Bagglry Mischka Spring 2013 Bridal Collection

Awwwww, pretty in pink. I love this bridal dress already, I don't need to look at the details, that's what visual marketing does to consumers. I am slready sold, just looking at the photos. You can always count on Badgley Mischka to bring the glamour, and this designer duo’s Spring 2013 collection certainly didn’t disappoint. Sexy and slinky slip dresses look red-carpet-ready, while tiers of tulle and lace (with pretty beaded detailing) are classically bridal with a fashionable twist. As a fresh alternative to strapless, I love the beautiful bejeweled cap sleeves that were seen on both a full ballgown silhouette and a sleek sheath....so dreamy. And before I foget, I also love the head piece :-)

Spring 2013 Oscar de la Renta Bridal Gowns

Oscar de la Renta started and ended his Spring 2013 bridal show with striking red dresses, but the looks that came between them hewed to traditional shades of white.

Whether starting and ending with a flash of fire was a way to awaken the audience's senses or an appeal to a different customer wasn't clear — the white dresses that made up the bulk of the show were just as powerful. They were by turns festooned with jeweled accents, draped simply, and covered with intricate lace overlays. Like his ready-to-wear collections, de la Renta's bridal gowns spoke to a wide variety of modern women — and to modern little girls, too. Several of the dresses came down the aisle preceded by flower girls wearing younger versions of the grown-up gowns.

Stunning Wedding Theme of Champagne

Champagne is an extremely unique and stunning wedding color which I’m absolutely loving right now. For brides planning winter nuptials, this is the perfect hue for you! It looks so elegant and I cannot think of a more wedding-appropriate color. For a more formal style, pair it with black – it’s absolutely jaw-dropping! Tone it down for a more casual wedding by combining it with a bright pink or beautiful blue. If you choose champagne as one of your wedding colors, consider giving guests a small bottle of actual champagne as their favors – they are guaranteed to love it! 

2013 Pronovias Fashion Bridal Show

The magic of a Pronovias bridal fashion show really is a must see for the fashionista in all of us. 1,800-plus guests all waited in the Oval Room of the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona to witness the Pronovias 2013 collections. Featuring Pronovias by Manuel Mota, Pronovias Barcelona, and Pronovias by Elie Saab.

The theme of the show was“Le Jardin des Rêves,”(The Garden of Dreams). Behind the catwalk was a large backdrop representing a greenhouse and one by one the models came out  in some of the most exquisite wedding dresses we have ever seen. Each representing the flowers of a greenhouse. You can get a better picture by watching the video below.

Around 80 dresses sauntered down the runway in every wedding gown style imaginable. Bursting with floral motifs, ranging from voluminous romantic, to cosmopolitan all the way down to the unique rose dress above. You can see more of the gowns in the full gallery by clicking here as well as backstage photos.

Stunning Pink Bridal Bouquets

Many lovely flowers come in pink. Check out our pink bridal bouquet pictures below and see if your flower choices are there.

White Rose and Pink Tulip Brides Bouquet

Lovely Pink Wedding Bouquet

Stunning Pink Hand Tied Bouquet

Unique Composite Flower Bouquet with Ribbon

Pastel Pink Rose Bouquet with White Stephanotis and Pearls

Unique Bridal Bouquets

With our wedding bouquet ideas and unique bridal bouquets, you can choose the right arrangement for your special day. Every bride has her own special style and taste, no two brides, no two weddings or floral arrangements are the same.

Keep in mind your body size and height, as you will not want a large flowing bouquet if you are very slim or petite. It will just exaggerate you. Same goes if your are voluptuous or tall. Choose something that keeps your overall look in balance.

Orange Calla Lilly Wedding Bouquets - Exotic Flower Bouquet

Red Hand Tied Rose Bouquet

Blue Bridal Bouquet - Exotic Flower Bouquet

   
Pink Rose Bridal Bouquet - Cascading Bridal Bouquet

Unique & Exotic Flower Bouquet

   
Red Hand Tied Rose Bouquet

Tanzania Vacations Make Excellent Honeymoons

Share the Romance of Tanzania Vacations
Tanzania vacations make perfect honeymoons. Africa is world renowned for its natural beauty and fascinating culture. The varied landscape, flora and fauna of Tanzania make it the ideal introduction to Africa and a romantic location for an unforgettable honeymoon. Tanzania has both wonderful grasslands and golden sandy beaches, a fabulous combination enabling safari and surf. A Tanzania honeymoon will be a magical mix of unique sights and sensations. Newlyweds can share panoramic views from Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, marvel at the wildlife of the Serengeti Plains, visit the atmospheric Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy cozy nights in Tanzania's luxury lodges and hotels. All this can be done during Tanzania vacations, making it a fantastic choice for a honeymoon that ensures couples enjoy a special start to the rest of their lives together.

Enjoy an Active or Relaxing Honeymoon in Tanzania
Newlyweds have a wide range of leisure activities to jump into during Tanzania vacations. Of course, if honeymooners would rather have a quieter time relaxing with each other, Tanzania can cater for that too. Couples will adore the playful chimpanzees that can be seen on a trek through Gombe Stream National Park, where the forest canopy also houses an astonishing diversity of birdlife, including sandpipers and pied wagtails. Honeymooners can swim and snorkel in Lake Tanganyika, watching olive baboons, red colobus monkeys and blue monkeys socialize on the shoreline and the majestic African fishing eagle lifting its prey from the warm waters. For a truly uplifting experience during Tanzania vacations, newlyweds can climb into a hot air balloon and soar over the Serengeti Plains, observing prides of lions, packs of hyenas and herds of zebras beneath them. These exciting excursions can be balanced with a little pampering at one of the luxury hotels and lodges in Tanzania, where couples can unwind with a drink by the pool.

Experience Luxurious Accommodation on Tanzania Vacations
There are luxury lodges and hotels close to all the major attractions within Tanzania, enabling an itinerary to be mapped out well in advance, making sure honeymooners don't miss a thing on their Tanzania vacations. The people of Tanzania are famed for their warm hospitality. The local cuisine will add a little spice to the holiday, as it is very heavily influenced by Indian cuisine, due to a large migration of Khoja Indians. For exciting and adventurous honeymoons couples will look back on fondly for the rest of their lives, Tanzania vacations are a great choice.

10 Tips For a Father of the Bride Speech

The Father of the Bride speech is often one of the most emotional of all wedding speeches, and as it is usually the opening speech, it can be a difficult speech to master. This speech needs to evoke a snapshot of your daughters life, pay tribute to her new husband and his family,while engaging and keeping those listening entertained. This may sound a tall order because as first speaker you should ideally be giving a short speech (3-5 minutes), but with the help of the following Father of the Bride speech tips your speech will savored by all in attendance particularly the Bride and Groom along with their respective family members.

10. Welcome everybody to the celebration, express your delight at seeing old friends along with your pride and joy for the newlyweds.

9. Provide a special welcome for the Groom's family particularly his father and mother.

8. Describe your daughter as a child, mention some quirky traits that she may have had growing-up.

7. Tell a funny story from your daughter's childhood that ends with a loving tribute.

6. Mention how you and your wife watched her blossom into the beautiful young woman she is today.

5. Make reference to your daughters qualities and attributes.

4. Talk about your first impressions of the Groom.

3. Describe how happy your daughter has been since she met the Groom.

2. Thank your wife/partner and describe what a wonderful mother she has been to the Bride.

1. Offer a heart-warming Toast to the happy couple.

The Father of the Bride speech should make you proud on this proudest of days so stand tall, be confident and give a speech that will live with you forever.