Dear Vera Wang, you are absolutely nothing short of extraordinary, brilliant and amazing! Every season, you seem to leave me speechless and desiring for more. Your gowns are breathless, dreamy, romantic, ultra feminine, and simply mind blowing! In case you don’t notice, I simply love you.
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
All photo credits to Kevin Sturman
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Look what I across from Nordstrom Weddings! This pretty little ruffle clutch makes me really, really happy and at $42.00, I think I might just have to get both!
Enjoy,
Violaine
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Looking to make a grand entrance? Elie Saab’s got you covered! This designer never fails to leave me utterly speechless and always takes my breath away.
The dreamy shades of champagne and silver, the piles of flowers, the sheer décolleté, of tulle and organza……..ahh I die!
In Elie Saab heaven,
Violaine
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| Leave a Comment Yes, I’ve died and gone to drama heaven over this oversize, traffic stopping, breath taking and drama hugging veil! Oh, did I say I’m in love with this veil?
This has to be the most dramatic veil I’ve ever seen in my life and I’ve seen a few. When I saw this wedding posted on the one and only Wedluxe, my heart did the happy dance.
The bride Sanaz, a wedding planner did not do a bad job in providing major WOW factor in both her ceremony and reception. Take a look at the dramatic tall centerpieces she choose for the reception. I tell you, I die……
In drama heaven,
Violaine Diogene
Credits:
Date: July 2, 2010
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Photographer: 5ive15ifteen photo co.
Wedding Planner: Bride
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Bellvue Manor
Gown Designer: Custom made
Groom Formal Wear: Hugo Boss
Invitations/Stationery: Natalie Trudell, Pulp & Pearl
Cake: Cindy and Sarah Coelho, The Wedding Cake Shoppe
Floral and Decor: Ryan Longo, Signature Events By RL
Make-up Artist: Aniya Nandy, Plutino Group
Hair Stylist: Roya Art & Beauty
Transportation: A Rolls Choice Livery
Music/Entertainment: DJ Dynamite
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| 1 Comment I am in love with these draw dropping couture designs from Krikor Jabotian. Don’t know much about Krikor Jabotian? Well, read on! Krikor Jabotian is a 24 year old Middle Eastern designer that who was born to design dramatic and luxurious gowns for the uncommon bride.
Via his website, Krikor Jabotian studied fashion design at the French fashion institution ESMOD in Beirut. In June 2007, at the age of 21, he graduated and made part of Elie Saab’s creative department team where he worked for seven months.
He got invited to participate in the Dubai Fashion Week on the 22nd of March 2008 for the ” Splash Emerging Talent ” where he got selected among the three young Middle Eastern designers of the year and presented his first collection.
On the 16th of August 2008, Krikor showed his first ready-to-wear collection ” Les Fleurs Bleues ” at Faraya Mzaar, along with three other Lebanese designers with the collaboration of Maison Rabih Kayrouz and Solidaire, who dedicated STARCH boutique, situated in Beirut central district, in Saifi village, a space to promote Lebanese young designers each season.
On August 1st 2009, Krikor decides it’s time for him to spread his wings and go solo. He opens his first workshop, in Abdul Wahab Al Inglizi street in Beirut, which also serves him today as showroom for his loyal customers.
After looking over these gowns, I have to tell you that I’m simply in love with Krikor Jabotian. Which gown is your favorite? Mine is every single gown featured below. I know, I’m dramatic.
Loving Krikor Jabotian,
Violaine Diogene
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| 1 Comment Check out this lovely shoot I found on Wedluxe
Happy planning,
Violaine Diogene
Credits
Location: Paletta Mansion, Burlington, Ontario
Photography: Corina V. Photography
Custom Bridal Gowns & Accessories: Lisa Van Hattem
Make Up & Hair: Olivia Ha
Flowers: The Original Posie
Cakes: Shirley’s Sweet Creations
Shoes: Aldo
Men’s Attire: Bill Newman’s Men’s Shop
Models: Dalia & Aaron
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Ines, Ines, Ines! How I love thee and your brilliant gowns! If you visit this blog often you know just how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE and LOVE Ines Di Santo’s work! If you don’t visit often, be warned I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE and LOVE Ines Di Santo! Ok now that you’ve been fairly warned, below are some of the show stopping, draw dropping, make your guests gasp, mouth watering, all eyes must be on me gowns debuted at Bridal Market 2010.
Now, as you can imagine it’s hard to pick just a few gowns to post but below are my absolute favorite gowns starting from the very first gown. Uhm, can you DIVA? Which one is your favorite?
In love with Ines Di Santo,
Violaine Diogene
Credits
The show was photographed for Weddings Unveiled during Day 2 of New York Bridal Market by the talented Trent Bailey
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| Leave a Comment This morning I came across (via WeddingChicks) the most darling spin on the ever so popular Alice in Wonderland photo shoots/theme weddings. The spin on this theme is the use of the stunning, vivid purple which takes this theme to a level of certain of romance. The bride wore a very romantic gown by Rivini and her bouquet composed of all Orchids is simply exquisite!
To read more about this theme and for more information on the vendors, visit WeddingChicks.
Well, what do you think of this theme? What do you think about the colors that were used? I would love to hear your thoughts.
Hoping to inspire you,
Violaine Diogene
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| Leave a Comment Naeem Kahn is a man after my own heart. I love elegant, bold, glamour, feminine and timeless looks. Naeem Kahn delivered all the above in his spring 2011 collection.
Naeem Kahn took designing his latest collection to the next level by combining luxury, sexiness, class all into one piece! He accentuates the smallest details and in result, every look on his collection comes as a work of art!
If you don’t know much about this amazing designer read on. Naeem is anIndian-born who founded his eponymous label in 2003 and presented his first collection at Olympus Fashion Week in 2005. as you’ll noticed in his collection, his work is ornate, intricately detailed as he uses his Indian heritage to bring to life bold colors, the most unique handmade textile materials with shiny luxurious embroidery. One can only assume you would feel nothing short of a star when you wear his clothing.
The gowns below are some of my favorites from his collection. Off course as a bride you can choose to wear one of these gowns as your reception gown or even as a guest in a wedding. You know I love it when a guest attends a black-tie wedding in the appropriate attire and what better way to make your grand entrance?
Loving everything Naeem Kahn,
Violaine Diogene
All the pictures below were copied from our favorite fashion site; Fashionologie
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| Leave a Comment Looking for design insparations? Well, look no further! Take a look at the exclusive and might I say, dreamy, Matthew Williamson wedding collection available at Net-A-Porter.
What can’t you design around these gowns?
Loving Matthew Williamson,
Violaine Diogene
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