Enchanted Dream Weddings & Affairs

Bill Gaytten for Christian Dior

Naomi — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Cinched waists, diaphanous skirts, heavily tiered ball gowns, and billows upon billows of tulle mesmerized the guests at Christian Dior’s summer 2012 couture show. Models dresses in feminine silhouettes graced the runway with simple an subtle makeup and perfectly coiffed hair.

Bill Gaytten, head of creative direction for the fashion house synonymous with the word couture, shows us that pretty and feminine has a place in the world of haute couture and many would agree.

{Vogue and Style}

Cymbeline 2012 Wedding Dress Collection

Naomi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:23:29 +0000

Evelyne, Chantal, and Monique are the Cymbeline sisters and the designers behind the Cymbeline brand. For thirty years, these sisters have known exactly what the fashion forward bride wants and it goes beyond the lace and tulle. Artistry and quality is as equally important. These three sisters decided to change the way wedding gowns were made thirty years ago and are still doing so today.

Aware of the latest bridal trends, Cymbeline’s 2012 collection will appeal to the modern, minimalist, or princess bride. Keeping in line with the current fashion and wedding dress trends, there is little fault to find with this collection. I love the graceful and romantic silhouette of each dress. Fortunate for us, there is a Cymbeline is available stateside.

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A Laduree Inspired Dessert Table

Naomi — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

If you know me anything about me, you know that I love France…a lot. I have so many reasons to be crazy about the birthplace of my great grandfather but a few reasons that instantly comes to mind is walking in the city with no agenda and discovering hidden gems like restaurants, bookstores and of course having a late night treat at Laduree with my husband. The shoot that I’m sharing with you today reminds me of our last holiday in Paris and makes me long for Laduree’s famous macarons.

Every detail of this shoot is perfect and the photography is beautiful! The talented cast of wedding gurus that created this visual feast are based in Montreal, Canada. This is just a photo shoot but can you imagine them coming together to design a wedding ? Pure gorgeousness.

If you are a bride in the Montreal area, I recommend getting in touch with these amazing vendors. You can find their links at the bottom of this post! Please be sure to visit French Wedding Style blog for more inspiration. Enjoy!

{Via French Wedding Style}

Dessert Table Design + Styling: Principal Planner | Prop/Stands: Principal Planner + Monique Simone Photography | Cookies: L&V Sweets
Cake: The Caketress | Cupcakes and Macarons: Dolci Piu
Cake balls: Three C Baking & Co | Turkish Delights, Marshmallow, Nougat Cookies: Oh So Chic Sweets

Cover Story Postcards by Anthropologie

Naomi — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

I was visiting everyone’s favorite store, Anthroplologie over the weekend, and came across a few things that I put on my wish list. However, as a wedding planner it’s hard not to see something and think that it would be a great for a wedding, too.

I will bet you that many of my fellow wedding planners/designers hate the standard, signature only wedding guest books. Who wants a book filled with eligible signatures? Giving your guest an opportunity to leave you a heartfelt message will create long lasting memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. I love reading the messages our friends wrote for us on our wedding day. You will, too. I promise.

I stumbled upon these postcards on Anthropologie and knew they would be a perfect guest book alternative for the bibliophile couple. These Cover Story Postcards are exact replicas of classic paperback works. Wouldn’t they make a great replacement for the traditional guestbook? They’d make a great replacement for wedding table numbers, too.

There are one hundred in a pack and at a great price; I think it’s a perfect buy. The color of each postcard is different and will certainly match any wedding décor. Another must have from Anthroplologie!

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Photographer Samm Blake – Annabel & Matthew’s Wedding

Naomi — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Even though this is indeed a wedding blog, I seldom highlight real weddings. However, from time to time I come across a wedding, other than ones I have designed, that I truly admire and feel the need to share. The weddings that I do feature are not only chosen because of the details, but because of the photography, as well. You can have the best details in the world but if you have a mediocre photographer, it really would not matter if your details were made of gold. In this case, the photography caught my attention and then the details of the wedding followed suit.

I contacted Samm Blake, a wedding and portrait photographer in Australia, and asked if she would allow me to share Annabel and Matthew’s wedding day with you. To my delight, she was more than happy to. I don’t know much about Samm Blake other than she is based in Melbourne and is one heck of a photographer. Intrigued by her work, I lingered on her site to see more and was not disappointed. I am officially a fan.

Although Samm shot some of the wedding in black and white, I chose to focus on the colored photos…although I might just slip a black and white beauty in! In my opinion, all of the images are beautiful. My favorite image is the one of the yellow flower printed skirt with the back of a bridesmaid’s shoe. It reminds me of the female characters in Mad Men. So chic! Enjoy the images! Thank you Samm for sharing this beautiful wedding with us!

Photos courtesy of Samm Blake Photography

Haute Hippie Spring 2012 Collection

Naomi — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:18:00 +0000

Is there such a thing as being a Haute Hippie? Well of course. When I think of a “haute hippie” one fashion icon comes to mind immediately…Nicole Richie. She has taken the hippie style of dressing and made it haute….but this isn’t about Ms. Richie. I just wanted to set the stage for the line I’m about to share with you just in case you couldn’t picture a haute hippie. Need another? Chloë Sevigny occasionally fits that bill, too.

Back to the program…

The Haute Hippie brand has really laid the romance factor on thick this season with lace, chiffon, silk, and floor skimming skirts. The line takes you from Paris, to Provence, and then Morocco all mixing to create a bohemian collection of lovelies. Add a few throwback silhouettes from the 70’s and with lovely embellishments and you have a boss {60’s hippie slang for “cool”} spring collection for the modern boho trendsetter.

{Haute Hippie}

{inspiration board #74} An Elegant Affair

Naomi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Many of my favorite things make up this wonderfully elegant board. I love the instance appearance and sense of grace when one wears a beautiful shoulder bearing dress, and anyone who has ever visited my humble blog knows that my preferred palette pleasers are pears and French macarons. I have a love of ornate and grand doors and recently I have thought myself a connoisseur of vintage doorknob. Could I have been influenced by the crystal doorknobs on every door in my childhood home? As a child, I thought very little of all those glistening doorknobs. Now, I wish I had every one of them. And please tell me who does not love twinkle lights…all year long? They can make the dullest of rooms or gardens magical.

It’s funny how all of us have our “things” that make us happy and past memories that shape what we like and appreciate as adults. I sometimes wonder. of my online friends, what little everyday things fills their day with joy. What quirky things make you smile?

Dustjacket Attic, Call Me Cupcake, This Is Glamorous,

BHLDN Wedding Dress Perfection

Naomi — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +0000

For our wedding in 2008, my husband and I got married on a tropical island that was quite warm and incredibly humid. I intended, all along, to purchase two dresses for our wedding day; one for our ceremony and another for the reception. When I initially tried on my dream dress, I didn’t think it was heavy at all. At my second fitting, I completely abandoned the thought of buying a second dress. Something I would soon regret..

As the evening of our wedding progressed, it still felt quite comfortable. However, as our reception approached its third hour, my beautiful wedding dress suddenly became an unfriendly armor of silk, tulle, and lace that I could not wait to take off!

If I could do it all again, I would have purchased another dress to change into like this dress from BHLDN. It is simply stunning. Lighter in weight yet equally beguiling and probably would not require a second change. Which is a good thing because traveling with a wedding dress is no fun.

When I first saw this dress, I studied every charming detail. The beautiful silk covered buttons, the slight hint of a trail and the layers of pleated satin and silk, gives this dress amazing fluidity. Sheer necklines are quite beguiling especially with gorgeous embroidery. Since I won’t be wearing this beauty {I could save it for our five-year vow renewal!} I hope that one of my lovely brides finds it just as beautiful and chooses it for her wedding day.

{via BHLDN}

What Lies Beneath…

Naomi — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:55:33 +0000

The season of nice is over…now we can get back to the business of being naughty. Why wait for the “all things pink, fluffy, heart shaped and red” holiday to arrive to be someone’s nicely wrapped package. I say there is no time like the present to treat yourself to something nice and him to something naughty…

An Al Fresco Winter Table

Naomi — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +0000

A winter tablescape, adorned with simple details, creates a cozy al fresco setting at dusk. The warm glow of the lanterns and the glass votives hanging from the tree’s branches makes this cozy setting, romantic and magical. It is the perfect setting with nature as your guest of honor.

{via desde mi ventana & Interior Magasinet}