Ballet Chic With Martha Stewart Weddings

Happy Monday, everyone!

I'm thrilled about today's post. You see, the ballet holds a special place in my heart, as it's a huge part of my past. So imagine my excitement when I got nuzzled into my couch yesterday afternoon, blankets perfectly spread over my legs, tootsies nice and warm and I cracked open my new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings to find an entire bridal fashion shoot devoted to the ballet. AND, and, the models are dancers from the American Ballet Theater. Ahhh! I almost yelped out in happiness. So, today my dear readers, I'm sharing these truly amazing photos with you because I'm just cool like that (but, if you enjoy all things weddings, or fashion, or ballet, you might want to run out to get your very own copy of MSW Magazine just for your own collection).

I present to you, an evening at the ballet:

(All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)


Vera Wang Gown


Invitations, illustrations and calligraphy by Leigh Wells; printing by Print Icon; Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Pink, Chanel; "Cleopatra" solid perfume, Tocca; Earrings, Haute Bride; "Murillo" comb, Christina Garcia.


Wedding Gown by Reem Acra, style Queen Anne's Lace; necklace by Cartier; earrings by Harry Winston


Bride's gown by Anne Barge


Bridal gown by Amsale, style Caprice; Bridesmaids dresses by TwoBirds Bridesmaids; Headband by Jennifer Behr, style Ava


Bridal gown by Rivini, style Savia; Flower girl dresses by Dagmar Daley


Bridal gown by Jim Hjelm, style 8009


Gown, Ines Di Santo; suit by Brooks Brothers; chandeliers from save-on-crafts.com





Jenny Packham gown, style Tiara


Halter wedding dress by Wtoo Maids; "Couture" bow d'orsay pumps, Valentino; "Sunrise Amber" two-tone dress, J. Mendel; "Tres Decollete" heels, Christian Louboutin; Sleeveless tulle dress, Luisa Beccaria; "Macaroon" heels, Jinny Kim Shoes


Bridal gown by Monique Lhuillier, style Sabine


Bridal gown by Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston, style Uma


Bridal gown by Peter Langner, style Zanzibar

For full details on this lovely Ballet-Inspired Bridal Fashion Shoot, be sure to visit Martha Stewart Weddings, or pick up their new Spring 2010 issue, in stores now.

10 Things I'm Lovin' This Week

I'm taking a break from wedding inspiration today to bring you 10 things that I'm lovin' this week. In no particular order, here we go!


The Home Grown Dress from Anthropologie. I love the colors and how the cut could flatter almost any body type. It's definitely twirl worthy!




The Blue Bird Blouse from Anthropologie. I love the way it drapes, and the pattern is so vintagey!




The Baker Cloche by Anthropologie. I love hats, and this one has so much style. Perfect for Spring!




The Crossbody Hobo Bag at The Limited. I love the light caramel color, and it's a great, slouchy weekend bag.




Mossimo Wakana Wedges in yellow at Target. I actually bought these, and they're super cute and super comfortable! They have a great 70s vintage vibe, and go so perfectly with a pair of high-waisted jeans I have.




Vintage Bowl from ABC Home and Carpet. Ah, swoon!




Owl Note Cards by Etsy seller sammis2shoes. Ah, how cute!




The March 2010 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. Easy perk-ups couldn't come at a better time this winter, and I LOVE the yellow ranunculuses on the cover!




Huggable Hangers. These things have changed my life. More closet space, and my camis don't slide right off the hanger!




SnoCaps!

Day-After Session: Kathy and Robert

Get ready to be wowed by today's day-after session! Photographed by the talented team at Forever Photography, Kathy and Robert took to the runway with their plane, which made for some amazingly stylish photos. I love it when couples do something different for their day-after sessions, and this one is one of my favorites I've seen. Take a look!





















Special thanks to Forever Photography for sharing these photos with us today. Be sure to take a peek at their blog for more amazing inspiration!

Boutonniere-ing The Groom

We're back with our fabulous florals spotlight today, and we're still pulling from Martha Stewart Weddings for inspiration. Let's take a look at what the MSW editors have in store for us when it comes to boutonniere-ing the groom:

(All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)


Single dahlia bloom


Flower beads


Hydrangea and hypericum berries; chamomile, trachelium, and mahonia leaves; and unripe blueberries and mahonia


Autumn bouts


Pink nerines tied with silk ribbon and pinned to a knot of Mizuhiki cord



And now, some floral alternatives:


Fabric bouts made with felt, wool-suiting fabric, and corduroy


Ribbon bouts, crafted using one-inch wide ribbon


Pleated fabric bout


Leather poppy bout

To see all of the Best Boutonnieres, be sure to visit Martha Stewart Weddings!

Bouquet Inspiration With Martha Stewart Weddings

Today's post is all about florals! And we're kicking off with bouquets. What better source of inspiration than the amazing editors over at Martha Stewart Weddings? Here is a sampling of what the folks at MSW consider to be great wedding bouquets that are sure to inspire. Get ready, 'cause here they come:

(All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)


Anemones and white sweet peas, tied with black velvet ribbon


Striped Abracadabra and Hocus Pocus roses, marigolds, ranunculus, and rose hips


Garden cabbage roses, miniature spray roses, and hybrid roses


Hellebores, allium, sweet peas, ranunculus, and vintage silk feathers


Grape-hyacinth and lavender florets


Zinnias


Double narcissus, classic white narcissus, and tubular freesias


Carnations, Marguerite daisies, daffodils, chamomile, variegated tulips and alchemilla


Peonies, sweetpeas, azaleas, white mock orange, bell-shaped campanula, clematis, and garden roses


Nikko Blue hydrangea, blue lace flower, scabiosa and nigella


White and pink picoteed ranunculuses and translucent capiz shells


Creamy Cymbidium Lionello, astilbe and buds of society garlic

Be sure to check out all 50 Great Wedding Bouquets by visiting Martha Stewart Weddings.

Check back later today for some boutonnieres to hoot over!