WINTERESQUE

 Holiday and post New Year weddings can be incredibly festive and magical especially if there's snow. While the back drop of snow and chilly climes can be challenging (especially if you hail from the Eastern part of the US this year),  working it you can still create a real winter wonderland and keep warm and toasty via accessories, wraps, capes hats and luxe fabrics. Here are a few inspiration points to start you brainstorming . . .

CREDITS

Top Row: Photos: Left: Photography by James Christianson/Right: Rob Martel Photography

Row 2: Left: Photo by Beaty Photography /Event Planning and Design by Details , Weddings and Events/Right: Photo by James Christianson.

Bride and Groom Photo by Elizabeth Millay Photography/Pine cone photo by Blynda Da Costa Photography/Event Design by Ephra Event Design/

Bouquet Photo by Jen Huang Photography/Event Planning by Bellafare

Trees along the roadway photo by Jose Villa Photography/Planning by Michelle Rago Destinations

Bride in Limo Photo by Bride and Groom Photo by Elizabeth Millay Photography and Event Design and Planning by Firefly Events

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PRETTY THINGS

Fall is just about here, ushering in all those luxe, opulent fabrics that suggest a certain formality.  Here's Sabrina in the new silk taffeta separates: a silk white bouffant skirt and Audreyesque top cinched with a matching belt. Check out her accessories--a satin pillbox hat and white silk purse.  The shorty gloves add a little something 60s to really pull the look together.

An asymmetrical Chantilly lace and tulle shirred top is paired up with the taffeta skirt.  Still vintage with a dash of  modernesque thrown into the mix . . . .

Separates and accessories are from The Bouffant Collection by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride.  Shot at  Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, Ca.  Photos Copyright Bride Chic 2012.

Sabrina's makeup by Makeup by Audrey/Hair by Intertwine Design

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WINTERESQUE

CREDITS

Photography by Rob Martel

Gowns and  Accessories by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

Hair and Makeup by Shideh

Model: Natalie Angela

Venue: San Francisco Theological Seminary

Winter is almost here. Holiday and post New Year weddings can be incredibly festive and magical. Yes, the back drop of snow and raw climate can be challenging; working it you can create a haute chic look all your own.

Ever dreamed of looking like and keeping as warm as a Czarina? Covering your gown with a cape is ideal—they’re roomy and unlike close fitting coats, they won’t squish your dress. The cape here is white suede with marabou and faux fur trim with a cathedral train.  The hat and muff are made of faux Moulton lamb.  Velvet, cashmere, wool, heavy brocades all make lovely capes. If your gown is heavyweight fabric or has lots of volume (volume translates into warmth) you can even go for a shorter caplet.

Wraps and stoles are great for bare-armed brides. They may look skimpy but will keep you incredibly warm even if they are made out of faux fur. Add opera length gloves if you’re going sleeveless. Long gloves can be great substitutes for sleeves due to the insulation factor they provide. As for fur, for stoles, jackets and capes, faux is chic now. It’s also surprisingly warm too. Add a muff (maybe instead of a bouquet) and your hands stay toasty.

 There’s a reason for structured, heavy fabrics like the luxe peau de soie below: warmth and insulation from the cold. If expertly lined, thicker fabrics will keep the chill off.  This authentic vintage sixties bouffant has  Alencon lace appliques dappled over the bodice and skirt.  The satin pillbox hat with cathedral length veil was custom made to bring out the full Jackiesque look of this gown . . .

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