White by Vera Wang Fall Collection 2011 Now at David's Bridal

White by Vera Wang

Besides new wedding dress styles, White by Vera Wang is introducing marvelous bridesmaid and shoe collections.

You and your bridesmaids will have the perfect wedding day look. White by Vera Wang also includes a selection of "beautifully embellished" sashes and headpieces showing Vera Wang's "artistic use of intricate draping and feminine detailing."

"It gives me great pride to be able to bring my designs to more women through White by Vera Wang. With the addition of bridesmaid dresses and shoes, I am excited to provide an array of romantic, classic, and whimsical fashion for the entire bridal party." - Vera Wang

Wedding gown prices range from $600-$1400 and bridesmaid dresses $158-$198. Sizes for bridesmaid dresses come in 0-26 while wedding gowns come in sizes 0-14.

Vera Wang's bridesmaid styles are not your typical wear only once dress. You will find her dresses can be worn by your wedding guests as well as for any other social occasion.

White by Vera Wang has just been added to 100 additional stores making a total of 250 David's Bridal shops where you can find her exclusive gowns.

Take advantage of a chance to win a White by Vera Wang gown or five bridesmaid dresses. Click here to make your appointment at a David's Bridal shop near you.

source: Vera Wang

What Are You Going to Do This Monday, July 18?

Go check out some dance bands with Elan Artists, that’s what.

Elan Artists is sponsoring a Dance Band Showcase, Monday, July 18 at The Willard Hotel – Crystal Room, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Cocktails begin at 6PM with the showcase running from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. Three different bands – The Source, Raggs & the Allstars and Truth Groove will perform twice each rotating every 20 minutes. To preview the bands, go to: www.elanartists.com. Click on Maryland/DC/Virginia link and you’ll see the bands listed. Click on the individual band’s icon and you’ll receive more info., hear an audio and see a video.

If you are still looking for great entertainment for your wedding, you won’t want to miss this great event.

RSVP to: rsvpdc@elanartists.com.

Have fun.

Logo Credit & Info.: Elan Artists

Purple Inspiration Board - Jezz & Eric's Wedding

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of designing flowers and provide a minimum of decorating for Jezz’s and Eric’s wedding on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

The bride was all about purple. For the bride's bouquet, I used purple hydrandea, lavender mini-calla lilies and lisianthus tied off with a dark purple ribbon enhanced with jewels. The bridesmaids’ bouquets were white hydrangeas with a touch of lavender sweet peas and white stock. The groom had a lavender mini-calla lily with a couple of loops of bear grass while the groomsmen had a purple lisianthus as their boutonniere.

For the ceremony, I created the altar flowers with a variety of purple and white flowers. I filled the bottom of the vase with purple glass gems and used purple gossamer as the filler. I draped lavender tulle on the front of the arbor and added a purple hydrangea to the white tulle pew bows with lavender ribbon.
For the chairs, I rented stretch Spandex white chair covers with satin lilac sashes. This really gave the plain room a little “wow” factor.

I also designed and printed the programs, menu cards, seating assignment board and paper rose petal cones.

For the reception centerpieces, the groom cut and spray-painted his own branches and I added crystals and butterflies, also provided by the bride and groom. I created the “lighted” look using submersible purple LED lights set in Deco Beads. It really made the centerpiece “pop.” I added hydrangeas to the top of the branches as well as bear grass cascading out of the top of the vase.
The bride rented silver chivari chairs with lavender cushions. This really added a pretty look to the ballroom.

Congratulations, Jezz and Eric! Thank you for allowing me to help you make your wedding look beautiful.