Vera Wang – just the name evokes drama, elegance, couture. After the dark and moody wedding dresses for spring, the Fall 2013 Vera Wang collection is a return to feminine, romantic confections. And the shapes? Big (I mean voluminous in some cases!) ballgowns that are amazing after amazing layer of of organza and tulle. Many of the bodices featured a very traditional corset shape that create a stunning contrast to the dramatic skirts and intricate lace piecing that embellish the dresses. She wows us again with a truly gorgeous collection!
This Thursday night, November 8th, is the annual Get Hitched Give Hope charitable gala event in Seattle (woo-hoo!) and as Presenting Sponsors we’ve partnered up with some fantastic local hotels and resorts to create donations of romantic Washington getaways that will be available during the auction. Come on down to this amazing event to bid on these mini-honeymoons and feel great knowing that your dollars will go to help such worth while causes – Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition…
Lakedale Resort is one of a kind – sitting on 82-acres, with three spring water lakes, it lets you take advantage of everything that’s special about this region. You can even go “glamping” from May through September! It’s an ideal San Juan Island spot.
Friday Harbor House sits atop a bluff overlooking the scenic harbor and gives you perfect access to both the island’s beautiful natural scenery and the activities of Friday Harbor. Check out the charming art galleries, antique shops, bookstores, and boutiques in town one day, and do some whale watching, hiking or kayaking the next!
Our other Washington getaway is a one-night stay in a Lakefront Guest Room at The Woodmark Hotel with a $100 dining credit to the binn on the lake or The Beach Cafe. Yum! I’ve stayed at The Woodmark and have eaten at both restaurants, so I can personally vouch for what an awesome experience this will be! (This package is not available on holidays or in August.)
What a way to start the week! Kaitlin and Vaibhav’s gorgeous Hindu wedding was a breathtaking celebration! I love their photos by Cathy and David Photographers. There is just so much joy, color, and light in these images that they make feel so happy, even on a Monday morning!
The Couple: Kaitlin and Vaibhav
The Wedding: 9.10-11.11 – Armour House – Lake Forest, IL
What three adjectives best describe your wedding day? Warm, vibrant, and blessed
Was there a decor theme that ran through your wedding? What was the inspiration for that particular idea and how did it reflect you as a couple? Our goal was to have a traditional wedding that honored both of our families and heritages, so we kept it simple. We chose a beautiful venue and worked with a great design studio to highlight the garden where we had our Hindu ceremony. We carried the bright colors of the garden into the reception arrangements and used highlights of gold.
What were some of the different ways you used decor elements to create the beautiful, cohesive event you were envisioning? We wanted a traditional garden feel with an Indian twist. I chose to wear Indian style clothing for the Hindu ceremony and to my surprise, my family followed suit (and had great fun doing it). Overall, we used gold and pink/red to keep with traditional Hindu wedding colors.
Where did you choose to hold your wedding, and how did the location influence your decor decisions? We chose an amazing old mansion with a beautiful garden. The venue had a lot of character – from the blooming flowers in the garden to the marble hall where the reception was held. We tried to set off the venue by choosing bright flowers and antique-style accents.
Looking back, do you have a favorite project or successful decor idea from your wedding? Tell us what you loved about it! We needed customized programs for our Hindu ceremony so I made them myself. The finished product was a Zine — one page on which I formatted doodles and explanations of the ceremony parts. I then folded the page into a mini-booklet. It was useful, cute and environmentally friendly too.
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