Elegant & Pink Wedding Inspiration

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When I first laid eyes on this styled shoot shot by Olga Siyanko, I was immediately enthralled by the gorgeous and delicate lace gown. I love the sheer bodice and lace appliqués, and the back of this gown is so elegant. I love how the braided up-do compliments the dress beautifully, really showing off the delicate details and back. I think it’s really important in styling to be sure that each element of the shoot - the florals, the gowns, make-up and hair and other decor - complement each other and allow for certain aspects of the shoot to shine through.

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Culture Series: American Weddings

With well over 40 billion dollars a year spent on weddings and 2.5 million weddings per year - an average of over 6,000 a day, there’s no doubt that the U.S. is number one in the wedding industry. So what exactly does an American wedding entail? This post will delve into some of America’s wedding traditions that have been around since the classic Kennedy wedding in 1953 and more modern traditions that have made recent appearances in the wedding industry.

Let’s first preface that these American wedding traditions often have origins from other parts of the world and are shared with other cultures. Weddings in the United States are also very similar to those in England, both following the “white wedding” scheme.

 

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