Dress of the Day {#4}

Dress Style Name/Number: N7003
Designer: Angel Sanchez
Line: Bridal
Season: Fall/Winter 2010
Shape: Natural Waist/A-line
Price Range:$$$-$$$$
Materials: Silk Organza

Inspiration Board #4: {1950's Glamor, Seafoam, Cherry}

One of my all time favorite style icons is Grace Kelly. Her royal wedding to the Prince of Monaco in 1956 was an international sensation, and has provided inspiration to many a stylish bride in the decades since. The inspiration board below is my interpretation of classic GK glamor. It's preppy meets princess, with a throwback to the 1950's. What do you think? Would Grace approve?

Love,

{Image sources: (top row) image of 1958 Bentley Jean-Pierre Uys, (middle row) image of Grace Kelly photobucket, Monograms Style Me Pretty, shoes Tanja Lippert Photography, (bottom row) cake Martha Stewart Weddings, flowers Tanja Lippert Photography, earrings Tanja Lippert Photography}

Follow Me on Twitter!!

So, I have been the last holdout among my friends to join Twitter. Why, you ask? Well, to be honest it felt a little narcissistic to think that people care what the heck I am doing every second...and then I remembered that I write a blog, and have a Facebook profile that I update regularly, so obviously I think that people care what I'm doing :) My bestie, @Kari_Roy, assures me that Twitter isn't all about telling people what you are up to--it's also about networking, meeting awesome new brides, and (of course) stalking celebs! Anyway, follow me on Twitter @MarissaMacLeod!

Love,

Dress of the Day {#3}

Dress Style Name/Number: Rhianna
Designer: Minique Lhuillier
Line: Bridal
Season: Spring 2010
Shape: A-line
Price Range: $$$$$=Approximately $6000
Materials: Silk Satin Organza, Jeweled neckline

Web site love: {Net-A-Porter.com Wedding Boutique}

Want to be the chicest bride on the block? Head on over to the fabulous Net-A-Porter.com Wedding Boutique! There you will find many a drool worthy pieces from Christian Louboutin, Chloe, Temperly London, Lanvin, and Vivianne Westwood Gold Label, among many others. One of my favorite parts of the site is the Wedding Magazine, which allows brides to thumb through the latest styles, and purchase their favorites at the click of a button. A word of warning though: you may end up spending your entire wedding budget on this site, so hide your credit cards before you click over!

Dress of the Day {#2}

Dress Style Name/Number: Sophie
Designer: Jenny Packham
Season: Spring 2010
Shape: A-line
Price Range: $$$$$= $3001 and up
Materials: Tulle with jeweled detailing

Inspiration Board #3 : {Gatsby with some sparkle}

I never really considered myself a "bling" girl, but recently I just cant help but be attracted to anything shiny. Now, I'm not planning on bedazzling the blog anytime soon, but I did create a little inspiration board to show of some of the little gems I have come across recently.

I think that bling can be done very wrong (Hello crazy princess bride with your rhinestone tiara!), and it can be done right. One of the best ways to show some tasteful sparkle is with an antique brooch. And while you're raiding grandmas jewelry box for your something borrowed, why don't you just think about bringing in some other elements from back in the day. Using inspirations like the Great Gatsby and Veronica Lake in Sullivan's Travels, I put together the following board.

{Image sources clockwise from top left: image SOTA, headband Jennifer Behr, invitation etsy, cake via Savvy Soirees, bridesmaid image Josh Goleman via 100 Layer Cake, necklace image Neysa Rhul via Style Me Pretty}

Dress of the Day {#1}

Dress Style Name/Number: Calista
Line: Amsale Blue Label
Designer: Amsale Aberra
Season: Spring 2010
Shape: A-line/Ball Gown
Price Range: $$$$$= $3001 and up
Materials: Bodice in Duchess Satin with Grosgrain ribbon at waistline. Skirt in tulle.

Confessions of a Wedding Photography Stalker {Entry #2}

I was introduced to La Dolce Vita Studio by my very best friend in the whole wide world, Mrs. Kari Roy of Kee to Your Heart. Melanie, the female half of La Dolce Vita, is Kari's sister. She and her husband Brad fast became my favorite Florida wedding photographers. I love going through their blog and watching how fast they have grown, both in style and clientele, over the past two years or so. Not only are they fantastic photographers, but they are also two of the sweetest people that you will ever meet. I had the pleasure of working with them on a fantastic little project for Solutions Bridal at Bella Collina in Monte Verde, FL a few months ago. Watching them at work was truly eye opening, and further solidified in my mind what true artists they are. Below are a few of my favorite shots from their blog, but make sure to venture over yourself for more photographic goodness.

{MIA}

Unfortunately, my computer got the mother of all viruses last month. Being 6 years old, it had a good long life, and will be remembered fondly for getting me through my treacherous college years. Unfortunately, it's early retirement has forced me to forgo the purchase of the Mac I have been saving up for, in exchange for a more affordable HP...The good news is that I am now back in the bloggosphere, ready for more wedding fatasticness. I know you are excited. Please try and contain yourself. Look for more soon.


Love,