Alexander McQueen today announced the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home. As the fashion father of unconvention, Mr. McQueen’s ability to push the boundries of Couture will remain Unforgettable. Your inspiration will be missed.
Photos: Alexander McQueen
I thought that while half of the country is snowed in right now, it might be an appropriate time to post these gorgeous snowy day portraits that my good friend Nicole Wolf of Sota Dzine shot during one of the last big snowstorms. Let me tell you, as a wedding photographer…there’s nothing we love more than clients who are willing to be a little adventurous and take some risks…even if it means getting that gown dirty or wet or both. Come on Unbrides, this is the stuff we are all about. If you live close to your photographer or have a 4-wheel drive, why not get out there in the snow?
This invitation or unvitation, came to us from a dear friend of ours. Don’t know how she stumbled upon it, but it tells the story of how this couple Jill and Matt met, dated, moved, visited, and courted across 48,284 miles before…tying the knot. Their story is unique. The way they decided to tell it is so inspirational it makes a great post even though they were married in 2008. Also, the typography is pretty slammin’.
Invitation designed (I’m assuming) by Matt Dorfman, NYC
Okay Unbrides, here’s your chance to pick up an awesome birdcage veil at a fraction of the price. My good friend Kirstin of Castle Bride Couture is currently hosting a sample sale to clear some inventory. I wore one of these awesome numbers for my own wedding…specifically the Marilyn veil.
For more information, go visit the blog at www.castlebridecouture.blogspot.com. Happy shopping!
Hello, Unbrides! Sorry for the sporadic blogging. We’ve had some technical and full plate issues. But we seem to be a bit beyond both…and back to our “un” child.
The following story came from my mother-in-law, who reads our blog, bless her. Probably been passed around the internet a million times, but it got me thinking about what that graceful (un) dress might look like? So this a homage to my mother-in-law MaryLee, who has passed down some absolutely gorgeous vintage numbers to me, including her own wedding dress. Also, one of the most graceful women I know. So what better to knock that new young wife down to size than with vintage Dior or this gorg 1950’s cocktail dress by Jonathan Logan, I found at Vintageous. Worn with a ravishing smile. After you read the story, let us know what dress comes to mind.
Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement – not even her parent’s nasty divorce.
Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear, and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!
A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father’s new, young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother!
Jennifer asked her father’s new young wife to exchange it, but she refused. ”Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I’m wearing it,” she replied.
Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, ”Never mind sweetheart. I’ll get another dress. After all, it’s your special day.”
A few days later, they went shopping, and did find another gorgeous dress for her mother.
When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, ”Aren’t you going to return the other dress? You really don’t have another occasion where you could wear it.”
Her mother just smiled and replied, ”Of course I do, dear…..I’m wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.”
BTW, check twitter for our Laura Gibson Earrings winner! Was it you?
credits: debutanteclothing.com, vintageous.com
