We met Nakiya and Eris last year when we did their engagement session (see it here) and we are SO excited for their cruise wedding this winter on the Disney Dream! Nakiya wanted to do a special shoot for her 30th birthday at Animal Kingdom Lodge. She brought an Alfred Angelo Belle dress with her and had make up done by Kristy’s Artistry Design Team. We had a lot of fun and got to see exotic animals out on the savannas ? if you are interested in an engagement portrait session, contact us today!
Vanessa and Roger’s wedding was at his sisters home – she did the styling for the wedding in pretty purple and silver. The best part? They are having a baby girl in February! We were so happy to be there to capture this sweet, intimate wedding. Congratulations Vanessa and Roger! xo
From Vanessa:
What do you love most about each other? We have so much in common that any differences we have really compliment each other. We love to laugh together!
Describe your wedding day style in one sentence Our wedding day was and intimate family celebration.
Favorite memory of the day I have several favorites: My dad being to walk me down the Isle, and signing as first witness on our marriage license. During the ‘first look’, Roger was so nervous and so sweet. Hearing my Maid of Honors beautiful speech.
What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? Growing up together and growing old together.
Which moment are you the most excited to see in photos? Any and all pictures with my dad. And the part during the vows when Roger almost didn’t repeat for ‘richer or poorer’ and we all laughed!
Thank you to Wendy Dessler for Azazie for today’s guest blog post!
This may surprise you, but the hottest bridal dress trend of today is not the dress, it is how you purchase the dress. Technology has finally caught up with the bridal industry and brides are at a place where they feel comfortable ordering a wedding dress online.
To order a bridal gown or bridesmaid gown online, you have the world at your fingertips. But you must be smart.
Order from a real bridal shop like Azazie.com so you know you are getting quality.
Take your measurements (this will help the attendant that is assisting you and help when you order)
Learn about fabric. Some fabric has a little stretch to it which helps in certain parts of the body, while others have no give at all.
Order a swatch of the fabric in the colors you are considering
Azazie will allow you to put down a $25.00 deposit and they will ship the dress to you, for you to try on! This will allow you to see if it looks as good on you as it does on the website. The bridesmaids can do the same. This takes a lot of pressure off of you.
Bridal Gown Trends
Bridal gowns this year are very lacy and with an “A” cut. They are understated and chic. Brides are wearing white but they are also going against tradition and wearing black. If the bride chooses white, she will have a bit of color shock the gown. This may be in the form of a black or navy belt or dark gloves.
One trend is almost completely made of lace which almost looks like the bride is nude with only the most sensitive parts covered. This gown will usually have a higher neckline and long sleeves which ads to the illusion.
Brides are wearing long trains. If the bride does not want a long train, that is fine. She can stay in trend with even the smallest of trains. But trains are in.
Hair
Brides are not wearing the traditional veil this year. Instead, they are opting for bold and beautiful flower halos. The halos match the oversized and natural looking bouquets they are carrying.
Bridesmaids
The style of the year for bridesmaids is the A-line cut with a flowing skirt that is split up one leg. The sexy and unexpected showing of the leg as they walk fits in with the sexy wedding.
Colors
As the end of the year draws near, black, navy, deep gray, and royal blue are popular. However, for the more casual or outdoor wedding, peach, sunny yellow, and whisper blue are taking the stage.
Plunging backs or sweetheart cut necklines are popular, but tiny straps or cup sleeves should be added. The exception is the one-shoulder gown, which is always a wise choice.
2017 will go down in history as an “anything goes” wedding year and we expect more of the same in 2018. So get online with a pro and let the fun begin and you will find the perfect dress without leaving your house.
Image credit: Azazie.com
Author Bio Wendy Dessler Wendy is a super-connector with Azazie who helps businesses with building their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. Wendy frequently writes about the latest wedding trends world on My Wedding Tips.
Mary and Peter’s beautiful wedding was at The Estate on the Halifax with so many friends and family to celebrate with them. I love that Mary’s daughters were her bridesmaids and her sons walked her down the aisle. There was a lot of laughing and dancing at this wedding – we had so much fun. Thank you to Courtney Ford Event Design for making the day even better! Congratulations Mary and Peter! xo
If you missed Lowe and Behold‘s Wedding Showcase to celebrate their new Bridal Suite,
you missed some of those most beautiful wedding floral and decor that we have ever seen! Jaw-dropping beauty at this event exhibited the amazing talent of the floral designers, and was the vision of wedding sales manager Julia Gennaro. We have worked with Julia for many weddings – we are so happy that she has found her place with Lowe and Behold! And don’t worry, they are already planning next year’s showcase.
From Julia: My vision for the wedding showcase was to create vignettes featuring current trends in wedding floral design and décor. By featuring our talented designers, each designer was given a theme to create by precuring different floral and hard good element’s, along with linen and place settings. My overall thought process was to present this to our industry peers in such a way, that they walked away from this experience feeling inspired by a new floral aesthetic. Themes:
Julie: Pantone Color of the Year (Green), Citrus
Jen: Bling table, Steampunk, Modern
Gigi: Beach, Tropical
Doug: Vintage, Industrial
Julie, Doug, Gigi: Tuscan Room Partners: The Canovas Photography Orlando wedding and Party Rentals AFR A Chair Affair Connie Duglin Specialty Linen Arthur’s Catering Swag Décor Special Events Flooring Harpist: Christine Macphail Our DJ Rocks : Cierra Adams
Cupcakes: Party Flavors Florida Candy Buffets
You know when someone talks about a person whose smile lights up a room? That’s Adrienne. She and John just got married and it was such a fun party. (see their engagement photo shoot here) The intimate ceremony and reception was at Cafe DaVinci’s in Deland (Courtney and I got married there too, almost 10 years ago!) and was wonderfully planned by Courtney Ford Event Design. Since they were unable to attend, John’s parents watched the ceremony through Skype. I especially loved their First Look, next to a wall that had just been tagged with “LOVE” and heart graffiti all over it. They read their vows only to each other and it was so sweet. We were so happy to be a part of it. xo
From Adrienne: Describe your wedding day style in one sentence Classic and comfortable. Describe your wedding planning process We were really fortunate to work with Courtney Ford Hamil of Courtney Ford Events. I knew we didn’t a long engagement, so the first thing I did was meet with Courtney to pick a date that would work with her schedule. She helped us line up the rest of our vendors which was a huge relief. What advice would you give to future brides for their wedding day? First, that people are more important than details. So we kept everything very simple so we could afford to feed a lot of people. Also, not to sound cynical, but a lot of the wedding industry is about comparison. Don’t even let yourself go there, and don’t buy the magazines! Make choices that are meaningful to you, whether that means your wedding is super elaborate or barefoot on the beach. Don’t stress too much, enjoy yourself, and dont forget to eat! Anything you would have done differently? Not really, all the things I was worried about ended up not mattering in the end. Most memorable moment during the planning process When we first started planning I asked John if he had any wishes for the wedding. He’s not that into party planning, so I had the feeling he wouldnt care about many of the details. I was surprised when he said “I want a weenie cart.” He was half joking, but I thought it was a fun and affordable idea! So he got his weenie cart, with a cute red and white striped umbrella. Also, about 3 weeks before the wedding we took an extended weekend in North Carolina, it was amazing. I recommend stepping back from the planning to remember why you’re doing this in the first place. Which moment are you the most excited to see in photos? Our favorite moment of the day was the first look when we share our vows. Everything during the day was such a blur, but I remember that moment very clearly. What was your wedding inspiration? From the very beginning I knew I wanted our wedding to feel like a family reunion. John and I are pretty laid back, and informal people. We were inspired by all of the years where we found ourselves hanging out with friends at Cafe da Vinci on a weekend afternoon. Describe some of your favorite wedding details and how you came up with them Courtney put together simple clear vases with greenery (no flowers). I love the way it looked so simple and modern. Our venue is very colorful with lots of detail, so I think the low key decor honored that vibe. John wore a suit with no tie which was SO handsome. We didnt have official an official bridal party, though we did invite some close friends to get ready with us. That was really special, especially at the moment when I realized I didn’t know how to apply my fake eye lashes. Last, John has two god daughters who are in their early teens, and I have a 1 year old niece. We really wanted to include all 3 of them in the ceremony, so Elle and Wyatt (the goddaughters) walked Avery (my niece) down the aisle. I couldnt see it, but John said it was adorable. What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? We’re excited to continue working on our house, settle in a bit, and start a family.
One of my favorite styled wedding shoots was with beautiful model Julia Vivian and floral designer Julia of Julia’s Floral Design. We set up in the garage at Artisan Alley in DeLand for some pink whimsical wedding inspiration. Dress: So Sweet Boutique Furniture: The Nest. Hair: Blake Elliot Salon and Gallery
I had so much fun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for our styled shoot for Ever After Bridal‘s Veluz Reyes exquisite wedding gowns! Special thanks to beautiful Jen and her adorable husband Mike for making this such a great day. Featured here are the KAMIRA and HELENA gowns. Thank you also to Nikun Event Design and Cloud 9 Wedding Flowers for the perfectly vibrant bouquet and flower crown!
Ever After Bridal is the official US representative for the incredible Philippine designer Veluz Reyes. Vellum launched her first Ready To Wear line in 2013. Known for her exquisite details, stunning beadwork and unique designs there is nothing comparable to a Veluz Reyes gown in the bridal market today. Her work can be seen flooding social media, inspiration boards, blogs and bridal magazines. Ever After Bridal is honored to work directly with Veluz and exclusively represent her here in the USA.
