Short Wedding Dresses are IN This Season - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Hello Everyone!

With the warm season finally here, I started wondering what the new wedding gown trends for this season are. As one of the go-to websites for trend setting reports, I checked out Pebblesbaby online magazine to get some insight on the summer 2011 trends. For those of you who are not familiar with this magazine, Pebblesbaby is made up of a team of fashion interested people who gather together in order to discuss and illustrate the latest fashion trends. The magazine focuses exclusively on the major fashion houses and it is addressed exclusively to women. Each day they publish new articles on a certain fashion topic.

Anyway, for this summer short wedding dresses are IN! The most popular ones have quite an intricate cut and are different shades of white. They are often accompanied by a long train to add a little style. There are also three-quarter length wedding dresses for this season; these kinds of bridal dresses do not have a train and the cut is simpler. Below is a sneak peak at some of the dresses.








What do you think? Would you rock a short dress on your wedding day? We'd love to hear from you!

Vera Wang For Davids Bridal-White Collection-NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Ok so this is big news!! Vera Wang has designed a collection for Davids Bridal! I mean helloooo talk about a deal and you get Vera Wang! Check it out here !

The dresses start at $600 and go up to $1,400 which still isnt bad at ALL!

The Limited Wedding Gowns!-NJ/NY Wedding Planner

It looks like lately everyone is releasing a wedding line, but you can never have too many Wedding dress options! The Limited is one of my favorite places to shop, they have nice quality clothes at good prices, so it was exciting to see them finally release their long talked about Wedding line. Their dresses start at $228 and go to $400, how crazy is that talk about budget shopping! Check it out!

This one is sooo cute! I love it!

This would be so cute for a beach wedding!

Can you believe this dress is only $298! They also now have bridesmaids dresses at super great prices!

I have a small obsession lately with one shoulder dresses!

Check out their website, they also have guest wedding dresses and cocktail dresses for your other special pre-wedding events and for your honeymoon! With these prices you can buy a dress for all your parties ;)

Bread, Milk, Eggs and.. Wedding Gowns? - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Good morning everyone! =) I meant to blog this yesterday..

Get your grocery lists ready: apparently, Costco is going to start selling wedding dresses!! Crazy? Awesome? Weird? Maybe all of the above. Here is a little piece from khou.com:

Costco, the nation's largest wholesale club operator, is teaming up with top bridal designer Kristie Kelly to sell six exclusive styles of wedding dresses in its warehouse stores.

Kelly usually designs couture dresses that run between $3,000 to $6,000.

The dresses at Costco will range from $700 to $1,400, but that's still more than half the usual retail price.


It sounds like a good deal to me! So next time you have to pick up some groceries, why not take a stroll down the wedding aisle.. literally. ;o)


Kaitlyn

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Fit for a Queen

Every woman wants to be the center of attention on her wedding day. She wants to look elegant, fabulous and most of all, heart-stopping to her groom. Being a plus size woman, I know from experience, that finding clothing can be a frustrating, disturbing and sometimes a very upsetting experience. However, when it comes time to shop for “THE dress,” it can be very challenging. Don’t fret - here are four tips for you to look like the fabulous queen you are, on your wedding day:

1. Every woman needs to know her shape - We as women, all have different shapes. So we should search for a gown that will accentuate our assets versus finding something unflattering. For the curvier woman, an A-Line wedding gown will look flattering and gorgeous for your figure. For the top heavy woman, a V-neck or Scoop neck would look fabulous – just make sure the fit is just right and isn’t cut too low. Please try to avoid the poufy ball gown, as this will make you look fuller and more round.


2. Know where to shop - Do your research on plus size wedding gowns in your area and find shops that offer them. Not only will you be able to fall in love with a gown that you can actually have, but you can also try them on, which is very important! If you’re in the tri state area, Park Avenue Bridals in Verona, NJ is an excellent bridal shop, catering to all Brides including, plus size women (trust me I know… that’s where I got my wedding gown from). David’s Bridal is also a definite option!

3. Comfort is a must - Every bride needs comfort on her wedding day! You don’t want to feel stiff, suffocated, or stressed out on your wedding day. You want to feel like you can have a great time and not have to tug or constantly fix your wedding gown all night. Your gown should be comfortable and a pleasure to be in; you should enjoy every minute of having it on. If you happen to fall in between sizes after being measured, always choose the larger size. You can always make your gown smaller by taking away fabric, but you can’t necessarily make it larger by adding fabric.


4. Alterations are key - No matter what size you are, it is a MUST that you look your best on your wedding day. You’re paying a lot of money for that beautiful gown, so making sure it fits as if it was only made for you, is important. Be sure to have your alterations professionally done. Most Bridal Shops offer alteration services, but if they do not, they usually have suggestions for Seamstresses they recommend. You do not want to put your gown in the hands of an amateur and of course, every little detail matters, especially when it comes to your gown.


This is the most important day of your life. You want to look and feel your best in the gown that is just for you! You do know you deserve that, right? No matter what size you are, have fun and enjoy your day! Remember to be the fabulous and gorgeous queen that you are!

Happy Planning!!!! xoxo

Tomyka ;-)

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Anthropologie Launch's Bridal Shop!

This has been a long awaited launch by fans of Anthropologie every where! Today on Valentine's Day they launched their official Bridal shop "B H L D N". They are providing brides with all types of budget options starting from jewelry to gowns and everything in between. I love their style it's young, romantic and vintage but done modern (lol i know that sounds crazy). I am thinking of ways that I can get myself back into a wedding dress, perhaps a 2 year vow renewal?! I don't think my husband will go for that but for all you lucky ladies who may be getting engaged tonight or already are engaged take a look at their site! Even if you already have your dress they have accessories, shoes, jewelry and dresses! I am so excited and I am not even getting married! Enjoy everyone!

I will take that first and last hair piece OMG !!!


Shoes... Yes please :)



Perhaps as a 2nd dress or for bridesmaids? OR for a fabulous chic court house ceremony...LOVE IT!!

The middle one is my favorite! So different!

OK ladies I am done drooliong over this new line! Go check it out ASAP! Enjoy ......

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Your Own Awards Show

Its award season and that means one thing: 2011 fashion trends have begun to surface! I’m one of those people who watches award shows just so I can see who’s wearing what on the red carpet – I rarely watch the actual ceremony (I read about the winners later). So far this year, we have had two major celebrity events: the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards. There were so many chic stars and fresh trends, I can’t possibly list them all, but I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. Below are some great ways you can incorporate trends you see on the red carpet into your wedding day:

Jewel tones. Basically any color that you would see in a jewel, including: emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue. You can incorporate these colors in your theme colors, flowers, accent pieces, or jewelry. Get creative with it! [Yes, Mila is on here twice because she is one of my favorites and does everything right!]



Nudes. This is one of my favorite trends of the season; I love nude colored dresses, nude shoes, nude lips.. you name it, I’m probably a fan of it. I think it looks great for all occasions. Use it as an accent color, bridesmaids dresses, or in your makeup!



Pink. It doesn’t matter what color pink you decide to use; the red carpet was full of this shade from pale to hot pink. Go bold and use pink as a theme color. Or for a more subtle effect, use pink in your make up; pink lips or cheeks look great on your big day.



Lace. As we all know, lace is super sexy and we’ve been seeing more and more people rock it lately, not just celebrities. Whether you wear it as part of your dress or opt to use it in, say, your bouquet, you will be sure to add a hint of sexiness and style to your day.



Sleeves. This trend has been popping up everywhere. People are starting to wear more gowns and dresses that have sleeves. If you like this style, why not try working it on your wedding? It’s a fabulous way to mix it up and surprise people (and great if you’re thinking of having a winter wedding!)



Hair. Updos are making a comeback! The most popular styles so far are the elegant French twist and the simple, chic ponytail. Both are super elegant and a great way to show off your dress, shoulders/upper body, and your beautiful, smiling face.





Keep in mind that just because the trend isn’t listed above doesn’t mean it isn’t great and won’t work for your wedding. I just picked my top 6 that I’ve seen this year thus far. The red carpet is a great way for ideas, but make sure you keep it original and make your day about YOUR style.

PS— let us know who your best and worst dressed at the awards were!


Happy Planning,

Kaitlyn ;o)

New Jersey Wedding Planner- Top Wedding Blogs for Ideas

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all have fun plans for the weekend and getting lots of planning done for your big day :) ! We wanted to share with you some of the top wedding blogs that brides to be use for inspiration, style and well all things wedding! So go grab a cup of hot coffee and soft blanket and your laptop and take some time to browse through these blogs for inspiration, enjoy!!

• Green Wedding Shoes- If your looking for southern Cali feel and inspiration you have to check out this blog! They have beautiful DIY ideas and real wedding inspiration. I love everything about this blog and if you like modern vintage ideas you will also love it!

• Style Me Pretty- This is the mother of wedding blogs, I think that's all we have to say. Find inspiration from some of the most beautiful weddings in the world and great DIY projects! Their style is Chic, Classy and Stylish and they truly live it up to that!

• Grey Likes Weddings- This is a great blog for simple and beautiful ideas from real weddings, you can search by color and season! I love the feel of this blog....

• The Recycled Bride- This is a great blog to find out DIY and Eco-Friendly ideas and inspiration! If your having a Go Green wedding, you have to check this site out!!

• Offbeat Bride- Maybe your not like the typical bride and you have a little punk rock to you and want to show your fun and playful side, then this is a MUST. They have real wedding inspirations from some of the most creative weddings out there, but they keep it beautiful!

• Groom Advice- OK lets not forget about the men out there, check this site out for everything groom and groomsmen. They also have a great Man Registry!

• Temple of Groom- I love the excerpt of this blog, "written by a straight man that actually cares about wedding planning!" and no he isn't a planner he is an actual groom so follow his journey!

Hope you all have fun checking these out and that it gets the creative wheels rolling for your big day!

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Top Wedding iPhone Apps!

Good morning everyone! So here in NJ we woke up to yet another winter wonderland, it's beautiful to look at if your sitting at home sipping on hot chocolate in a soft and cuddly blanket, but for those of you who have to brave the roads we wish you a safe trip!!

Now on to today's post! So I don't know about you but I love using iPhone Apps and if your as bad as me I am pretty much glued to my phone. Although one of my resolutions for 2011 was to put my phone away when I am home at night ( it has not been easy!) . Anyways, you can find all kinds of apps but we are going to talk about the top 10 Wedding iPhone apps for brides on the go! It's nice to be able to organize all your info for your big day and have it at the palm of your hand when needed, so it's going to be easy to update all your info as your planning progresses. So let's take a look into a few of these apps:

1. iWedding Deluxe- Allows you to manage your guest list, to-do list, budgeting and way more almost like a pro ;) .

2. Wedding Dress Look Book by The Kot- Well first it' free! This is a great on the go wedding dress shopping app. You know how you always show up to the bridal salon with print outs from the Knot site of dresses you like? Well now you can save them with this app and it also helps you find the dress your looking for by salon! Also helps you search for dresses by shape, cut, style and price!

3. Wedding Dash- This is for the bride who can't get enough and wants to just practice for her wedding day :) . It's an action puzzle game with 50 levels and just a fun little game when you have time to relax but still want to think wedding!

4. The Wedding Party Studio- This is an extension of http://www.weddingpartystudio.com/ , list top wedding industry professionals, real wedding inspirations, trends, do's and don't and get this online shopping!

5. Wedding Countdown- Know exactly how far away your big day is down to the second! It's a simple app, but something about a countdown clock makes wedding day exciting!

6. Wedding & Prom Hairstyles- Ok this app is kinda cool! You can upload a photo of yourself and try on different hairstyles for your big day! It has over 50 different styles, side and back views, various head pieces and you can post to facebook to get feedback from friends!

7. Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder- Ok ladies this is for the ones that are not engaged yet! How about installing this app on your man's iphone LOL, and giving him a little hint along with ideas of what your looking for. I am loving this app, I wish I had this 2 years ago!!

8. 99- Wedding- This is a book that tells you 99 things you wish you knew before planning your wedding. Provides you with tips on all aspects of planning!

9. Wedding Speeches for the Best Man & Groomsmen- Scared about what they may say on wedding day? Or maybe you know they are struggling to find the words, get them this app for inspiration or for them to just pick a speech word for word! I would recommend this for Maids of honor also!

10. Shape Bride- Ok last one! This is a great app to have. We all stress before wedding day about how we will look and we beat ourselves up at the gym and diet till we can no longer all to fit into that fabulous dress and look extra beautiful for our groom! Check out this app, for exercise plans and nutrition information. Remember you have to be healthy and do this the right way and to help it will provide weekly workouts and meal plans!

New Jersey Wedding Planner- Hang Your Dress Up in Style!

So you finally have your perfect wedding dress and you just know it's going to look fabulous in your photos. Well there is a new detail that is a big 2011 trend that is just for your dress. Why not hang your dress up in style and purchase a customized wooden hanger. Sounds crazy right? You have to check it out, I personally love this idea and I think it's a great gift for the bride to be for her wedding day (mmhmmm if your a maid of honor this may be a good idea for you to get ;) ). They come in your basic wood stain and also in colors, I love the blue hangers, they make a great something blue for wedding day. Check them out on Etsy.com, enjoy!!



Check out Dawn's Craft Store on Etsy.com, it's all about the details!!

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Get your Carrie Bradshaw on!!!

Just last week, Exquisite Bride - Millburn, revamped their shoe selection! They now have a large collection of beautiful couture wedding shoes. Each shoe style has been hand picked by Bridal Designer, Sareh, to suit the clientele's taste.

Go take a peak at the designer shoes that range from 1 inch to 4.5 inch heals.
They have flats, to flip flops, to platforms, that are dyeable. Not only can these shoes be used for weddings, they can be used for bridesmaids, prom, and special events!

Spice up your look with Swarovski Crytals on your shoe or add something blue! Call Exquisite Bride today to schedule an appointment with one of the stylists ~
973.376.2770

Happy shoe shopping!!!

xoxo,
Kisha

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Dress like a Disney Princess!

So I just came across this video. Alfred Angelo and Disney have teamed up to create wedding dresses that bring to life all the Disney Princesses. I don't know about you, but I grew up on those movies and my personal favorite was Aerial. Check out the video below ^.^ Enjoy!

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Twilight Saga Wedding Planned!

I share a few things in common with Nadya, one of them being that I love, love, love the Twilight books (and movies!). I know that she’s blogged about what Bella’s wedding dress will look like, according to experts, but the other day I found what the whole wedding day will be like! According to InStyle experts, we have what Edward and Bella’s big day will look like. I am so excited to see this come to life on the big screen, because those of you who read the books as well know it’s going to be elegant, extravagant, and amazing!! Here are some pictures of what the experts came up with. Enjoy, everyone!! And, is anyone else as bummed as I am that we have to wait until NEXT November to see this?? At least they’re making it into 2 movies. ;o)


The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”



The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”



Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”



Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”



The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”



Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”



The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”


Amazing! Can't wait to see it.


Kaitlyn


All photos and references from InStyle.com