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Wedding Style: Modern Fall with Silver, Gold, Bronze, and Pewter

November 25, 2009 | editorial team

It’s nearing Thanksgiving and and I’m counting my blessings. One thing I’m thankful for? Getting to see the fabulous style of so many creative couples out there! Joanna and David were recently married at the gorgeous Ojai Valley Inn and Spa just outside Los Angeles, and with the help of wedding coordinator Amber Gustafson of Amber Events, they created a chic modern fall look to their wedding day. Images by Raya Carlisle of  Raya Photography.

Modern fall wedding bride and groom, metallic wedding color palette, images by Raya Carlisle

I absolutely love their use of metallics as a fall wedding color palette- silver, gold, bronze, and pewter were the colors that brought everything together. Joanna wore incredible rhinestone bridal accessories and their wedding invitations had beautiful metallic edging. The wedding bouquet of hydrangea, delphinium orchids and lisianthus was accented with silver Manzanita branches, seating cards were decorated with bronze, gold and pewter sparkling leaves, and tall centerpieces of silver Manzanita branches hung with candles filled the reception table tops. Such an elegant approach to a fall wedding!

Modern fall wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, metallic wedding color palette, images by Raya Carlisle

For even more photos and information about this wedding, check out the Amber Events blog. Thanks so much for sharing Amber, Raya, Joanna and David!

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Holiday Card Swap with Brooklyn Bride!

November 24, 2009 | editorial team

Are you craving the sounds of Christmas carols, tempted by the eggnog lattes at your local coffee shop, and plain old ready to get into the holiday spirit? Then sign-up for the third annual Holiday Card Swap hosted by Vané at Brooklyn Bride! It’s open to everyone and is a super fun and satisfying way to get your holiday craft on for a totally appreciative audience. This year there’s a tasty twist too- include your favorite cookie recipe in each card, and collect new ones in the cards you receive. Yum! Read all the instructions below and jump on in. (The deadline to decide to participate is tomorrow, and cards must go out by December 15th.) Don’t you just love being part of the wedding community? Thanks Vané!

Wedding community holiday card swap from Brooklyn Bride

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Wedding Dress Sample Sale Tips from Kirstie Kelly Couture

November 23, 2009 | editorial team

Kirstie Kelly Couture wedding gowns, images by Junebug Weddings

Mark your calendars LA brides! This weekend, November 28th and 29th, Kirstie Kelly Couture is having a sample sale from 10am to 6pm at their beautiful Brentwood salon (see the details at the bottom of this post).

Sample sales can be great opportunities to find your dream dress at a discounted price, but since they only last for a short time, you definitely want to be prepared going in. To help you make the most of any sample sale experience, no matter where it is, here are Kirstie Kelly’s top tips on how to approach a sample sale and find the dress you’ve been looking for. Thanks Kirstie!

1. Go to the sample sale with an idea of what you are looking for. Ball gown or sheath? Strapless or v-neck? Romantic and lacy or sleek and modern? This will help you and the bridal dress consultant youre working with stay focused and will make your search much easier.

2. Remember that you can always make changes to the wedding dress with alterations. You could add lace or beading, improve the fit, or incorporate fabulous accessories to make it the custom gown of your dreams.

3. Be ready to purchase. If you find your dress at a sample sale you must be able to buy it that day. Samples sales generally last for two days at the most.

4. Trust your instincts but keep an open mind to suggestions that the bridal consultant may have for you. Gowns that dont look very impressive on the hanger may come to life when you try them on!

5. Bring a trusted friend or your Mom with you for support and perspective. Bringing too many people often ends up feeling overwhelming and can create more confusion than clarity.

6. Sample sale dresses have probably been handled a lot more than a custom ordered version would be, so although theyre not used or second-hand gowns, they still may need to be cleaned professionally before your wedding. Ask your dress consultant for a reputable wedding gown cleaner.

 

Kirstie Kelly Couture Sample Sale!
Bridal Gowns starting at $400, bridesmaid, cocktail and flower girl dresses starting at $100, jewelry starting at $30.
10am – 6pm Saturday, November 28th and Sunday November 29th
131 South Barrington Place, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Call for an appointment or just stop by
310-471-5711 or e-mail [email protected]

Kirstie Kelly Couture wedding gowns, images by Junebug Weddings

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