My jaw hit the floor when I saw these beautiful images taken by Peter from Stec Photo. The couple, Alyssha and Jordan were really aiming for a 1920s’ theme with a modern twist (i.e. 1950′s sneakers on the guys), and I must say, they really hit the nail with this one. Everything about this wedding screamed vintage chic from the fashion to the location (Vinifera Winery Estate B + B) to the cake! Our congrats to the happy couple, and thank-you for sharing your day with us!
Wedding Dresses
As we’ve sadly mentioned before, grooms generally just don’t get many funky fashion options when it comes to wedding attire. For some grooms, that might be just fine. You know, the fewer options, the better.Crazy Cool Cufflinks (photo gallery)
However, there are plenty of guys out there with great personalities that deserve to shine through in their wardrobe. While they might not be up for wearing a funky vest or tie, they might be okay with some unique cufflinks.We’ve covered some fabulous cufflinks here at AisleDash before, and now I have some more for you to peruse. Check out the gallery for some inspiration — some custom cufflinks might even make a great give for your groom-to-be! And, they’re all from one of our favorite sources — Etsy.com!via definatalie.comSource
Did I tell you already how much I love receiving submissions? Lizz Sisson sent me this adorable Chicago wedding with lots of charm and quirkyness. The wedding was held at Architectural Artifacts, an amazing venue with a large selection of antiques and tons of nice backgrounds for a photo shoot.
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Dulce, the bride from this lovely handmade retro wedding shares more details from her gorgeous vintage inspired wedding:
Let me tell you a bit about my husband and I. My husband is a DJ and I am an architect (this explains the venue and all the dancing).I basically made everything, starting with the invitations. I was inspired by Bird and Banner. The invitation read “with her grandparents, Catalina Demi Rosales (my daughter) invites you, to witness a simple ceremony between her mommy and daddy.” They were printed on vintage hankies with a gocco and I designed the postcard and the map. They were held together by pink ribbon and a wax seal. (pictures soon to come by second photographer). The map was tea stained to look vintage.I also made my programs which were also tea stained. I cut them out of 11×17 sheets and rolled them into little scrolls.I found my bridesmaids all dresses from Target for 24.99! I made my own veil and asked my bridesmaids to make their own headpieces. I bought supplies and we had wine and “craft night.” They also helped me make one bout. I let them be creative and make their own. I think letting go and not having total control made it more fun for all of us.
I decopaged hat boxes with tea stained music note sheets. The centerpieces and favors was something that I agonized over the entire time I was planning. I just couldn’t make up my mind. I finally decided on vintage silver teapots and pitchers, all tarnished and thrifted. I simply filled them with hydrangeas and tied two balloons to each one. The favors I included as part of the tablescape. I took very small doilies and dipped them in starch, laid them over small bowl, and allowed them to dry. This made a doily bowl. I filled them with crepe paper wrapped candies and tied the ends with ribbons. It turned out very nice.All together my wedding cost about 10,000. I am pretty pleased with that.See more photos from her wedding here.
Us Weekly/Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty ImagesAlmost everyone loves a wedding. We delight in the pageantry and the flood of optimism that fills the room when two people exchange their vows. Even the most cynical guest may find him- or herself dabbing at their eye when “I do’s” are spoken, although they may simultaneously be citing all those gloomy marriage statistics in the back of their mind.In the midst of these warm and fuzzy feelings, it’s not uncommon for feuding families to set aside grudges and pledge renewed affection. Is it possible that even the Palin and Johnston clans will find their way to reconciliation as Bristol and Levi tie the knot? Find Out How Levi Johnston Proposed to Bristol PalinIt’s hard to predict how this wedding will influence the conflict experienced between the families of this young bride and groom. With so many unpleasant comments having been tossed back and forth in the past year or so, it’s hard to imagine Sarah Palin showering praise on her new son-in-law in a toast to the couple, or the two mothers-in-law cozying up to jointly lavish their grandmotherly love on little Tripp.But then again, weddings soften our edges, and can sometimes bring about reconciliation when it had once seemed impossible.The truth is, when people have been brought together by fate or circumstance (or in Bristol and Levi’s case, the arrival of a child), it is always a good idea to look for opportunities to come together for healing and rapprochement. While no one expects Levi and his future mother-in-law to become new BFFs, a wedding could offer the chance to put differences aside and move from being adversaries to allies.For this to happen, however, everyone involved has to be willing to let go of past hurts and choose to see one another with an open mind and heart. This doesn’t mean people shouldn’t exercise the right to cautiously rebuild trust based on new behavior. But it does require standing in the vulnerable position of knowing that people sometimes DO learn from their mistakes. Bristol’s Dream Wedding: A Camouflage-Themed WeddingWhile apologies can go a long way toward rebuilding bridges between people and families, there are ways to say “I’m sorry” that instill a real sense that the hurtful or dishonest behavior may not be repeated. These kinds of full apologies — whether spoken prior to gathering at a wedding celebration, or at the event itself — can greatly improve the odds that trust will be restored.The three parts of an apology:
- “I am sorry.” Those three words, spoken sincerely, can work miracles. However, they require a period or full stop after being spoken. In other words, “I am sorry for saying awful things about you, but I only did it because you were so mean to me…” is not a true apology. Simply say, “I’m sorry for saying awful things about you…” Acknowledge the impact of your hurtful behavior. “I can only imagine how embarrassed or betrayed you felt when I said what I did.” Again, don’t offer a justification for your behavior. Simply express your heartfelt understanding of the negative impact of your words or actions, and take full responsibility for what you did. “What do you need from me to make things right?” Invite the other person to share what practical steps they might want you to take to help them begin to restore faith in his or her relationship with you. It may be they ask for you to publicly apologize. Or they might want you to reveal the things you’re doing in your personal life (attending AA if alcoholism was a factor, or getting counseling) that could help them know you’re not just spouting words, but that you’re serious about making real changes.
Should Bristol Wear a White Wedding Dress? PLUS: The Dress She Wants to Wear!When the bride and groom walk down the aisle and the sentimental music begins to play, most wedding guests can’t help but hope for the best. With the declaration of commitment between the couple comes an opportunity for their guests to join in making a resolution of their own to bury the hatchet and find a way to create peaceful, caring relationships out of damaged ones.As reluctant as the Palins and Johnstons might feel about putting their grievances to rest, it may be that the best wedding gift they can give to this couple — and their young son — will be to know that they have the mutual support of both families as they attempt to create a lifelong bond. Indeed, weddings offer a unique opportunity for union and reunion. Let us hope Bristol and Levi’s festivities bring both.Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, educator and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. She is also the Advice Mama at AOL’s Parentdish.com.
Photography courtesy del sol Photography. Talk about the ultimate snag in Destination Wedding plans
Many readers ask me where can they find similar earrings to the ones I wore, and my answer is always eBay! You can find gorgeous vintage Deco earrings affordably. These earrings I found today are gorgeous. The stones are little faded due their age, but are nonetheless stunning!
As I mentioned last week, I had a chance to chat with designer Romona Keveza backstage at Toronto Fashion Week, and I’m happy to share the full interview with you now! Romona had lots of helpful advice about bridal fashion trends, and why you should splurge on your dream dress. Speaking of which, I’m so glad you get to see her divine creations in motion
So after experiencing the ultimate setback at 2am this morning, upon the realization that my website content had mysteriously pulled a Hoodini…I began the task of re-uploading as many entries as I could.
