simply Cymbidium

Isn't this Cymbidium Orchid with the burgundy lip just gorgeous! I love the natural and bold color combination of green and red. Here's a wedding inspired by this beautiful little flower...

simple and stunning

My daughter and I were out shopping the sales this weekend and browsed through the dress departments at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. I was delighted by the number of gorgeous white gowns they had available. Perfect for the bride on a budget, or who wants a simpler style gown. Perfect also for a smaller affair or a destination wedding.

Here are the ones on the floor at Bloomies right now... all under $300!

and... what's available at Nordstrom.com...

Tadashi chiffon $428

BCBG Max Azria silk strapless $360

BCBG Max Azria laser cut satin $298

front and back of Mary L Couture notch bodice halter $228

JS Boutique crisscross jersey gown $178

Sue Wong beaded gown on sale for $324.90

See... you don't have to go to a Bridal Salon if you want a slimmer silhouette gown. These were all beautiful and quite affordable!

a little star power

starfish inspired

Good news to share!

In ~7 months our family will be growing with the arrival of
our first grand baby!

I am going to be a grandmother!

We are all so excited and overjoyed
and wanted to share the good news with you!

just call me...

the classic send-off suit

At the end of the day, whether it's to sparklers, bubbles, rose petals or wedding wands... make your exit wearing a classic white suit. Classy, comfortable and so you!

Ellen Tracy jacquard dress and jacket, $158 available at Nordstrom

not for the ordinary bride

Are you up for something out of the ordinary? Are you crafty and whimsical?
What do you think of a fun and funky alternative to fresh flowers for your bridal bouquet?
Check out the Esty site of Princess Lasertron, where you can order your own button and felt bouquet in your custom wedding colors... or buy a pre-put-together kit and create it yourself!

classic white for the classic bride

blue & white with matching boutonniere

yellow & white with a dash of pink

and the most whimsical by far... a black & white & pink bouquet!

Megan Hunt of Princess Lasertron describes her art... "One of the really unique things about Princess Lasertron is that I use vintage materials and new techniques to create bouquets and accessories that will last for generations. Every bouquet features mostly vintage buttons and other antique findings like ribbon, seam binding, thread, and felt. (But nothing dull or dingy!!) The buttons and findings I use come from many special sources all over the country--my mom helps me a lot with that! I think brides choose my flowers over fresh flowers because they will last for generations, they are ALWAYS completely custom and unique to every bride, and they are unconventional but not "weird" or hard to understand and accept. I have a 100% satisfaction rating and I work closely with each bride through email, sending photos, and communicating about the vision each bride has to make it a truly collaborative project."

so... contact Megan about what you have in mind for your custom bouquet or ask her to put together a kit and try it yourself.

A beautiful, whimsical and fun keepsake of your big day to last forever!

sweet as a rose

Shabby chic and vintage...
soft pink roses in pale green mercury glass vases.

Add a rose-ruffled pink clutch...
that matches your pink satin peep toes

... that accents your petal pink sash.

can a girl ever wear too much pink?