The wedding season is fast approaching and brides to-be are on the search for the perfect dress, shoes and accessories. Some brides-to-be spend months searching for the perfect dress. Carrie Bradshaw’s entire wedding plan was thrown into a tailspin because of her over-the-top Vivienne Westwood dress. I was lucky – the second dress I tried on I chose and purchased on the spot. It was a “Saketini” gown made famous by San Francisco couturier, Colleen Quen. Today there are many options whether you are having a grand vineyard estate wedding in Napa Valley or a simple civil ceremony at City Hall. There are styles to suit everyonefrom the classic bride to the bohemian and fashionista alike.

Perfectly suited for a civil ceremony or glamourous penthouse affair, this fitted ivory ribbed-crepe dress is classic with a twist detail at the shoulder. The short sleeve RM by Roland Mouret Aphrodite twist-detail dress ($1,545 at Net-a-Porter) features a low back, a slim fitting skirt and split at the back. Most women either love or hate veils. If you are the type to wear a veil, Lanvin makes an exquisite glass pearl-embellished tulle veil ($1,070 at Net-a-Porter). Pricey, yes, but you can save it as a family heirloom for your daughters. The Blanche veil attaches with a silver-tone hair comb and is embellished with 100% Swarovski glass beads. Exquisite! With a the fitted and short skirt on the Mouret dress you’ll want to have a pair of very special shoes on your feet. How about these satin Christian Louboutin Miss ChaCha satin platform sling backs? They are available for $945.00 at Barneys New York. As you glidearound the dance floor or pose for photos, wouldn’t it be lovely to havethis Lanvin Silk-satin Drawstring Pochette ($770 at Net-a-Porter) on your arm? Grace your ears with a pair of Ben-Amun Crystal Framed Pearl Drop Earrings ($188 at Max and Chloe). These shimmering drop pearl earrings feature two lustrous pearls and are surrounded by Austrian crystals. Before you walk down the aisle spritz on Christian Dior’s Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet ($88.00 at YesStyle). Containing the essence of the original Miss Dior fragrance is has notes of mandarin orange, peony and musk, you will start life with your new husband smelling sublime.

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Vera Wang introduces Vera Wang On Weddings, her new collection of personalized wedding stationery. Vera Wang On Weddings marries the timeless art of wedding invitation design with the modern twists and playful proportions that are the hallmark of Vera Wang’s bridal and fashion collections.

This collection features more than 30 new wedding stationery suites inspired by the exquisite design details for which the designer is renowned. Rich texture and embellishment are shown on every page in designs including:

“Engraved Peony” (above) – Featuring a beautifully oversized hand-etched peony engraved in rich Peony ink, this invitation is the perfect design for the true Romanticist. The engraved ribbon accent in Taupe ink adds the finishing touch to an invitation that is both feminine and elegant, yet modern and bold.

“Embossed Zinnia” (above) – The fold-over invitation features a cover that is richly embossed with delightful zinnias to create a beautiful canvas of texture and dimension. Embossed details are carried forward in coordinating components to set the perfect tone for the special occasion.

With a broad and versatile range of papers, inks, ribbons and other design elements to choose from, the new Vera Wang On Weddings collection of wedding invitations and stationery suites perfectly captures the designer’s unique balance of taste and modernity.

Article Featured By Jacqueline H. 2009