BHLDN Spring 2017 Press Review had us dreaming about warmer weather and sunny places. Their new collection is one to owe and awe over! Besides a yummy breakfast, they shared with us accessories every bride and groom want (and need), the cutest bridesmaids gifts, and honeymoon goodies. Not to mention dreamy gowns…blush, playful patterns, and delicate details.
As you may already know, one of our editors had the opportunity to attend Bridal Fashion Week this past week. We will be sharing some beautiful images from the runway along with the inspiration behind every collection. Enjoy!
Kate Bedrick from CodedPR shared with us:
“The inspiration for the new BERTA collection is derived in many ways from the world of Botany, and in particular – Flowers. As the crown jewels of the plants world, Flowers are fascinating to behold, magical to smell and have an endless array of colors. They arouse all senses, and have an admirable inner-complexity.
The Fall 2017 bridal collection from BERTA includes 30 masterpiece creations, sophisticated in cut & structure, and brings a new kind of aesthetics, emphasizing 3D flowers and lace appliques design, along with rich embellishments and brave use of color.
It’s a collection unlike any other, celebrating the design and craftsmanship capabilities to their max, with all dresses made from the finest materials. Each dress is a unique design that can stand alone, apart from any collection, and tell a different story about the bride that wears it. From boho, to art-deco, to rich and glamorous. Just like the variety that can be found in the world of flowers – all are different from one another but equally pretty on their own right. This collection has all of those different styles infused in it, while maintaining the famous BERTA fit & cut.
This collection brings a sensation of liberalism, nature wild freedom, and bold use of artistic approach to design. Those are gowns that were created in order to get the bride who wears them down the aisle, to blossom in the biggest day of her life.”
Don’t feel guilty about shopping at the Gilt City DC Warehouse Sale, this weekend!
Gilt City DC Warehouse Sale
Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Cost: $5-$25
Dates: September 23-24
Link: https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousedcsept16
The Gilded Age, from about 1870 to 1900 was a time of expansion and wealth centered in New York as the city was becoming the epicenter of society and culture in the United States. So many amazing estates were built, parties thrown, and opulence ruled the day. As always, my aesthetic is never flashy or overdone, but I found great inspiration in this era of extravagance, and created a collection using elements of metallic embroidery, delicate beading, and embellishment that would be right at home with society¹s finest, and yet, remain true to my romantic sensibility.
I was creating my first fine jewelry collection with Trumpet and Horn while designing these dresses, so the idea of rose gold, aquamarine, and pearls found their way into the gowns as well. Some of my favorite pieces include the metallic thread embroideries. An alternative to white or ivory, these textiles shimmer and impart a beautiful glow to the bride.
The hair and make-up inspiration was a nod to the Gibson Girl who became so popular during this era, but whenever I refer to history, I always try to offer it in a modern way, so that it doesn¹t come off as a costume, but as inspiration for a bride. Vivianna Martin, for Kevyn Aucoin and the Oscar Blandi teams did an amazing job bringing the look to life. Voluminous up-dos, rosy cheeks, and gold accented eyes gave the models a timeless beauty.
Emmy London shoes were a perfect match. Emmy and I chatted about colors and general inspiration months before, and so it all made for beautiful pairings on the runway. And of course the Trumpet & Horn jewels, with touches of Edwardian and Victorian inspiration made a sparkling finishing touch.
Hope you enjoy the video with some behind-the-scenes of our day, as we photographed our 2016 ad campaign with Emily Soto and held our New York runway show that evening.
– Claire Pettibone
https://vimeo.com/143102499
Styling: Type A Society | Make-up: Viviana Martin for Kevyn Aucoin | Hair: Oscar Blandi | Campaign Photographer: Emily Soto | Campaign Hair & Make-up: Alyssa Lorraine | Gowns: Claire Pettibone | Jewelry: Claire Pettibone for Trumpet & Horn | Shoes: Emmy London
Marchesa Notte Bride X BHLDN offers brides the meticulous detailing and romantic silhouettes that are characteristic of Marchesa with the effortless appeal of BHLDN, at an affordable price point.
Each of the exclusive styles cater to different kinds of brides. Pieces like the Ephra Gown combine BHLDN’s signature illusion neckline with Marchesa’s delicate beading while the Opal Gown pairs the brand’s exquisite floral embroidery with a high-low silhouette for a look that is truly one of a kind.
“Working with BHLDN was exciting because, like Marchesa, their goal is to make women feel like the most beautiful version of themselves for such an important day”, said designer and co-founder Keren Craig. “We are looking forward to even more brides discovering the beauty of Marchesa through this exciting collaboration.”
The full Spring 2016 collection features over 30 new gowns, including convertible options, bridal separates, and styles awash in soft colors like blush, nude, rose gold, and champagne. The lookbook, which was photographed in bridal wear designer Delphine Manivet’s Paris showroom, captures the intimate moments that go into the creation of a gown: from fitting to the resulting confidence and beauty of its wearer.
New bridesmaid dresses, honeymoon/destination wedding outfitting, and accessories complement the gown assortment for a collection that is bound to enchant every BHLDN bride-to-be.
‘Tis true, the holiday season is right around the corner, and I can only imagine how many last minute stops everyone has until everything is perfectly wrapped under the tree! Not to worry. We are here to help today!
Here’s a gift that brides, bridesmaids and guests can wear all day and night. Meet Tieks, “the most versatile designer flats in the world. Made of the finest Italian leathers and designed to fold and fit in a purse. Wearable all day, every day.”
Tieks come in all types of colors, so you are bound to find your match (or matches).
Stop by Tieks Online Boutiek and find yours today!
Photography Credit: Abby Jiu Photography
Birchbox ( www.birchbox.com ), a leading beauty and grooming retailer, is opening its doors in Washington, D.C. in partnership with Rent the Runway, which is revolutionizing fashion by allowing millions of women to rent designer apparel and accessories. A beauty shop in a dedicated space at Rent the Runway’s Georgetown store, now allows local customers to get a complete new look from head to toe – from on-trend outfits and accessories to the latest lipsticks and head-turning hairstyles.
For US men and women – spend $35 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get:
For CA women – spend $45 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get
Cyber Monday
Same offer as above as above but codes are:
The shop features the following elements to help Washingtonians prepare for special occasions and upgrade their everyday looks:
What veil will you wear? There are so many out there, but it is important to listen to the bridal pros to know which one goes best with your dress! Below are just a few of our favorite styles!
Birdcage
Cathedral
Chapel
Fingertip
Blusher
Hello DW readers! Today, we are asking for you to be a part of District Weddings!
If you consistently read our blog, you are familiar with Real Wedding Wednesdays. If you do not know what this is, it is the day out of the week where we focus on real weddings that have occurred in the D.C. or surrounding areas. We post these weddings based on the season that we are in, and this is what we want you to be a part of this fall!
Fall is a beautiful season, so naturally, there are plenty of lovely weddings. We want to see them and we want to share these weddings with everyone. If you have a fall wedding or if you know someone who has pictures from theirs, simply visit our Submissions page and show us your beautiful pictures.
We can’t wait to see!
When looking at Kaitlin and Jeff’s wedding, the perfect way to describe it can be wrapped up in one word: “classy”. This was the look that the couple was going for, and they certainly accomplished exactly what they wanted from this day!
The wedding was made up of navy, white, and soft pink colors, and all of them blended perfectly. The feeling of the wedding was gentle, yet exciting and romantic. Kaitlin explains her favorite details in her own words:
“I loved how the first floor changed between the ceremony and reception. The ceremony was beautiful with an arch of flowers and greenery that we stood in front of. Then when we came downstairs from cocktails for dinner it was amazing to see how the space had been transformed for the reception.”
The wedding was located at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which was the perfect place for Kaitlin and Jeff’s classy and sophisticated wedding.
Kaitlyn + Jeff
November 1, 2014 | Washington, D.C.
Event Planner: A. Dominick Events | Design: A. Dominick Events | Florist: Amaryllis | Reception Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts | Ceremony Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts | Rentals: Design Cuisine | Lighting Company: Frost Lighting | Photographer: Abby Jiu | Cake + Desserts: Design Cuisine | Hair: Amie Decker Beauty | Makeup: Kim Giammaria | Invitations and Day-Of Paper Company + Brand: The Dandelion Patch + Sugar Paper | Entertainment Company + Selected Entertainer: Andy Kushner Entertainment + Design Sound Connection
