WEDDING VENUE: Stealing Beauty Villa

What if you could get married in a beautiful Italian villa, like the one in Bernardo Bertolucci's film, Stealing Beauty? Well you can, how amazing is that? The Villa di Geggiano, which was one of the locations for the film, (remember the fabo party scene, ya that's the place) is located in the hills of Chianti Classico, three miles northeast of Siena. This magical venue is available for private parties and ceremonies. How dreamy is that?

And how did I not know about this when I was planning our wedding? It was my other dream wedding style....

The party scene in the film was my most favorite and along with the dancers, I loved the candle lit path in the garden that led guests to the entrance of the grand villa. Oh and Liv's stunning bohemian dress.....like this bride's style.,

Um... brides to be out there, what are you waiting for? Start planning your dream Italian villa wedding at this venue.

And yes, I would love to know if you decide to get hitched at this magical spot. srsly.

Not planning a destination wedding? Don't fret, it's also great location for honeymooners, as the villa has a winery and two exclusive luxury suites.
A perfect hideaway for lovebirds. 

I'm already planning in my head a weekend get away with A.  this autumn.

LITTLE WHITE DRESS: Alberta Ferretti 2012 bridal collection

My all time fav Italian designer, Alberta Ferretti and her 2012 summer bridal collection.

All her dresses are so dreamy and feminine.

I would love to get my hands on a vintage one.....

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WEDDING STYLE: Jewel tones & Neutrals

Bold, jewel tone, color palette for any time of the day summer wedding

I'm picturing different gold accessories for each style.

left to right: Intermix, Beyond Vintage, Alice and Olivia

Buffs and browns, keeping it neutral for your ladies. A different style for each unique bestie in your life.

left to right: Comptoir des Cotonniers, Malene Birger, Barneys CO-OP

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WEDDING STYLE: Summer Florals

A summer outdoor wedding calls for bridesmaids (or witnesses, as I like to call them) dressed in mismatch light and airy floral gowns.

Be sure to stop by later on today for jewel tone and neutral palettes for summer bridesmaid dresses

 Left to Right: Alberta Ferretti, Luisa Beccaria and Erdem

TREASURE HUNT: Couture Lab

A custom made black antique mesh half panel dress could be an interesting detail to a brides wedding style.   It's shown here over a black slip dress but I'm wondering, for a little more punch, what it would look like over a ivory or grey satin slip dress?

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Morgane Le Fay: Fall 2011 collection

Morgane Le Fay Fall 2011 collection is out in stores now. Are you a bride to be that's possibly drowning with all wedding fluff around you? Feeling a little lost with the typical dress hunting? If so, you might find some comfort at Morgan Le Fay, where you are sure to find that unique, unfussy, offbeat yet elegant dress. From this sneak peak, I can see there are plenty of goodies for all, especially winter brides, as I see a couple of lovely outerwear designs that could compliment any wedding dress.

WEDDING DETAILS: Confetti

Forget the rice, how about these vintage paper lovebirds shower to the newlyweds with?

Hope you're enjoying the posts this week while I'm away on vacation. In the meantime I'm posting about our Switzerland vacation over here. So pop on over........

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PAPER GOODS: Studio Fludd

Graphic, modern, wedding invites in aqua and blue created by Venice based designers, Studio Fludd.

My favorite detail is the burst of confetti, it screams celebration and seems to be a theme in their work.
Keep your eye on this new little studio, I think their on to something...

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Ladies on Style

Advanced Style: Age and Beautyfrom Ari Cohen on Nowness.com.

These fab stylish ladies prove that beauty and style gracefully comes with age.

little weekly finds.......

Sofia Coppola has confirmed the date and I'm sure it will be a dreamy wedding at this location.
More importantly, what will she wear? How about a flashback to her 1st wedding?
(I have to admit, I still have the same clipping of her 1st wedding in my sketchbook, it's the only wedding inspiration I ever tore out of a magazine from like forever ago)
Beautiful cake recipe video
Polaroid bride and groom
1920's vintage & Edwardian era wedding dresses

gift boxes

two stunning Zach Posen designs at 70% off here & here

red polka dot dress for a summer wedding

style like Stealing Beauty

love these leather cord bangles
paper flowers

A. and I are off for August vacation. Yahoo!

Off to Switzerland for some outdoor, mountain, adventure but don't fret I have plenty of goodies lined up for next week.

Be back soon...

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ACCESSORIES: whichgoose Esty Shop

Sweet flowers for your hair or maybe a crown of velvet leaves for the more nature lover bride to be.

Flora not your thing? Then how about a romantic french inspired cap veil? 

Which reminds me of this whimsical french bride look.


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WEDDING STYLE: 1930s Art Deco Decadence

Art Deco Decadence meets Goth.

Feast your eyes on stylist, Katie Shillingford, custom, pale grey, slashed, chiffon dress.

And I have to say, she really pulls it off the look. Pink hair and all.

Divine.

To read more about her wedding head here.

(Photography by Amy Gwatkin)

FLOWER SPOTLIGHT: Amy Merrick

There's a new florist in town! This morning I stumbled upon, Brooklyn based floral designer, Amy Merrick, who has launched her new, beautiful site this week.  I was sold at the starting home page, it's some serious floral eye candy.  She creates eloquent arrangements for weddings and events throughout the northeast. So if your a NYC or Tri-State area brides to be, ya might wanna check her out. 

Being the flower fanatic that I am, there's nothing better then starting out the morning with pretty little flowers. I highly suggest you check it out, even if you're not planning a wedding or event.

Just a little flower fix for your day.

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