Feb 2, 2011
Metallics are going to be hot. Whether you are a gold gal or a silver gal or something inbetween, there is a precious metal shade for you… platinum, copper, bronze, gold or silver.
Copper is a natural compliment to the fall hues, bronze looks stunning with vibrant colors (think of how great a bronzed, tan body looks in bright summery clothes…). Gold always adds a richness and sophistication to the design. Platinum brings a cool, classic antique elegance to the table while a shiny silver gives a sleek gleam.
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One of our brides added a bronze sash with beaded floral rosettes to her bridesmaids’ black dresses for a one-of-a-kind style. Simple touches like choosing a gold rimmed plate or gold rimmed champagne glasses will add detail.
It is easy to incorporate this fresh trend into your wedding style by selecting an embellished wedding gown, a metallic linen or a wedding accessory like a hair clip, shoe or belt with your favorite metal color. Groomsmen attire isn’t off limits either! Key focal points to consider include your invitation, your wedding cake as well as a multitude of elements in your tablescape.
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Credits: Clockwise from upper left – Jean Michael Cazabet, Lela New York , Melissa Jill Photography, Gold Cake, Brides of Leigh, Melissa Jill Photography – next three photos.
Center photo – Kate Webber Photography – Merrily Wed Wedding.
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There are so many ways to play with this metallic trend. Have fun with it!
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Dec 23, 2010
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With plenty of white snow glittering and dancing as it drifts down from the sky in Tahoe these days, we found inspiration everywhere for a sparkling winter wedding!
This winter white wedding inspiration board, fashioned by our fabulous intern Alex, creates a very luxurious and glamorous winter style. The all white affair is complimented with a few platinum accents. From layers of pearl beading to dangling crystal prisms to frosted ornaments, the key is in making the most of the minute details.
A winter wedding in the mountains would not be complete without a white cashmere bridal hoodie to wear and a few gorgeous outdoor pictures of the couple playing in the fresh snow. Of course in Tahoe a ski lift photo shoot is a must!
We wish you and yours a very merry Holiday Season!
Photos Courtesy of:
Top row: Jim Hjelm, Style Me Pretty and Tiki Lounge
Second Row: The Knot, Tastefully Entertaining and Zinke Designs
Third Row: Tastefully Entertaining, The Knot and Tidy Flowers
Bottom Row: Blavish, Elizabeth Anne Designs and Rock n Roll Bride
Nov 30, 2010 |
Rustic Chic, Organic Posh, Natural Elegance, Outdoor Inspiration or whatever you like to call it, this is a popular wedding style found in Lake Tahoe as well as many scenic wedding locations.
With our experience in maximizing the aesthetic beauty of the Tahoe environment, Destination I Do Magazine turned to us for some professional tips in mastering this beautiful detail in destination weddings.
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They featured several different wedding looks in their Winter 2011 issue just launched today and Merrily Wed provided the know-how for the Rustic Chic style!
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Nov 24, 2010
At long last we are going to experience another royal wedding! I remember as a little girl going to my friend Courtney’s slumber party to watch the wedding of the century as Lady Diana wed Charles, Prince of Wales. In the wee hours of the morning, we watched excitedly as her mom brought us tea cakes and tea (really lemonade, but, hey we pretended!). Still to this day I remember that magical moment as us little gals witnessed a real-life princess come to be.
So now after eight years of dating ‘off and on’, their son, Prince William, and Kate Middleton are finally engaged! The royal proposal happened in October during a private holiday in Kenya. Prince William informed the Queen, close members of his family and asked Kate’s father for the permission before it was announced to the public last week. Although they will not disclose the details of the proposal Kate did describe it as, “very romantic, and it was very personal.”
Photo Courtesy of: Getty Images
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One of the biggest controversies of the engagement is the ring. The ring that Prince William proposed to Kate with belonged to his mother, Princess Diana. It is a stunning 23-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Some people have had harsh criticism because Charles and Diana had a notoriously bad marriage and people think that the ring is cursed because of it. The decision to give Kate this engagement ring was in honor of his mother, “This is my way of keeping her close to it all.” Which we think is a very sweet sentiment, not to mention the ring is GORGEOUS!!
Photo Courtesy of: Getty Images
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The wedding date has been set and is going to be held on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey has a special place in Prince William’s heart, as it was where his mother Princess Diana’s funeral was held. Kate has not picked a designer for her wedding dress, though she says it will be a British designer. After the wedding the couple will live in North Wales, where William is currently stationed with the Royal Air Force.
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Prince William and Kate’s wedding will not only be a public holiday in the UK but it is also anticipated to be one of the most watched television event ever. This all sounds very familiar but you know I will be staying up and watching live the passage of another Princess… I bet anything that my friend Courney, albeit different time zones, will be awake and watching it with me too!
Nov 17, 2010
Ginger and Brannan’s blissful summer wedding was featured today on Style Me Pretty. We first rolled out this July wedding in September with a colorful slide show blog post. This vibrant lake view Tahoe wedding is a real show shopper with its splashes of pink, purple and tangerine orange accented by colorful butterflies. This is definitely a must see!
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Photos Courtesy of: Ben Chrisman
