OK, this is it, my last post before leaving on my big African adventure! Woo-hoo!
Over the next three weeks we have some amazing guest posts all lined up; ideas from the team here at Junebug, the work of talented wedding professionals, Real Weddings to die for, and personal stories from bloggers and brides alike. You’re going to love them! You can also follow along with my itinerary in the mini travel updates I’ve written at the beginning of each post. As you read, just picture me lounging in the locations above, and in my fantasy safari wardrobe below! Dreamy! See you in October!
Spring 2009 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is well under way in New York, and as always there are all sorts of designs from the ready-to-wear runways that would be perfect for weddings. I can see many of these dresses worn by a bride at a casual wedding, at a rehearsal dinner, or out on the town on a fabulous honeymoon. Check out a few of my early faves from the great coverage on Style.com…
After writing about my recent obsession with the color grey, I heard from Junebug reader Rachel who is planning a huge (800 person!) October wedding with a gorgeous grey color palette, and she asked for a little help putting together an inspiration board. Rachel filled me in on some of her wedding day details including her dress, shoes, cake topper, wedding party fashions and theme of “Modern Nature”, and I had a ball filling in the rest. Rachel, it’s going to be beautiful! Read on to hear details about the upcoming wedding in her own words…
Fifth row: Silver and white table setting and orchid centerpiece by Preston Bailey Branch, orchid and river rock place card table by Michelle Rago LIttle bird wedding cake topper by Rain’s End on Etsy.com
Our wedding is in October at 6pm at a large convention center because we’re having 800 guests!!! We’re East African so it’s a huge cultural wedding. The theme is modern nature: birds on the invites, pair of bird cake toppers, branches in the centerpieces, feathers in my bouquet, etc. We want a modern look but with warmth. We just want the reception to be inviting, romantic and energizing! The men will wear black tuxes. The bridesmaids are wearing floor length silk dupioni dresses in mauve that have a black undertone so they look more purple than pink. Each dress (all 9 of them) will have a different neckline but all will be a fit-and-flare or mermaid shape. They’re also wearing pewter color accessories with filigree designs. I’m wearing a dress with a grey sash, a cathedral length ivory veil and sparkling metallic sandals. My earrings are long chandeliers with crystals and light brown stones. My bouquet will be made from white anemones, roses, lillies, crystals and white feathers. The stems will be wrapped with ivory ribbon and a wide band of rhinestones. My hair will be in a low, loosely pinned bun with a fabric and crystal flower.
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