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Swiss Dot Bridal Dress

The Swiss Dot is making a come back! This lovely fabric, also sometimes called "point d'esprit lace" are a super sweet way to accessorize your wedding. Designers like Modern Trousseau, Anne Barge, Christos, and Fancy New York (shown above, the Emily Dress) are all designed in delicious dots for brides' wedding gowns. In a recent issue of BridesMagazine, they declared that they were loving gowns with "lots of dots" as they lookladylike and fresh. I couldn't agree more!

But the dotted look can be hard to accessorize, so don't fear if you've fallen in love with that swiss dot dress, here are some of out top picks for creating the perfect statement when your dress is made with "lots of dots."

Veil designers have been loving dots this season too. While you can wear a traditional veil with a dotted wedding dress, if the bodice of your gown is created with a different fabric like the Fancy New York Emily Dress (pictured at top), a veil created with the same material will look especially chic. I'm in love with this super soft veil designed by Lauren Jayne Bridal.

Shown with the Sorrell Necklace, $269

If you're not crazy about a traditional veil, Erica Koesler has designed the Dot Face Veil. Adorned with soft feathers and a faux flower, the veil can go from ceremony to reception with a simple tuck of the tulle. This shorter version of the dotted veil would be pretty with a simple silk dress as well. Available in natural only, $220. Shown with the Trio Pearl Strand Necklace, $169.

2011 Whimiscal Wedding Accessories

Don't feel like you have to be stuck with the same wedding jewelry every other bride is wearing. There are tons of great, unique wedding accessory designers that can design a piece that is uniquely you! Here are some of my favorite pieces for that bride that is looking for a bit of whimsy. Think classic and beautiful fairytale with a twist. Above, one of my favorite young designers that satisfies my need to shop locally, Monsieur Pamplemousse based in Chicago has created this gorgeous Gold Wire Bracelet, $78, all hand wired with fresh water pearls, crystals, and gold plate.

April Plume, $198

Catherine Shoe by Benjamin Adams, $399
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Lorna Earrings, $129 designed by Avant Bride NYC

Pearl Branch Brooch, $109

2011 Comfortable Bridal Shoes

Each woman desires to give the impression of a star on her marriage ceremony day. But it is not sufficient and enough to appear good to think you are good. The wearisome should also give you comfort completely. Let’s talk about the comfortable bridal shoes.

If you are unable to walk easily on the floor with a low quality a pair of shoes, then you should not use or wear the shoes with cheap qualities. With a jiggle to the 1940s are the present culture Lady stands is not too much, and high heels, but vigorous. There are some gorgeous designs accessible wedding-commendable luxury fabrics such as satin platform heels with ankle bands and curled knot detail at the toe. T-strap sandals with gems and spangles ribbon an outfit would astonish boast and some gemstone bridal ornament

Let’s discuss about the Jimmy Choo bridal shoes:

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Crystal Bling Wedding Shoes pics

It's no secret that the ladies of the Left Bank love sparkle. Fortunately, our designers do too, and in the past year we're seeing more and more fabulous crystal wedding shoes having their designer debut. We love these crystal encrusted shoes for their posh, panache, and most importantly, affordability. No $1000 shoes here! The newest from Benjamin Adams was designed in honor of the upcoming Royal Wedding of Catherine and William. Created with Swarovski crystals and ivory mesh, it debuts in May 2011 and is sure to be as smashing as the soon to be Princess. Catherine is available for pre-order for $399.

Here are some other drop dead gorgeous crystal shoes...

Gaga, all crystal wedding pump with a 3 3/4" heel. $375.

Electra, Sling back peep toe with a 4.25" heel and hidden platform. $375.

Charlize, the most popular of the all crystal shoes by Benjamin Adams features a hidden platform and 4.25" heel. $399.

Sissy, the ultra haute couture shoe by Benjamin Adams boasts a sky high 5" heel and is available by custom order only, $599. Contact us for more information, Please allow a minimum of eight weeks.

Arabian Wedding for Liz and Russ!

Liz had always dreamed of a wedding based on 1001 Arabian Nights with decor like the inside of lavish desert tents, beautiful lights, and rich colorful decorations. They found A Step to Gold Ballroom and decided that it was the best candidate to be transformed into their fantasy wedding. With Erin's help, they assembled an impressive team of wedding vendors to put this all together for them. This is the inside of the ballroom that has been draped with white sheers along the walls and radiating out from the ceiling in swags. Notice the lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Colored lights were placed behind the draperies and the colors changed throughout the evening giving a different color of light and mood to the whole room.

This is the sofra, a Persian wedding tradition where gifts and items are placed for good luck and happiness for the couple. Notice the beautiful peacock feathers bedecking the altar.

The ceremony took place out on the balcony where a giant white tent had been set up. Here is Liz being escorted in by her Uncle Bill and her grandson, Aden.

The tent was enclosed on two sides. The balcony floor was covered with snow white wall to wall indoor-outdoor carpeting. Jeff, our light and sound guy, had white lights beaming in from outside and inside the tent. I know when it got dark later on it was beautiful to behold.

Liz and Russ wrote their own secret vows to each other heard for the first time on their wedding day. It was very special and I heard Russ sniffling a little bit!

Now they are married and it is time to party!

Here is the wedding party inside. Notice the pretty magenta color of the lights behind the sheers. On the left is our bridesmaid, Sarah, Liz's daughter and mother of her grandsons, Aden and Crayven, Viki, Maid of Honor, Liz and Russ, and Samuel, Russ' son and Best Man. Matt, Sarah's husband, was a groomsman but not here for this photo.

Here is the traditional shot of the couple with the officiant!

Liz wore a lovely off white silk two piece Indian style wedding dress bedecked with glittery jewels. She had her hands and arms covered with henna art in the Indian tradition for the wedding. Her bouquet was of brilliant colored blossoms with peacock feathers interspersed. Liz and Russ, I hope your fantasy wedding was your dream come true! You pulled it off royally! Congratulations and I wish you all the best!

Here is a photo of the balcony and tent before the ceremony. The bride had tree branches spray-painted white in the background. She wanted to be surrounded by a white wintery decor as much as possible to be in stark contrast to the rich colorful tent decor inside. After the ceremony, this space was transformed into a lounge area with sofas and tables.