2011 bridal trends!

We spent last weekend in New York city at bridal market visiting our designers and see the latest trends for 2011. Here is an update.

Romance continues for 2011. We saw lots of soft fabrics like organza and tulle, often paired with lace. Texture was represented in all of the collections- from ruffles, to layers to flowers- it is all about the dimension!

It's hard to believe, but Pickups are back! Almost all of our designers had some version of pickup skirts in their collection.

from left: Judd Waddell, Anne Barge, Nicole Miller, Augusta Jones

Romance is in! Full skirts graced all of the runways. Here is a sampling of our dreamy favorites!

from left: Anne Barge, Judd Waddell, Jewel by Priscilla of Boston

The other popular skirt silhouette was the trumpet skirt.

from top left: Anne Barge, Modern Trousseau, Modern Trousseau, Judd Waddell

Our favorite collection of the season was Modern Trousseau. Below are some of our faves!

It was tough choice, but our two favorite gowns from market are below!

Reverie by melissa sweet

Modern Trousseau

Please weigh in on your favorites!
Stay tuned for upcoming trunk shows featuring these stunning new gowns!

xoxo, TWD

YOLO bridal fashion show!

Join us Sunday April 25th at 5:00 at the Laurelview Country Club in Hamden for a bridal fashion show featuring the latest designs from Modern Trousseau, Melissa Sweet and Vineyard Collection.

The show will also feature lingerie by our very own Josie Jolon of Beneath the gown.

RSVP by April 19th, as space is limited~ 203.533.4560.

At the conclusion of the show, the winner of the YOLO bridal beauty makeover contest will be announced!

xoxo, TWD

bridal market

We are off to bridal market in NYC. Follow us on twitter as we chat about the latest trends and styles. When we return we will blog about all of our faves!

xoxo, TWD

costa rica baby!

My latest photo shoot adventure is in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. As a result of our New Orleans shoot, we were approached by stay in costa rica.com, an organization that represents the top resorts in Costa Rica. They asked us to come and put together a wedding photo shoot that they could use for their marketing (and that we can use for ours as well). I am with some of the top talents in the bridal industry~ Candice of Jubilee Events, Carla Teneyck, Datura a modern garden, Mike of Buzz Media and DD Nickel.

We will be shooting over the course of two days. The first day we are shooting a mock wedding on a black sand beach- complete with a calypso band! The second day, we are shooting in the rain forest amongst the amazing foliage of this beautiful country. The inspiration board for the shoots is above.

Stay in costa rica.com knows how to do things right and has put us up in an amazing home set on the grounds of Los Suneos Resort. The 'villa' that we are staying in is like nothing I have experienced. It is called La Casa de Suenos (the house of dreams) and it is truly that- and then some! You must click the link to check it out! It is MTV cribs on steroids! We have our own pool with swim up bar, showers that can fit 10 people in them and our own private chef! I could get used to this!

Stay tuned for photos of the finished product! It is sure to be amazing with this dream team!

xoxo, TWD

Homa Trunk Show!

Homa Veil & Accessory Trunk Show

April 23rd -24th

From funky cage veils and fun flowers with feathers to classic cathedral length mantilla veils Homa has a gorgeous selection of bridal accessories. Homa also designs beautiful head pieces, brooches, earrings, necklaces and bracelets too!

A 10% discount will be granted off all Homa accessories, and have the chance to meet Homa herself on Saturday! Please call to make your appointment, 860-669-4596.

xoxo, TWD