Many and I do mean many years ago, I was a bridesmaid in one of my girlfriends weddings whom I absolutely adore and that is the only reason I sacrificed fashion to wear what I thought was one the ugliest dresses of all time. She, whom shall remain nameless and the dress color shall also remain nameless (She would know exactly who I’m talking about) was a long drape look-a-like with very puffy sleeves and lace where lace had no business being. Well, thank god bridesmaids dresses have come a long way and I know my darling bridesmaids couldn’t be happier.

There is absolutely any excuse to why a bride should subject their bridesmaids to wearing a dress they’ll never wear again. The new dresses are so versatile and so easy to wear to another event. Below are a few of the dresses that I cam across that have transformed the world of bridesmaid dresses. These dresses are amazing and certainly are not your typical bridesmaid dresses.

Now you know the deal and I have to tell you my personal favorites or I’m afraid that you’ll get confused of who’s writing this blog. My absolute favorite pick has to be this simply gorgeous little number by Catherine Malandrino. This strapless fuchsia wool dress features embellished fanciful frills which ultimately forms in a flower and you can see, this dress is certainly a celebration of femininity and I couldn’t love it more.

We, at André Winfrye Events thrive on your feedback and your thoughts. I love it when I get an email from you telling me about your feelings on my posts and they do help me focus on what you like to read about. I would love your input on this post. Tell me, what are your dresses like? Were you a bridesmaid that wore a dress like mine? Are you a bridesmaid whom absolutely loved her dress and have worn it again and again? Send me your pictures and stories and whom knows, you just might be featured on our favorite stories of all times.

Hoping to inspire you,

Violaine Diogene

Flexsitez - Wedding and event planning based in Atlanta Georgia

For as long as I can remember, every Sunday afternoon I’ll spend some quality time turning the pages of one of my favorite wedding magazines and this Sunday was no different. This little time that I refer to as “Bridal Magazine Time” usually gives me something to think about, chat about and definitely obsessed about and my new obsession (at least for this week) is Stephanie Browne of Australia.
Who is Stephanie Browne? Am I glad you asked…

Stephanie Browne is a designer of elegant couture jewelry with a combination of classic and uncomplicated pieces through to strikingly bold “must have” fashion accessories. Several of her collections are highlighted with head turning feather hair accessories, bejeweled belts and headbands, and stories inspired by the increasingly popular styles of the 1920’s showgirl era. Yes, I know; this must be an incredible collection and let me assure you my sweet darling brides, it is!

Stephanie’s awareness of her customers is legendary. Her unique styling allows the wearer to be reminded of classic elegance of a time gone by. Each design reflects originality and beauty, with each hand made piece ensured to become a treasured possession.

According Stephanie Browne, every piece of her work is an original designed, hand-made collection is made using only the finest of components, from Swarovski crystals and pearls, rhodium non-tarnishing bases, flowing emu and peacock feathers, through to silk flowers. And you know I love peacock feathers and Swarovski crystals.

I’m going to start this favorite category off with this stunning and simply to die for piece and you’re right… these pieces are not for the fainted heart. These pieces are for the bride whom adores boldness and dares to make a statement. My absolute number one pick had to be this piece referred to as St Tropez Headpiece and WOW is all I have to say about that.

Obsessed with anything and everything wedding,

Violaine Diogene

Flexsitez - Wedding and event planning based in Atlanta Georgia

By now I trust that you know just how much I love photography and the work they produce. I love a photographer who can make the simplest of things look amazing. I love a photographer who will photograph something as simple as the hill of a shoe and make it look like a stunning painting. I adore a photographer whom looks at the rare of the rarest moments to snap a photo which will remind one of the intimate details of their day. One of such photo is below where Jackson of Jaxon Photography saw a moment of pure art and captured a photo a Moet Chandon foil which was probably after someone popped the cork. How brilliant was that? I love that picture.

Jaxon’s photos are always captured in an artistic manner while every detail and I do mean every detail’s captured in an unobtrusively, respectfully and completely. I’ve had the outstanding pleasure of seeing this amazing photographer in action and Jaxon is standard for superior Service and professionalism.

Now, you know in everything I blog about, I always include a few of my favorites for you to see but I had to do it a little differently this time as I simply could not choose just a few favorites. In this gallery I had to show you my favorites from a very recent engagement session to weddings and certainly of the unexpected and very unusual shots that makes you think “hey, why didn’t my photographer get a shot like that?”

My absolute favorite picture has to be this amazing picture of this groom’s reaction when he sees his bride walking down the aisle! Seriously, what more can I say about this amazing picture? My second was hard to pick and so, I’m putting them side by side. I love how he catpured the essence of these two brides. And my third absolute favorite had to be this wonderful picture of one of the nicest moments in every wedding; the father and daughter dance.

As always, you know how much I simply adore your opinion and it’s no different this time. What do you think about these photos? What’s your photographer like? send me some pictures of your wedding and I would love to blog about them.

In love with Jaxon Photography,

 Violaine Diogene

Flexsitez - Wedding and event planning based in Atlanta Georgia