hair of All Time
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 1964
Elizabeth Taylor's Best Wedding Looks (& There Were Many)
Minnie Cushing and Peter Beard, 1967
The Best Wedding Hair of All Time
Bianca and Mick Jagger, 1971
TBT: Mick and Bianca Jagger's Wedding Photos
Cover photo: Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, 1956
60 years since Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier's spectacular wedding of the century
As peridot is the most popular gem of the three, we've put together
some inspo for those August babies out there.
PSA: If you are an August baby aren't taking the opportunity to pull of a
Gwyneth Paltrow cyrca 1998's Great Expectations, then you aren't living
your life to the fullest potential.
And better yet, the 2017 Pantone colour of the year makes it magic. ✨
Solange never disappoints via
Green chaise via
Raw Peridot via
The World of Interiors, October 2002. Photo - James Mortimer
Off-White, Resort 2018 via
A few of our favourite things via
Gold peridot ring via
Green door via
Cover photo via
]]>A set of six assorted brass flower pins.
Cream blush pearls, clear crystals and gunmetal accents.
The Six Pins speak for themselves.
They need no fluff, frill or cutesy name.
For the cool, composed bride (on the outside, at least).
Worn well scattered or apart; in a bun, a braid, or down.
These pins are as to-the-point as their bride.
No-fuss, just-right and made-from-your-dreams.
City-scapes, architectural lines and hazy tones via KWH
A fun mix of metallic via Etsy
Worn here in a braid, but just as easy to scatter in an up do, or a half-up style. via
Neutral shades, natural light and romantic floral; we live for it. via Folklore Rentals
We like the idea of a simple slip dress and a metallic shoe. via & for love, aquazzura
Romantic modern is what it's all about via decorista daydreams
Gold and leafy via Finery
The Lewis Gown at Alexandra Grecco
Perfectly dainty and ready to wear via Olivia the Wolf
A subtly romantic cake via Jasmine Rae
Rich metallic tones mingle with the muted via Willow Tree Creative
The list goes on and on.
It's no wonder that their weddings are so enviable.
From the laid-back je-ne-sais-quoi of their dresses and hairstyles,
to their amazing food and incredible venue:
We want it all and if you do too, read along and learn how to get it.
Simple Silhouettes, Calais lace.
Designers: Laure De Sagazan, Rime Arodaky, Delphine Manivet
And if you need a little more help:
The French Girl’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress
Via Elise Hameau
Natural, Neutral, Romantic
Via Vogue France
Whispy up do, loose waves or a messy braid
Via Wedding Sparrow
Via Olivia The Wolf
Simple, Elegant, You.
Via Olivia The Wolf
Via Olivia The Wolf
Via Olivia The Wolf
Romantic calligraphy, neutral
Details: Laser cut, wax seal, raw edges
Via Style Me Pretty
Via Saint Signora
Gold or silverware, elegant, ribbon ties
Via Vogue
Via Magnolia Rouge
A french tradition, the pièce montée or croquembouche
Via Love My Dress
A tradition: the champagne tower
Via Jose Villa
Foliage, romantic, dimly lit
Via Vogue
Via Greg Finick
Foliage, romantic, natural
Via Rock my Wedding
Via Jose Villa
Elegant, classic, simple, french mansion optional.
Via Rock my Wedding
Via Love My Dress
Cover photo: Martha Stewart Weddings
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