{Weekend Wedding} Jade & Ivory

Dashing through the snow to a {Weekend Wedding} in Jade and Ivory!

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A romantic bridal gown with strapless neckline and bubble pick up skirt by Jim Hjelm is accented by a green bridesmaid dress with trumpet skirt by Mori Lee. Long before the vows are exchanged, the guests receive ivory invitations accented with green ribbon and written in a beautiful script font that hints at the wintery romance of the upcoming season. The guests enjoy the view of the wintery landscape from tables and chairs that are draped in elegant ivory linens and are accented with fresh ivory flowers and greenery. Everyone enjoys tasty signature drinks in shades of green and indulge in a gorgeous three tiered ivory cake that is topped with fresh ivory flowers and green berries. At the end of the magical evening, the guests take home personalized bags of the couple's favourite green coloured candies.

{It's All About the Accessories ...}

Little items, like this pearl and jade bracelet by etsy seller wristcandycreations or this pair of gold and jade earrings by etsy seller junaslab, are perfect little accents to your colour palette and they make great gifts for your bridesmaids.

Traditional veils aren't for everyone so why not accent a knotted hairstyle with some ivory flowers or a birdcage veil that is accented with an ivory flower and feathers like this piece by etsy seller YJdesign.

Nobody really wants to be toting around a huge purse during their wedding. So why not find an elegant little ivory clutch like this one by etsy seller ocstylescreations.

Don't forget to cast your vote for next week's colours before it's too late!

What to Wear Wednesday - Navy Blue & Orange

Good evening everyone and welcome back for another What to Wear Wednesday.
This week we're looking at a Navy Blue and Orange colour palette. This is a bold colour combination but the colours are classically complimentary and is beautiful for a fall wedding. Let's take a look at some inspiring fashions.

Wedding Dresses:

It's fall! So, that means it's time to put those summery strapless back on the racks. I know, I know, strapless is classic but trust me on this. Back away from the strapless dresses, take a deep breath and let's explore some fall appropriate dresses. Bateau, halter, scoop ... oh my!

Halter neck dress on left by Winnie Couture; v-neck dress on right by Lian Carlo.

Square-scoop dress on left by 2BeBride by Elizabeth Darcy; high collared dress on right by 2BeBride by Elizabeth Darcy.

V-necked dress with cap sleeves on left by Alfred Sung; scoop necked dress on right by Eden Bridals.

Bridesmaids:

For your bridesmaids you can go with either colour for their dresses. Navy blue is beautiful and universally flattering and for the time of year oranges are warm and rich. However, it is a good thing to keep in mind that it is easier to come by orange flowers than navy flowers. So, if you're looking for a strong contrast with dresses and bouquets, orange flowers and blue dresses will make the strongest impact.

Here's a great fall trend for bridesmaids: sheer high necked and one-shouldered dresses.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Alvina Valenta.

Dress on left by James Clifford; dress on right by Mori Lee.

Both dresses by Bari Jay.

DESIGNER CRUSH ALERT! Okay, so it's no secret that I LOVE Jim Hjelm, but I have yet to find another designer who can pull off beautiful dresses in orange the way that he can. Take a look and you can clearly see why this designer excites me so much!

All dresses by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress on left by Siri; dress on right by Alfred Sung.

Hope to see for Floral Friday and don't forget to cast your vote on this week's poll before it's too late!

What to Wear - Green & Orange

Hello everyone and welcome to a (late) What to Wear Wednesday!

This week is all about a fall inspired Green and Orange palette. Let's take a look at some fashionable inspirations!

Wedding Dresses:

For your wedding dress, I really think that you can go with either a white or an off-white colour since they both will look equally as nice with this colour palette. Also, if you are going with a brighter green and orange palette, you might want to try to find some accents that are more fun like a big bow or some applique flowers.

Dress on left by Alfred Sung; dress on right by Matthew Christopher.

Dress on left by Winnie Couture; dress on right by Sottero & Midgeley.

Both dresses by Lian Carlo.

Bridesmaid Dresses:

For your girls' dresses, you can go with either of the two colours. You could even mix the two! A good thing to remember however is that orange is a colour that isn't necessarily flattering for every complexion. Another thing to keep in mind is the time of year of your wedding. Fall can be a tricky time because depending on the year it could be warm or it could be cool. Full length dresses are a good way to combat the cold, but you may be more inclined toward shorter length dress. If this is the case, you could always have your girls wear cute boleros or cardigans or even some beautifully patterned pashminas.

Dress on left by Mori Lee; dress on right from Love by Enzoani.

Both dresses by Jim Hjelm Occasions.

Dress on left by Jim Hjelm Occasions; dress on right by Lazaro.

Dress on left by Alfred Angelo; dress on right by J. Crew.

Check in tomorrow for Floral Friday and cast your vote for next week's autumn orange colours!

What to Wear Wednesday - Coffee Colours

Hello coffee lovers and welcome back for What to Wear Wednesday!
When you pick a coffee coloured wedding, your colours are mostly going to be in the browns and the taupes. So when looking for a wedding dress, I personally recommend an off-white colour like ivory, antique gold, cognac, or blush. However, if you are set on having a white dress, a great brown or taupe sash is a perfect way to tie it in with your colour palette.
When looking for bridesmaid dresses for this theme, it's obvious to stick to shades of brown. Lots of dress designers use great fabrics in colours like mocha, latte, cappuccino, and espresso - perfect inspiration for a theme like this one!
Let's take a look at some great dresses!
Enjoy!


Wedding Dresses:

Dress on left by Alvina Valenta; dress on right by Lazaro.

Both dresses by Mon Cheri.

Dress by Christina Wu.

Dress on left by Justin Alexander; dress on right by Mon Cheri.

Dress on left by Maggie Sottero; dress on right by David's Bridal with latte sash.

Bridesmaid Dresses:

Dress by Dessy in combinations of espresso, cappuccino, and mocha.

Dress on left with Saison Blanche.

Dress on left by Lazaro, dress on right by Mori Lee.

All dresses by Siri.

Stop in for Floral Friday and don't forget to cast your vote for this week's poll!