Happy Halloween

Hope everyone had a safe and spoooooooky Halloween!

Calling past or future Halloween brides, I have a project in mind and would love to hear all about your wedding or plans for the big day! Or maybe you know someone that has picked Oct 31 as their wedding date? what are you waiting for, point them in my direction.......

email me littlewinterbride@gmail.com

Spooky Bride of Frankenstein image from here

halloween bride

This ghostly bride by jean paul gaultier, makes for one enchanting hallows eve.

Boo!

happy halloween!

(image from style.com)

jcrew delights

um. cute.
jcrew looks like they have upgraded their shoe designer. I adore.
Now if only there was jcrew here in milan, so I could go try on these little delights.
If your digging the yellow guieana feather flat ya might wanna check out this inspiration.

(images from JCrew)

lily of the valley

following up on my classic wedding post from yesterday, I thought this delicate lily of the valley flower arrangement was sweet displayed in a violet glass bud vase.

(image, I can't remember where it came from if anyone knows please let me email me)

WEDDING STYLE: Jackie O.

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's wedding dress worn Sept.12, 1953 when she married John F. Kennedy; displayed at JFK Library and Museum in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their wedding.

Um. Can we say, Classic, Stunning and Elegant all in one?
This petite lady had style.


(image from here)

twigs and heather

Looking to preserve a bit of nature and carry it with you always?
Look no further.
The designers of Twigs and Heather gather delicate plant life, cast it in silver making magical little pieces that look like they've grown straight out of an enchanted forest.

I think I need one of those birch bark rings asap. Or maybe I can hold out till
Christmas. It is just around the corner, right?
Maybe A. is reading this hint hint.....

(Images via Twigs and Heather)

Morgan Le Fay

Short sweet and all feathered out.
A whimsical dress from Morgane Le Fay perfect for any festivity.

(Image via Morgane Le Fay)

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?