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Letter FROM the Editor

06/2/09 - By: Hilary - Topics: ,

Want to know the most current trend in weddings? Go right to the top.  Utah Bride and Groom editor, (and guest blogger) Tessa Woolf, shares with us her favorite trend of the season.


Blame it on a late case of spring fever, or the fact that wedding season is in full swing and love is definitely in the air, but lately, when it comes to weddings, I can’t get enough of soft, pretty shades like cream, butter yellow and blush pink, combined with girly touches from flowers to frills. For brides that are also feeling the love and want to throw a fresh, feminine fête, I offer the following inspiration for incorporating a petal- and ruffle-heavy theme throughout your wedding:

The Dress: Melissa Sweet “Billie”

This show-stopping strapless gown features ruched and ruffled taffeta appliqués. Alta MODA owner Hilary Anderson told me this gown was love at first sight for her, and it definitely was for me, too.  —Available at Alta MODA Bridal, SLC, altamodabridal.com

melissa-sweet-billie


The Shoe:  Stuart Weitzman “Jardin”  T-Strap Sandal

You’ll strut down the aisle in style in these sassy sandals featuring handcrafted flowers bedazzled with Swarovski crystals on a sleek satin T-strap.Available at Nordstrom Fashion Place, Murray, nordstrom.com

floral-wedding-shoe


The Hair:  Floral Accessory

Whether you wear your hair up or down, curly or straight, dress up your locks with one of these chic vintage-inspired pieces featuring big, perky blooms.  —Available at shopbando.com

ban-do-hair-accessories


The Accessory:  Floral Clutch

Rows of ruffled silk satin create a romantic-looking clutch ideal for storing emergency items like breath mints and bobby pins. -Available at JCrew, gateway Mall, SLC, jcrew.com

jcrew-soiree-clutch


The Ring:  Colored Diamond Band

This natural yellow- and white-diamond band would make a unique wedding ring or add additional sparkle as a right hand bauble.  —Available at Masseys Jewelers Fashion Place, Murray, masseysjewelers.com

masseys-diamond-band


The Bouquet:  Peonies

Clean white peonies bunched together and wrapped with a cream-colored satin ribbon will perfectly complement a frilly wedding gown.    —By Orchid Dynasty, SLC, orchidynasty.com

orchid-dynasty-bouquet


The Invitation:  Linda and Harriet “Bloom”

This pretty invite is letterpressed on Crane’s Lettra 100-percent cotton paper and is printed in two pinks: fuchsia and blush.  —Available at The Write Image, SLC, twio.com

linda-harriett-bloom-invite


The Cake:  “Braylee”

This sweet cake features just a few well-placed sugar paste blooms to dress up the simple three-tiered design.  —By Carrie’s Cakes, SLC, carriescakes.com

carries-cakes-braylee


Thanks, Tessa, for the insight into things to come.

 

One Comment

Thank you, Hilary! The gorgeous Melissa Sweet gown from Alta MODA was the inspiration for the entire post!

Tessa3/06/09 9:11am

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