Italian Vogue

a little Italian Vogue to start of your day......
Right now we are working on "home improvements". I just finished painting our front hallway, navy blue, and can't help put think that the cover image of the fall Vogue is to DIE for! A hand painted wall of birch trees would be perfect for our guest room but who has the time? Instead, I'm on a mission for similar wallpaper....
Anyone have ideas?
oh and the fashions on Ms. Evangelista are divine.......

(images via Italian Vogue)

Lulu B

I came across this gorgeous 1930's inspired vintage wedding dress from designer Lulu B via Grant-Wiley weddings. The designer took a vintage veil to create the beautiful delicate top piece of the dress.
Oh how I adore.

(image via Lulu B)

little buttons

I soooo can't believe I forgot to share these adorable little buttons with you all!
I bought them last year on Etsy at a shop called ButtonEmpire shop . I gave them to A. on our honeymoon as a little surprise fun and goofy gift .
Nerd and Crafty wife? um us.
Not to mention the little Vancouver map which was our honeymoon location.
It's as if they were custom made for us!

Maybe you want to surprise your guy with these cute bride & groom buttons on the big day!

Heading to Europe for your honeymoon? you might want to check out these......

(images via Button Empire)

Wedding Esty treasures.....

How gorgeous is this dress designed by Joan Shum?
I don't think I have ever seen one like it!
I'm in love. Sigh.
It's absolutely fitting for a winter bride, don't you think?

Samantha Sultana fabric flower hair clip is the ideal for that everlasting look of a fresh flower....you can dance the night away without worrying if it will wilt or turn brown.

How perfect are these gold oak leaf earrings from Carolinableu? Festive enough for any autumn wedding

Birdcage veils

Vintage birdcage veils make a great alternative to the traditional wedding veil, not to mention, a bit more budget friendly.
Like these 3 styles that I found here.

And who says you have to stick to the traditional white? I am totally digging this winter brides style....

(images from Vintage Hat Box)

Livia Cetti's Simple & Elegant Floral Arrangements

The talented, Liva Cetti, of The Green Vase, adds her magical touch to these two stunning arrangements fresh from the garden.
Just look how beautiful a simple branch of azaleas look when displayed in an all white vessel.
Gorgeous, right?

And I'm loving this arrangement of cascading purple and white clematis mixed with passion vine and ferns.

For more insider tips and arrangements by Livia go here

(Image by Yunhee Kim)

Little Winter Bride feature

If you haven't already discovered, Snippet & Ink, then you don't know what your missing. Really. Kathryn, the wedding inspiration genius of the wedding blog, Snippet and Ink, has created a wonderful resource for anyone planning a wedding, bridal shower, birthday party, etc....Heck, you don't even have to have a party to plan, just looking at her collages will make you want to throw a lavish party!
Not only does she collect and post some of the most beautiful inspiration images but she also posts on real wedding and today, the ever so sweet Kathryn, has featured our little winter wedding.
But that's not all, later today, she will also be posting, our second wedding celebration, a casual lunch in the countryside of Italy, that we held this past Spring.
So get your coffee brewing, and head on over to Snippet & Ink ......... Grazie mille Kathryn!

fresh flowers for your sweets

Pretty little cupcakes, sweet and simple.

Or these little vintaged inspired cupcakes, topped with sugared fresh violets and with gold foilcupcake holder.

For more cupcake inspiration go here

[images via Cupcake Recipes]

Vintage meets Romantic

Hello? This bride's style is so up my fashion alley.....
To see more of this wedding go here

[image via La Vie Photograph]

Autumn Evening Wedding

A crisp, Autumn evening wedding in the city.
I can smell the fireplaces burning as I write this....hmmm sigh.....my favorite time of the year.
A color palette of cream, mocha and black.
One elegant satin gown accompanied by a mix match of vintage 1950's cocktail dresses for your bridal party. Who says they have to match perfectly? Live on the edge but to keep within your colors, try looking for dresses in similar shades like the ones pictured below....

(click photo to enlarge)

1st row: Satin wedding gown Vintageous Vintage,
Bouquet photo frm Samm Blake Photography,
Bridesmaid dresses Vintageous Vintage,
Glass of wine Sweet Paul
2nd row: venue frm outside CFR nyc,
Shoes by valentino frm BG.com,
Antique Jewelry from littledailys.blogspot.com
3rd row: Chandelier from Swedish Room,
Table setting by Emily Thompson Flowers,
Croquembouche cake by Martha Stewart

Autumn Sweets

Image from Sweet Paul

Some autumn deserts flavors to consider:

• Poached Pears
• Pecan Pie
• Apple Pie
• Apple Crumble
• Blueberry Pie
• Pear Tart
• Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Cupcake from Martha Stewart

Image from Rebecca Thuss

A beautiful display of fall treats from the talented Rebecca Thuss

Mini Apple Tartlets
Image From Country Gardens

Assortment of Autumn Deserts

Image from Country Gardens

How about little fall flavored cakes, cupcakes and pies as alternative to the traditional wedding cake? Maybe carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and a old family recipe for apple pie? all this talk is putting in the mood to bake today...hmmmmm
Does anyone have delish family recipes?

Autumn Cocktail dresses

Images via Miranda Bennett Design

Images from Sari Gueron

Autumn is here, although here in Milan, we don't really see the fall foliage, (one bummer of living away from my New England\NYC roots) So, this week, I'm bringing hints of autumn to Little Winter Bride, starting with these little cocktail dresses from Miranda Bennett and Sari Gueron. Perfect for your wedding guest and maybe even your bridal party, don't you think?

I'm sort of digging the all black dress and stockings with orange heels.........

my best friend's wedding

photography deirdre quinn

This time last week, my best friend, M got married in NYC to her sweet love I shall call N.
How cute is M's new hubby? Instead of a traditional toast he chose to serenade his blushing bride with a little song he wrote. Now, how sweet is that?

beautiful bouquets

photo by Gemma Comas

I love photographs by Gemma Comas, like this beautiful wedding bouquet she shot for Martha Stewart Weddings. For more go here

Sweet petite

Photo via Wedding Flowers

Instead of the traditional wedding cake or cupcakes, why not opt for these sweet petite cakes adorned with sugared roses?

Dove Didi?

Ciao Tutti,
Little Winter Bride, is back and up and running!
Thank you all, for being so patient as my little laptop got a major tune up.
So back to little weddings ideas it is!

Photo via Wedding Flowers

Exotic cascading Vanda orchids mixed with passion flower leaves, makes for a perfectly feminine and eloquent bouquet found here.

Photo via Wedding Flowers

How cute is this!
A little red cosmo posy makes for a beautiful flower choice not to mention available for that winter wedding. For more winter flowers go here

Photo via Snapdragon's Garden

Looking for a unique and simple way to decorate your vessels? how about using the leaves of the beautiful hosta plant, perfect for any spring or summer wedding. For step by step directions on how to create this little beauty of an arrangement go here

be back soon....

Ciao!

A quick note, to check in and let you know that I'm back at Little Winter Bride but unfortunately this week my computer had to be rushed off to the doctor for a major tune up....bummer I know, as I have so much to share with you all....

I will try my best to write posts when I have access to a various computers but it will be limited. I will let you all know once I have my little magic machine up and running.....

Grazie Mille for your patience

little honeymoon adventures: Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

The last of the North American luxury resort series takes you to the Post Ranch Inn, located on Big Sur's coastline in California. This my friends, looks like the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape. To see more go here

Next week, I will be back with new "little honeymoon adventures" from my favorite little island......
stay tuned.......

Morning Glory Antiques

images from morning glory website

Gorgeous vintage beaded and embroidered bags from Morning Glory Antiques, to see more elegant little goodies go here.

Victorian Inspired Wedding Dresses

Looking for a vintage, chic and affordable wedding? You might want to check out some of  these


(image via vintage style clothing)