Flowergirl Dresses

Are you searching for pretty flower girl dresses or page boy outfits, then Little Eglantine could have what your looking for.

We all know how stylish the French are, well now you can have some of the French style at your own wedding.

Stephanie Staub is a French designer of extremely pretty flower girl dresses and page boy outfits. Her Summer 2009 flower girl collection had some really attractive designs, made from beautiful fabrics. You can choose from embroidered or plain taffeta both in a range of colours.
Stephanie has given us a lot to choose from but I have managed to narrow my favourites down to five:

Firstly "Marie" a pretty blue and white dress with a blue sash which crosses over attractively at the back.

Second there's "Purple Isobel", a white dress with pink and purple flowers and rather sweet "flounce" sleeves.

Next, "Camille" a cream taffeta dress, decorated with different coloured dragonflies.

Then, "Blue Anais" a white dress with blue flowers, whose skirt is made up of two layers, the bottom one is longer than the top and is a co-ordinating blue, giving a two tone effect.

Lastly, "Alexandra", I know we are now meant to be in Spring but I couldn't help mentioning "Alexandra" for those of you who maybe looking for dresses for a Winter wedding. Alexandra is made out of a gorgeous "night blue" taffeta with long sleeves, trimmed with white fur. The bottom of the skirt is also trimmed with white fur. The colour of the dress, along with the adorable white fur trim, make this dress my favourite.

But which one will you choose, decide at www.littleeglantine.com

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Gorgeous Pashmina's

Sunrise Pashmina are a company based in Nepal who produce hand-loomed pashmina shawls using high quality yarn. Their shawls come in a range of colours and you can even choose styles with pretty beading or embroidery on.
So if you fancy treating yourself, bridemaids or female members of your wedding party to one of their gorgeous shawls for your big day, take a look at their website.

www.sunrise-pashmina.com
They are also offering all our readers, a 5% discount on your purchase, when you quote the code 55weddingguide, happy shopping!

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Be Your Own Designer

If you are tired of traipsing through endless bridal boutiques searching for just the right gown for your bridesmaids then StyleShake is set to offer you sweet relief.

Regardless of your bridesmaids size or sense of style, they are sure to have something to suit, since each of their items is designed by you and then tailor made to order.

They offer a range of beautiful fabrics, including organic silk, cotton or linen – forget man made fabrics that get too hot or cause irritation! Each fabric also comes in a variety of colours from pale pastels to the summer’s hot gem shades as well as classic black and the ever popular burgandy.

Choosing from dresses or separates lets you co ordinate your wedding look while still offering bridesmaids an outfit that will both fit and flatter them.

Create various looks to share and compare with your girls, and then be wowed by the low cost of the final outfit!

Offering five star service with free tailoring, inspirational blog articles, and great customer service, we say ‘Well Done!’ to StyleShake.

Design your own bridesmaid dress today.

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Bid on Madonna's Tiara

If you are a big Madonna fan then you have a once in a lifetime opportunity to wear her tiara on your wedding day. The award winning gold and diamond Versace tiara will be auctioned on Bidz.com on the 23rd of March, to raise money for the Aid for AIDS charity.

Opening bid? $699,999

No offence to Madonna or Versace, but I have seen nicer tiaras for a fraction of the price!

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A Fantasy Bride

Rivendell Bridal is the place to go for gorgeous medieval and fantasy bridal gowns. Emily Jane, Rivendell Bridal’s talented designer, hand works each dress so that it is perfectly fitted to the client. Working from her UK design studio and shop, Emily Jane welcomes brides from all over the world who are hoping to create the perfect “castle in the sky” wedding.

Emily Jane is a master dress designer and dress maker. To ensure that each of her creations drapes perfectly, looks great on, and fits like a glove she uses modern couture design techniques for each gown.

Your entire experience at Rivendell Bridal will be like stepping back in time. You will receive expert, personalized service from Emily Jane and her team. Your dress will be made especially for you. Emily Jane will even give brides hair and makeup tips for their big day.

The dresses at Rivendell Bridal evoke the Britain and Ireland of long ago, as well as the grace and beauty of the Elves. With names like Guinevere, Avani, Bespoke, and Celtic Star you will feel like a true princess in a Rivendell gown.

The Guinevere gown is very popular with young brides. This gown is made using cream silk and is elegant in its simplicity. The gown has a fitted bodice outlined in silver and black embroidery, long bell sleeves, and a flowing skirt that sweeps the floor.

Another popular dress is the Titania. This lovely dress has a flouncy skirt built from layers and layers of silk taffeta. The layers are randomly gathered by small bows giving the skirt a flattering bell shape.

Emily Jane also offers other medieval and fantasy style items at Rivendell Bridal. To complement her creations she carries a line of capes, shoes, handbags, bouquets, and tiaras.

One bride accurately described Emily Jane and her experience with Rivendell Bridal as nothing short of a miracle. According to Lisa Randall, “This woman is a miracle worker - from the moment I first spoke to her she just understood what I wanted I can truly say that my dress was perfect even more than I could have ever imagined. Everyone commented on how pretty it was and my new husband loved it! I am so grateful to you, I found the whole dress shop process really painful and dealing with you was a total pleasure.”

www.rivendellbridal.com

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Styleboard March 2009 - Green Weddings

As vintage and romance ensconce the wedding industry, the colour of weddings is being tinged green. Going green can also mean a softer, more natural look for your wedding style with sustainable fabrics, found objects and inspiration from nature.

Credits: (Clockwise from top left)

Eco Chic Weddings by Emily Anderson. This book gives some great advice and tips on how brides can have a beautiful wedding without harming the environment.

Add a touch of natural beauty to your wedding look by weaving some flowers into your hair. Image from Wedding Flowers Idea Blog.

I love this unusual, contemporary Bamboo wedding cake by Lava Cakes.

Stunning, flowing green bridesmaids dress from PromDress4Less. I am a fan of these guys, as they tailor make each gown to your own measurements, but offer all of their designs at amazingly low prices.

Bridal Hair Vine from Chimerique Jewellery. Exquisite hair decoration for brides made with woven silver wire and freshwater pearls.

Feature image:
Stunning silk wrapped posy of green orchids by Chicago Flowers.

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Win a Wedding Dress

Confetti.co.uk have a great wedding competition running at the moment for one lucky bride to win a fabulous designer wedding gown from Constantina Bridal.

The collection, by designer Enzoani is a stunning and eclectic mix of designs with a heavy Vintage influence. The gowns are stacked with details, from layered fabrics to exquisite details, exaggerated silhouettes and stylish draping.


Get full details of how to enter this wedding competition now.

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Stylish Wedding Flip Flops

Finding wedding shoes for a hot, destination wedding at the beach can leave you with some tricky choices. Do you get the cute heels that will leave you with that sinking feeling, or buy the plain white flip flops that seep the glamour factor out of your wedding outift?

Tracey Asai Designs have a nice compromise. Their range of bridal flip flops are both practical and comfortable while being decorated and designed to co ordinate with a traditional bridal look.

I like their stylish and inexpensive flip flops with beaded pearl detail, and might just have to pick up a pair of the Maribou feather flip flops for a touch of playful fifties glamour this summer.

Explore their range of wedding flip flops that are "worthy of being worn under your very expensive, very beautiful wedding gown?"

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