Trend Alert – The Wedding Cocktail Hat

The royal wedding and now the Kentucky Derby has given us quite a show of hats lately – millinery’s rejoice!   The cocktail hat is also becoming popular at weddings worn by the bride and/or bridesmaids.  Here are some of my favorites…

Clockwise starting at Left Top -  $120 at  BHLDN, $225 at Jade Rose,  $300 at Twigs and Honey, $495 at BHLDN, $65 Bloom and Co

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Introducing Haute Bride

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Haute Bride sashes and they just came in today!! They are everything that we love about Haute Bride – quality (silk fabrics, high-end crystals, expert craftsmanship) and gorgeous unique designs. Here’s a sampling of what we received…

L-R clockwise: SH21, SH28 detail, SH28, SH23, SH21 detail, SH20

Want to change the color of the sash and crystals? No problem, we can customize it for you.

Here are some perfect pairings…

Carolina Herrera 32606 and Haute Bride SH28

Cymbeline Aubepine and Haute Bride SH21

Justina McCaffrey Cosette with Haute Bride SH23

Monique Lhuillier Geisha and Haute Bride SH21

Sashes are available in our Manhattan Beach showroom for viewing and purchasing. Prices range from $200-$500. Telephone orders always accepted.

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What is a Full Coverage Birdcage Veil & How Do You Wear It?

Do you love the look of the birdcage veil?  Not sure which style is right for you or how to wear it?  You’re not alone.  It was for this exact reason that I did this impromptu video series with Veil Trends designer, Jolene Picone, when she was in our showroom last spring.  To see more videos check out our “videos” category on this blog or our You Tube Channel.  In this video you’ll find out what the Full Coverage birdcage veil is and 3 different ways to wear it.  Enjoy!

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How To Video – 4 Ways to Wear a Tulle Blusher Veil

The illusion tulle blusher veil is a great alternative to the traditional Russian birdcage veil.  This blusher veil has  a sweet dupioni silk flower fascinator which gives it some extra style.  In this video, shot in the Encore Bridal showroom, Veil Trends designer, Jolene Picone, shares some of the ways you can wear this stylish veil.

You can find and purchase this veil in Encore Bridal’s e-Boutique:

v1409 by Veil Trends

Alternate tulle blusher styles which can be custom ordered at Encore Bridal:

v1110 - $220

Tulle blusher with Russian veiling and Swarovski crystal broach

v1210 - $300

Tulle blusher with ostrich feathers and Swarovski crystal broach

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How to Wear this Year’s Bridal Accessory Trends – Re-cap

I’m reposting all of the videos from our 4 part series on how to wear this year’s bridal accessory trends. Personal Stylist, Jennifer Margolin (Red Sole Diary), and I teamed up with real brides to show you how to incorporate this year’s runway trends in your wedding day look.   From long layered necklaces, statement jewelry, black accents and more- accessories make a big impact.     See how…

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