Trend Alert: Our Favorite Fairy Tale Wedding Dresses

Joan - wedding gown by Sophia Tolli

Popular movies and TV shows have been refocusing the public's attention on fairy tales (two major Snow White motion pictures, Grimm, Once Upon a Time, Red Riding Hood, and so on. Even Time magazine has noted the trend in their article Why Does Pop Culture Love Fairy Tales Again? The fairy tale craze has hit the wedding planning arena, too. Once Upon a Time wardrobe designer Eduardo Castro has gotten countless requests to design wedding gowns in a fairy tale style since his series debuted. Here are some of our favorite dresses and designers who are offering modern twists on the classic princess dress silhouette, like the Joan dress by British designer Sophia Tolli (top photo); here's the gown description. 

Exquisite detailing and effortless glamour is all yours in this superbly sculpted mermaid in Paris satin, Joan. Lace appliqués frame the subtly scooped neckline and dropped hipline, which also features a dramatic sculptural pick-up detail. A flourish of misty tulle coupled with beautiful scalloped lace hem creates true opulence. Joan also offers a corset back and chapel length train. 

Andrea - wedding gown by Sophia Tolli

Ready for 'happily ever after,' dream-worthy gown Andrea (above) offers a sweetheart neckline highlighted with hand-beaded crystal lace appliqués. Beautiful silk Dupioni asymmetrical draping adorns the bodice and spills into the sweeping skirt of fantasy organza in this stunning ball gown silhouette. Striking rosettes accentuate the bustling pick-ups in the skirt and chapel length train. Andrea also features a functional corset back and removable straps.

Karen - wedding gown (front) by Vera Wang

Karen - wedding gown (back) by Vera Wang

White - ball gown wedding gown with asymmetrically draped bodice by Vera Wang for David's Bridal

Kendall - wedding gown by Vera Wang

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Almost Anything Goes with Wedding Attire for the Groom

From a snappy dress suit with a distinctive tie and handkerchief pattern to western wear to a formal tux - there's a wide range of attire for today's groom. Weddings are as unique as fingerprints; no two will be exactly alike, even though there are similarities. What we do know is that good taste and style is always in fashion for the modern groom, and I thank the 100 Layer Cake blog for giving us these great examples of diverse attire. Click on each photo for more information.

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Summer Wedding Special: Black and White Bridesmaids Dresses

If you're thinking of great wedding and event planning inspiration for the coming summer season, look no further than 100 Layer Cake - one of our favorite wedding and event blogs. They cover a variety of weddings and feature top wedding vendors, from the best photographers to the best florists. The folks at "the Cake" are serious about showing us the latest trends, and here they're telling us all about black-and-white bridesmaids dresses.
 

Can we all agree that black & white will never go out of style? Polka dots, stripes, chevron … it works every time. Paired with neon, it’s spunky, next to bright florals it’s fun, on a pair of peep toe heels it’s sexy, standing to the right and left of you in your wedding dress it’s modern and chic. We’re thinking it could be a great look for all you summertime brides. Not convinced? Check out some fun ways to mix in a little b & w dress for your bridesmaids! We’re kind of obsessed. Once we started looking for one dress, we found all of these cuties.

 Top images: wasted hours / snippet and ink
 

Images above: no rest for bridget / Love and Lavender / Elizabeth Anne Designs.

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ModCloth Style Says Holiday Chic

Dear Santa,

Please stuff our itty bitty stockings with everything on our wishlist. You don’t have to go far. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your cozy red chair. Everything we want is from one pretty place, ModCloth. One request - we need our delivery ASAP! We’ve got some holiday parties to go to and need to look good! Here’s our list . . . .

Thanks, Mr. C!

Ok, but seriously. Do you have your holiday partay outfits ready? The countdown is on, and ModCloth will definitely save you a trip to the crazy packed malls with all the sparkly pretty they have going on. Browse through all their cute dresses, shoes and accessories, and happy shopping!

{ dress: Balcony Seats Dress / earrings: Diamond in the Riff / camera: La Sardina Lomography Camera / shoes: Kicks and Match Heel / jacket: Red it All Before Coat / bracelet: Sparkle an Idea Bracelet / belt: Here I Bow Again Belt /  bag: With All My Heart Tote }

Thanks to 100 Layer Cake for this guest post. 100 Layer Cake is a unique, comprehensive wedding planning resource for and by thoughtful, crafty modern women. Their vendors, projects, weddings, resources, sponsors, and marketplace are hand-picked and thoroughly researched with the hope that every single one is a truly unique addition to both your wedding and your planning process. Visit the 100 Layer Cake website today.