Brilliant Blog

A Brilliant Wedding: Georgia & Chris

October 17, 2012

Georgia and Chris said their “I do’s” on a lovely Saturday last September. Following a touching ceremony at a local church, their gorgeous reception took place at the Tribeca 360, aptly named for the stunning panoramic views of Manhattan that wedding guests were able to enjoy! In addition to the incredible view, my favorite part of their wedding was the bridesmaids’ bouquets from Blossom & Branch. To celebrate their individuality, Georgia had each bridesmaid carry a bouquet whose floral design was personalized to their taste. I love this idea as  - stay tuned over the next few weeks for a post on this new trend! Later, guests danced to oldies music that was played on records, a retro detail which perfectly suited this fun-loving couple. Congratulations Georgia and Chris!

Photos by Joshua Brown.

Keyhole-Back Wedding Dresses

August 22, 2012

Keyhold backs on wedding dresses have been a hot style for brides this wedding season! These dresses are all about elegance. While the trend started with simple keyhole backs, we are now seeing sheer backs and cutouts in various shapes. This timeless feature can range from girl-next-door to ultra sexy, depending on the cut and material you choose. Will you try a keyhole back dress?

Photos courtesy of Anna Campbell dress via One Stylish Bride, She Will be Loved, Hayley Paige dress via JLM Couture.

Side Buns: Timeless or Trendy?

January 12, 2012

The 1980s were the times of banana clips, mini skirts and classic Madonna, when most brides were of the mindset that bigger was better – especially when it came to wedding hair! Giant mall bangs, huge tendrils and perms were what every bride dreamed of. One of the hottest wedding hairstyle trends of the past few years is the side bun, a modern twist on the classic bun.

Will the side bun prove to be timeless or will it be an indication of the decade, like big eighties hair? What do you think?

Flip for your Wedding Shoes

September 26, 2011

Every girl knows that no matter how comfortable, after ten to twelve hours in heels, your feet will be in pain! Your wedding day is no exception. If you plan to change into some foot-friendly kicks, a great option is thick soled flip flops.   With the high platform replacing your heels, you don’t have to worry about tripping over your dress and the hem of your gown will stay clean.

Photo courtesy of Wedding Splendor.

A Brilliant Wedding: Julie & Gary, The Ceremony

April 5, 2011

Julie & Gary got married on a chilly day in early November at the chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Their dream wedding had an autumnal feel with a flair for the colors of cranberry and burnt orange. With that in mind, we designed an elegant yet approachable day for them to share with their loved ones. They both got ready at the Wall Street Inn in downtown Manhattan and I have to say that Julie was one of the most beautiful brides I’ve ever seen! She rocked her Louboutins all evening and together they made a perfect Mr. and Mrs. Stay tuned for more photos from their spectacular day!

Amazing photos thanks to Jenny Boyle for Jennifer Davis Photography.

Makeup Wakeup

February 2, 2011

Before you pick up the phone to call your makeup artist and hair stylist for your wedding day, there are a few things you should have on-hand:

1. Number of people getting their hair done – and if they want an all-down style, all updos, or a mixture of everything
2. Number of people for makeup
3. Time you need to be done with hair & makeup by (Note: this time should be earlier than when the limo arrives, you need time to get dressed!)
4. The earliest time you’re willing to wake up on your wedding day

Your wake up time and get-dressed time affects whether you’ll need one artist (may require getting up at the crack of dawn) or multiple artists who can get things done in half the time. And, be sure to find beauty vendors who will come to your location – adding a stopover at a salon creates more opportunity for forgotten items, traffic problems and running late.

Photo courtesy of Karin vonVoigtlander.