0 Galia Lahav & Inbal Dror Couture

Inbal Dror Couture

Inbal Dror is based in Ashdod in Israel. Her haute couture collection centers on two statement features – the low, detailed back and the train. These gowns are devastatingly beautiful – each oozes an alluring sexiness, while also being modern, stylish and elegant. (Of course this is all helped along by the stunning model showing them off!)  For the past few years, the only way to get your hands on one of Inbal Dror's captivating creations was to go to the woman herself, however rumors were confirmed recently that Morgan Davies in London will be the first stockist outside Isreal to house the collection from December 2012, so if you have an eye for style, extreme body confidence, and about a £5 to £8K dress budget, we suggest you make an appointment. For my US brides i will keep you updated as to when they will become available. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Inbal Dror dresses found here.

Galia Lahav

 

All Galia Lahav gowns found here.

0 Shower Sunday: Parisian Baby Shower

       Swooning over this gorgeous black, white and pink Parisian baby shower. 

0 Styled Saturday: Vintage

 

It is no surprise to us that vintage weddings has caught on like wildfire. I am who would not love all the creative details, the vintage mismatched plates and of course the fun repurposed items. Today’s inspiration is just filled with awesome ideas for a vintage style wedding including mason jars painted gold, a dresser “dressed” up and made wedding day ready and of course a beautiful mix and match table decor

 

 
 
 
 
 

0 Inspiration Board #2: Pretty Purple

This pretty little board reminds me of a super cute summer garden party. I just LOVE the heart macaroons. With just a simple outdoor setting this would make a gorgeous wedding, or how about a garden tea-party bridal shower?

0 Defining Your Wedding Vision

POCKETFUL OF DREAMS...

WeddingBlvd will help you to think like an event designer when planning your own stylish wedding day. Everything from how to decide upon a concept or style right through to those specific details that reflect your shared passions as well as elements that will make the day flow with ease.

So the ring is firmly on your finger and you’re excitedly pressing ahead with plans for your big day. Then you suddenly hit a brick wall and realize there’s a million and one things to do, as well as a mountain of decisions to be made and you’re struggling to know what to do first or even how to answer all those questions being thrown your way.

Don’t worry, you’re bound to get caught up in the excitement and want to do everything all at once, it’s an exciting process and one to be enjoyed to the max.

My advice to you is to step away from Pinterest, put those bridal magazines down and just stop and think about the whole experience.

START WITH WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO THE TWO OF YOU
The very first thing to do is to think about what’s important to you both for your wedding day and how you want to feel on the day?. Do you want it to be fun, heartfelt, romantic, full of surprises, respectful of traditions or one-hell-of-a-party?

A good exercise is to sit back and play it out in your head. Now imagine: what will happen when you wake up on the day of your wedding, what will you do, who will you see, what will they say to you and how does it make you feel? Then move onto getting ready, the ceremony, dinner and so on. It may feel a little silly at first, but spending time playing out the scenario in your head, from morning to night, may give you a few surprising insights into what’s really important to you.

I bet it wasn't the color of the tablecloths on your mind was it? Sure those finer details can help you create a really beautiful day, full of stylish touches, but they’re not the most important aspects. It’s crucial that you start with those that are core to your happiness as these will help you focus on everything else.

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU DON’T WANT
Sitting down to think about what you really want from your wedding day can be scary so approach it from a less daunting angle and perhaps think about what you don’t want.

List out any of those traditional aspects usually associated with weddings that perhaps aren't that important to you. Maybe you’re not keen on a first dance, perhaps you loathe formal dinners or don’t really have a sweet tooth. Sure we’re getting into specifics here, but sometimes the no-go list can help us formalize on the flip-side what is important.

NOW LET’S THINK ABOUT WEDDINGS – BUT NOT YOUR OWN
We've all been to parties that we loved and those that well, perhaps we loved a little less.

Think back to those days and pick out the elements that made them really work or not work so well; was it the food, the atmosphere, the entertainment? What you notice as being conducive to creating a memorable experience will shed some light on those aspects you can be focusing on for your own.

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR GUESTS TO SAY ABOUT IT?
Finally, imagine your guests talking about your wedding day to a complete stranger. 
What would you want them to say about it and more importantly how would you want them to feel?


THINK ABOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS
Getting married is of course about more than just one day. So think about the entire process of being engaged and planning your wedding day.

Do you want some time to enjoy being engaged first before you start thinking about specifics? Do you want to be totally involved in the planning process or can you split the tasks between the two of you, your friends and family? Do you need to bring in help from a professional in certain areas? Do you want to get really creative and hands-on, crafting unique touches and creative aspects, or do you want to bring someone on board who can do all that for you?

Also think about how you want other people to feel about your wedding journey, do you want them involved from the start, do you want them to help you bring your day to life, or do you want to spoil them with a beautiful day full of surprises?

This should be a fun process, where you learn more about each other and are reminded of all those wonderful reasons you’re getting hitched in the first place. Don’t just focus on the end result, enjoy the here and now, this is all part of ‘getting married’.

By following these five simple steps you should now have your wedding vision nailed. This is the foundation you need to create a one-of-a-kind wedding day, full of personal and unique little touches that scream YOU!

0 Color Palette Tuesday: Meanings

There's no question: choosing wedding colors can be one of the trickiest tasks a bride has to cross off the list early on in the planning. Or if you let it, it can be one of the easiest decisions you make. My advice would simply be: go with colors you love. Because the truth is- you can make virtually any color palette look great, its just a matter of determining what feeling you are going for.

When trying to determine the perfect color palette for your wedding day, have you ever wondered what the colors you've chosen mean? What energy do they give off? What themes do your colors work best with? What about the season?

I'm going to try to answer that. You see, the meaning behind wedding colors really lies within the energy that certain colors give off. Some colors are bold and intense which make them better suited for elegant atmospheres whereas other colors are bright and cheery and more often than not make them better suited for creating a casual, fun-loving and happy atmosphere.

 GOLD
{Gold Palettes}: Gold evokes elegance, luxury, warmth, & tradition. Gold is a color that is primarily used in weddings where the couple is trying to create an upscale atmosphere. Gold is rich, it's intense and it definitely gives off that old world kind of vibe. Gold works fabulously in Winter & Fall weddings as a compliment to a richer hue.

 RED

{Red Palettes}: Passionate, dramatic, and packed with personality, this romantic hue can really be used in different ways to create entirely different looks. Depending on how you pair it! Red looks gorgeous with aquas, grays or even greens. The perfect color for Summer and Winter weddings.

WHITE

{White Palettes}:When brides around the world think about having a classic wedding they picture this color. White is associated with purity, simplicity & modernity. Its clean, and it's minimalistic. In some contexts, white can be considered traditional. However, suprisingly white can also be considered very modern if you use large amounts of it by itself.

 PEACH

{Peach Palettes}: This soft and feminine hue is nothing but dreamy. Perfect for a bride who wants to create an atmosphere that is charming & pretty. Lovely with colors like navy blue, crisp white, or even celery- peach really is a beautiful hue. Works lovely in Summer or Spring weddings.

 NAVY BLUE
{Navy Blue Palettes}: This ultra-preppy color makes for one fabulous wedding color. Often paired with chartreuse or classic white this color puts tradition first, and adds a certain masculinity to the palette. Navy is the perfect color to incorporate into a nautical theme and is great for yaught club settings, or beach weddings. Navy is a great alternative to black.

 GRAY
{Gray Palettes}: Modern, understated, retro and sleek, Gray is a color that is popping up everywhere in the world of weddings. And here lately, gray has become the hottest neutral there is. Pair it with colors like yellow, red or plum for the ultimate perfect palette. Gray is the new black.

 ORANGE
{Orange Palettes}: Orange is the perfect color for Fall weddings. Not to say that it can't be used for other seasons. However, more often than not Orange is associated with the harvest and with all things Fall. For Fall weddings- orange looks incredible with brown and copper. If you want to use it in a Spring or Summer wedding- simply pair it with a bright and cheery color like yellow or aqua.

 GREEN{Green Palettes}: In weddings, green is like a breath of fresh air. Thanks to the increasing volume of eco-talk, green's also a prominent hue at environmentally-conscious weddings. Green means growth, new life, and positive energy. There are so many ways to use green in your wedding. When paired with a bright color like pink - it can be the perfect palette for Summer or Spring. Or pair it with a more subdued/rustic hue to create a look perfect for Fall or Winter.

 AQUA
{Aqua Palettes}: Fun-loving, fresh and vibrant. A favorite of beach brides, especially tropical ones. But aqua shows up in plenty of other places, too. It's a favorite paired with chocolate brown for brides who want a fun and modern palette, and aqua and hot pink are also make a pretty palette. Here lately we're even seeing aqua paired with red which makes for a lovely duo.

 YELLOW{Yellow Palettes}: Optimistic, cheery, and packed full of happy thoughts... Yellow is the kick your shoes off and dance kind of color. Lovely with colors like navy, latte, red, or even orange- Yellow has endless possibilities. But one thing is for sure- Yellow is 100 % fun! Perfect for Spring or Summer weddings. We're seeing this color pop up quite often here lately because of the fun factor it brings with it.

 CHAMPAGNE & IVORY{Champagne Palettes}: Refined and elegant, rich and conservative, champagne is a sophisticated color that has a slightly vintage feel. Sometimes with champagne, you will find a slight shimmer which evokes a certain elegance that is unmatched. The perfect compliment to more intense hues like red, and plum or even gold.

{Ivory Palettes:} Ivory is elegant, old-world and soft-spoken. Ivory speaks of hand-polished silver and ironed linen. There is something very charming & calming about Ivory. It's less harsh than white and can really evoke a certain old timey feel. A great alternative to white, ivory can work with almost any color.

LAVENDER{Lavender Palettes}: Soft, dainty and ladylike, this color often appears in Summer and Spring weddings. It's the perfect color to include in a garden setting. It's nice with colors like chartreuse, classic black or even crisp white. This color looks great in patterns like paisley and gingham.

 PALE PINK{Pale Pink Palettes}: The lighter shades of pink speak to romance, playfulness, and a sense of sweetness. Not to mention it's association with new love and all things pretty. Pale pink works beautifully in Spring or Summer weddings & looks gorgeous is garden & chapel weddings. Pale pink goes beautifully with champagne, light greens & grays. Pink is delicate, soft & beyond charming.

 CORAL
{Coral Palettes}: In weddings, this color really is unique. Sometimes taking on a Caribbean feel. Beautiful pairings like coral and copper or coral and blue are nice. Coral is vibrant and punchy & really works nicely in modern weddings. Coral palettes are beautiful in beach settings and any wedding by a body of water for that matter.

 HOT PINK
{Hot Pink Palettes}: Hot pink is bursting with energy. The perfect hue to incorporate into almost any season- Hot pink is a great color for beach weddings. Contemporary, fun & definitely modern, hot pink looks incredible with black, chocolate brown or slate gray. Pink is a fun loving color that also can be very romantic.

 PLUM {Plum Palettes}: Purple has strong, historical associations with royalty, especially in sacred contexts. But thanks to the fashion world, purple's taken on a whole new life, and becomes challenging and mysterious, glamorous, and ever-so-slightly chic. Especially when paired with other complex hues like charcoal or even gray. Perfect for Winter & Fall weddings.

 SILVER

{Silver Palettes}: Silver is upscale and elegant - its a color that speaks to all things antique. It makes a beautiful compliment to Winter weddings & it's metallic quality really makes it special.

 CHOCOLATE BROWN
{Chocolate Brown Palettes}: Chocolate brown is rich and rustic. The perfect alternative to black when it comes to rustic settings like farm weddings, or vineyard weddings. Brown paired with burnt orange, copper or even colors like pink or red really do create unique and beautiful palettes.

 BLACK
{Black Palettes}: Sophisticated, intense, & mysterious, black shows up when couples have strong opinions about design. Black can lend a clean, graphic look to the wedding, or can sometimes be a nice accent color. A good neutral for any wedding.