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{Ethnic Couture} | Amazing Wedding Kimonos 2011

Traditional Japanese wedding kimono: white uchikake kimono from  Scena D'uno 2010 collection, designed and modeled by Uno Kanda

I wanted to leave you this week with some amazing and simply gorgeous creations from Scena D’uno to keep your mind a flutter all weekend.

I simply cannot explain how in awe I am of these beautiful kimono robes.  I thought last year’s collection was to die for.  Again this year, Uno Kanda personally models her beautiful designs that are out of the world!  Pretty ruffles, unexpected textures and patterns, certainly make this one of the most stunning collections to date.  Scene D’uno’s 2010 collection demands attention, whether you’re looking for a kimono or not!

Inspiration for this pale yellow creation could certainly be a daffodil.  Unexpected fluttering butterflies and leopard print trim make this a one of a kind creation.

Traditional Japanese kimono given a modern twist with lighter  fabrics and use of ruffles and animal print - The new romantic  traditional wedding dress

I love the use of traditional western wedding dress fabric — embroidered organza instead of silk or satin usually utilized for traditional kimonos — for this bridal coat, a truly unique fusion modern kimono is born. Do you love the purple on lavender as much as I do?

Purple kimono - modern style with lace overcoat, by Scena D'uno

Scena D’uno is taking inspiration from Japanese youth with the next two kimono! Their eclectic style is wrapped up with polka dots and ruffles and topped with a pretty pink bow! Altogether now… KAWAII!!!

Romantic wedding dress - Cute pink modern kimono with large polka  dot bows and ruffles

Black, pink and animal print obi sash for a punk rock bride. Don’t forget the lace finger less glove (so retro Madonna!) and paper fan with matching tassels!  “Outrageous!” you say?  Outrageously fun!

Pink Japanese wedding kimono, by Scene D'uno 2010

Pink ruffle-trimmed bridal kimono and ceremonial coat with adorned with flowers.

Modern Japanese kimono by Scena D'uno - pink kimono robe with  ruffles, bride holding a paper parasol

For more traditional Japanese wedding gown images, click here.

All images courtesy of Wedding Inspirasi.

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Imagination Couture | Moroccan Sunset Wedding Inspiration

If you’re like me and you’re drawn to the richness and colors of eastern cultures, you are certain to be familiar with an abundance of color. Be it clothing, artwork, tapestries, or house wares color is an explosion and often combined in ways we are not as accustomed to here in the West. If you want to include an abundance of colors at your wedding reception, tread lightly. You certainly don’t want to end up vomiting color on every wall. The average designer will discourage you from selecting more than 2 maybe 3 colors, but I’ll let you know, it can be done tastefully. Ethnic themes are great ways to incorporate an explosion of color into your event. Earlier we sampled a pink, purple and blue Moroccan theme; here is another, more “colorful” palate for your wedding inspiration. TIPS: Using one neutral tone in various shades allows you to spice it up with every color under the rainbow, without looking like a hot mess!

Moroccan theme part 2


{row 1: bride, Moroccan tea, pillows, kaftan dress; Moroccan shoes}

{row 2: gift basket, berber woman, Moroccan Restaurant La Mamounia Hotel, desert bride}

{row3: raj tents, sunset party poster, Christine Farah Photography}

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Imagination Couture | I dream in Pink Purple and Blue Moroccan Inspiration

Every so often, you can catch me perusing the boards on websites like The Knot, Wedding Wire, Get Married, and Brides. In one chat room a bride mentioned she was contemplating the idea of a Moroccan themed wedding. Honestly, I can’t imagine anything more delightful! What a wonderful thing to choose and there are so many possibilities and ways the theme can be realized. I’ve created one Moorish themed imagination board in previous designs, but the possibilities of color combination and elements to realize your dreams are endless. So, as the bride mentioned in her post, she was thinking about pink and blue for her inspiration.

Moroccan Wedding Inpiration Pink Purple Blue

{1st row: Moroccan Rugs, Raj Tents, Black Leaf Invitations, Moroccan dress | 2nd row: Moroccan Rose Lotion, Evil eye henna, bride | 3rd row: Adrianne Papell Dress, Christine Farah Photography, Jean Paul Gautier Shoes, Bouquet, Raj Tent}

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Love IT! – Who Needs White Anyway?

As I mentioned yesterday, there are so many beautifully designed dresses that saunter down the red carpet during the award season, and many of them could care less about white. For the bride, looking for something a bit different for her day, why not take a nod from these stunning dresses and glide down your aisle in something a little less white!

From subtle golden beauty to striking daring beauty, there are some many ravishing images to create and strut on your big day!

Perhaps a bit more traditional or for a second marriage, how about a sip of champagne. Check out the details in the bodice of Sandra Bullock’s Marchesa creation. Cinderella would certainly have been seen in Cameran Diaz’s choice by Oscar de la Renta.


I love rich saturated jewel tones Cruz, Weaver, Latifah and Farmiga selected.


What could be more daring than one of the most controversial dresses of the night (critics either loved it or hated it. I love the concept but believe the execution is still not all there)? Zoe sported a stunning gown in cascades of purple that I would love to see in white as well!


Ah yes, the soft and subtle beauties of the night were definitely in full force. I love the softness of each of these gowns, be they in white or their original colors here. I am a particular fan of Demi’s Atelier Versace creation!


And finally, with our current love for the dark seedy world of vampires, who could not include a few black beauties. Mariska’s Vera Wang and Kristen Stewart’s Monique Lhuillier creations certainly make these beauties tempting to taste!


What was your favorite dress of the night?

And then, of course, there are the men. But that’s another day right? Actually, there was only one really sharp look that caught my eye.


Photos from Moviefone, WireImage (Kevin Mazer), Film Magic (Michael Caulfield, Jeff Kravitz,)

 

Imagination board – Lavender & Sage Romance

I recently receive a request via submissions to create an imagination board for someone’s upcoming outdoor, barn style wedding. Colors selected for the outdoor wedding are lavender and sage and the bride also wanted to incorporate her favorite flowers – hydrangeas and lavender. The couple selected a cute historic location for their wedding, with the ceremony taking place outside under a large tree in the yard. Their cocktail reception encourages their guest to experience the quaintness of the historic site while they run off to snap a few photos. And the full reception is planned indoors in the rustic quarters of the ancient barn.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together. I’m delivering this to you in two parts, since the bride also requested some assistance with her overall appearance for the bridal party as well as the wedding itself. So be sure to tune in again tomorrow and check out the lavender romance wardrobe.


(tree, couple, door wreath, lavender rice, white streamers, cones, flower ball, ceremony)


(centerpiece, interior draping, entrance draping, centerpiece, lavender favor/place setting, head table flowers, green centerpiece, lavender place cards, pink rose centerpiece, head table swag)


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