17 Jan

This week we’re thrilled to welcome Rym and Mademoiselle Bagatelles into the Pop-Up Shop! The designer and seamstress, Rym, is living out her dream of owning her own label, after years of training and work in the Paris and London fashion world. (Credentials, much?) Her bags are the perfect Parisian addition to your wardrobe, for events or everyday.

Super super cute, non? They’d make perfect pressies for your bridesmaids too. Sale runs through Friday but quantities are limited, so don’t dilly dally and start shopping now!

{top photos by Marianne Nouguez}

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13 Jan

Oh hello, East Side Bride! We’ve missed you! We’re thrilled to have her back with a question about “THE DRESS”.

Dear ESB,

What are you thoughts on wearing my sister’s wedding dress to my wedding?

I absolutely love hers, and it fits perfectly. My mom wore her sister’s (mainly because she was broke as a joke), and I like that slight tradition, but will people think, “wtf?” or “her sister looked better”?

*****

Do you look like your sister?

Even if the dress is really great — ESPECIALLY IF THE DRESS IS REALLY GREAT — I’m afraid everyone will get weird flashbacks to her wedding in the middle of yours, which, you don’t want that, do you??

Photo by September Pictures. (The amazeballs ruff dress was found at a vintage trunk show, then altered.)

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12 Jan

Cakelets, let’s talk about shoes (and how adorable Rachel Bilson is)! What’s ShoeMint? It’s a shoe collection designed by actress and fashion icon, Rachel Bilson, and visionary celebrity stylist, Nicole Chavez in collaboration with global shoe mogul, Steve Madden. With those names involved you know you’re getting impeccable style and quality craftsmanship. The best part is, you get a luxury shoe that you could pay hundreds of dollars for at a price that works with any budget! Which of you fashion-forward brides will be wearing a pair of these cuties under your wedding dress?

How It Works
* To become a member, visit ShoeMint.com and take their super fun Style Quiz so they can get to know your unique style.
* Each month, a new collection is released and ShoeMint members receive new styles in their online showrooms.
* You simply chose the style you love for $79.98 and if you don’t find that perfect pair, simply skip the month for no charge.

The Shoes
* Every month, ShoeMint designs capture each season’s most exciting trends as well as classic, timeless designs that are always in style.
* Each shoe is made from premium materials, including real leather and real suede.
* ShoeMint offers hard to find sizes, from 5-11.
* Shipping is FREE.
*ShoeMint membership is FREE and offers access to Rachel’s exclusive shoe collection each month, insider tips on how to style and behind the scenes access. Each style is $79.98, though there is never an obligation to purchase.

Don’t forget to use the code, “cake” to get 20% off!

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10 Jan

Let’s say you don’t leave for your honeymoon until 2 days after your wedding. What to do with that first day? You know. The day after your wedding. If you’re not nursing a major “headache”, and you didn’t spill anything on your dress, how about doing it all over again? The dressing up part that is. We love this idea. Especially if the time at your venue is limited, you don’t want to leave your guests during your wedding, and want stunning photos of you and your Mr. The two of you aren’t stressed about time, your photographer can help you find unique locations to shoot at, and it’s fun!

industrial warehouse day after shoot

Wedding gown, hair, makeup, heels and all, Nick + Brandy ventured out to take photos at the Old Silk Mill in Easton, PA.  Near a rusty fire escape, dirty allies, broken windows, paint peeling off the wall – this spot was perfect. It didn’t matter if they had to walk over floors covered in broken glass or tip toe across unsturdy floor planks. Feeling so comfortable with Douglas Benedict behind the camera, N + B succeeded in one-of-a-kind day after photos.

industrial warehouse day after shoot

industrial warehouse day after shoot

From Douglas, the photographer…It was perfect. They are a beautiful couple – Brandy was just stunning – and juxtaposing them against the grit and grime of that abandoned site was just fantastic. We worked in large spaces that have been open to the elements for years. Rain fell through portions of the roof while we worked. We had to be careful where we stepped because we easily could have fallen through the floor. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. Most importantly, Nick and Brandy have exactly the photos they wanted!

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7 Dec

Amazing dresses from the 2012 Jenny Packham collection have us REALLY wishing we had an upcoming ball to attend this holiday season. Aren’t they gorgeous?! So festive and just dripping glamour. Le sigh. Here are some of our Spring/Summer 2012 bridal favorites:

Jenny Packham

And her ready to wear collection:

Magnifique!

ps..does anyone know where to buy Jenny Packham gowns in the US?

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