You see it in the background of almost every picture of Waikiki: Diamond Head. Just a few hundred yards from Waikiki’s busy Kalakaua Avenue, Diamond Head is a secluded enclave of some of Oahu’s most expensive luxury homes, best surf breaks and beautiful beaches sans a million tourists. Here are a few ideas for spending the day at Diamond Head… Does it get any better than this? Not really. Tens of thousands of couples make the trek to the middle of the Pacific every year to get married on this beach and take this shot. Well, most do it minus the gigantic balloon heart but hey, it’s your wedding in Hawaii- do it your way! (p.s. Don’t forget to enter our FREE Engagement Shoot Giveaway by Friday, February 19th! Details on the right…) So if you’re making the …
Japanese fashion model, singer, and actress Lena Fujii (????) presents L et Lena, a collection of colorful, romantic wedding gowns. Fujii, who is a regular face on Japanese fashion magazines such as ViVi and sweet , was involved in the design process. She also models all the gowns, and she sure nailed the Romantic Princess look. This ruffle mermaid dress with sweetheart neckline is gorgeous and so is the veiled parasol. Pretty rosettes on a dusty pink/purple ball gown with matching gloves. A dazzling train. In her element – modeling a cute, pink ball gown with pickup skirt. Adorable satin lined brolly. My fair lady – lace umbrella, detached bell sleeves and…
Some weddings are huge, expensive, expansive affairs that take many months to plan and others are simple charm personified – like the wonderfully romantic, intimate maternity wedding retold in this thought provoking article. Bottom line, as a maternity bride, you have plenty of choices and really can ‘do it your way’ secure in the knowledge that those who love you will celebrate your union.
Rachael and Matthew | 12.30.09 | Highlights from 10th Letter Media on Vimeo . In honor of Valentine’s Day, Pacific Bride Guide is teaming up with 10th Letter Media to giveaway a FREE Engagement Shoot! Actually, it’s two shoots: An Engagement video AND photo shoot! All you need to do is shoot us an email at tara@pacificbrideguide.com by Friday, February 19th and you’ll have a shot at winning the lucky shoot! (Note: Shoot will be on Oahu!) If you’ve got a friend or a sister who’s engaged, spread the word… or link this post to your Facebook page to get all your friends in the know. Happy Valentine’s Day and send that email! xo, Your Friends at Pacific Bride Guide and 10th
Wedding dressed from Barcelona-based Inmaculada García’s 2010 Brides collection. Innovative use of different layers of different fabrics on the tiers of the dress on the left. I love the other gown. “Inmaculada Garcia’s new collection clearly reveals her personal stamp in her treatment of textures, as well as the evolution of the gowns which give way to volume and a totally different design, which overflow into an overwhelming fantasy which allow her brides to be different to the conventional.” She sure has a number of interesting pieces in the collection, like these two dresses – one with lace panels and another one with fringes that hangs from the neck. Love how the lace patch on the bodice tapers off into a tendril-like effect on the strapless dress. Strapless gowns in two styles – an elegant fit and flare number and a sweet frilly one …
Wedding dressed from Barcelona-based Inmaculada García’s 2010 Brides collection. Innovative use of different layers of different fabrics on the tiers of the dress on the left. I love the other gown. “Inmaculada Garcia’s new collection clearly reveals her personal stamp in her treatment of textures, as well as the evolution of the gowns which give way to volume and a totally different design, which overflow into an overwhelming fantasy which allow her brides to be different to the conventional.” She sure has a number of interesting pieces in the collection, like these two dresses – one with lace panels and another one with fringes that hangs from the neck. Love how the lace patch on the bodice tapers off into a tendril-like effect on the strapless dress. Strapless gowns in two styles …
Alex Perry is an Australian designer whose works have become red carpet favorites by Hollywood celebrities and models such as Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Natalie Portman, Miranda Kerr and Elle McPherson. “Due to popular demand, Alex has created a ready-to-wear collection of his thirty favorite bridal gowns.The collection features Perry glamourous signatures of corseted foundations, luxurious silk fabrics and feminine embellishements in delicious shades of milky whites.” Sleek sophistication – satin backed crepe, French beaded lace. Stunning detail – silk georgette dress with crystal neck harness. Love this look. Silk shantung , tulle with silk satin bodice. This is a very …
