There’s nothing we love more than a grandiose TV wedding and one of the most anticipated fictional celebrations of 2012 has to be Blair Waldorf’s January 30th nuptials on Gossip Girl. On this week’s episode the queen of the upper east side goes dress shopping with none other than uber-designer Vera Wang. Here we’ll show you a sneak peek at what Manhattan’s elite will be wearing to the social event of the year and offer up some tips on how you can work a bit of Blair’s signature style into your big day.
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Fall 2012 Bridal Fashion Week: Our 10 Favourite Strapless Gowns from the Runway
We’ve seen our fair share of trends from New York bridal fashion week. Sexy slits, daring backs, an array of ruffles–there was plenty of eye candy on the runways. But, of all the beautiful dresses, the classic strapless still remains a favourite dress cut of ours. From Vera Wang’s daring black gown to a romantic Monique Lhuillier number, here are 10 romantic (and strapless!) gowns that caught our eye.
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Photos From Bridal Fashion Week: Vera Wang Fall 2012
Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 collection is anything but ordinary. The dark romance-themed collection features a sea of tulle, silk, organza, and chiffon in nude and black. One of the most interesting collections we’ve seen, it’s sure to be featured for bridal and beyond.
Photography courtesy firstVIEW
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Add Country Charm To Your Wedding With These Ideas
If you’re a country girl at heart you’ll love this collection of rustic ideas for your rural-themed wedding. Drawing inspiration from your own backyard, use natural greens and browns as your colour scheme incorporating the textures of burlap, pine cones, and grass into your linens and floral arrangements. Take advantage of the comfortable theme of your wedding and choose sensible footwear like flats or cowboy boots and have your bridal party follow suit. Surprise your guests with unique DIY projects like homemade desserts and handmade favours for a charming wedding inspired by the country.
Clockwise from top left:
Dress, courtesy Vera Wang.
Pie, photography courtesy Jessica Watson Photography.
Bridesmaid dress, courtesy Monique Lhuillier. Seen in this slideshow.
Venue, photography courtesy Red Photo Co. Seen in this slideshow.
Bouquet, photography courtesy Erika Walter of Element Photography. Seen in this slideshow.
Suit, photography courtesy Jamie Delaine Photography. Seen in this slideshow.
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Share Your Lovestruck Moment And You Could Win!
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS: ERIKA, JOYLENE AND SERENA.
Was there a distinct moment when you absolutely knew that you’d fallen head over heels in love? If so, we want to hear about it. Share your story by commenting on this blog post and you could win one of three Vera Wang Lovestruck prize packs!
Vera Wang Lovestruck was inspired by a modern day twist on Romeo & Juliet. It is a feminine floral fragrance that captures the feeling of a woman who is captivated by passion. With top notes of pink guava and angelica flower, it’s sure to become your go-to scent.
For a chance at a prize pack just post your love story below. The Weddingbells editorial team will review all submissions and select the three most goosebump-inducing posts. The winners will be chosen Monday, August 29th at noon. If you’ve won we will contact you via email and announce your name on this post.
We can’t wait to read your stories!
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Kim Kardashian Reveals Vera Wang As Her Wedding Dress Designer PLUS Three Of Our Fave Hollywood Starlets Who Wore Vera Too!
As reported by UsMagazine.com, it looks like Kim Kardashian’s grandiose wedding to former Toronto Raptor Kris Humphries is about to get bigger. Although the details surrounding the celebration are hush hush, Kim did reveal that Vera Wang herself was going to create her gown. It comes as no surprise though, as Kim posted the following comment on her blog , “I am so excited to reveal that Vera Wang is my wedding dress designer. Vera has been a close family friend for a long time and we had talked about this moment for years, so when it came to picking my wedding dress designer she was the first person I thought of. No one designs gowns the way she does! I know that Vera can make my dream come true and create the most perfect gown for my special day.”
As we all know, Vera’s gowns range from pretty princess styles to stunning fitted gowns, but, knowing Kim’s style, there’s no doubt in our mind that her wedding day dress will be ultra-gorgeous, glamorous and very sexy. Like the Duchess of Cambridge, all we can do is speculate. In the meantime, why not take a look at other celebrity brides who also chose Vera for their special day? There’s tons! Honourable mentions go to Alicia Keys, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Alyssa Milano, Avril Lavigne, Jessica Simpson. But, of all the leading ladies these three really hit the mark for us:
IVANKA TRUMP
Looking every bit like an old-fashioned princess, Ivanka chose a gown similar to Vera’s Esther gown–an elegant creation covered in chantilly lace topped with a sheer tulle elbow-length sleeve. We loved that Ivanka went with a classic lace fabric. But our fave part was the chic transparent top–a beautiful alternative to a traditional shrug.
HILARY DUFF
Not one to shy from the spotlight, we were wowed by Hilary’s decision to don a strapless mermaid sweetheart gown–very glam and stunning. “Hilary wanted ‘mermaid’. The dress was embellished by hand. That was full-on Hollywood couture glamour,” Vera explains. For those of you looking for a similar style, Vera’s Gemma dress is the exact cut with a more embellished train covered in glizty beading.
CHELSEA CLINTON
Walking down the aisle in a romantic ruffled gown, Chelsea was the epitome of a picture perfect bride. For a touch of glam, we loved that she wrapped her waist with a sparkly belt. For a similar look, try Vera’s Diana gown–a strapless sweetheart with a swirly frothy draped skirt.
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Shopping For A Destination Wedding Dress
Hitting the road for your “I dos?” How romantic, modern and sexy. Whether you’re heading for Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach or the California coast, the dress you choose for your destination wedding is going to require a little extra thought as it’s got to be one that’s a good traveller and look great on location. We asked Lorna Patterson, owner of Vancouver’s Blush Bridal and Special Occasions (Vera Wang, Ramona Keveza, Nicole Miller, Christos and Amsale are just a few of the heavenly designers they stock) for some intel on shopping for the perfect destination dress. Here are her six expert tips.
1. Go for comfort. Choose a natural fabric as it breathes and will keep you cool in a hot clime.
2. Check fabric movement. Light fabrics such as silk organza and silk chiffon will have some movement in a tropical breeze.
3. Consider colour. Strong sunlight will make white look whiter, so you may want to go ivory for a softer more ethereal look.
4. Think transportation. You want to carry your dress on the plane, not pack in your luggage. Make sure the fabric and style will travel well and you call ahead to let your airline know of your delicate carry on.
5. Go short. A sexy mini looks amazing on location. Also consider tea length for a short but not-so-revealing option.
6. Don’t shy away from formality. Just because you’re hitting the beach doesn’t mean your dress has to be breezy and boho. You can still choose a more structured formal style if that’s what you want, but designs in lighter fabrics (silk tulle, silk organza or silk chiffon), which will work better in the heat.





















































