Bizous, (kisses)

Violaine

All photo credits to Kevin Sturman

Enjoy,

Violaine

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

What can’t you design around these gowns?

Loving Matthew Williamson,

Violaine Diogene