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DETAILS Magazine's May issue features a fun story about men's black tie fashion for summer time weddings. With some helpful information about the basics (like the difference between a shawl collar, notch collar and peak lapel) and some creative ways to make formal looks more casual in the warm weather, it's a great illustrated story! Check it out on Mens.Style.com, and be sure to visit Junebug's Flickr pool of men's wear photos for inspiration too!  I recently got the chance to talk fashion with our favorite local Haberdasher, Jeff Collins from MyHaberdasher.com (he made my boyfriend a gorgeous back suit- love it!) and he always has a great perspective and fantastic ideas about how to do men's formalwear right. He told me that grooms should consider buying a suit or tux instead of renting if they'll have the opportunity to wear it 3-4 times a year, or if they just want a special memento of their day. The groom's and groomsmen's outfits are usually made for each man individually out of the same cloth, but some grooms like to wear something a little different to stand out in the wedding party. Maybe he's in black and the groomsmen are in charcoal grey. Or for a summer wedding outdoors during the day he's in tan and they wear brown. He can also take the formal and make it more casual by introducing pattern and color into the shirt, tie, pocket square, or other accessories. Thanks Jeff!
Most of all, he should love what he's wearing and feel like a million bucks. What better opportunity to enjoy a little (or a lot) of fashion fun!
Today's Real Wedding took place last August at the beautiful Pacific Northwest destination, The Inn at Port Ludlow, and was the perfect reflection of everything this lovely couple holds dear. Just three months before the wedding, Diane and Mark's darling daughter Charlotte was born, so their marriage wasn't only about honoring the two of them, but celebrating their whole family. During the ceremony Mark held Charlotte (the "best baby") in his arms as Diane walked down the aisle, and as they all stood together at the alter there wasn't a dry eye in the house! Photographers Kim and Adam Bamberg from La Vie Photography captured all the action, and wedding coordinator extraordinaire, Jody from Good Taste Events, helped the new parents create a wedding that was a joy for all who attended. From the handmade favors of lip balm and soaps, to the apple harvest place cards and decor details in an ivory and champagne color palette, it was a stunningly beautiful and meaningful event! 
The evening before the wedding, Diane and Mark skipped the traditional rehearsal dinner and had a special ceremony blessing their new little bundle of joy, Charlotte Grace. Each guest wrote down their personal wishes for her life, and hung a card listing the qualities they would help teach to Charlotte in a tree that would later be planted in their yard. So sweet! It was a weekend full of events that celebrated every aspect of their lives. How perfect. Be sure to check out our Real Weddings section for more information on Mark and Diane's talented wedding team.
Last week while researching the pretty Bonbon Oiseau bridal hair accessories, I came across this fun "window-shopping" feature on the New York Magazine website and felt like I had found a treasure trove! It's called Shop-a-Matic, and it is fun, fun, fun! There are lots of different Fashion, Home, Beauty and Gift categories to pour through, and there is even a Wedding Guide featuring impressive collections of engagement rings, men's and women's wedding bands, stationery, registry ideas and bridal accessories. Some items are only available in New York area stores, but many items are available to purchase online, and the whole thing is super easy to use. Now if I could just stop window-shopping and get back to work! 
This weekend I attended the wedding of my dear friends Michelle and
Chip, and couldn't stop oohing and ahhing over Michelle's beautiful
dress. It had a fitted bodice with a simple halter neck and drop waist,
but the skirt was what stole the show! It was delicately embroidered
with a white on white floral, leaf and vine pattern that perfectly
personified the sweetness of spring. She looked fresh and glowing and
absolutely gorgeous, and reminded me of how much I love the wonderful
detailing on wedding gowns! In honor of springtime brides everywhere,
here are some of the fantastically detailed wedding dresses from the
recent Spring '09 bridal runways that will make you fall in love with the
season.
Top row to bottom row, wedding dresses by Romona Keveza, Oscar de la Renta, Melissa Sweet and Monique Lhuillier (dresses 4 and 5.) All images from Brides.com.
Top row to bottom row, wedding dresses by Ines Di Santo, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Lela Rose and Vera Wang. All images from Brides.com.
I arrived at my computer this morning to such a treat! An e-mail from Deborah, designer of gorgeous handmade wedding accessories for Bonbon Oiseau and a glowing post about Junebug on her delightful blog, Your Destiny is Stone Golden. Anyone who makes such beautiful fashion accessories and tells the world that Junebug is "as glossy as a candy apple and just as delicious," automatically wins my heart. Thanks Deborah!
Visit her site
to see all of her wonderful one-of-a-kind bridal hair accessories made
from vintage flowers, feathers, crystals, pearls and semi-precious
stones, and to see the list of stores across the country carrying her
designs. To order a custom piece, Deborah can work with you one-on-one
if you're in the Brooklyn area, or she can show you design examples
over Skype if you can't quite make it to her studio. How fun! I love
the blue feathers in the Something Blue hair comb, and the sweet little
flower clusters in her hair tucks. Pretty, pretty, pretty.
Bonbon Oiseau also makes creative boutonnières for guys in all sorts of
shapes, sizes and materials. What great keepsakes these would make
after the wedding!
I adore the romantic, luscious and slightly disheveled look of peonies, and think they make fantastic wedding flowers! Generally available in spring or early summer, there are so many gorgeous colors and varieties to chose from. They are sweet and timeless and can inspire your wedding style from beginning to end with the countless ways they could be incorporated into your bridal bouquet, invitations, wedding cake, reception decor, craft projects, accessories and fashion. So lovely!
 Top row:
Cake by Ron Ben-Isreal from InstyleWeddings.com
Invitation by Paper Moxie Second row:
Cake by Pink Cake Box Blog
Centerpiece of apples, hydrangeas, and peonies from Brides.com
Centerpieces of Sarah Bernhardt and Monsieur Jules Elie peonies and sweet peas from Brides.com Third row:
Paper peonies from MarthaStewart.com
Pink peony blossom from MarthaStewart.com Fourth row:
Natasha Skinny Headband with Flower from Nordstrom.com
Pink peony bouquet from MarthaStewart.com Fifth row:
Dresses by Vera Wang Bottom:
Wedding gown by Carolina Herrera
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