Seems like everywhere I turn there are signs of spring: Spring showers at noon in Downtown Honolulu, pink cardigans over flowered tanks on Saturday mornings and a sunset almost an hour later than just a few weeks ago. When it comes to Hawaii weddings, spring is the inspiration and from bouquets to cakes it’s orange orange everywhere! I figured Sung and Nathan’s garden-inspired Bayer Estate wedding was the perfect way to end a long spring week. Hawaii-based wedding photographer Christie Pham never ceases to amaze me. Enjoy… To see more of this blissful orange wedding by the sea, click over to Chistie Pham’s new photo blog ! Have a great weekend! For more travel information and wedding resources, click …
Stunning collection of wedding gowns from Rivini. Above: classy Cachel gown; below Armane sweetheart neckline gown worn with a beautiful bolero. You stood by the doorway and everyone gasped — Lismora mermaid ruffle gown. Amidst the glistening crystals, you still shine like a star – Gorgeous Allina strapless gown. More information over at the website .
Wedding gowns from Delphine Manivet’s collection are beautifully unique with a bit of retro and rock n’ roll. That dress on top left with the plunging back and bishop sleeves — SWOON! Above left: Agapan backless dres 30’s long sleeves in silk jersey; right: Côme – long retro silk jacquard dress; below left: Zachary strapless dress in calais lace and pleated lace; right: Cyprien long empire dress in vintage lace and perfecto jacket in white leather. Left: Onésime combo silk guipure; right: Akris short dress long sleeves in calais lace and pleated lace. Short wedding dress paired with boots, how cute! Left: Anselme top with puffy sleeves in calais lace, with silk pleats on a low waist skirt in silk organza; right: …
Are you a simple bride? If so, I’m sure you’re loving this cake topper too. I spied it the other day on Sienna Wedding , each set handmade by Goose Grease . The maile lei for him and flower lei for her? Too cute. Here are a few more cake ideas I thought I’d share… Event Planner Christina Farrow of Pacific Aisles went with orange and yellow orchids for her own wedding cake several years ago. She took a plain cake, placed it atop a Monkeypod wooden cake stand, added handfuls of Mokara orchids and voila! Still one of my favorites… and a cake that doesn’t break the bank! Years later, I still love these mini tropical cakes by Cake Couture, featured in …
Beautiful wedding dresses from Lian Carlo bridal collection. Top: French Chantilly V-neck sheath gown with crystal encrusted embroidery and illusion back; below: ivory hand-embroidered Italian tulle strapless mermaid gown with tiered lace ruffles French Alencon lace over taffeta strapless mermaid gown with silk satin waist and sash in back with hand-made flower. Left: French Alencon lace mermaid gown with illusion high neckline and low V-back; right: silk taffeta strapless dress with sweetheart neckline and stitched ruffles skirt. Left: crystal encrusted Italian embroidery on English tulle v-neck mermaid gown with illusion back in eggshell; right: Italian tulle sweetheart strapless tiered gown with silk petals and satin ribbon waist. For details on the bridal gowns, please check out this website .
I love a good love story. And it doesn’t get much more romantic than my friends Dawn and Scott who met online several years ago and have been happily married since. Dawn’s a lovable gal, so passionate about her career and so full of love for friends, family and, of course, hubby Scott. I got an email from an old coworker this past week saying Dawn was very ill in the hospital. But I just saw her a couple of weeks ago! I went to see Dawn this past week and we’re all so concerned for her and sending out as…
The wedding gowns from Jennifer Salzman Spring 2010 bridal collection are chic and fresh with a delicious femininity about them. Here are some of WI favourites from the set. Above: Gardenia “secret love” wedding dress – satin faced organza fitted A-line gown with ruffled skirt accented with Alençon lace. Below: Iris ”Faith, promise in love” strapless A-line dress with chantilly lace panel and Swarovski crystal beaded flower belt. Daisy “beauty, loyal love, innocence” – cap sleeve sheath with godets of Chantilly lace exclusive to Jennifer Salzman. Side note: The dresses are named after flowers and their meanings (in quotes). Never knew that marigolds mean jealousy! Good thing I don’t quite fancy them. 
Ambrosia “love requited” strapless trumpet gown with Alençon lace bodice and faille skirt. Info on where to buy and more loveliness over at the website .
