I want to introduce my clients, Tami & Paul who now are special friends of mine. I met Tami at a wedding where I was hired to be a wedding planner and that day she told me when she meets Mr. Right, I would be her planner. Since that day, our friendship grew as she supported my adventures in my wedding business(es) and today is my assistant. It was truly a blessing to be a part of such an amazing day.
I am so tired of seeing the same bridesmaid dress in different shades of pink, cranberry of sage green. Here is a fresh look that needs a “shout out”! Your bridesmaids will LOVE you if you pick a style of a gown that they can wear again and again (its an investment piece). To review these designs and others visit Bari Jay or Always Elegant Bridal.
Chiffon. One shoulder flower detail, shirred bust. Additional strap that can be tucked in or worn at anytime.
Chiffon. One shoulder with a cap side draped sleeve. natural waist with shirring waist.
As mentioned in yesterdays post, I will be highlighting my favorites each day. At the moment, I am focusing on my bridal gown designers but in the days to come I will feature bridesmaids, accessories, favors and even tuxedos. 
Delicate lace over satin in a mermaid silhouette, Allanah evokes the days of old world Hollywood glamour. The strikingly draped bodice and gathered skirt are accentuated with hand-beaded appliqués. A corset back completes the look.
After ten years as Head Designer at Maggie Sottero, Sophia Apostolides created a new bridal collection, Sophia Tolli. With its unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptional fit, the Sophia Tolli collection provides an array of gorgeous, show-stopping bridal gowns. A seamstress since her early teens, Sophia grew up surrounded by fabrics, sewing machines and dress patterns. Her aunt, a talented dressmaker, handmade a majority of Sophia's wardrobe and allowed Sophia to select her own fabrics. Sophia considers this early exposure to dressmaking as the base of her informal education in fashion design. Sophia developed a strong foundation in made-to-measure design by crafting custom prom, bridesmaid's dresses and bridal gowns in her teens. During college, Sophia challenged traditional sewing techniques and explored alternative methods of dressmaking. Her award-winning expertise in fit and construction is the result of both her childhood experiences and college education.
Sophia adds, "My collection has two distinct feelings: soft classic romanticism and traditional bridal drama. My signature style will always be gowns with an exceptional fit and cut."
This week and for weeks to come I am going to be showcasing my favorites to share with you. Today I am highlighting a stunning gown designed by one of my favorite bridal gown designers, Mon Cheri
This strapless all over soft lace trumpet gown is amazing with its finely pleated bodice with scattered hand-beading, empire waistline trimmed with hand-beaded Swarovski crystals, chapel length train with matching beaded and pleated gore inset, detachable spaghetti and halter straps included.
A wedding dress by Mon Cheri Bridals will help you effortlessly achieve all three on the most important day of your life. Created by a top world-renowned designer, the latest Fall 2008 collection of bridal gowns and wedding dresses provides a look for every bride including classic romance, high-fashion glamour and cutting-edge European design. Unparalleled craftsmanship combined with fine fabrications generate the quality wedding dresses Mon Cheri is known for. From mermaid to A-line to ball gown, the latest Mon Cheri Bridals bridal gowns offer an array of spectacular silhouettes that create the most flattering clean lines in the industry. This bridal dress collection also envelopes the bride in exquisite detail and embellishments that simultaneously reflect today’s trends and celebrate yesterday’s traditional elements. Slip into the perfect bridal dress or wedding gown and become the beaming, blushing and beautiful bride you’re meant to be.
Sold only in authorized full-service bridal salons, the bridal gown of your dreams can be found at a bridal retailer near to you. Visit our Where to Buy section for more details.
Invites that make your guest say “WOW” when they receive them! Of course you as the bride are the star for your day but allow your wedding invitations to be a close runner up. Select a design that makes a bold statement about your love and your wedding day. I encourage you to think in two’s (kind of symbolic don’t ya think?) Add some color by doing two-color fonts, envelopes lined in a bright color or pattern, or an unique wedding motif or monogram. Also try to think non-traditional with the design colors which will add interest to your over all design. You might want to skip all the individual inserts, this could cut on costs! Something we all have to do right now.
Check out our Diva invitation, its perfect for “what's in”!
Because who wants to receive an overstuffed envelope? Even the most glamorous brides are eco-conscious and are choosing to nix the wasteful paper inserts; now they're directing guests to their wedding Web sites for all the extra info.
We are so thrilled that a few of our bridal gowns were showcased in the up and coming Summer issue from Real Weddings. ![RW-FALL 2009-COVER[1]](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_AkJQdvniaB8/Sg4McDu1ElI/AAAAAAAAA50/4Gkso412MEA/s1600-h/RW-FALL%202009-COVER%5B1%5D%5B2%5D.jpg "RW-FALL 2009-COVER[1]")
Photography by Sarah Maren Photography
On location at Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill Clarksburg
Produced by Cathy Carmichael, Caitlin Herrera, Kara Jean Kamka, Aimee Mundy, Desiree Patterson, Gloria Schroeder, Wendy Sipple, Leah Sturgeon and Jenn Talley
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I came across this photo “lined envelope” concept this morning and LOVED it! I often I am asked, “why do lined envelopes” and I say “why not!” They add an element of interest to your overall invitation design. According to Martha Stewart, “A skillfully lined envelope hints at the elegant invitation inside. Make envelope liners to match the theme of your wedding. Print lacy patterns, bright colors, photos of the bride and groom, and more -- the options are endless.” I encourage you to add a little flare to your design by adding an envelope liner to your wedding invitation…shoot add them to your thank you cards too. To check out our envelope liner options visit our website or e-mail us.
Every morning I wake up to my daily inspiration by Martha Stewart Weddings and today I could not pass it up-I just had to share it with you! I love the clean and modern look that black and white can offer to a wedding design. Below are a few images that I fell in love with. Let it inspire you to think out of the color box for your design scheme. Black and white is classic, clean and timeless.
Adorn Brides rents fine jewelry for weddings and other special occasions. Throughout their site you’ll find elegant wedding jewelry made from genuine precious metals, diamonds and pearls… timeless pieces that will ensure you look your best with the finest bridal jewelry on your wedding day. Below is one of my favorites!
Spencer Necklace
One of our most popular pieces, this diamond drop necklace features clusters of round bezeled diamonds in an intricate lace pattern. At its center, the width of the necklace measures 3/4 in. It’s the perfect piece of bridal jewelry for almost any look.
Diamonds: 2.74 TW | Gold: 18K White | Length: 16 in. | Width: 3/4 in
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With it being the wedding season, I always get questions regarding wedding invitation etiquette so I thought I would share what Martha Stewart sayings about the matter since she is the master at ettiquete. With its substantial weight, luxurious paper, and carefully lettered name and address, a wedding invitation distinguishes itself from all other envelopes in the mailbox right away. The obvious care with which this small package has been created promises something special inside -- and a special event to come. Addressing, stuffing, and posting these important envelopes takes advance planning and attention to detail.
Get organized about a month before your desired send-out date. This should be six to eight weeks before the wedding, allowing your guests adequate time to respond and ensuring that you will get a reliable head count a week or two before the event. The address on a wedding invitation should be handwritten; printed labels are not appropriate (though calligraphy done by computer directly on the envelope is gaining popularity and acceptability).
Depending on your handwriting and the level of formality of your wedding, you may want to have your envelopes inscribed by a professional calligrapher. (To find one in your area, ask your stationer or wedding planner for recommendations.) You'll have to get your envelopes to the calligrapher at least two to three weeks before you need them; some calligraphers require even more time. Also provide her with a neatly printed guest list, complete with full addresses and social and professional titles (Mr. or Doctor, for example). Compiling the list, as well as making phone calls to parents or friends to acquire or confirm addresses and spellings, can take some time, so don't wait until the last minute to get started.
Though etiquette for addressing and assembling invitations has relaxed, there are still some requirements, outlined on the following pages (we've also included a few modern interpretations for more casual weddings). "The little things do matter," says Dorothea Johnson, etiquette expert and founder and director of the Protocol School of Washington, in Yarmouth, Maine. "When a couple uses the appropriate honorific and writes out an address in the correct way, it shows they've put thought into it." And when your guests receive your invitation, expertly assembled and addressed, there will be no doubt that you have done just that.
This post came directly from Martha Stewart Weddings, First Published: June 2003.
I am not sure where the time has gone, but I am back! I hope to be doing daily posts again very soon. Please be patient because I have wedding and prom season going on at our boutique, Always Elegant Bridal and Tuxedo and on top of that, I am working with a dear friend of mine to get Wedding Tulle (website and blog) a new face lift! I hope to be launching it before the summer.
Since my last post, my dear friend and assistant Tami Davis got married! I was asked to be not only her wedding planner but also a bridesmaids so my focus was on her, as it should have been. Isn’t is gorgeous! We hope to have her wedding showcased in several different wedding magazines, so keep a look out!
Photographer: Rudy Meyers
Tami and now husband Paul really gave me the chance to shine during their wedding planning process. Together as a team, Tami and I created beautiful invitations that truly set the tone of the wedding day. Tami was wearing the most beautiful wedding gown designed by Sophia Tolli which was purchased through Always Elegant Bridal and Tuxedo. When i ahve photos of the wedding party I will highlight what they were wearing as well because everyone looked amazing! We had a fabulous team of professional to pull of the vision of the bride and groom which were: Country Florist, Rudy Meyers, Viaggio Winery & Estates, Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo, Mia Bella Designs, Wedding Tulle & The Cookie Connection. I will post more on their wedding when I get photos!
We just posted this to our website and I wanted to share it with all of my readers. Pass along the good savings to your bride in your life!
Here is another creation that we just did for a client of ours, Lindsay Bill. Stay tuned for additional color options and small changes to the design.
With Napa less than 2 hours away from my studio/boutique I wanted to do something that reminded me of some of my favorite memories. This design as well as some of the others you have seen this month will be added to Wedding Tulle before the weekend (I hope!).
As mentioned in a previous post, I absolutely adore tiffany blue and coral as a color pallet for a wedding. Of course brides who love tiffany blue naturally want to put black and white together because of the famous tiffany box. As a designer, I want brides to really think about other color options when selecting their wedding colors. So this morning I just finished a design concept for a bride of mine and I thought I would share with you as my reader. Please let me know what you think of it….I LOVE COMMENTS!
Invitation Size : 6.25 x 6.25
Printing Method: Offset Printing
I am loving yellow with grey. I think its clean, modern with a touch of masclinity. I wanted to take the color pallete and do something a little retro.Let me know what you think. A complete collection coming soon…
I love this pattern so much I had to finish the set. Let me know your thoughts. It will be available on Wedding Tulle very soon! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me, I would be more than happy to help!
Invitation
RSVP
Thank you’s
Table Number
As I mentioned yesterday I was have been bitten by the design bug. I have decided to expand our save the date collection and I wanted to share the first of many to come in the next few weeks.
A complete invitation set is to follow so keep a look out for it!
I must have a designing bug on me because all I want to do is create some new designs for this 09 bridal season. This design will be posted in Wedding Tulle very and please stay tuned for some new things. 
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