Damask: Take That!

I know that you know that damask inspired prints have been all the rage for the last 9 months. Like a woman about to give birth, it is time for the old form to fade away and give rise to something new - but similar to the original.

Unfortunately, I found this dress on ProjectWedding.com and the designer was not credited. If anyone knows - send me an e-mail! umi@installationfloral.com

I love black and white as much as the next gal, but I'm excited to see a bold floral print in use that is a departure from it's fleur de lis be-speckled cousin.

Joe Wu Bridal Photography

LOVE IT!!!

A New Twist on White

Your wedding can be white, and it can be feminine... and guess what... IT CAN HAVE STYLE TOO!

By the way, if you are in the DFW area you should check out the trunk show this weekend at Patsy's Bridal , it is for Marisa

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SMP Loves…Floral Blogs!

Do you guys ever check out our vendor blogs? There is SUCH amazing inspirations found inside, especially in some of the Little Black Book florist blogs. Currently loving Blush Floral Design, Installation Floral, La Partie Events and Whimsy Floral & Design…tons of really great ideas for any wedding. Grab some coffee (or a cocktail…it’s FRIDAY people!) and spend some time being inspired! Image by Blush Floral Design.

Rustic Wedding

Floral Design: Installation Floral
Designer: Umi Brochstein, October 2008
Photographer: Manny Rodriguez

Faerie Godmother?

From Vera Wang's 2009 Spring collection. I'm having a hard time envisioning this dress in use as a bridesmaid dress, but I like it! If Arwen Evenstar was going to get married then her bridesmaids would wear this dress (yes, I am a secretly an LOTR nerd).

Here's why I like this dress: It flows from layer to layer without looking like it is trying to imitate a 4 layer cake. Three different colors play together without competing, and without looking garish. The back is fairly traditional looking and may lead one to believe that a tight sweetheart neckline is hiding in the front, but instead, I am pleasantly surprised to see a neckline that is visually appealing, while remaining simple and unobtrusive.

Because let's face it - as a bride, you want your bridesmaid to look good - but not as good as you. Banish the plunging necklines, cocktail length dresses and any other cuts that might make your maid of honor the center of attention!

If all else fails, dress them up like they are going to a Renaissance fair.

Iron Curtain No-More

The refined collection of Roxolana BOHUTSKA
reminded everyone that every woman
is a hunter at heart at Ukraine's 2008 Fashion Week.

Texture, fabulousness, form and function. Ed Hardy - eat your heart out.