Download or read book Vintage Weddings written by Marnie Fogg and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VINTAGE WEDDINGS takes a close look at the key periods, diverse styles, iconoclastic designers, significant ceremonies and cultural influences in wedding fashions. Organised chronologically, this book shows the reader how to recognize the silhouette that will best suit their body shape, identify luxurious fabrics, contrast various styles, and to source appropriate accessories, from gloves and shoes to flowers, veils, jewellery and table decorations. Throughout the book, individual pieces that epitomize the defining characteristic of each designer or decade are analysed in detail. Traditionally the wedding dress is the most expensive garment that a woman will ever buy. Increasingly, however, prospective brides are looking for something other than the customary costly and formulaic gown. This has given rise an increasing demand for vintage wedding gowns; one that both expresses a personal style and also provides a narrative. A vintage wedding dress can provide the theme and style of the entire celebration. A dress of frills and lace, indicative of the Edwardian era, may be the inspiration for a summer picnic with men in blazers and boaters and women wielding parasols, while afternoon tea served in Art Deco china to the sound of a jazz band may provide the perfect background for a floral printed tea-dress from the 1930s. This book is for those interested in collecting a acquiring all aspects of authentic vintage pieces relating to the wedding ceremony, and also for prospective brides who are buying new, but are looking for sources of inspiration.
Download or read book The Bridal Stylist written by Gillian Armour and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student workbook to accompany online course at FashionStylistInstitute.com - A bridal stylist helps the bride with her appearance. The customized services she provides include measuring and fitting the bride, helping to select the appropriate wedding dress for the brides body shape, shopping with the bride, coordinating accessories, jewelry and shoes that the bride will wear, consulting on the choice of bouquet colors, scheduling hair and makeup appointments, assisting and coordinating the final fitting sessions with the bride, styling for the brides photo shoot both before, during, after and at the reception AND being on hand for the bride in case she needs help with her appearance during her big day. This highly specialized business is detailed in this book. The author trains bridal stylists to be professionally adept at styling and the information contained in this book is used as the textbook for the training courses to prepare men and women for success.
Download or read book What s Your Bridal Style written by Casey Cooper and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've found the perfect person to love, honor, and cherish for life. The rest should be a piece of cake, right? Speaking of cake, what kind will you choose? Will the big event be indoors or outdoors? Black tie or casual? Will the guests eat fish or chicken or tofu lasagna? And what about flowers? Don't panic! Wedding experts Sharon Naylor and Casey Cooper have created an essential guide with a unique bridal intake quiz that covers all major facets of wedding planning, including colors, attire, food, venues, and more. What's Your Bridal Style? is your go-to guide to enjoying a stress-free, blissful wedding day that's perfect--and perfectly you. Sharon Naylor is the author of 27 wedding planning books. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Fox 5 Live, and other shows. She lives in Madison, New Jersey.
Download or read book Bridal Style written by Nancy Davis and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 1997 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the most glorious wedding dress to the most outrageous cake, from the most beautiful flowers to the ideal reception setting, brides today are planning weddings which reflect their own individual styles. This lively, informative book gives each bride the opportunity to make her wedding an affair to remember. 160 color photos.
Download or read book Your Bridal Style written by Rani St. Pucchi and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your wedding day is possibly the most important day of your life, and your wedding dress may be the most important garment you will ever wear. This engaging, beautifully illustrated book is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration. With this book in hand, any bride-to-be can design and create the wedding of her dreams.
Download or read book Style Me Pretty Weddings written by Abby Larson and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the 2 million monthly followers of powerhouse wedding blog StyleMePretty.com, the major mainstream hit with serious indie cred (think Domino meets Etsy meets Martha Stewart Weddings), and for all brides looking for fresh new inspiration, editor in chief Abby Larson offers an eagerly awaited, entirely unique, and gorgeously photo-rich wedding resource. Joyful, love-filled weddings are created with the details that make the couple unique. These touches--letter-pressed table cards with a pet bulldog cameo; a chandelier to which the bride and groom tied hundreds of colorful ribbons; a photograph of the bride's grandparents fastened around her bouquet--elevate a beautiful day into a deeply personal, unforgettable celebration. Style Me Pretty has become a go-to destination for planning your own ecstatic wedding. Now, the founder of this beloved site, Abby Larson, offers this gorgeous resource, which includes: • Abby’s step-by step guide to determining your couple style, gathering inspiration, and threading it through each element of the celebration • 17 never-before-seen Real-Life Weddings—with details on all their special and handcrafted touches, and advice from the brides • 5 Style Blueprints to help you custom-craft your own Classic, Rustic, Whimsical, Modern, or Al Fresco wedding, from paper goods to the cake • 15 Do It Yourself projects, such as glittered vases, linen favor bags, and dip-dyed ombré napkins Full of lively and oh-so-lovely ideas, and more than 250 photographs, this swoonworthy volume will help you distill the wide world of wedding inspiration into the most meaningful, utterly original day you can imagine.
Download or read book Rustic Wedding Chic written by Maggie Lord and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.
Download or read book Style Me Vintage Weddings written by Annabel Beeforth and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: Pavilion Books, 2013.
Download or read book Rene s Bouquets for Brides written by Rene Van Rems and published by Rene Van Rems. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exquisite photos of brand new haute couture, true fashion-forward cascading bridal bouquets in a large color coffee table resource guide book. This must have "selection tool" addresses the major modeled bridal gown styles, showcasing which flowers and bouquet styles will offset the fashion best. This book is for brides, designers, bridal consultants, special event designers and others who want to be unique and different, yet in real-time taste and style.
Download or read book Vogue Weddings written by Hamish Bowles and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite collection of nearly 400 iconic, inspirational wedding photographs of royalty, models, artists, actors, musicians and designers who have appeared in Vogue through the magazine’s 120 year history. Showcasing the work of legendary photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Patrick Demarchelier, Jonathan Becker, Norma Jean Roy, Mario Testino, Irving Penn, Arthur Elgort, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Annie Leibovitz, Vogue Weddings will transport you to a myriad of romantic settings around the world, from storied castles, palaces, and cathedrals, to weddings by the sea or in the countryside. Here are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London; Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars in Italy; Kate Moss and Jamie Hince in the Cotswolds; Lauren Bush and David Lauren at the RRL Ranch in Colorado; Marina Rust and Ian Connor in Maine; Lauren Davis and Andrés Santo Domingo in Cartagena, Colombia as well as such iconic photos as Bianca and Mick Jagger in the car after their wedding in St. Tropez. A chapter on models’ weddings includes portraits of Natalia Vodianova, Coco Rocha, Maggie Rizer, Stella Tennant, Lara Stone and Cindy Crawford among others in their own wedding dress choices. Vogue Weddings also features behind-the-scenes details from Hamish Bowles; personal wedding stories from Mario Testino, Plum Sykes, Marina Rust and Sarah Mower; and fashion portfolios created by the magazine’s editors of bridal photo shoots, many including couture.
Download or read book Prairie Style Weddings written by Fifi O'Neill and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ideas for a rustic-themed bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception, plus ten DIY projects to add a homespun touch to your event. Rustic barns and gardens are popular settings for the intimate, personalized weddings that are among today’s top trends. Stylist Fifi O’Neill knows how to transform such venues into gorgeous “prairie style” celebrations that seamlessly blend ruggedness and elegance. This beautifully illustrated look-book with more than 150 photographs is filled with unique ideas for planning the perfect bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. From a cheery garden-shed party to a dinner set amid a lush cornfield, Prairie-Style Weddings shows how to achieve an effortless look that is rich in personality and bursting with charm. Ten simple DIY projects add a homespun touch to any wedding event.
Download or read book The Afrocentric Bride written by Therez Fleetwood and published by Amber Books Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this internationally acclaimed styling guide for brides of color, Fleetwood shares her secrets on how to create an Afrocentric gown by using fabrics imported from Africa, adorning it with cowrie shells, embroidering and quilting it with natural colors and fibers, as well as wearing one's favorite soft pastel shade or a wonderful vibrant red.
Download or read book Dressed Styled and Down the Aisle written by Julie Sabatino and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the founder of the bridal styling industry and the most sought-after stylist in the business, Dressed, Styled, and Down the Aisle: Becoming a Stylish Bride has been deemed a “sanity-saving manifesto” by industry insiders and has firmly secured its place as the definitive guide for brides who want to look and feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful on their big day. Packed with insider tips, smart suggestions, and inspiring photographs, Dressed, Styled and Down the Aisle takes the mystery out of bridal styling and empowers brides to make confident and informed decisions about their wedding day look, saving them much-needed time, money, and energy. A few things readers can expect to find in the book include: • Styling shortcuts, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes information that have never been shared with the public—until now • Customizable exercises, quizzes, and guides that make you the center of the conversation • Guidance on how to protect your mental health while styling yourself and your wedding party • A full 360-degree approach that walks you through the entire styling process of the bride, groom, MOB/MOG, and wedding party Embark on your bridal journey supported by the wisdom of the most esteemed stylist in the business, and get ready to shine!
Download or read book A Bride s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding written by Cavin Elizabeth and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreaming of having the most beautiful wedding photos? It's important to choose an amazing photographer, but you shouldn't stop there. To have the best wedding photos, you also need wedding plans that are carefully designed with your photography in mind. In this inspirational and practical guide, wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth teaches you how simple changes and additions to your wedding plans can elevate the beauty of your wedding photography. With sections such as choosing your dream photographer, what to look for in a getting ready room, and how to construct an ideal photography timeline, Cavin Elizabeth's easy-to-follow book will have you planning for a picture perfect wedding.
Download or read book Every Bride Needs a Groom Brides with Style Book 1 written by Janice Thompson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn't managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town--the very same day Katie wins her dream dress--her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop--yeah, you read that right--catch on to her humiliation if she does? Janice Thompson designs a romance sure to delight, with plenty of fish-out-of-water moments, a hilarious supporting cast, and more of the wedding biz world her readers adore.
Download or read book Bridal Guide R Magazine s How to Plan the Perfect Wedding Without Going Broke written by Diane Forden and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to... get married in high style but at low cost? Design the wedding of your dreams without depleting your nest egg? Enjoy your most special day without paying for it for the rest of your life? For the first time, the experts at Bridal Guide, America's leading bridal magazine, have gathered all of their favorite cost-containing tips and stress-reducing strategies into one handy volume. This comprehensive, practical wedding planner offers hundreds of insider tips for cutting back on wedding costs without cutting back on style, including how to: Find exquisite invitations, centerpieces, and favors at discount prices Save substantially on designer gowns and accessories Discover seasonal bargains on honeymoon travel Enjoy magnificent music at minimal fees Cut down on catering expenses in savvy, subtle ways Ensure high-quality photography at reasonable prices. From etiquette to officiants, transportation to tipping, and registry to rehearsal dinners, Bridal Guide's Diane Forden spells it all out for you. Charts, checklists, and calendars keep you on track and simplify each stage of the planning process. Don't Scrimp! Prioritize Your Way to a Beautiful Wedding on a Realistic Budget! Whether you have a year or only a few months, ample resources or cash-flow concerns, this all-in-one planner will help you organize the Big Day from day one.
Download or read book Bridal Guide R Magazine s New Etiquette for Today s Bride written by Bridal Guide Magazine and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-26 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 2.5 million weddings per year in the U.S., this guide is an absolute necessity when it comes to answering not only customary etiquette questions, but also the thornier, more modern problems that today's brides face. Bridal Guide is the #1 bridal magazine for female readers 18-34. The As a foremost expert on all things wedding-related, the editor-in-chief of the magazine -- and the author of this book! -- has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today show, and E! Style, among others. This guide is committed to helping you find bridal market promotions, including launch parties, tie-ins with advertisers, contests, and bridal fashion shows. This is the third book in Bridal Guide's wedding series. For more from Diane Forden, check out How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...Without Going Broke! and How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown.
