Running to the courthouse?

Okay, so you've squashed the idea of the big "to do" summer soiree, and have decided on an intimate, just for two, courthouse wedding. Sweet. So, if you're the no frills, non-traditional kinda of bride; looking for a budget friendly, simple dress that hints or rather whispers a little bit of "blushing bride to be" for your upcoming nuptials, look no further....How about this darling little cotton, brocade dress for your summer, courthouse wedding? I'm picturing "morning nuptials" with a little champagne breakfast to follow....

(images via Massimo Dutti)

Sweet Marriage Proposal

The proof that we are soulmates from Emanuele Colombo on Vimeo.

LWB's not usually into the whole big marriage proposal make a splash sort thing but I must admit, this clever little video stole my heart. 

Little Winter Bride where have you been?

Well, hello dear little winter bride readers.........it's been a little while but now that LWB has settled into a new city, there's plenty to share with you all.  In addition to the new city, I've been busy as a bee working on a newish project, (I say "newish" cause it's been an under the radar project for some time now but finally coming into a new phase that I'm excited to share with you all) hence why posts have come to a halt here on LWB.  It's almost ready to share, so stay tuned. Also, I've been spending more time over at the lifestyle blog, House of Violetta, so be sure to pop on over there for your frequent daily\weekly updates of life as an expat in Italy. In the meantime,  I stumbled upon this elegant, fancy pants wedding dress (see above pic) in a shop window here in Bologna, isn't the back, stunning? Feast your eyes on some of the other lovely wedding gowns from this shop over here.

(Image: dress from Tosca Spose shop, Poesie collection, "Alda Merini" style)

Some news....................

So it's been a little quiet over here on LWB and there is a BIG and good reason for that......................
Today, I thought it was the perfect time to explain my lack of posts these past couple of months and share some magical news with you all. As you could probably read from the illustration caption above, A. and I are expecting our first little bebe this August! Yay! It's been 5 months so far and we've been enjoying every minute of this pregnancy ride, even those first 3 months when I felt, well, bad. very bad. But extremely happy at the same time. We can't wait to meet the little one this summer, as we both have been waiting for this very moment for a long time  and feel so lucky to experience it. In addition to our new bebe on the way, we're also preparing for a BIG move to a new city at the end of April. It's gotten pretty interesting lately, busy prepping for some big life adventures ahead......................

(Illustration via Deirdre Quinn)

STYLE: Reversible Bridesmaid Dress

Remember the E-mergency wedding dress? Well, here's a perfect, E-asy solution for your bridal party. How about this clever, unique, gauzy off-the shoulder reversible dress from Belgian designer, Aleksandra Paszkowska that can be worn in 4 colors: red, orange, magenta and rose! Did I mention that it's also under $200 dollars? You're welcome.

(image source: Y-dress, Aleksandra Paszkowska)

FLORAL: Spring Table Arrangement

Spring is HERE! A romantic setting of pale pink ranunculus with accents of variegated begonia leaves on a grey table cloth would be lovely for your intimate Springtime wedding. Your table arrangements don't have to be so complicated. Try simple, singular stems in a variety of missed matched glass bottles and bud vases. Not only might this idea be lighter on your wallet, it could also be D.I.Y project you could do with the help of your friends and family. To see more of this flower arrangement shoot go here.

(Images via Didi Weddings)

Vintage 1920's lace wedding dress

Are you on the hunt for that perfect vintage wedding dress? How about this romantic vintage lace wedding dress from the 1920's?  I love the loose, unstructured style, especially the sleeves. Makes for an effortless wear, don't you think?

(photo via Vintage Textile)

LITTLE WHITE DRESS: Morgane Le Fay 2012 Bridal

For the bride in search of something little bit offbeat, ethereal and fun, ya might want to check out Morgane Le Fay's 2012 Bridal collection.  I'm so happy to finally see the bridal collection online! And if you're in NYC or LA you're in luck, starting tomorrow Feb. 15 you can catch the bridal trunk show, for details go here. Don't these dresses just scream, "twirl me on the dance floor"? So pretty. You might also want to check out the 2012 ready to wear collection, yowza, I want everything.



(photo: morgane le fay)

happy anniversary

Cheers and loads of love for the 4 magical years with my A. I look forward to many many more beautiful days together filled with love and laughter. Something tells me that 2012 is going to be an extra special year........

(A quiet moment filled with our giggles just moments after we married. A. is whispering to me "We're married, we're MAUIED" ) 




(Photography Belathée)

JEWELS: Vintage Garnet and Diamond ring

Gorg rose cute garnet and diamond vintage ring from Erie Basin, would make for a lovely engagement ring, no? If haven't seen this shops vintage jewels, you're srsly missing out. So what are you waiting for? go check it out now.

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