Monday, January 6, 2020

Roaring into the 20's...

Here we are entering into a new decade. 
It is 2020!!


Will we see a resurgence of weddings from 100 years ago. Will history repeat itself? With the popularity of "The Great Gatsby" and "Downtown Abby" on the rise. With all the gorgeousness from the 1920's I bet its safe to say that some brides will take the inspiration from the past and put a new twist on things and make their weddings their own....


Lets get inspired from times gone by...



The Headpiece... 

In the 1920s brides chose headpieces that were made from items that either consisted of some sort of  pearls, beads, feathers, gems and delicate lace. Some of the most popular styles included cloche headdresses, which sometimes would be encircled with flowers. The flapper bride chose headbands that were called Bandeaus. They were usually made with beads or gem stones and were either silver or gold. For the more traditional bride, veils were the choice of the day and usually made of silk materials. They were decorated with flowers and leaves that would match the blooms in the brides bouquet.


Cloche Style...









 The  Bandeau's...












 The Veil...















The Bouquet...

 The Bridal Bouquets of the 1920s contained monumental proportions of cascading florals with yards of silk and satin ribbons for good luck and were typically white in color with massive amounts of greenery. Incorporating such blooms as the Gardenia, Lily of the valley, Easter Lily, Calla Lilly, Orchids, Orange Blossoms, Jasmine and Myrtle. The bouquets were sometimes so large that they almost concealed the bride.







 








 






The Rings...

The 1920s saw a lot of change throughout the world and one of the changes was the beginning of the Art Deco design here in America. With its clean modern lines and geometric shapes. It represented glamor and luxury in its simplicity. Which by the way was perfect for jewelry. These wedding rings are beautiful and timeless. 
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The Cake...

 White cakes for weddings became the symbol of prosperity due to the fact that refined white sugar was hard to come by and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby became a prominent source of inspiration for 1920s weddings. People started decorating cakes with feathers, jewels, and ornaments with flowers on top. Commercial icing techniques became more elaborate and costly making the wedding cake unattainable for most people. This lead to the invention of the boxed cake called "Quick Mix". Boxed cakes started to appear in the very late 1920s. and as we moved into the 1930s this made wedding cakes more easily accessible and affordable...














The Bride and Groom...
























Some 1920s Fun Facts...

Marshal Fields invented the wedding registry in 1924. The idea quickly caught the eye of other department stores and everyone seemed to follow suit. In the years to come it made a way for couples to let their friends and family know which china, silver, and crystal patterns they preferred.

Makeup was on the rise. Brides opted for bolder eyes often using petroleum jelly mixed with coal to create eyeliner that covered the entire lid and lined the bottom lashes. Dramatic red lipstick that emphasized the top lip over the bottom was all the rage.

 The first fully automatic photographic film developing machine was patented in 1928 paving the way for wedding photography as we know it today. In the late 19th century, some couples began hiring a photographer to come to the wedding venue in order to pose for a formal wedding picture.


 
A Vintage look for today's modern 2020 Bride

 Photo inspiration in this post provided by Pinterest 
 *facts provide by google search 
 

Here's to hosting your own romantic 1920's themed wedding!!!

We hope that the wedding tips, photos and fun facts
 in our blog post will inspire you... 

Bridal Portraits, Weddings, and Events are just some of the ways that The Bridal Entourage Team can help you. We love to inspire! We love to chat! We love to design! We would love to help bring your vision to life! Give us a call and we can schedule a time to have a heart to heart conversation about creating something special just for you...


Whatever your style, be true to yourself and what your vision is. 
The Bridal Entourage team is here to make your dreams a reality...

 Blessings, Nancy and Kelly...
Reviews: The Knot 
Look for our future blog post for more wedding tips, photos, and information. 
For more wedding inspiration check out our boards on Pinterest


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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Autumn Love...

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice that is what little Fall Weddings are made of...


Who loves fall?? We do!!! We do!!!
That special time of year where the weather is changing and there is a crispness in the air. There is almost an excitement that you can feel. Even though we live in Sunny Southern California, a girl can dream of Autumn, can't she. This is what has inspired today's blog post. The spectacular colors of nature around world. The leaves are changing, and are oh so stimulating to the soul. The smells of pumpkin spice, ginger, and nutmeg. All of it has such a calming effect. It feels like home to me...

Are you inspired by fall?? 
 Please enjoy the photos that we have put together from our Pinterest boards along with some reasons why fall weddings are the simply the best.  We hope they awaken the inner fall in you...



 


Fall Flowers...

 The colors this time of year are absolutely breathtaking to say the least. Incorporating bold and vibrant colors to your centerpieces, arches, and bouquets will add a little pop of color and bring your fall wedding to life..
















The Ladies....















Snuggle up & Get Cozy...















Offer an inviting lounge for your guest to enjoy...




 

 

Beautiful, Bold, Colorful Table Settings...

 

 

  

  

Delicious Delights...

There are some wonderful foods that only come around this time of year. This is the perfect opportunity to offer your guest some special treats like figs, candied apples and  pumpkin pie. Serve it up with a cup of  hot apple cider. Now I know what your thinking that candied apples and hot cider are around all year long but they really seem to be tastier in the fall.














Don't forget the specialty coffee drinks and cocktails like a pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spiced white Russians.







  Pumpkin spiced cocktails anyone??







Happy Fall Y'ALL!!!




  Photo inspiration in this post provided by Touched by Time and Pinterest 

Here's to hosting  your own romantic autumn themed wedding!!!

We hope that the wedding tips, photos and color palette
 in our blog post will inspire you... 

Bridal Portraits, Weddings, and Events are just some of the ways that The Bridal Entourage Team can help you. We love to inspire! We love to chat! We love to design! We would love to help bring your vision to life! Give us a call and we can schedule a time to have a heart to heart conversation about creating something special just for you...



Whatever your style, be true to yourself and what your vision is. 
The Bridal Entourage team is here to make your dreams a reality...

 Blessings, Nancy and Kelly...

Reviews: The Knot 
Look for our future blog post for more wedding tips, photos, and information. 
For more wedding inspiration check out our boards on Pinterest


Please check out our sister companies for your wedding needs...
 Follow us all on Instagram...


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Monday, July 8, 2019

Romantic colors of summer...

Lavender Wedding Dreams....


lav·en·der

 The English word for lavender is mostly believed to be 
acquired from the Old French word lavandre....


Lavender is a graceful and elegant color that represents beauty and femininity. Some common meanings of the Lavender bloom are purity, serenity, devotion, grace, love, and calmness. It is such a soft and delicate flower with a extremely
scent. There are so many ways to include this exquisite gem of a flower on your wedding day. You will be able to create a feeling of romantic french country by either incorporating the color of lavender or the flower itself in your bouquet, decor, desserts, details, dress, shoes etc...




 





 



Would you wear a lavender wedding dress??? 





Lavender lemonade, perfect for any summer wedding...















































 

All Photos in this post provided by Pinterest

 
 We hope that the wedding tips, photos and color palette in our blog post will inspire you...
 Here's to hosting your own romantic lavender themed wedding!!!


Bridal Portraits, Weddings, Events are just some of the ways that The Bridal Entourage Team can help you. We love to inspire! We love to chat! We love to design! We would love to help bring your vision to life! Give us a call and we can schedule a time to have a little heart to heart conversation about creating something special just for you...


Whatever your style, be true to yourself and what your vision is. 
The Bridal Entourage team is here to make your dreams a reality...

 Blessings, Nancy and Kelly...
Reviews: The Knot 
Look for our future blog post for more wedding tips, photos, and information. 
For more wedding inspiration check out our boards on Pinterest


Please check out our sister companies for your wedding needs...
 Follow us all on Instagram...