Etsy Find of the Week: Leanne Marshall

If you love Project Runway as much as I do, then you might remember season 5 winner, Leanne Marshall. Leanne was one of my faves from day one, so you can imagine my glee when I found out she has an Etsy shop! That's right, you can get a delightfully feminine and unique Leanne original all from the comfort of your Etsy search tab! I am seriously swooning over these stunning designs. They are perfect for the bride searching for something lovely, modern, and romantic!

Be sure to check out Leanne's blog for her latest projects and musings!

Fashion: Simple Silhouettes Spring 2011

I've always felt that bridesmaid dresses should be simple, easy, and elegant. I think Simple Silhouettes and I are on the same page because I'm loving their new collection. All the designs are effortlessly beautiful and totally 'wear again' dresses. There's no reason your gals can't be comfy and chic at the same time! Keep your bridal party a happy party by going with a dress they are sure to love.

I'm totally smitten with this fab convertible sleeve dress! It's a sure winner both ways! 

[ Photos via Aisle Dash ]

Etsy Find of the Week: Love June

There is a place where glamour meets eco-friendly. That place is Love June. Seriously stunning gowns that are sustainable and oh so chic! As if her elegant vintage inspired designs didn't already have me swooning, Sara, the designer, creates unique patterns that utilize every inch of fabric, so there is virtually no waste. It's a win win for everybody! Plus, a lot of her designs are versatile, able to change from a one shoulder to a halter top with a quick switch-a-roo. These gowns are perfect for the bride looking for a simple and glamourous look and fabulous for bridesmaids who are sure to wear these dresses again!

All photos by Kate Kelly

Fashion: Bridal Market 2010

If you all haven't been following the amazing fashion at this year's Bridal Market, you are missing out! I have been drooling over all the gorgeous gowns for the past week and wanted to share a few of my faves! Some trends I've been noticing: rich applique details, sheer swiss dots, ruffles and rosettes, scalloped tiers, and illusion necklines. All seriously stunning and all majorly satisfying for your fashion sweet tooth!

Amsale sets the standard for simplistic elegance and quality (You all know I am crushing over this top Jackie O gown!!)

Christos wows with whimsical and romantic details

Reem Acra steps it up with some gorgeous glam gowns

Romona Keveza defines classic elegance and sophistication

Rivini stuns with a swoon-worthy and sculptural collection

Pricilla of Boston takes it to new heights with these beautiful silhouettes (PS- the bottom left gown has a detachable skirt for an instant reception dress!! Love!)

All photos via Aisle Dash

What designer were you impressed by and which gowns do you love?

If you want to follow the fashion check out #BridalMarket on Twitter, where lots of awesome blogs are giving live updates and images on all the gown goodness! 

And while you're there, you can follow me @GlamandGraceWed as well :)

Fashion: Jenny Packham

Nothing brightens the week more than some gorgeous gowns. And there's no one better to do the trick than Jenny Packham! Her Spring 2011 collection is just too much fabulous to handle! She has her trademark sexy art deco gowns that are always stunning, with a few other lovely silhouettes as well. All of them are breathtaking and glamourous, yet still classics. They are so etherial yet ooze femininity and sex appeal! I also really love how she gives so many more options than the basic strapless gown! So much to fall in love with!

This left gown is so Grace Kelly gorgeous!! Total swoon!

Love these stunning love sleeve alternatives!

These short dresses are way cute and the perfect exit dress!

What do you think? Which one do you love most?

Gown Friday: Luisa Beccaria RTW

i have fallen completely in love with Luisa Beccaria's spring 2011 RTW--i honestly could design an entire wedding from these beautifully soft, sun drenched colors and her understated bohemian glamour!  wouldn't your maids just look fabulous in an simple white eyelet dress? or a sassy, strapless floral mini dress?  and i adore all of the colorful chunky espadrilles adorned with over-sized flowers...it's making me long for summer again...


hope you have a wonderful friday (i forgot it was friday this morning...it's been a long week!!) and i'll see you on monday!

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Gown Friday: Spring 2011 RTW

so if you haven't noticed i've had the HARDEST time this morning using blogger...anyone else?? i'm so sorry--embarrassing really... i cannot wait until i get a website going...yeah, that's right, Weddings Fresh is working on a new website/blog in the next couple of months and i can hardly wait!!

for Gown Friday i chose Lela Rose's spring 2011 RTW collection--to die for!!  definitely one of my favorites from fashion week so far (haven't seen all of the shows yet...but i will!).  i'm sorry the images are so small--click on them and they will get bigger!!

i'm working on a huge baby shower for a dear, dear friend this saturday.  she is having twin boys--truly a miracle!  so blessed to be doing this and i can't wait to share it with you.  have a wonderful weekend!

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Fashion Week: Spring 2011 RTW

{Carlos Miele}

you know my eye is always on fashion week, ladies and this year it's been fabulous!  Carlos Miele's collection was an ethereal array of carefree, sheer silhouettes (a big trend this year!), Carolina Hererra brought the beauty of simplicity to the runway with stunning column gowns and inspiration from traditional Koren attire, and Christian Siriano was sophisticated chic with plenty of crisp white and voluptuous ruffles.  I also loved Reem Acra creative take on an American Princess, marked by overwhelming amounts of sparkle and glitter and whimsical layers.  

i've got plenty more to share with you all, so stay tuned for tomorrow! 

{Carolina Herrera}

{Christian Siriano}

{Reem Acra}

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Fashion: Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011

New York Fashion Week was in full swing this past week and I have been soaking in all the fashion goodness. I was blown away by Monique Lhuillier's ready to wear collection! If it is any indication of what is to come for her bridal collection, we are all in for a treat! Monique was inspired by a dream: "The dream was a beautiful girl running through a garden. Her very own Garden of Eden."I am absolutely loving the lush floral patterns, the bright apple reds, the sexy greens, and the glamourous golds! That vibrant green gown is so calling my name, along with the sheer sequined off the shoulder gold dress! Please tell, which ones are your faves??

She also has some gorgeous short white numbers that would be perfect for a second dress option! Love!

[ Photos via Aisle Dash ]