Project Wedding Blog

I just love when the Project Runway designers find fashion success outside of the show!  …And even more than that, I love discovering fresh, new bridal collections by contemporary designers…

Without further ado, the bridal + wedding party collection from Project Runway season 2 finalist, Kara Janx: 

That’s a whole lotta gorgeous.

Photos via Kara Janx.

Happy Fashion Friday!

xo

Tags: Bridesmaids, kara janx bridal.

I love a good fashion find…

Somehow these party dresses from Dahl bring me back to my youth.. they have such a sweetness to them, with delicating ruchings and empire and natural waistlines.  

How lovely for maids (they come in lots of colors), or something simple for the bride!

Photos via Dahl

See more wedding fashion here.

Happy Weekend to you!

xo

Tags: Dahl.

We have such a sweet giveaway going on {over here}… we’ve paired up with Shabby Apple to send one reader off with four vintage-inspired styles from the collection (up to $650).  We thought this would be such a fab prize for brides because these dresses are just perfect for engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners- the winner can even snag four frocks for her bridesmaids!  Oh, what fun!

Here are a few of our favorites from the collection:

Love this skirt and blouse combo for country chic bridesmaid’s dresses!

A classic style for a bridal shower…

Lovely cotton dress for any number of occasions…

This vintage silhouette- a very re-wearable option for maids!

Cute little number for a bachelorette party

A sophisticated style for a rehearsal or holiday dinner

Ok ladies.. don’t miss it.. there are just a few more days to enter!

Shabby Apple also has an exclusive discount for Project Wedding readers: Take 10% off any order until December 30, 2011 by using the code projectwedding10off when you check out.

Happy Weekend!

xoxo

Tags: bridal shower dresses, bridesmaid dresses, rehearsal dinner dresses, shabby apple holiday giveaway.

The winner of this giveaway is Leslie A. Thanks to all who entered!

There is something just so special about the crystal and pearl jewelry from llama bird… These rings would make such lovely bridesmaid gifts.  And the newly launched earring collection…? Gorgeous- great for brides and maids alike.  We’re so happy to be giving away a cocktail ring and earring set this week (a $260 value)!

Photos by Luke Pidgeon

Want to win a set of statement jewelry (winner’s choice of color and style)?  Just head over to llama bird and check out the twelve beautiful shades of their signature Améliorer Rings and the new styles of earrings!  Then return to this post and tell us what colors and styles are your favorites!  We’ll choose a winner at random from the comments below just after 1pm EST on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011.  See the Official Rules.

Llama bird ♥ CASA

Améliorer [French] verb : improve; change for the better.
This collection does more than meets the eye. The founder, Laura, is a volunteer for CASA in Los Angeles, an organization that advocates for the safety and well-being of children who have been removed from their homes due to severe neglect.  With every purchase of an Améliorer ring, a $15 Target gift card goes towards providing anything from toothpaste to toys to children in foster care.

Tags: bridal earrings, bridesmaid gift.

We’re in bustling NYC for the biggest bridal fashion event of the year: International Bridal Market!   Each day we’ll be rounding up the top ten sights and sounds from the marketplace.  Complete coverage of all of the collections are coming to you {here}. Here are the big hits for Friday, October 14th.. ~Enjoy!

no. 1

The first presentation of the morning was Theia: Fall 2012.  This season there was more structure and even more luxury than in the past.  Here- a cap-sleeved ball gown, a classic mini with a sheen, and a modern gown with wild silver brushstrokes.

no. 2

Douglas Hannant is always a favorite.  This one-sleeved stunner captured our attention and our hearts.

no. 3

An absolute highlight from the Noir by Lazaro runway was lace-embellished bridesmaid’s dresses!   The perfect juxtaposition of contemporary styling with classic fabrics gave us the warm and fuzzies.

no. 4

Our Friday morning was chock full of goodies… including a showing of the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 bridesmaid collection. Chiffon fabric alluded to the light and airy side of things.. and this moss pleated cocktail dress was a fave for us!  Monique also added two new colors for Fall- buttercup and french blue.

no. 5

Is the crimp looked back?   Douglas Hannant featured two crimped do’s.  A little retro, a little avant garde.. Either way, there were two Chantilly lace lovelies in the collection that made us swoon.

no. 6

We thought this Alencon lace mini/tulle overskirt combo from Tara Keely was an absolute knockout.  (And who wouldn’t love two looks for one?!)

no. 7

We made a stop at the Alfred Angelo runway show where we found beautiful new Royal Maidens from the Disney Fairy Tale Wedding collection and this ethereal empire waisted number from the classic Alfred collection…

no. 8

…But of course, the ‘Royal Blossoms’ really stole the show.

no. 9

Watching the Lazaro show was like falling in love over and over again.  Always dynamic and glamour-filled… here’s a peek at one intricately embellished beauty.

{All Photos Above by Dan Lecca}

no. 10

After that fashion extravaganza, a little R & R with a few very sweet and stylish bloggers was in order!  It was over to Dashing Diva for a mani and pedi party, hosted by Lover.ly.  We caught up with Kellee, Leila, Cathy, Amanda, Emily & Joy (and Linus.. the sweetest baby ever), Anne-Marie, & Jackie.

whew.. and then we fell fast asleep..

more tomorrow!

Tags: Douglas Hannant Fall 2012, Lazaro Spring 2012, lover.ly, Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 bridesmaids, New York Bridal Market, Tara Keely Spring 2012, Theia Fall 2012.

The fashion frenzy continues… We’re just giddy this time of year, when the collections for the following year are revealed.  Here is some more goodness from our jaunt to Chicago.. One of the highlights was scoping out the new styles from the good people at Dessy.  Between Lela Rose, After Six, Alfred Sung, and the Dessy Collection (all collections by the Dessy co.) we saw a little glitz, a little glamour, some things sweet, and some things sophisticated.

We’re lovin’ the soft mesh fabric and wide band of sparkle at the waist!

This one shoulder beauty is ultra glam, and the chiffon side ruching- looks sooo nice and flattering.

A few sweet cotton frocks were in the line-up.  The look is fresh and simple with a natural waist and scalloped pocket details.

This knee length stunner is a perfect blend of modern sophistication… Love love love.

… And we couldn’t help but show you the latest from Dessy’s Destination bridal collection.. the soft, movable leaf-cut fabric, dropped waist, and gathered bodice is one to pin/bookmark/share!

This weekend we’re off to New York to see and share more 2012 fashion!

Tags: Dessy, Spring 2012.

If you haven’t yet fallen for the loveliness that is Plum Pretty Sugar… well, without further ado…

The entire collection is total eye candy, but my faves right now are the new bowties, the lil’ getting ready dress sets, and the selection of ‘accoutrement’- which make for divine bridesmaid gifts!

Oh… and we’re giving away something fabulous from Plum Pretty Sugar.

Head over {here} to find out more.

Good Luck!

♥

Tags: Bowties, bridesmaid gifts, giveaway, Plum Pretty Sugar.

I am kind of in love with this idea for bridesmaids, flower girls, or whoever wants to twirl around in one! Thank you TutusChic for creating such lovely pieces. They make them in practically any color you can think of too!

.

That’s right ladies… Just four days left to {enter to win five free designer bridesmaid dresses} from Weddington Way!  It’s up to a $2,000 value on this amazing prize… and wouldn’t it be the best thing to surprise your girls with? It takes just a minute or two to to create a mix and match (or match and match) bridesmaid line-up on Weddington Way.  After you post your line-up in the comments {over here}, then you’re entered to win!  Simple as that. This contest closes at 12pm PST on Monday, March 14th. Good Luck! ♥

{Enter to Win}

Tags: Weddington Way giveaway.

Eek. We have the best giveaway going on right now.  We’ve partnered up with Weddington Way to give one lucky Project Wedding reader five designer bridesmaid dresses- up to a $2,000 value.  Let’s be honest…how great would it be to surprise your bridesmaids with a free dress?

Weddington Way is a new online bridesmaid boutique, where brides and bridesmaids can easily browse and order dresses without the time and hassle of traditional shopping.  They carry lots of trendy designers like Simple Silhouettes, Alfred Sung, Lela Rose, and several others. ({Simple Silhouettes} dresses pictured here).

Halter Dress by {Alfred Sung}

Head {over here} to enter to win before Monday, March 14th, 2011 .  Good Luck!

…. And, as an added bonus, Weddington Way is offering 10% off to all our readers from now until March 31st, 2011.  Use the code: PWLOVE at check out. xox

Tags: Bridesmaid Dress Giveaway, Simple Silhouettes, Weddington Way.