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A Wedding Dress for Less Than $300. Really.
March 26th, 2013Marchesa is known the world over for its glamorous frocks worn by the prettiest ladies and actresses strutting on red carpets. It’s beautiful stuff, people. Case in point, Nicole Richie’s dress, reportedly 100 yards of tulle.
And now, Marchesa for the Real People–a.k.a “Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa” line now selling at JC Penney’s nationwide. For those of you keeping score, that’s $250 for the Marchesa look, and certainly not the price. For which I say, thanks Georgina.
There are also some elegant styles for bridesmaids and for guests. I like this sequined dress and this long-sleeved, lacey short dress number.
Have you seen the collection in person? If so, tellmeallaboutit.
Sugar, Sugar
February 16th, 2013Super duper stoked to be featured on Casa Sugar! Check out all the goodies here.
Full Planning & Design: Your truly, Lily Spruce!
Reception Venue: Cavallo Point
Flowers: Baylor Chapman of Lila B.
Printed Materials: Molly Covert of Rabbit Foot Fern
Drew the Bride
June 6th, 2012
Bicycle Thursday
July 7th, 2011When I opened my San Francisco Chronicle, I knew immediately I needed to contact photographer Thor Swift for more pictures from the wedding of Alex Zapharis and Gary Fisher, the “godfather of mountain bikes.” Instead of one picture I thought I’d share two. I love the bike procession and pedicab, too. What I love most about bicycling is how slowly you can drink everything in. The trees. The sound of breathing. The kiddie lemonade stand. Combine bicycling and a wedding–prime time for when all you want to do is drink everything in before it dissolves into the evening–and you’ve got one pretty memorable affair. See a video too.
{Photo by Thor Swift, Thor Swift Photography}
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Gary Fisher (below)
Lily Spruce on Style Me Pretty
June 22nd, 2011I’ve pretty much adored Style Me Pretty from the very beginning, back when I discovered it as I planned my own wedding in 2007. So it was a wonderful delight to know that SMP chose one of my weddings last August, thanks to a submittal by the wonderful Maya Myers of Maya Myers Photography. I loved all of Rebecca & Jamie’s elements, and it was fun to work with her and bring in some of my signatures like the chalkboard signs and the floral wrapping station where my team and I wrap centerpieces in newspaper and raffia to give away to guests. An eco-wedding with some lovely touches, to be sure. Such a great wedding, I am absolutely tickled! Read more details from my past client Rebecca, who shares how she arrived at many design decisions and greener choices. Thank you again Rebecca & Jamie! And Maya Myers! Joy working with you all…
{photo by Maya Myers}
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Elizabeth Dye 2011 Collection
December 3rd, 2010My love for Elizabeth Dye’s dreamy bridal gowns continues to grow and grow. Ever more with her 2011 collection. While I have my favorites (hello, “Oysters and Pearls”) I do love the vintagesque simplicity and quick hit of olive at the waist on the beauty, “Tempest.”
{photo by Lisa Warninger}
At First Blush
December 1st, 2010I’m really into the subtle tone-on-tone colors I’ve been seeing this fall and are starting to creeping into winter now. Leave it to Ashley Olsen to pick up on the trend… and leave me to find some vintage gowns that pick up on the same vibe, below….
Chiffon from the 50s, found here:
Sherbet fantasy, here:
Birds of a Feather
November 30th, 2010Gorgeous, seemingly French-inspired frocks for bridesmaids. But really I can see myself wearing one of these for New Year’s Eve, especially the Roma and Marie! And! They make very pretty brides’ gowns too (see more below). By Quail Bridal.
I adore this “Peony” full skirt, and paired with the tee–so carefree but still bridal. Think you could get away with it for your wedding?
And finally, check out the “Roma“! You can remove the bottom! Perfect for getting your dance on post-ceremony or at the after-party…
Layered
November 24th, 2010Nothing like a beautiful vintage dress to knock you out of the blog posting doldrums. This one’s a stunner, from Etsy seller flourclothing.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope to be catching up on my blog and posting more of the weddings–eight this year!–soon.
Hard + Soft
September 22nd, 2010I love these turquoise-colored spikes on this necklace! Paired with a simple strapless, column wedding dress like this one from Ann Taylor (only $495!), it’d be dee-vine for a modern wedding held on the beach or at an art gallery. From UK-based Vamoose.
{via Honey Kennedy}
Hard + soft:
