I {heart} Frocks..

visit Frocks online...
Jenny Yoo - Ella Dress in off-white silk shantung with flower by Alice Hart

I love them even more for posting this lovely photograph of their window display back in May. The colors work so perfectly together and the Jenny Yoo bridal dress? Hello, gorgeous!! This is definitely going up on the inspiration board.

p.s the feather flower is to die for...

Stephanie James.. {the love never fades...}

ahhhhh more {hearts} from Stephanie James Couture...
side note** amazing photographs!! Balloons never get old...

Ben Blood photography via Stephanie James Couture

Carnival {love}

Last week, 100 Layer Cake posted one of the coolest weddings I've ever seen, I almost died and went to bridal heaven.. honestly, this is my dream wedding. The balloons, m'stash, color scheme, creative centerpieces, the dress.. (OMG the dress...), even the little dinosaur in Lisa's hair piece... I LOVED it all!!!

I used to dream about the big dress, gazillion flowers, huge venue.. but over the past couple years, the better half and I envision something a little different for our nuptials.. 100% us in every way. We are unconventional traditionalists.

After making my blog rounds this afternoon, I fell in love again... Sarah Maren turned another fantastic shoot into gold. The day after the beautiful Lisa and handsome Goeff tied the knot, they went on a "day after" shoot... I'm not going to lie when I say I am UBER jealous. It's not really a secret.. I am obsessed with the idea of having a carnival themed wedding. The better half and I talk about leasing a ferriswheel all the time.. I'm serious!! I find these dreamy and inspiring..

anyways, enough of my babbling! On with the photos...

Click HERE, to view the rest of Sarah Marens wonderful shots!

j'adore...

photography by Jonathan Canlas

If I had one wish...

check out by Sarah Seven

I would grow a money tree and buy all of Sarah's dresses.. in a perfect world that is.

Beautifully crafted and perfect in every single way. I am very much in love with these unique creations.

Check it out! featured seller on Etsy today!

Me oh My...

i.anton via Flickr

Fab...

Jason Wu fall 09/10 collection via The Fashion Cult

I lurves...

If you are petite..

Via Posh Girl Vintage

What a beauty... too bad it's not in my size...

Hello Dolly...

The Milan By Dolly Couture

My latest obsession. Dolly Couture.

Several months ago, I was browsing short wedding dresses on eBay (self proclaimed eBay junkie.. It's a problem..) and I came upon a few amazing dresses created by Dolly Thicke. I saved it in my favorites folder, and tucked it away for a rainy day. But, like my things tucked in the Favorites folder, I forgot to re-visit them.. until today.

I [Heart] Dolly.

Dolly Couture Offers a wide range of 1950's inspired tea length wedding gowns. You can have your gowns custom made to your liking whither it be more poof to your petticoat, intricate lace details to the gown or a fun flirty color to suit your personality. You ask for it, and she'll deliver. Her eBay store feedback speaks for itself.

Dolly's policy: NO unhappy Brides

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you will know I have a thing for the 1950's clothing era.. Like I've always said, I was born a few decades too late... This dress gave me little butterflies. Whenever I think of wedding dresses, I try to picture my better half's first reaction... this one hit it out of the ballpark.

Perfection...

Wedding dresses posted on Country side weddings via Candy Anthony Designs

This. Is. The. One.

The dream wedding..

Photography by Marie Labbancz via Brides Magazine

I am going to hit the ground running with this one. I am official sold on this idea. The dress, the shoes, the vintage appeal, beautiful cake.. oh My god.

We talk about ceremonies and venues and different things. We like things that have meaning, family oriented things. That is just us. We don't plan on marrying in a church, or having the big bash In a sought after venue everyone dreams of getting married in. (If you haven't read the past posts and are just getting into this blog you will be quick to discover we are looking for a no fuss casual affair)

Amanda and Daniel were married at the beautiful Bartan's Garden in Philadelphia, PA. She wore a beautiful white tea length, strapless, 2 piece gown. He wore a Paul Smith black suit to complete the casual look. The bridesmaids wore black dresses of their choice and the groomsmen wore black suits to complement the grooms attire. (I love this look. Classic, timeless.. casual yet chic)

The details of this wedding are absolutely wonderful. From the hand made invitations to the custom upholstered furniture everything was thought out extensively and executed with charm.
The guests were treated to a delicious spread of baby lamb chops and mushroom risoto catered by Philidelphia's Jeffery Miller Catering. The cake, decorated with details of small and large buttons, was a creation by Old City bakery. (whoever thought this up is a genius.. such a beautiful cake)

As a personal touch for the end of the evening, the couple gave out smoores and hot chocolate to departing guests (This is my kinda of affair)

P.S. who doesn't love smoores and hot chocolate??!!

If only...

Vintage wear at www.vintageous.com

If only it were still available...

*sighs*

I don't even care if it's not in my size.

**Side note** I would starve myself to fit this dress.

oh well..

This months favorite cover..

https://www.brides.com/modernbrides

This months cover of Modern Brides
How ravishing!!!

Posh-a-licious

http://www.poshgirlvintage.com

If you're trying to save a couple bucks on your wedding, why not think about cutting the budjet in the dress department?

Ever think about going the vintage route?

Posh girl vintage offers one of a kind vintage garments. They are inexpensive and an absolute treat to look at.. the only thing would be to get the perfect fit!! Oh and catch em' fast.. these things fly off the racks at every release!!

Would you like to Polka?

Stephanie James Couture

If you had a choice to add a fun detail to your dress, would you?

I would soooooooo dig a killer polka dot crinoline. I would have to find a matching garder though.

Thoughts?

I am in love with Stephanie James

Stephanie James Couture

Her designs that is.

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE... LOVE,LOVE,LOVE...

The 1950's inspired..

Designer Candy Anthony

Photography by Rob and Lauren

Bride: Nina
Designer Candy Anthony

I love the look of the 1950's.When shopping vintage make sure everything is a sure fit. Depending on the fabric, making adjustments might not be the ideal thing. You never know how the fabric will react to alterations.

Here are a couple idea's I'd love to incorporate on my big day. My mom is going to craft this jem together as my wedding gift (when the time comes). If you're getting something custom made, it's always good to know what you'd like ahead of time. If shopping for something newer, it's good to have ideas but also be open minded about other options.

You never know what you'll find!!

P.s. How cute would this combo be.. the top on the second photo, and the way the bottom flows on the 3rd..

Is a short wedding dress right for you?

Dress by Carmela Sutra via Gownella

Pondering the idea of wedding dress length.. I've always wondered if I should consider a shorter flirtier wedding dress than the traditional bouffant princess gown.

The Gownella blog had some really good insight on the subject.

What do you think?

Thinking out loud...

via Vintageous

Does a wedding dress have to be white or ivory?

I wouldn't mind wearing this on my big day.. what do you think?