Happy New Year!

I thank you all for making this a wonderful year here on Weddings Fresh!  I am full of sweet anticipation for what is to come in 2011...

Have a fabulous New Year!!

{Image:  from here via Absolutely Ladylike}

The Aisle New York!

Good morning!  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  I won't be doing much this week on Weddings Fresh, as my family and I are enjoying a nice extended stay-cation at the house.  It's just what we need after a busy holiday!  But I did want to share this bit of news with you:  The Aisle New York will be debuting Monday, January 3rd at 10:00 am EST!  I have mentioned this breakout online marketplace for designer wedding gowns, shoes, accessories, and lingerie a couple months ago, but the time has finally arrived!  If you haven't already become a member, visit their splashpage to be one of the first to gain access to their opening day.

On the 3rd, Monique Lhuillier, Angel Sanchez, Elizabeth Fillmore, Oscar de la Renta Jewelry, Suzanne Couture Millinery will be available for your purchasing pleasure.  The gown below is Monique Lhuillier, one of my favorites from her fall 2011 collection, and her designs will be ready for purchase from your computer at any moment of the day--I love technology.  Lela Rose, Mark Ingram Boutique, Pour la Victoire Shoes, and Stephanie Browne Accessories will be showing the following week on Monday, January 10th, with more still to arrive in the coming weeks.


I can't wait to dive into all of the eye candy that will be hitting our Internet!  I'm just glad I'm married already because there would have been a good chance of me maxing out all of my credit cards through this site... 

{Dress Image:  Marthastewartweddings.com}

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas!

{Image: Pintrest}

Inspiration: Christmas tree

Merry Christmas!

{Image: Shelterness.com}

What to wear...

This is what I will be wearing on Christmas Eve...well, that is, if I would have been on top of it this year and actually bought it when it was available in stores.  (You can still order it online form J. Crew for Christmas by the way if you are interested).  I don't know why I haven't figured out what I will be wearing, neither do I understand why it's a decision I fuss over.  But it always is, as we attend Christmas Eve service and longtime family friend's holiday party each year, and I love to dress the part!  So this year I am searching for some buffalo check.  It's perfectly winter traditional, and admittingly a bit lumberjack, but when you combine it with chunky feminine jewelry and a wool mini and tights, it's unbelievably chic!  And as seen below, this buffalo check jacket is made fit for a woman by adding a skinny belt to define the waist and a pair of dark denim jeans making the silhouette slim and flattering.  What to wear this winter??  Buffalo check!

{...I just hope I can find what I am looking for in two days...}

{Images: J.Crew}

Inspiration: Emily Thompson Flowers

Good morning!!  Ooh, Christmas is coming!  I'm getting so excited it's hard not to give my boys their presents early!  Any of you hustling around this week for last min gifts?!  It's crazy out there...
I received an email from Levi Stolove Photography yesterday with these beautiful images of gorgeous winter inspiration from Emily Thompson Flowers.  Such stunning uses of natural elements and unexpected local materials to create an organic beauty worthy of any winter celebration.

Thank you both for sending your work and Merry Christmas!

{Images:  Levi Stolove Photography of Emily Thompson Flowers}

Inspiration: Christmas goodies

It's cold and rainy here in Portland...I just want to cuddle up by a fire and sip on some hot chocolate and munch on these chocolate and caramel dipped marshmallows...check out One Charming Party has all the details on to create your own snowman bowls and dipped goodies!

Gown Friday: Amsale

Good morning!  Here is the latest collection from Amsale.  Her designs are nothing short of simple elegance and modern sophistication at it's finest.  Love the bows, don't you?  Such a great trend for 2011.
Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you next week...seven days until Christmas!

{Image: Brides.com}

Paper Installation

Are you kidding me?!
This paper installation is amazing!

{Image: Cathy of California via  Simple Song}

What to wear...

What to wear this winter wedding season?  A beautiful capelet, bolero, or a shrug.  Vintage weddings are a hot trend for 2011, and accessories seem to be the main attraction.  Everything from headpieces to vintage engagement rings are on every bride's must have list.  So add to it these gorgeous embellished wedding cover-ups adorned in fabulous fur, bows, ruffles and crystals.  And go for the fur, ladies!  It's big right now and it has been a classic for decades.  Which is your favorite?

{Images: New York Wedding Magazine}

1. Maxmara Sposa
2. St. Pucchi by Rani
3 & 4. Adrienne Landau
5. Taikonku
6. Adrienne Landau
7. Lotus Bridal

Inspiration: Holiday Tabletop

Good morning!  I can barely keep up with all of our family activities this month--Christmas shopping, plays, dinners, deserts...but we wouldn't have it any other way! My family is not hosting Christmas this year but I think this is the direction I would go for my holiday tablescape.  A beautiful departure from what is expected on a Christmas tabletop--isn't the red, red rose beautiful with the cut crystal glasses and vases?!

{Image: Canadian House and Home}

Gown Friday: Sarah Seven

Sarah Seven designs nothing short of pure romance for her brides.  She is soo good, ladies!!
Have a wonderful weekend! 

Inspriation: Holiday Tabletop

Why not have a December bridal shower in an all pink Nutcracker theme?  What a delightful display of everything girlie:  pink, glitter, bows and chocolate!

{Image: Hostess with the Mostess}