Chelsea Clinton Ties the Knot!

Congratulations to newlyweds Chelsea Clinton and Marc Marc Mezvinsky! The couple tied the knot in the picturesque town of Rhinebeck, N.Y. last Saturday in front of 500 family and friends. The former first daughter looked like American royalty as she walked down the aisle in a custom made Vera Wang wedding gown. The wedding planner was Brian Rafanelli, a Boston based wedding planner. Though mum's the word on the vendors and details, there's no doubt that it was a beautiful and elegant affair!

Images by Genevieve de Manio Photography via Wire Image.

Fab Frocks Friday: Puppy Love

Happy weekend! To vintage glamour, Chanel and puppies, of course!

Some links for your weekend . . .

• Love stories and things left unsaid. Thank you Alison for sharing.
• A Glamorous Affair from Kelly Oshiro on Aisle Dash.
• The sweetest fiance had this request for his lady love.

Image via Harper's Bazaar.

A Little Goes A Long Way

Just look at this gorgeous room designed by Philippe Starck. Panels of chiffon and a button tufted ceiling soften the drama of the lacquered black chandelier and arm chair. A room awash in soft pink is the perfect background for a bold color accent and helps create a focal point for the room. With such an grand design, the entire room works to create a cohesive look without all the elements competing against each other.

Now you may be thinking "wait a minute, I thought this was a wedding blog. Why are we getting a crash course in interior design?" Well, we can take the a few of the design principles of interior design and apply them to your wedding. With the wealth of information available on the internet, a bride's dream wedding can get lost in the shuffle by trying to apply too many trends or subscribing to the notion that more is better, bigger is better. Highlighting a few key pieces make much more of an impact than incorporating everything. After all, a little restraint goes a long way.


Image via Bacarat.

Just Because . . .

. . . sometimes you can't wait until Friday to share so much loveliness.

Dainty pearls, beehive up-do, knee high socks, retro eyeliner, cozy sweater, and soft layers of chiffon. Perfect touches for any bridesmaid.

And if there's a soft meadow in the vicinity, all the merrier!

Image by Jimmy Backius via Elle Sweden August 2010.

The Eyes Have It

My what big, beautiful eyes you have! After speaking with several real brides and make up artists, they've all agreed that big beautiful eyelashes provide instant glamor on the day of.

To achieve the perfect mega watt glam look, I recommend using false eyelashes, and no, not your mom's 80's style pageant ones. You can find many a natural faux lash fix that will be the perfect fit for you. Not only that, the effect is temporary and you can decide on the look without having to make a large financial investment (like eyelash extensions or lash growth product).

For brides planning to have a make up artist with you on your wedding day, make sure to include false eye lashes in your trial runs. Going solo? The experts all agree, to make the look natural, practice, practice, practice - before the big day of course! Though individual lashes can require a bit more time and finesse to apply, the effect is more natural. If patience is not your forte, use a strip of false eyelashes and make sure to trim the piece to fit your own unique eyes. You can also trim the strip into halves or thirds for a subtle effect. Once your lashes are applied, don't forget to apply a coat of mascara and a little eyeliner to blend everything together.

For more tips on how to get the perfect eyelashes, head on over to Glamour for all the latest tips and trends.

Readers - what tips and tricks do you have to get that most coveted doe eyed look?

Image via Bienenkiste.

Fab Frocks Friday: Timeless Beauty

Thank you so much to Alison at The Knotty Bride for sharing with all of us the wedding that inspired this week's fab frock! Check out this beauty plus all the details over at Style Me Pretty.

And a few helpful links for all your wedding planning . . .

• Unique handmade teacups.
• Sound advice from one of the wedding gurus.
• Amazing images for all your inspiration board needs.
• Bows for the boys.
  

Inspiration in the Morning

What better way to start the morning than these beautiful inspiration boards from Sofia at Brancoprata. Each board is a study in the perfection of romance and style. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself . . .

A few of my favorites, which ones are yours?

Images by Brancoprata via Style Me Pretty.

Beautiful Dresses

Absolutely dying over the sheer loveliness of these exquisite dresses by Maria Lucia Hohan . . .

Captured in soft light, Maria Lucia Hohan's atelier is the perfect mix of romance and vintage elegance. If these don't get you in the mood for love, I don't know what will!

Images by The Cherry Blossom Girl via This is Glamorous.

Martha Stewart + HSN

As if lifestyle icon Martha Stewart could make our lives any more sweeter, she is now introducing to us the Cricut Cake® Martha Stewart Crafts™ Edition, an easy-to-use, cake decorating machine and electronic cutter that precisely cuts gum paste, frosting sheets, and much more.

Developed by the creative innovators at Provo Craft, the new machine, which is co-branded with Cricut Cake and Martha Stewart Crafts brands and comes with unique Martha Stewart-designed cartridges, will launch exclusively on HSN on July 19th.

The new Cricut Cake Martha Stewart Crafts Edition gives everyday decorators, as well as professionals, the ability to create edible masterpieces such as elegant wedding cakes, charming birthday cakes, and themed cookies or cupcakes for any occasion. The machine saves time cutting unique shapes, designs, and fonts from sheets of gum paste, fondant, cookie dough and other edible materials that would otherwise take hours with various individual cutters. Cricut cartridges with creative new designs from Martha and her team are available exclusively for purchase during the launch on HSN.

Fans can sign up for when-to-watch emails and learn more about Martha Stewart’s upcoming HSN debut at www.hsn.com, key word: Martha Stewart.

And while you're there, don't forget to check out some Martha Stewart essentials like the Punch and Stamp Kit, a 24-pk Iridescent Glitter Kit, the Scoreboard Kit, Essential Tool Kit, Essential Glitter Kit, and the Essential Punch Kit. Following Ms. Stewart’s debut in July, HSN will continue to offer customers valuable crafting tips and new innovations from her popular Martha Stewart Crafts line throughout the Fall.


Images via Martha Stewart.

Fab Frocks Friday: Feathers + Sparkle + Marchesa

Feathers. Sparkle. Marchesa. Enough Said.

For those lazy summer weekends with nothing to do but relax . . .

• Quite possibly one of the most inspiring ideas for your bridesmaids!
• Amelie + Wedding . . . why didn't anyone think of this before?!
• The cutest business cards I've ever seen!
• Please don't forget to vote for the cinderella project at the Aisle Dash Wedding Blog Awards!