Thursday, July 30, 2009
Destination Weddings Bouquet 2009
Just a last photo of Deirdre wearing her beautiful Oscar de la Renta wedding dress.The photo was taken right in front of Bertillon on the Isle St Louis. Best Ice cream in Pariswith the most beautiful afternoon lights over Notre Dame!boudoir photography in Paris, intimate portrait, women nude photography
Destination Weddings Bouquet
Destination wedding photographer Paris France London New York, destination weddings
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Bangalore Florist Sends Flower Bouquets
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New Wedding Flower Bouquet 2009
This is the Deluxe bouquet at 60 Euros. It contains seasonal flowers and posh imported flowers in varying degrees, dependent upon the season and availability. Tied up with ribbons and bows.
First Look: Get Married reveals newly-launching magazine cover
Hey all you brides! We've got the first screenshot and cover details showcasing the highly anticipated Get Married magazine that is set to launch October 2009 from folks over at Get Married Media.The inaugural cover will feature a bridal tablescape design challenge showcasing the latest and hottest in bridal décor trends and inspiration. Word on the street is that celebrity florist Mark Held of
New Stuff....
Just got back from a week in Chicago - one of my most favorite cities to visit! So fun and so many great things to do there!I've got a few projects to share but first I wanted to tell you to make sure you go over to The Hybrid Chick where we are celebrating Christmas in July!Lots of great projects there so make sure to check it out!I've got a few projects for Sweet Shoppe Designs to share: If
Maureen Myring Kesterton (MMK) - Moonkiss
This is a beautiful ivory duchess and organza slim A line dress with ribbon beadwork and embroidery. It has a deep but modest lace embroidered V-neck which is repeated with buttons at the back of the dress. The ribbon bead work sweeps from the hem of the dress up and around the front and train. The dress has a fitted bodice that glides over the hips before flaring into a spectacular embroidered
Monday, July 27, 2009
Double injection
(click to enlarge)I tried something different today, much more trickier to shoot. I'm trying to get the two injections to combine underwater for a new shape in the series.
De Beers Reports A 99% Drop In Net Profits For First Half 2009
Stunning news from the diamond industry. The world's largest diamond producer, De Beers, has reported a 99% drop in net profits for the first half of 2009. De Beers made only $3 million in net profit versus $316 in the same period just one year ago. They have also reported that the sales of rough diamonds were down by 57%."The industry has been severely impacted by the global economic environment
Alan Hannah - 22518
This superb Alan Hannah wedding dress has a Long Chapel/Short Cathedral train with beading all along the bottom, silk organza overlay on the skirt with buttons from the top of the dress all the way to the bottom, and very intricate beading on the bodice.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Not "Just" Paper Flowers
Paper flowers. The name alone conjures up images of those huge crepe paper montrosities we constructed as kids. Rumpled and strangely colored, they bore absolutely no resemblance to a real flower!So it was with some skepticism that I checked out the work of Jude Miller, a New Zealand native who makes 'paper flowers". I put that in quotes because, as you can see, these flowers are a world away
The Growing Trend of Non-Matchy Bridesmaid Dresses And Bouquets
If you are a bride planning a non-traditional bridal celebration and are thinking about giving your bridal party some creative freedom with their ensemble, you're not alone. This article from Rashana over at The Bridal Party explains that once a bride chooses a cohesive wedding color palette, allowing each maid to choose her own dress style and possibly even the flowers for her bouquet ensures
Star Couple From Wedding Aisle Dance Video Bounced From Hotel/Flight By ABC
"New York is cut-throat." That's what Kevin and Jill Heinz, the now-famous aisle dancing wedding couple from Minnesota, told a NY newspaper after being kicked out of their hotel and having their flight cancelled by ABC.Apparently, when ABC execs learned that NBC had agreed to fly in the ushers and bridesmaids to reenact their dance with the newlyweds on the "Today" show, they decided to cancel
Monique Lhuillier, Enchantress
Beautiful classic Monique Lhuillier wedding dress featuring intricate beading around the décolletage and train of the dress and has a gorgeous lace up back.view original advert on The Dressmarket
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Johanna Hehir
An amazing wedding dress from Johanna Hehir. It is A line traditional dress that gives a fabulous waist. It is made of 100% Italian silk Mikado and beaded trim is from best lace house in Paris, full hand made in the UK. The dress can be bustled for dancing. View original advert on The Dressmarket
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ultimate Wedding Ring For The Golfer
For any golf fanatic. More info can be found about this ring on Etsy.
We've Been Reviewed At KillerStartups.com
What a cool way to start our Friday! Just received an email from Gonzalo Arzuaga (co-found of KillerStartups.com) letting us know that BrideTide.com has been reviewed on his site! Insanely awesome!For those of you that don't know, KillerStartups is a huge website community that features the newest and hottest Internet companies that might become the "next big thing".If you feel BrideTide offers
Ian Stuart - Fortuna/Sabrina
One of a kind! This beautiful Ian Stuart dress is a combination of both Fortuna and Sabrina featuring the beautiful oversized bow. The bodice features intricate beadwork at the centre of the front neckline. The silk dupion skirt is draped into a wrap-over feature, revealing layers of soft tulle scattered with sequins.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Caroline Castigliano - 146043 Castiglione Delle Stiviere
A beautiful Italian handmade lace two piece wedding dress, very flattering to wear. The skirt is figure hugging from the front and then has a full train from the back (with a number of layers of netting). This can be bustled up for dancing. There is intricate beading on the bodice and the front of the skirt.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Simple French Wedding Bouquet Elegan
A simple French, Elegant wedding bouquet that Mano chose for her wedding a couple of weeks back
How Green Is Your Wedding? Take The Quiz
The Discovery Channel has created this neat little question wedding quiz on their Planet Green website that tests your "enviro-friendly green" bridal knowledge. Sample questions are:What's the most effective way to cut your wedding's carbon footprint?What should you NOT worry about when registering?It takes about 3 minutes to take the quiz and the quick tidbits and facts definitely make it
Creepy Robotic Bride Makes Debut In Japan
A female humanoid robot, created by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, was unveiled today in Osaka, Japan. Here actual name is the HRP-4C and she daunted a wedding dress to announce her arrival to the world. Around the office, we call her "Creepy McCreeperson".The female android, stands 5'2" tall and weighs 95 lbs with her batteries installed. During here
Latest from yesterday, back to the old medium.
(click to enlarge)Last week I changed mediums in the water, and decided it didn't look as elegant as this medium. So this week, I am back to create more macro images to complete the series. Thanks to Notcot, and Design42day for posting my work. Cheers.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Alan Hannah - Hera
This Alan Hannah "Hera" dress is made from 100% silk. The dress is two separate pieces, a bodice and skirt. The bodice has a pleat detail on the front with a small crystal buckle on the top left hand side. The back fasteners with buttons. The skirt is a full netted 3/4 length.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Bridesmaid Uses Industrial-Strength Velcro To Hold Dress Up...Bad Idea!
Don't you just hate it when you are wearing a dress and throughout the course of the night it starts to loosen, which results in you constantly having to adjust and pull at it just to keep it fitting correctly?Yeah, we hate it too, but that scenario is nothing compared to the results this creative bridesmaid had to endure when she decided to use industrial-strength double-sided Velcro to try to
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Average Cost Of A Wedding Drops 14% In 2nd Quarter 2009
The latest wedding industry statistics issued by The Wedding Report confirms that couples are continuing to cut back on their budgets when it comes to their bridal celebrations, but certain areas are starting to see an surprising increase in demand . Here are some highlights:*The average cost of a wedding drops another 14% from $19,212 in Q1/2009 to $16,546 in Q2/2009.*Items that saw the largest
Paris Florists: Ooo-la-la!
There is nothing like a Paris florist. Words are inadequate to describe the feeling that a Paris flower shop evokes. What is it about flowers shops there, as opposed to, well, anywhere else? Here are my thoughts on it: First, Parisians take their flowers seriously. Look closely at this photo on the right and you will notice that the flower shop is right next door to the tobacco /lottery ticket
It's A Same Name Wedding
This isn't a joke. An engaged Florida couple has the same first and last name.Kelly Hildebrandt will marry Kelly Hildebrandt.Don't believe us? Check it out here.
Maggie Sottero - Julie
One-piece lace up, slim A line gown with asymmetrical drape on bodice. Organza over matt satin with clear/iridescent Swarovski crystals and bugle bead trim.View Original advert on The Dressmarket
$20 Drive-Through Weddings Offered at Florida Store
A store near Tampa,FL is offering $20 weddings from a drive-through window.Couples who pull up with a marriage license and a witness over the age of 18 can tie the knot without even turning off their car engine. The store is a remodeled former dry-cleaning business that takes advantage of the big sliding glass doors where customers used to pick up their laundry.As of today, the store has yet to
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Helen Marina - Skye
A stunning two-piece wedding dress in Silk Taffeta by Helen Marina, In excellent and clean condition. The style is Skye. The bodice is strapless and tightly fitted and boned. It features asymmetrical pleating towards a corsage of flowers at the front, and it has a corset back. The skirt is 'A' line soft and flowing, has an amazing bustle effect at the back. View the original advert on The
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Man Proposes To His Girlfriend With 9,999 Roses!
Talk about romantic! A gentleman in East China decided that that his proposal to his girlfriend would be uniquely unforgettable by using 9,999 real red roses! The actual proposal took place in the room of a very popular hotel but the excitement started way before. Hundreds of roses were displayed in the shape of a heart on the grass on the way to the hotel and friends held huge bouquets of
Vera Wang - Emily
This is one of Vera Wang's most classic designs! Classically elegant "Emily" style A-line Vera Wang silk organza wedding gown. Fitted bodice & hem with matching parallel lined dutchess satin panel detail. Silk zibeline with full lining. Med oval-shaped train.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Friday, July 17, 2009
You Definitely Don't Want These Flowers At Your Wedding!
Choosing your flowers for your big day can be both stressful and fun, but it can also be deadly. Whatever you do, stay away from any flower on this list of The 7 Most Beautiful-But-Deadly Flowers in the World. The scariest part is that they all look like regular everyday flowers!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Submerged with a new medium...
(Click to enlarge)A new technique, and a different medium... I like the glow this substance gives off. Not certain I like them better than the other medium though...
Ian Stuart - Frangipani
Sumptuous gown in silk taffeta has a bias cut draped bodice. The lower skirt sweeps up to the right hand side and features a corsage of hand made roses.The skirt and train has an underlay of embroidered French tulle, beaded with crystals and tiny sequins.Matching choker is included. Made in a white as a one off on request with metallic touchesView the original advert on The Dressmarket
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Justin Alexander - 8235
ANTIQUE GOLD AND IVORY, PRINCESS LINE DRESS. BODICE ID BEAUTIFULY DEATILE WITH SWISHES OF FABRIC, IT HAS SMALL STRAPS AND A ZIP AND BUTTON BACK. FULL IVORY ORGANZA SKIRT WITH CATHEDRAL TRAIN. View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Country chapels along the country road
Small chapels along the road... For over ten years over holidays and vacations we saw this beautiful landscape. Some time ago we decided to take the same road and we found out that everything looked just the way it was the last time we visited, and that was about five years ago...
69 Amazing Resources to Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding
You know how we love lists! So when we ran across these 69 Amazing Resources to Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding article from Love Hacks, we just had to share it! So much info in such an easy format to read! A must read for any planning bride.Read the entire article here.
Stewart Parvin - French Kiss
Unique design, off-white silk wedding dress designed by Stewart Parvin perfectly allowing movement yet offering a gorgeous figure.View original advert on The Dressmarket
Monday, July 13, 2009
Groom 101 From The Man Registry
Hey fellas! We just wanted to take a sec and let all you grooms out there know there is a resource JUST FOR YOU to help you survive all the aspects of planning a wedding. It's called The Man Registry and it's cooler than a cold beer on a warm day.From Chris, owner of The Man Registry:"Guys, we know you're experts on just about everything. But when it comes to weddings, it's only natural to have a
The Wedding Day Ghost Photo
Our intern found this photo of a wedding day ghost photo on this website that was originally submitted to About.com.Details:This is a photo of my aunt's wedding day. The year was 1942, and the photo was taken with a box camera. On some of my feedback I'm told it's not really there! Well, I know it is. This picture has been passed down. Please give me some feedback. I would like too see what
20 Things Every Woman Must Do Before She Gets Married
The good folks over at The Frisky have put together a list of 20 Things Every Woman Should Do Before She Gets Married. Out of all of them, we think #20 is the most interesting. See then entire list here.
I Found Flowers on Etsy.com!
Do you know about Etsy.com? It's an online co-op of artists of all kinds. If you make something that you're interested in selling, this is the place to be. You can find anything here...cards, jewelry, clothing, art, just to name a few of the thousands of things you can find here.So I thought I would go to Etsy to see who shared my passion for flowers and jewelry, and I came out with several dozen
Lusan Mandongus - strapless mermaid
Truly stunning strapless fishtail style gown. Made from layers of duchesse satin, French lace, taffeta of the highest quality with intricate beading on top layer. Lusan Mandongus has been a referent for glamorous and graceful bridal gowns that made a name for itself in the bridal gown industry of Hong Kong, Japan and Europe. Cater specially for women with an appreciation for high level of style
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wedding Vendor Contact Sheet
If you're planning a wedding, you know how quickly things can become unorganized or chaotic. Thankfully, this free downloadable wedding vendor contact sheet from Real Simple could be super handy in helping keep track of all the phone numbers and contact info for all of your wedding vendors. Just download and print!
Essense Of Australia - D750
Beautiful Essence D750 Wedding Dress Size 8-10. Stunning lace and tulle over crushed tafeta in a pretty off white. Scattered with gorgeous swarvoski crystals, a lace up back and detatachable lace cap sleeves.View original advert on The Dressmarket
Saturday, July 11, 2009
7 Lessons on Wedding Planning for Brides to Be
Great article over at The Stimulist that outlines 7 pieces of advice for any soon-to-be-bride. Here’s an outline of what one planning bride learned in the first six months of her engagement:You CAN buy your wedding dress aloneYou will NEED to handwrite your guests' addressesYou WILL be bullied into registering for stupid thingsYou HAVE to buy a wedding cake serving setDon't forget the tasting
Lottery Winner Waits Until After Engagement To Reveal His $16 Million Secret
Lisa Johnson can say with complete honesty that she fell in love with a man who she believed had nothing. Let us explain.After 10 months of dating, Lisa gleefully accepted a proposal from her then-boyfriend Joe Johnson, who besides being a wonderful gentleman, harbored a little secret that would change their lives forever. You see, Joe was a £10 million (US$16.2 million) lottery winner, who
Painting f Lower Bouquet oil Palette Knife Painting For Sale
Painting f Lower bouquet oil palette knife painting for saleThis painting has been sold
Friday, July 10, 2009
Bride Makes Her Own Wedding Rings From Gold She Panned Herself
Looking for a way to save some money for your wedding? Are you willing to get your hands a little dirty? Why not follow the lead of Daisy Thurkettle-Roper, who has been panning for gold in Britain and turned her nuggets and flakes into wedding rings for herself and her new husband.This might be THE ultimate DIY wedding project!
Forever Yours - Tallulah
Stunning Wedding Dress, breathtaking embroidered and bead over the dress with a long train that can be hooked onto the dress, ivory/claret colour.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Submerged-My latest series
(click on images to enlarge)This is my most recent photo series, shot with a macro lens. I was inspired by the challenge of taking a free flowing form and capturing its organic transformations underwater. While the subject matter was only 4 inches tall, the substances take on shapes and life of their own. Every person finds their own object in these peculiar formations.
Manuel Mota - Cristal
A beautiful vintage lace gown with lace capped sleeves and a v-neck back with soft lace train which can be buttoned into a busstle for ease after the ceremony.Light and romantic - perfect for anyone looking for an updated vintage look on their big day.View the original advert on The Dressmarket
Marry This Woman, Get A Free 1992 Jeep
That's right folks, you read the title correctly. A Utah woman has put a classified ad on a local city news station that offers a free 1992 Jeep Wrangler to any gentleman that will marry her.For the record, the Jeep has a lift, safari top for the summer/hard top for the winter, rear locker, 33" tires an 8000 lb winch. Oh, did we mention it comes with kids?Here are the Terms and Conditions:-
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Best Spring Bridal Wedding Flower Ideas
Bridal Wedding Bouquet Ideasbridal wedding bouquetThe best spring bridal wedding flower ideas
Sincerity
Stunning new wedding dress, labels still on. Embroidered, beaded and sequined boned bodice. Embroidered skirt attatched with very long intricately embroidered train (I haven't measured the train). Very, very breathtakingly beautiful dress. The detail on the train is amazing. It can be altered and you could have the train put up into a bustle for the evening which would display the beautiful bead
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Jenny Packham - Paulette
This is a beautiful silk A line gown from Jenny Packham with gorgeous bead work to the bodice. Not her usual style but still offering the same beautiful detail and luxurious fabric that you would expect from a Jenny Packham gown. This dress is an ex-sample, is unaltered and is in excellent condition. View original advert on The Dressmarket
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Coffee Filter Dress
What would a dress made entirely out of coffee filters look like? Absolutely gorgeous! Rachel from the Austin Wedding Blog shares this frugal fashion find and explains that it took the dress maker over one month to design and construct. Devastatingly brilliant.See all the coffee filter dress pictures here and don't forget to follow @AustinWeddings on Twitter! The Ultimate Austin Weddings
Mind-blowing View-Master Wedding Invitations
If you are a bride who who dares to walk off the beaten aisle, then you'll love this post over at Offbeat Bride that shows how one uber-creative graphic designer couple used classic View-Masters to create a wedding invitation like no other. Although it was a big expense, we've got a feeling that it was totally worth it! Too cool.See all the photos of the View-Master Wedding Invitations here and
Alan Hannah - Francoise
Beautiful alan hannah francoise dress made from ivory thai silk with swarovski crystals around bust, lace up back detail.View the original advert on The Dressmarket.
Best Designs of Wedding Dress
Wedding is the most auspicious day for every person and this day is a bride dress is wants to be the most beautiful woman in the world. And this wedding dress is one most important thing in wedding that enhances the entire beauty of bride. In the marriage season the designers are busy in designing something very special for designer bridal wedding dress collection.If you want to buy or design
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Window Dressing
A window box is the sort of thing you don't really give much thought to, until you come across one that makes you stop in your tracks. (Or as in my case, you are suddenly installing them on your home!) Some places seem to take a special interest in their's, and the contents spill out happily in bold colors, such as this one I found in the Old Quarter of Quebec City.In my travels, I'm always drawn
Rice Ink Wedding Contest: Win Our Wedding Scrapbook by Darcy Miller
Head on over to Kristy's Rice Ink blog for a chance to win a copy of Darcy Miller's recent work Our Wedding Scrapbook.Darcy Miller, one of America’s leading authorities on weddings, has put together a this wonderful resource to help a bride capture the defining moments of her wedding in personalized and creative ways.Contest ends Tuesday July 7th at 12:00 am. The winner will be selected at
Pronovias - Olga
The dress zips up at the back, and zip is very subtly hidden by a long row of silk-covered buttons for the classic look. Ivory in colour and made from Dupion. The dress is strapless with a built in boned corset for extra fit and shape. The gown has stunning details wiht a ruched and beaded bodice. The skirt is pulled up on one side, showing lovely taffeta material, the skirt also has a detachable
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Etsy Love: Wedding Party Gifts For Under $20
If you're looking for unique handmade gifts for your wedding helpers that won't break your budget you've got to check out this post by Etsy Wedding that shares some great gift ideas for your friends, ceremony readers, bartenders, photographers, djs, all under $20. We love Etsy's vibrant handmade marketplace!
Alfred Angelo – Style 1103
Stunning Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Ivory – Style 1103 in Luster Satin with Rhinestones, Crystal Beading and Sequins. This Embellished Princess Line gown features a Scoop Neckline with a Lace-up back and Satin covered buttons, Rhinestone beaded spaghetti straps, Semi-cathedral train. The crystal beading covers the bodice and goes down the overlay of the dress; it is also beautifully designed on
Caroline Castigliano - Edwardian Drape
This gorgeous, strapless gown is made of 'blush' (pale pink) silk and has beautiful embroidered roses on the bodice which have been lovingly stitched in an iridiscent thread so they catch the light at every turn. The skirt of this dress is full length and can be worn in two different ways so that you can button the skirt in to itself for a ruched effect after your ceremony, to transform the dress
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sassi Holford - Eva
A glamorous lace with satin chiffon ruching and long tails.view the original advert on The Dressmarket
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wedding dress trends for 2009
The aspects of women are linked with fashion ways and that is a part of women stylish fashionable world. The marriage dress designers are making their entire effort to produce the stylish collection of these wardrobes of women. And you can choose on various strapless wedding dresses, gown wedding dresses, cocktail wedding dresses etc.Mariana Hardwick has presented his superior wedding collection
A Calendar for Growing Flowers in Coastal Southern California
JULYFERTILIZE, everything is growing fast and continues to need feeding. Water deeply and usually only once a week. Light sprinkling begets shallow roots. Mulch. Keeps weeds down and moisture in. July is the best time to separate iris. Don't use any nitrogens when replanting, only super phosphate. Remember, the new growth does the blooming, the second year is the best bloom and the third is good
Ian Stuart - Babette
n opulent gown in taffeta metal and beaded French metallic lace. The gown has a strapless bodice with a sweetheart neckline. The entire bodice is covered in vintage metallic lace, richly decorated with sequins and tiny pearls. The asymmetrical waistline leads into a ruched taffeta metal overskirt held to one side with a corsage of flowers and cobweb lace. Underneath this and forming the lower
The ULTIMATE Wedding Gift For The Groom: The Man Wall
If you're still looking for a great gift for that special groom, look no further than The Man Wall.This all-in-one chunk of manliness features room for:- Four TVs- A 1200-watt Panasonic home theater- Integrated speakers- Wireless surround units- Two 25-cigar humidors with gauges- A 32-bottle wine rack- A microwave- A live 7-foot sports ticker- Built-in computer- A full-size kegerator with tap- An
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