Franke loves Francesca!!!!!!!!!!

Francesca Pietra, the designer for the label Jim Hjem, really knows how to put the F in Fantastic!!!. The silhouettes are uniquely made and the details are amazing. I know I sound like I am trying to sell you the designer but check out some of the her designs for yourself....

As you can tell, the dresses with the ruffle details are the show stoppers.







www.jlmcouture.com

Earth Day- Eco Wedding Gowns

In honor of green day, I wanted to recognize great eco-friendly designers. I am still learning on different ways to perserve the earth. The designer listed below are known for making the earth a better place by designing esquiette gowns with organic fabrics.

Deborah Lindquist
Deborah uses organic linen and beading with rosette deigns- Great red carpet look!!!



Morgan Boszilkov
I have mentioned this wonderful designer in a previous posting. The gown below is made in hemp silk.


Adele Wechster
Adele knows her stuff! Her gowns are amazing. Please visit her website to preview her African collection. I will have to post some styles for you future brides. All I can say is speechless.

Spring Weather

Today is 70 degrees!!! I am sitting at my desk day dreaming about the summer,great beaches, and great destination wedding gowns. Envision yourself walking down an Aruba beach with a cool breeze and the sun is glowing on your skin. I am ready to pack my bags!!!! Stephanie Allin is based in the UK and her whimsical gowns are breathtaking. The gowns can flow with the waves and make you feel like Queen Elizabeth.







http://www.stephanieallin.net

Inspiration

The longest married couple- 85yrs





Read the link below.

http://specials.msn.com/A-List/Worlds-record-longest-marriage-Herbert-and-Zelmyra-Fisher.aspx?cp-searchtext=Worlds%20record%20longest%20marriage%20Herbert%20and%20Zelmyra%20Fisher

Fab Shoes

For the ladies who live in NYC, today is a beautiful day and spring is in the air. I hope you are ready for shoe shopping!!! I need a cute pair of sandals to walk on the concrete jungle. I was inspired to start my research on shoes and I found an amazing shoe line. Aruna Seth is based in the UK and she has unique wedding shoes. The line has an assortment of wedges, pumps, ballerina slippers. YES!!!!!

Urban to Enter Bridal - WWD.com

Urban to Enter Bridal - WWD.com

Urban Outfitters is entering into the Bridal Industry. I can't wait to see the collection.

Winter Wonderland

Samui des ne- Translation IT IS COLD!!! This year we have seen snow, snow and more snow. I wonder how winter brides can pick this time of the year to have a wedding.I love the summer breeze. I really can't say too much because I will not leave NYC... All I can think about is how do the brides keep warm and still look stunning. I have found some beautiful gowns that can inspire you when making your selection.

Elizabeth Filmore - Fall 2010 collection
http://www.elizabethfillmorebridal.com/


One of my favorites- Reem Acra - Fall 2010 collection
http://www.reemacra.com/


Nihonjin(Love the men)Junko Yoshioka- Fall 2009
http://www.junkoyoshioka.com/


YSA Makino
http://www.ysamakino.com/



Classic and breathtaking - Vera Wang
http://www.verawangonweddings.com/