Wedding Inspiration: Petals & Ruffles

Jun 11, 2009 - 08:46 AM

Editor's note: Last week Hilary Anderson, owner of Alta MODA Bridal in Salt Lake City, was kind enough to ask me to contribute a guest blog post to the Alta MODA Bridal blog. The amazing Melissa Sweet "Billie" dress we photographed for a fashion feature in our upcoming issue was the inspiration for the entire post! In case you missed the blog, I’ve posted it below. (And be sure to check out the Alta MODA blog for the latest and greatest on gowns, veils and much, much more.)

Wedding Inspiration: Petals & Ruffles

Blame it on a late case of spring fever, or the fact that wedding season is in full swing and love is definitely in the air, but lately, when it comes to weddings, I can’t get enough of soft, pretty shades like cream, butter yellow and blush pink, combined with girly touches from flowers to frills. For brides that are also feeling the love and want to throw a fresh, feminine fête, I offer the following inspiration for incorporating a petal- and ruffle-heavy theme throughout your wedding:

The Dress: Melissa Sweet “Billie”
This show-stopping strapless gown features ruched and ruffled taffeta appliqués. Alta MODA owner Hilary Anderson told me this gown was love at first sight for her, and it definitely was for me, too.
Available at Alta MODA Bridal, SLC

The Shoes: Stuart Weitzman “Jardin” T-Strap Sandal
You’ll strut down the aisle in style in these sassy sandals featuring handcrafted flowers bedazzled with Swarovski crystals on a sleek satin T-strap.
Available at Nordstrom Fashion Place, Murray

The Hair: Floral Accessories
Whether you wear your hair up or down, curly or straight, dress up your locks with one of these chic vintage-inspired pieces featuring big, perky blooms.
Available at shopbando.com

The Accessory: Soiree Clutch
Rows of ruffled silk satin create a romantic-looking clutch ideal for storing emergency items like breath mints and bobby pins.
Available at J.Crew, The Gateway, SLC

The Ring: Yellow and White Diamond Band
This natural yellow- and white-diamond band would make a unique wedding ring or add additional sparkle as a right hand bauble.
Available at Masseys Jewelers, Fashion Place, Murray

The Bouquet: Peonies
Clean white peonies bunched together and wrapped with a cream-colored satin ribbon will perfectly complement a frilly wedding gown.
By Orchid Dynasty, SLC

The Invitation: Linda & Harriett “Bloom”
This pretty invite is letterpressed on Crane's Lettra 100-percent cotton paper and is printed in two pinks: fuchsia and blush.
Available at The Write Image, SLC

The Cake: “Braylee”
This sweet cake features just a few well-placed sugar paste blooms to dress up the simple three-tiered design.
By Carrie’s Cakes, SLC