Vera Wang Spring 2012 Bridal Collection

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Fab Frocks Friday: Bridal Market

Bridal Market. Who will steal the show this season?

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The Mark Niemierko Wedding Academy

Following overwhelming demand, Mark Niemierko, the UK’s foremost luxury wedding planner, will share his trade and style secrets at the very first Niemierko Wedding Academy, at The Dorchester, this May. Consisting of a high-end inspirational experience, the Niemierko Wedding Academy will help equip its students with the tools and contacts to become wedding planners of quality in the future.

In order to reveal his best secrets, Mark will be joined by a host of industry leading experts, including renowned florist Rob Van Helden and celebrity make-up artist Maggie Hunt, with more names to be revealed in the lead up to the first course.

Each day over the course of one week, students will be offered a real insight into the ‘Niemierko world’. Mark and his team have planned a meticulous schedule ensuring pupils cover all aspects of how he organises, creates and oversees a couples wedding. This will cover the process of planning, wedding etiquette, budgeting, bridal fashion and beauty, Q&A sessions and a typical food and drinks tasting within The Krug Room at the Dorchester. In addition, the course also covers how best to create a wedding day around a couple through a flower class and visit to Covent Garden flower market, mood boards, production design, selecting tableware, furniture, lighting and entertainment. The days are broken down into concise classes, between which breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and the odd glass of champagne will be served.

Each student will also walk away with The Niemierko Little White Book, which lists all Niemierko's much-loved and tested suppliers, and a copy of The Niemierko Wedding Album, a hard back photo book of weddings designed and planned by Mark.

Held within the luxurious surroundings of The Dorchester these thorough courses offer students a uniquely individual, innovative and hands on experience, allowing them a true insight into the Niemierko world and how Mark works. By the end of the course all pupils should feel confident, capable and inspired to begin a career in wedding planning.

Mark Niemierko comments "Having always received a high volume of job and work experience applications, the Academy will ensure I pass on my knowledge and experiences to individuals who are keen and interested in starting a successful career within wedding or events planning."

Each course is limited to 12 participants, allowing the students an intimate and exclusive learning experience. The course fee is priced at £1,950. The Academy’s inaugural master-class will commence on Monday 9th May, with further classes planned for 2011.

To register for a place in the Niemierko Academy visit www.niemierkoacademy.com

Just the Two of Us

Completely inspired by this picture. It brings to mind the lyrics "Just the two of us/We can make it if we try."

Image by Peter Lindbergh via Dustjacket Attic.

Tuesday Shoesday: Lanvin Love

Two things I adore: sky high wedges and Lanvin.

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Perfect Hair

A quick tip as you're getting ready for your wedding day: make sure to wear a top that is easy to take off without ruining your hair.

Our gal here's got the right idea! How about a cashmere soft sweater with buttons at the shoulder? Ever so easy to slip off so as to not muss up the 'do!

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Fab Frocks Friday: Silver Lining

We're experiencing a bit of rainy day weather here in New York, but you know what they say, "every cloud has a silver lining."

Break out the wellies, tie up your hair in a chic top knot (no frizzies you know!), don that perfect bright rainy day dress, grab your trench coat and slip on those shades.

Rainy day, do your worst!

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Compliments

Light feather cape, glittery clutch and ghost chair. All fine compliments for your home and wedding.

Image via The Cherry Blossom Girl.

Sugar Flowers

I was always the gal that wanted the cake slice with the sugar flower on it. With these sweet flowers I think you will be too!

Images via Paul Barbera.

Tuesday Shoesday: Lovely Lace

After all the dancing and the final goodbyes, your little piggies will be wanting some much needed rest.

Solution? These patent leather ballet flats from Valentino with delicate lace design. Feet rested, heart set aflutter. No need for the thanks ladies, all in a day's work.

Image via Net-a-Porter.