The Wedding Dress: Newly Revised and Updated Collector's Edition

The Wedding Dress: Newly Revised and Updated Collector's Edition
Author: Oleg Cassini
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0847861171

This quintessential book on the wedding dress, newly revised and updated in a collector’s edition, is an exciting look at a variety of luxurious wedding dresses, celebrating their beauty, sophistication, and romance. From Jacqueline Kennedy to Grace Kelly, Oleg Cassini’s designs are synonymous with the world’s most glamorous women. The same electrifying elegance resonates with his magnificently crafted bridal gowns. This book showcases a wide range of styles by such fashion luminaries as Cassini, Chanel, Dior, Armani, and McQueen, among others, featuring such notable photographers as Patrick Demarchelier, Benno Graziani, Horst, Arthur Elgort, Milton Greene, David LaChapelle, and Irving Penn who capture the effervescent spirit that is associated with the wedding dress. This volume begins with an overview of the sumptuous wedding gown, chronicling its history from royal weddings to today’s celebrities and presents a variety of silhouettes—from elegant Empire-style floor-length gowns to flirty short dresses and sophisticated suits. Also featured are some of the best weddings in the world, including celebrity, society, and high fashion weddings. This stylish look at the wedding dress is not only an essential resource for the bride-to-be but for everyone interested in fashion.

Vogue Weddings

Vogue Weddings
Author: Hamish Bowles
Publisher: Knopf
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0307957063

An exquisite collection of nearly 400 iconic, inspirational wedding photographs of royalty, models, artists, actors, musicians and designers who have appeared in Vogue through the magazine’s 120 year history. Showcasing the work of legendary photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Patrick Demarchelier, Jonathan Becker, Norma Jean Roy, Mario Testino, Irving Penn, Arthur Elgort, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Annie Leibovitz, Vogue Weddings will transport you to a myriad of romantic settings around the world, from storied castles, palaces, and cathedrals, to weddings by the sea or in the countryside. Here are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London; Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars in Italy; Kate Moss and Jamie Hince in the Cotswolds; Lauren Bush and David Lauren at the RRL Ranch in Colorado; Marina Rust and Ian Connor in Maine; Lauren Davis and Andrés Santo Domingo in Cartagena, Colombia as well as such iconic photos as Bianca and Mick Jagger in the car after their wedding in St. Tropez. A chapter on models’ weddings includes portraits of Natalia Vodianova, Coco Rocha, Maggie Rizer, Stella Tennant, Lara Stone and Cindy Crawford among others in their own wedding dress choices. Vogue Weddings also features behind-the-scenes details from Hamish Bowles; personal wedding stories from Mario Testino, Plum Sykes, Marina Rust and Sarah Mower; and fashion portfolios created by the magazine’s editors of bridal photo shoots, many including couture.

The Wedding Dress

The Wedding Dress
Author: Edwina Ehrman
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781851777839

Originally published in hardcover in 2011.

The Elegant Wedding and the Budget-savvy Bride

The Elegant Wedding and the Budget-savvy Bride
Author: Deborah McCoy
Publisher: Plume Books
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780452278509

Deborah McCoy shares her insider's secrets for keeping costs down as she take you step-by-step through every phase of planning your wedding.

Town & Country Elegant Wedding Planner

Town & Country Elegant Wedding Planner
Author:
Publisher: Hearst Books
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2005
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781588163837

Planning a wedding can be stressful, but brides-to-be know they can trust Town & Country to make the process easy and emphasize the cool, calm, and elegant. With this beautiful, invaluable planner, brides can keep track of the countless details that go into arranging the festivities. The package itself is lovely: it comes complete with a hidden spiral, 6 tabbed pages with pockets to hold everything from receipts to notes, a 3-piece cloth case, ribbon marker, and romantic photographs. Inside, sections cover prenuptial activities (such as wedding announcements, buying rings, and setting a budget); wedding attire and flowers; music and photography; the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception; and the honeymoon. On the lined pages, you can write down all the details of each stage: names, telephone numbers, description of services, estimates, and more. With advice, to-do lists, and the ultimate wedding timeline, this planner will help turn a dream into that special, perfect day.

Gemologue

Gemologue
Author: Liza Urla
Publisher: Antique Collector's Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781851498819

Liza Urla is the author of the jewelry blog, Gemologue https://gemologue.com/tag/jewelry-blog

Rustic Wedding Chic

Rustic Wedding Chic
Author: Maggie Lord
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1423630688

RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier
Author: Monique Lhuillier
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0847870944

This ultra-stylish debut book celebrates the eternally feminine, whimsical, and divinely chic red-carpet dresses and bridal gowns created by one of fashion’s foremost designers. Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Monique Lhuillier started by designing exquisite bridal wear in 1996 in Los Angeles. With collections that are sophisticated and feminine and appeal to modern women, Lhuillier expanded to include ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, accessories, and fragrances. Her distinct aesthetic is inspired by her mother’s graceful style combined with Lhuillier’s trademark refined touch of romance—adding a splash of glamour and a playful fairy-tale element to each design. From dazzling red-carpet cocktail dresses and alluring eveningwear to her showstopping bridal gowns, every beautiful piece is created with the finest fabrics and unparalleled craftsmanship. This debut volume captures the joy, chic opulence, and modern femininity of the Monique Lhuillier brand. The designer takes us through page after page of gorgeous celebration gowns and ready-to-wear pieces: sequin-embellished tulle frocks, elegant long-sleeved sheath gowns with front slits, and luxurious couture wedding dresses with flutter sleeves—all embodying Lhuillier’s inventive romanticism with a modern tilt. Loyal celebrity fans include Emma Stone, Halle Berry, Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Regina King, Jessica Alba, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, among others. Replete with eye-catching color photographs of Lhuillier’s dreamy designs, this elegant book will appeal to lovers of fashion and style, as well as future brides-to-be looking for inspiration.

A Bride's Guide to an Elegant Wedding with a Low Budget

A Bride's Guide to an Elegant Wedding with a Low Budget
Author: Meloni Ann Huddleston
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2012-09-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1300153849

Why spend thousands when you can obtain the same idea with hundreds? Well, close enough. No one has to spend loads of money for an elegant wedding. Elegance is an idea that virtually cost nothing but imagination. You either have it or you don't. If you have it, you would agree to just use it and not your money. If you don't, you need this guide. When brides find themselves frustrated and stressed, that is the point where she needs to take over and probably downsize the whole idea. There isn't a wedding I can't forget. Most of us forget them all. However, we never forget the words that were spoken or the tears that fell. We never forget the song that was sung or the beautiful melody of it. But I promise you whatever it is that the bride is stressing over, we've forgotten. If you've got a low budget, you can still have an elegant wedding for the pictures and for your memory. Your memory is important.

Style Me Pretty Weddings

Style Me Pretty Weddings
Author: Abby Larson
Publisher: Potter Style
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0770433804

For the 2 million monthly followers of powerhouse wedding blog StyleMePretty.com, the major mainstream hit with serious indie cred (think Domino meets Etsy meets Martha Stewart Weddings), and for all brides looking for fresh new inspiration, editor in chief Abby Larson offers an eagerly awaited, entirely unique, and gorgeously photo-rich wedding resource. Joyful, love-filled weddings are created with the details that make the couple unique. These touches--letter-pressed table cards with a pet bulldog cameo; a chandelier to which the bride and groom tied hundreds of colorful ribbons; a photograph of the bride's grandparents fastened around her bouquet--elevate a beautiful day into a deeply personal, unforgettable celebration. Style Me Pretty has become a go-to destination for planning your own ecstatic wedding. Now, the founder of this beloved site, Abby Larson, offers this gorgeous resource, which includes: • Abby’s step-by step guide to determining your couple style, gathering inspiration, and threading it through each element of the celebration • 17 never-before-seen Real-Life Weddings—with details on all their special and handcrafted touches, and advice from the brides • 5 Style Blueprints to help you custom-craft your own Classic, Rustic, Whimsical, Modern, or Al Fresco wedding, from paper goods to the cake • 15 Do It Yourself projects, such as glittered vases, linen favor bags, and dip-dyed ombré napkins Full of lively and oh-so-lovely ideas, and more than 250 photographs, this swoonworthy volume will help you distill the wide world of wedding inspiration into the most meaningful, utterly original day you can imagine.