Real Day After Wedding Photo Shoot | Happy Halloween!

In light of Halloween, we just had to share this chilling day after wedding photo shoot, taken place at the Sterling Opera House in Derby, CT shot by the amazing Maler Photography. This is such beautiful shoot.  I love the deep purples and ivories the couple chose, the complement the style of the venue so well, well maintaining a very classic and elegant look. Photographers Michael & Marcie say that they "will never forget the feeling we had walking into the Sterling Opera House...the air was cold, crisp..." Being around 122 years old, most who have stepped foot into the old opera house, say that they have seen and experienced things they can't quite explain!! What do you think? Do you believe in ghosts?! If you are doubting, be sure to check out the video of the shoot below...but don't get too scared ;) Happy Halloween!

Details:
Hair Stylists: Hair Chateau
Floral Designer: BLUSH
Dress Store: Bridal Trousseau
Headpiece: Flaunt My Feathers

Enjoy!

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 Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report |  Lela's Picks: Ball Gowns

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Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Floral Inspired

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Have a great weekend!
xo

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Colored Wedding Dresses

The next wedding season hints at the idea of doing away with traditional white wedding dresses. All over the runway designers were showing dresses in colors like black and taupe, nudes and champagnes, and mauves and purples. What do you think? Will you be daring enough to go against the traditional way?

Details (clockwise):
All photos via BRIDES
- Vera Wang
- Lazaro
- Romona Keveza
- Lazaro
- Badgley Mischka
- Rivini
- Kenneth Pool
- Romona Keveza
- Jim Hjelm
- St. Pucchi

Enjoy!

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Thursday Trends: 1920 Inspired Wedding Dresses

This wedding season is showing lots of glamorous and fun trends for wedding dresses. Another big trend we found on the runway for the 2012 wedding season, were 1920's inspired wedding dresses. These glammed up dresses, full of crystal embellishments, feathers and gold accents will be sure to "WOW" your guests! Don't you love the Jenny Packham wedding dress? What do you think? Will you be a 1920's inspired bride?

Details (Clockwise):
All Photos via BRIDES
- Anne Bowen
- Jenny Packham
- Reem Acra
- Lazaro
- Pnina Tornai
- Badgley Mischka
- Jenny Packham
- Monique Lhuillier
- Marchesa
- Reem Acra

xo

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Peek-A-Boo Wedding Dress

In continuation of bringing you today's trends from the runway, we are sharing with you the peek-a-boo wedding dress. We saw a lot of this during the shows. We have picked a few of our favorite "peeking" dresses, showing off the style by either a slit allowing your legs to peek through, or having underlying layers of tulle or organza shine through from underneath! Either way these dresses are super chic and classic. What do you think? Is your wedding dress style a "peek-a-boo"?

Details (clockwise):
All Photos from BRIDES
- Amsale
- Maggie Sottero
- Kenneth Pool
- Ines Di Santo
- Monique Lhuillier 
- Oscar De La Renta
- Romona Keveza

Enjoy!

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Floral Inspired Wedding Dresses

Hi all! Lela's pick today from the runway is floral inspired wedding dresses. Whether it is floral embroidery and beading, hand-sewn silk flower embellishements, or layers upon layers of tulle and organza, flowers are definitely the inspiration for the 2012 wedding season. This trend has been found all over the runway including top designers like Badgley Mischka, Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier and Oscar de la Renta. What do you think? Are you loving this floral frenzied fashion?

Details (starting clockwise):
All photos via BRIDES
- Pronovias
- Badgley Mischka
- Anne Barge
- Monique Lhuillier
- Kenneth Pool
- Oscar De La Renta
- Christos
- Lazaro
- Romona Keveza

Enjoy!

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Ball Gowns

As promised, we are going to be sharing with you Lela New York's top picks in wedding dresses by the different styles as seen on the runway. Today we will start with ball gowns! Overflowing with soft layers of tulle and organza, these gorgeous dresses are so classic and feminine.  I absolutely love the Jenny Packham dress, it is the perfect balance providing a fitted bodice with a beautiful fuller skirt, and check out the gold crystals..so pretty! What style wedding dress best fits you? Are you a ball gown beauty?

Details: (Starting Clockwise)
All Photos via BRIDES
- Christos
- Tara Keely by Lazaro
- Rivni
- Maggie Sottero
- Romona Keveza
- Eve of Milady
- Amsale
- Badgley Mischka
- Reem Acra
- Monique Lhuillier
- Vera Wang
- Marchesa
- Jenny Packham
- Kenneth Pool

xo

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NYC Bridal Market | The Parties- Part 2 | The Knot Gala

The end of the 2011 bridal market also marked the beginning of another great event! Today I want to share a sneak peak into The Knot Gala! This fab event was full of the créme de la créme of the wedding elite including the bridal designers, event planners, designers and vendors alike. The event was held at The New York Public Library, what a great space BTW, and filled with amazing music, lighting, and yummy food :)
What an amazing night!

The Knot's Carley Roney with Silvia Weinstock
Center Image from Left to right:
Virgil Napier, Ali Phillips, The Knot's Carley Roney, Stephanie Grimm, Courtney Kern, Me, Veronica Castro
Carley Roney with Monique Lhuillier and Tom Bugbee

Enjoy the picts!

Next week we get to share all the trends and bridal fashion galore that we saw during the shows! Tons of eye candy, we promise.

xo

NYC Bridal Market | The Parties- Part 1 | Martha Stewart Weddings 10th Annual Celebration

This years Bridal Market was full of fun, great fashion and I got to see friends I haven't seen in a long time including twitter friends, fellow bloggers and event pros alike. Stay tuned for next week for even more wedding dress trends.

First off, Martha! Martha Stewart Weddings knows how to throw an event and I was so luck to be there along with the who's who of the wedding industry. The 2011 bridal market celebration was filled with tons of entertainment for the senses including amazing music by Élan Artist, manicures by Essie, ice cream by eCreamery, eyelashes by Paul Labrecque, custom scents by Wedding Library and Callahan catering who provided the most delightful mini finger foods I have seen! Check out the mini coke bottles and mini beer bottles.

They also had the always fun Photobooth by The booth as well as custom photo flipbooks by picFlips, SO fun!

From Left to Right: Courtney Kern from Events Beyond, Stephanie Grimm from Couture Parties, Ali Phillips from Engaging Events by Ali, Me (Lela)

Ron Ben Israel

Left: Maria from Ritzy Bee, Right: Lela, me :)

Martha Stewart Weddings Bridal Market Celebration 2011.
Thank You to Courtney Kern for some of the images above.

Tomorrow I'll share more fun party picts for part 2!

And next week, we will be sharing our favorite picks from bridal markets 2012 shows. And don't worry we broke it down for you into trends so you can get the most out of your bridal market experience :) and choose your perfect wedding dress!

xo

Bridal Market Runway Report 2012 | Thursday Trends | Dropped Waist: The New Wedding Dress Silhouette

Here at Lela New York, we just finished up with New York Bridal Week, where we were able to see many beautiful new bridal fashion trends for the 2012 wedding season. One trend that stuck out the most and what we predict will be the new popular wedding sihouette that will outshine the mermaid is the dropped waist. Combining a figure flattering fit with a fuller skirt, the bride can get the best of both worlds! Below are just a few dresses the show the dropped waist by designers like Ines Di Santo, Kenneth Pool and Maggie Sottero. What do you think? Will the 2012 wedding season be the a year of the dropped waist?

All Photos via BRIDES
Enjoy!

Black & White NYC Real Wedding

Newlyweds, Lynn and Mike tied the knot this past September here in NYC. I love splashes of blues added to the couples classic black & white color scheme. I also love their wedding cake! Doesn't it look delicious?! I love that the flowers match the ones in the brides bouquet...super cute! Thanks to NY photographer Casey Fatchett  for such great shots!

Details:
Event Planner: Two Teacups
Floral Designer:
Denise Fasanello
ReceptionVenue: Union Square Ballroom
Dress Store: Bridal Reflections
Cake Designer: City Sweets & Confections 
DJ: 74 Events
xo

Tuesday Shoe Day | Luxury Wedding Shoes | Casadei

Today, I had to share with all of you just a few of the absolutely stunning wedding shoes by Casadei. Aren't they beautiful? I love all the crystal embelishments paired with the nude and gold accents. What do you think? Are they perfect for your wedding?

Photo Source via (clockwise):
- Casadei
- Farfetch
- Luisaviaroma
- Last 3 Farfetch

xo

Sneak Peek into White by Vera Wang | Spring 2012 Collection | Bridal Market

Hello all! In the upcoming weeks we will be sharing wonderful bridal fashion brought to you by New York's Bridal Market. To start, we are sharing a sneak peek of Spring 2012 White by Vera Wang bridal collection! As usual, they are all SO beautiful and with prices starting as low as $500 to $ 1500, you can now get your own Vera Wang dress too! Why not?! Also, be sure to check out the dress inspired by Kim Kardashian's wedding dress, one of the highlights of the new collection. Enjoy!

xo

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Modern Trousseau Bridal Trunk Show

Modern Trousseau Bridal Trunk Show
October 14 -17
11am - 6pm
See the beautiful and chic bridal collection!
Appointments recommended
860 669 4596

Modern Trousseau
552 Seventh Ave.
Suite 301
New York, New York

Enjoy!

Wedding Day Makeup | Waterproof Wonders

Every bride wants to look their most beautiful on their wedding day...but how can you guarantee your makeup will stay looking as fresh as when you first put it on?! We have provided for you some of Lela's top "waterproof wonders" that will be sure to endure the festivities of your special day, without leaving you looking like a raccoon! Make sure to test out your makeup several days in advance to see which colors work best for you and remember less is more, you still want to feel comfortable in your own skin! It is your day to look beautiful, soft and glamourous!

Details:
1. Hypnose Drama by Lancome
2. Everlong by Yves Saint Laurent
3. DiorShow by Dior
4. MultiplEYE by Tarte
5. Inimitable by Chanel
6. Rich Lip Color by Bobbi Brown
7. Rouge Dior Lipcolor by Dior
8. Hydrating Lipstick by Jouer
9. Exceptional by Elizabeth Arden
10. Maximum Cover by Estee Lauder
11. Waterproof Bronzer by Dior
12. Make Up For Ever Face & Body
xo