Monique Lhullier Fall 2012 collection

Sorry for neglecting the blog last week! Things have been extremely hectic but I promise to get back on it soon! Fall 2012 Bridal Fashion Week took place in New York last week, and the designers showed off the trends for 2012. Below is a snapshot from the Monique Lhullier show and showcases two of the big trends in wedding gowns for 2012 - high slits and tulle. I think her designs look extremely romantic with a touch of sex appeal. Enjoy!

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Fun Photo Friday: I Do

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Another Fall feature drink: Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

This recipe for Sparkling Pomegranate Punch sounds soooo tasty! Another perfect touch for a fall wedding:

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons sugar

1 cup pomegranate juice 

Two 750ml bottles sparkling wine, chilled 

3/4 cup late-harvest white wine, such as late-harvest Riesling, chilled 

2 oranges, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2 inch)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Ice cubes, for serving

Directions:
In a punch bowl, dissolve the sugar in the pomegranate juice, stirring vigorously. Add the sparkling wine and late-harvest white wine, then add the orange slices, diced pineapple and pomegranate seeds. Serve the sparkling pomegranate punch over ice cubes.

Fun Photo Friday: Three Generations

A great idea for a must-get wedding photo: shot of grandmother's, mother's and daughter's wedding rings:

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What I've been up to...

Well, the busy part of the 2011 wedding season is now over, but I'm already gearing up for 2012 weddings. This month, I've been working on save-the-dates for a sweet couple I met last February at a wedding show. Amanda and Cory are high school sweethearts, and after nine years of dating, they've decided it's time to tie the knot. They both have one vision for their invitations: simple, classy and elegant. Their colour palette is eggplant, black, silver and white - a truly sophisticated combo. I had a lot of fun coming up with different concepts for their save-the-dates, and here's what they've chosen to go with:

Thanks, Amanda and Cory, for letting me be part of your special day. I am looking forward to working on the concepts for the wedding invitations and table numbers soon!

Bridesmaid dress trends for 2012

The Knot released three of the top trends for bridesmaids dresses in 2012 today. Here are the styles that are hot for 2012:


Trend #1: Bows

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Trend #2: Bateau Necklines

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Trend #3: Two-Tone

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