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We have featured some real weddings and some birdcage veils of several brides during 2008. When we ran across the wedding of Christine Elizabeth Van Duyn we fell in love with her pictures.  She looks gorgeous.  The beautiful gown and jacket was designed by Monique Lhullier and the headpiece was …

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I came across these dresses from designer, Janell Berte and thought they would be perfect for a casual wedding, a bride wanting a short dress or even a second wedding where a bride did not want the whole ball gown extravaganza. They are both unique in their own way and …

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If you have been at the mall doing any shopping during the fall, you are bound to have seen purple everywhere.  Purple is the new black.  You can find purple in home furnishing and in clothing galore.  Well, are we seeing that purple transferred to the wedding industry as well?
Here’s …

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Get your very own pair of cobalt blue satin pumps just like Carrie Bradshaw’s in the Sex and the City movie. These shoes are by designer Manolo Blahnik and made in Italy.
They have a 4 1/4″ covered heel with a crystal broach. You can find them at Neiman Marcus.
These shoes …

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I have found that a pair of pretty, stylish yet comfortable white wedding shoes are extremely difficult to find.  So why not buck the tradition of the matching white shoes to go along with the wedding gown. There are no rules of etiquette for your wedding day shoes.
Remember, you do …

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Mark Badgley and James Mischka designed their signature fragrance to be reminiscent of the glamorous days of old Hollywood, yet timeless enough for the modern woman.
Notes: Red Wild Berries, Fresh Peach, Crème de Cassis, Osmanthus Flower, White Peony, Jasmine, Caramel Amber, Indian Sandalwood, Patchouli.
While you have some time off during …

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Another fragrance offered by Vera Wang is called Bouquet.  This fragrance has a fresh green floral scent.  Spirited and romantic, it’s a bouquet that blooms to perfection.
The scent opens with dew drops, accented with a delicate blend of radiant Sicilian bergamot and black currant leaves. The luminous heart blooms with …

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Last week we shared our first wedding day fragrance option, Vera Wang Sheer Veil. Today’s fragrance that we are featuring is Vera Wang’s brand new fragrance called Look.
Vera Wang Look top notes of mandarin, watery greens, lychee and Golden Delicious apple; a heart of lily, freesia and jasmine, and a …

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Throughout 2008, Dallas Wedding Planner has featured numerous brides wearing birdcage veils.  We love the look and think it is such a nice change from the standard traditional veil.  Dallas Wedding Planner is super excited to learn there is a local company in the Dallas area located in Red Oak, …

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Are you hunting for that perfect wedding day fragrance?  There are so many to choose from so sometimes the search can be difficult.  As we approach the holiday season, many of the fragrances will be on sale so it is a fabulous time to select your wedding fragrance and save …

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For the second consecutive year, Brides magazine is joining a national effort to mobilize the bridal fashion community in joining the fight against breast cancer.
Twenty-one leading designers have created a wedding dress with a “Something Pink” theme. In the November/December Brides magazine issue, they will feature a 23-page spread filled …

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I love it when a bride thinks outside the box and her personality comes through on her wedding day. The bride is wearing chocolate brown sandals with pink polka dots.  How cute!
The bride wore these cute sandals for her bridal photos and the reception. Thanks again to Phase 3 Photography …

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Everyone knows that vintage is in, from birdcage veils to bringing back to life that “something old”.  For brides and bridesmaids, the vintage look is back and better than before.  In addition to the modern take on vintage, the 2009 bridal and bridesmaid jewelry is heading towards chunkier designs of …

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate your “something blue” into your wedding day? How about your shoes? Here’s an great shot by Jefferson Todd Photographers with a pair of beautiful blue shoes. It makes me want to go out and purchase a blue pair of shoes!

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