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Light as Air Wedding Gowns

While reading New York City’s the Lovely Bridal Shop’s blog, we came across these beautiful wedding gowns from New York Magazine’s Wedding Guide for Summer 2010. We think it doesn’t matter if it’s summer or winter, these gowns are stunning, romantic and (of course) light-as-air.

Vera Wang

Marchesa

Elizabeth Fillmore

Oscar de la Renta

Prabal Gurung

Upcoming trunk shows for some of these designers:

Marchesa – Warren Barron Bridal – Sept 2-4. All truck shows are by appointment. 53 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205. 214.526.8400.

Elizabeth Fillmore – Warren Barron Bridal – Sept 16-18. All truck shows are by appointment. 53 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205. 214.526.8400.

Oscar de la Renta – Warren Barron Bridal – Sept 30-Oct 2. All truck shows are by appointment. 53 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205. 214.526.8400.

Vera Wang – Warren Barron Bridal – Oct 28-30. All truck shows are by appointment. 53 Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205. 214.526.8400.

Pretty in Pink

One of our StrictlyWeddings.com partners, DFW Events, recently posted one their weddings on their blog. We couldn’t resist sharing with our readers as well. We know you’ll love all the beautiful details. Photographs by Stacy Reeves Photography.

Venue: Ritz-Carlton Dallas
Florist: The Garden Gate
Koshe Stage and Draping: Prashe
Lounge Furniture: DFW Events, Nelson Robinson
Chairs and Staging: Posh Couture Rentals
Lighting: Beyond
Linens: Bebe’s Interiors Decor
Photographer: Stacy Reeves Photography
Videographer: Capturing Moments
Cake: Ritz-Carlton Dallas
Pianist: B3 Entertainment
String Quartet: Meridian String Quartet
DJ: Ashraf Hoss
Photobooth: PicFlips
Coordination: DFW Events 214-505-9142

Wedding Ideas with a Tropical Twist

We found this inspiration board of tropical wedding ideas from Pacific Weddings. Something completely different, but you can’t deny that the look is slightly exotic and definitely colorful and unique.

Even if you don’t live near the Pacific, you can find these tropical treats at our local farmers markets during the summer months. This fruit-inspired photo shoot reveals four vignettes in glorious hues of papaya, banana, mango and pineapple, that will give your wedding a tropical twist.

Source: Pacific Weddings, Photography by Visionari; Flowers by Yvonne Design

Luxury wedding Invitations by Lela New York

One of our new luxury wedding resources is Lela New York who designs exquisite, luxury wedding invitations.

The invitation shown here was created for a destination wedding in Capri, Italy and was inspired by the brides lace wedding gown with purple and lavender details. The silk invitation is a gatefold style and opens in the middle revealing the ultra thick letterpress and foil stamped invitation.

The two pockets on each side of the gatefold/book style invite holds the bride’s rsvp and reception cards. The inside of this luxury invite is also layered with a pretty lace that gives it such a elegant look and reflects the bride’s style and wedding. The custom invitation design and graphics were inspired by their exquisite location and was hand drawn and later letter pressed. And the invitation was finished of with a silver satin ribbon and custom crystal closure.

Visit Lela New York’s website to see more of her beautiful invitations.

Maihar Designs – Custom Ring Pillows and Flower Wands

Today’s bride continues to look for wedding elements that are equally beautiful as they are unique. And thanks to the Internet, brides don’t have to look far for designers who offer an elegant solution for every detail of the wedding day — including ring pillows and flower girl wands.

Maihar Design, a sister partnership based out of Texas, offers brides something very special for the littlest ones in the wedding party. Your little flower girls’ ensemble will be complete with flower wands fit for a princess. And, as mischievous as your little ring bearer might be, brides can rest assured the focus will be on the hand-sewn ring pillow he carries down the aisle.

The newest ring pillow line from Maihar Design, the Glitzy Girls is completely customizable by the bride. The silk pillow cushions are available in six colors. These pillows are then detailed from a selection of more than 20 grosgrain ribbons as well as optional silk flower embellishments. To round our the wedding party, flower wands and hair petals are available in six corresponding colors.

More photos are available at MaiharDesign.com and all products are available for purchase online.