Inspiration: Urban Glam Wedding

Weddings conjure up images of crisp, clean lines and brides looking like pastries. One of our favorites Wisconsin wedding photographers, Magdalene Photography, prefers that wedding shots stray from the norm. We recently collaborated in a styled shoot that sought to create a bridal look equal parts grunge and glamour. If you're an alternative bride who wants her big day to reflect her darker style, take a look at how the city's sharp edges can create a flawless Urban Glam Wedding.

-Bridal-

To bring out the glam in your urban glam wedding, we love the Elsa Overskirt from Theia. The use of beaded details on the belt gives any bride the perfect touch of glam for her dress. For the perfect look, layer this skirt with the Wtoo Elise Gown. This gown has lace and beads that combine glamour and romance. Pair it with unexpected accessories (like a leather jacket or moto boots) for the perfect alternative bridal look.

-Bridesmaids-

Darker toned colors such as eggplant, steel blue, burgundy, and metallics are great colors to give your bridesmaids a harder-edged look.  These colored dresses will look great against the blank urban background of the wedding. If you want to add more glam to your bridesmaid dresses you can always go with styles that have sequins, lace, sparkles and beading to add more romance to the gowns.
  



-Beauty-

Smoky eyes are a must for this urban glam bridal party. Adding sparkles to the dark eye can help create the ultimate glamorous makeup look. Besides adding sparkles to your makeup, showing off  romantic diamonds are the perfect touch for the Bride to bring out her glamorous side for this urban glam fairytale. We also love diamonds that are accompanied with pearls, which adds a certain decadence to this otherwise stripped-away look.

 -Venue-

A great location for your urban glam wedding is at a warehouse. This location will bring out the industrial side, cozy atmosphere and can be highlighted by the glamorous details. Having your location at an old warehouse is not only beautiful but also has a lot of history to showcase. It will provide you the perfect blank-canvas to create your wedding day vision.

 -Details-

Through the use of lights and Edison Bulbs will pop against the industrial details of your venue. When added to a warehouse-style venue, it gives the entire atmosphere a magical feel. Adding sparkles and sequins to this industrial setting is a must, whether it is an added detail to the cake or the tables, this will make your dream urban glam wedding come to life.

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Photos: Bridal- Photography, Elsa Overskirt, Elise Gown, Bridesmaid Dresses- Silver Dresses, Blue Dresses, Beauty- Smoky Eye, Diamond Necklace, Venue- Warehouse setting, Warehouse dining, Details- Cake, Hanging Lights , Outdoor Space

  

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Inspiration: Bohemian Romance

Bohemian weddings have become somewhat a cliche. If you want to add life to this trend for your upcoming wedding, we have some ideas that will make your boho wedding a dream come true. The trick, we've discovered, is pairing soft lace & floral details with bold colors that make your venue pop. A bohemian wedding that channels the spirit of the 1960's will make your laid-back affair something that guests will talk about forever.

Here are 5 easy ways to make your bohemian wedding stand apart from the crowd!

~Bride~

A bohemian bride can be found in an elegant, feminine and free-flowing gown. Silhouettes that are perfect for this wedding include A-line styles with sweetheart necklines & tiered skirts. For fabrics, stuck to soft lace and subtle embellishments. The Mikaella 2070 and 2064 styles are the perfect gowns for the bohemian bride. These graceful gowns have the perfect amount of details that still channel a romantic, elegant and free spirited nature. 

 

~Bridesmaids~

For a Bohemian Wedding we are loving a soft, neutral color combination for the bridesmaids. Champagne, ivory, sage green, & gold all give off an earthy/natural feel for a bohemian bridal party. These colors are perfect base for brightly colored, bohemian accessories that bring a necessary pop of color! Want to be even more bohemian? Choose lace or floral patterns for a beautiful, unique touch. Long chiffon gowns are a great style for this theme and provide your party with a look that is at once breezy, carefree, and exceptionally elegant.

~Beauty~

Bohemian beauty is all about adding fun accessories! Highlight your natural beauty with gold shimmer eye shadow and/or golden highlights to give your skin an essential glow. Keep in mind - the natural look is always about looking clean and fresh, never overdone!

 For ultra-bohemian hair, opt for something wavy and undone. We love the look of a waterfall braid with some messy waves for that effortlessly beautiful look. If you are feeling more bohemian, you could always incorporate flowers into your braid, or wear a lace crown to embrace your inner bohemian princess.

~Décor~

Having an outdoor wedding in the woods, countryside, or romantic backyard will make your bohemian wedding feel magical. When deciding on colors the limit is endless, you want your wedding to be colorful and vibrant! Shy away from trendy blush tones and use use bright blues, purples, yellows, oranges and pinks to pop against the earth tones in your venue.

 ~Details~

Flowers, lace and vibrant colors make this bohemian wedding a dream come true. Wildflowers are the perfect decoration and detail for an outdoor wedding. Whether they are used to line the aisle, placed in ice cubes, hanging  from trees/the ceiling, or given to guests to pin in their hair, they are great detail to add to this free spirited wedding. Other details that can be added include dream catchers, candles, glass vases, wood, picture frames & feathers. The trick is to have fun and create a wedding suitable for any flower child bride. 





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Photos: Dresses- Mikaella 2070 Dress, Mikaella 2064 dress, Bridesmaid Dresses: Elle photo, Grace Loves Lace photo, Beauty- MODWedding, Paperblog Décor- Decozilla outdoor photo, Style Me Pretty tapestry photo, Details- Adorn Magazine hanging flowers, Tulle & Chantilly flower ice cubes, Hay Bale Wedding, Dreamcatchers



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Inspiration: Wisconsin Vineyard Wedding

We may not be Napa, but Wisconsin has some pretty great wines. Many of them can be found in the Door County region of our little state - a picturesque place where time seems to stop & Wisconsin's landscapes are dotted with gorgeous cottages, cabins, restaurants, and wineries. The talented team at Generations Wedding Flowers & Photography recently borrowed one of our gowns for a Styled Shoot in a Door County Vineyard. I'm sure we don't even have to say it, but the photos were stunning! It's easy to see why so many Milwaukee brides are flocking to this part of our state for a "destination wedding" in their own backyard. 

Take a look below to see how we would style a beautiful wedding in a Wisconsin vineyard. 

- Bridal -

 The Wtoo "Pallas" is a great option for a Wisconsin vineyard bride. The delicate lace accents of this dress gives it the right amount of detail to keep the dress simple, romantic & elegant for an outdoor wedding. Plus, the lace details will "pop" in an outdoor setting!

-Bridesmaids-

Colors that we love for this vineyard themed wedding include muted earth tones such as mint green, mauve, and neutral pinks. Floor-length bridesmaid dresses are sometimes seen as more formal, but we love the long, elegant look they provide, especially in outdoor venues and locales. These colors and style add to the elegant and romantic feel of the wedding!

-Beauty-

To add to the outdoor vibe, incorporating a braid into your hairstyle is a lovely touch. Whether you are doing a messy up-do or long waves, a braid with flowers is the perfect beauty accessory for this earthy wedding. When picking out jewelry, less is more for this occasion. Adding a strand of pearls or a simple diamond necklace will ensure the bling doesn't distract from the beautiful bride!

-Décor-

  Having your wedding at a vineyard provides you with the green leaves and beautiful grape vines, and  these aspects are the perfect place to pull your color inspiration from! Not to mention, the breathtaking scenery of your venue will provide an idyllic backdrop for photos. The location of a vineyard wedding will compliment your décor create a fairytale setting.

-Details-

Corkscrews, wine bottles, grapes,  and wine barrels are the perfect details to make your wedding details extra special and fun. Subtle touches help enhance the overall theme. For  example, corkscrews can be personalized for party favors, whereas wine corks can be incorporated into flower vases, place holders, or even a heart-shaped decoration - the ideas are endless and inexpensive! 

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Photos: Brides- Wtoo Pallas, Wtoo Pallas, Bridesmaids- MOD Wedding Mint Dresses, Style Me Pretty Bridesmaid Gowns, Beauty- Wedding Playbook, Style Me Pretty, Décor- The Berry photo Details-Brides wine cork heart,  The Knot wine cork decoration, Wedding Wire card holder



Oscar Inspired Looks

Always an iconic event in fashion, the 2016 Academy Awards was no exception. The Red Carpet was full of designer fashion that was nothing short of inspirational - see how you can get gorgeous bridal and special occasion gowns inspired by your favorite celebrities by checking out our lookalike Miss Ruby dresses below!

Brie Larson

This Best Actress winner looked gorgeous in this flattering silhouette, similar in style to this Bari Jay dress.

Margot Robbie

Margot always steals the show, and so can you at your next event if you wear glittering gold sequins

Olivia Munn

We all love Olivia because of her main man Aaron Rodgers - what can we say other than she has great taste all around!

Rachel McAdams

Rachel proves that a high neckline can still be sleek and sexy

Rooney Mara

This incredible actress takes bridal trends and turns them couture - you can easily incorporate them into your wedding with this Mikaella gown

Megalyn Echikunwoke

This TV actress graced the red carpet in a memorable gown that can serve as your wedding day inspiration!

Celebrity photos from Vogue.com

Celebrity Inspired Bridesmaids Looks

With Red Carpet season well under way, it's easy to gain fashion inspiration from your favorite celebrities! The Grammys took place last weekend but we are still dreaming about the amazing fashion moments that popped up on the big night. 

If you are looking to steal your favorite singer's style, check out how our designers can make you look like a celebrity at your next wedding or special event. 

Selena Gomez

Selena looked glamorous in head-to-toe sequins! Steal the show at your next event in this similar look by Bari Jay

Ciara

Stylish singer Ciara looked amazing in this two-tone gown. Our look is similar in style, but not quite as risqué. 

Ellie Goulding

British singer Ellie Goulding looked simply stunning in this simple pink dress - this crepe dress with clean lines gives you the same look!

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift took color blocking to a stylish new level! Do the same by pairing bold colors on a clean and classic gown. 

Adele

Adele's look is always impeccable and aways modest. Mimic her style by picking a gown with a high neckline.