Weekly Wedding Look: Lovely Lavender

November 5, 2013November 8, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

Elegant and simple, lavender is the perfect inspiration for a classic bridal look. Slip into Winifred Bean’s breathtaking Petals dress—a silk, scoop-necked bodice flows into a romantic skirt layered in lovely tulle. Bring a blush of color to this gorgeous gown by cinching your waist with a lavender ribbon. Reflect this bloom’s purple hue in your perfectly polished lilac nails, and tuck all your essentials into a lavender clutch. Contrast pale purple accessories with a dark plum Swarovski crystal necklace and black suede booties. And don’t forget your handsome groom—add a splash of lavender to his slate gray suit with a pretty purple linen tie.

Originally posted to http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/10/30/weekly-wedding-look-lovely-lavender by Annie Erling Gofus

Weekly Wedding Look: Just Peachy for WinifredBean.com

September 30, 2013October 21, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

Gather inspiration for your bridal style from the blush tones of an autumn peach harvest. Start your look with the elegant Winifred Bean Calla Lily gown—a strapless bustier is combined with a classic trumpet skirt to complete a sweet and structured bridal gown. Show your soft side with pale pink and gold on your eyes, rosy cheeks, and glossy nude lips. Peach and blue heels guide you down the aisle, and don’t forget sparkly jewels to add a touch of glamour—simple peach-tones gems dangle from your ears, while a bedazzled bib necklace brings glitz to your simple style. As the sun sets and the air begins to cool, stay warm with a cashmere scarf wrapped your shoulders, and maybe a little help from your handsome groom.

Originally posted to http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/9/25/weekly-wedding-look-just-peachy-part-ii by Annie Erling Gofus

Wedding Features: Calla Lily Gown: Winifred Bean | Chantecaille The Coral Reefs Eye Makeup Palette via Bloomingdale’s | Suzanne Kalan Rose Gold and Salmon Earrings via Thomas Laine | Bib Neckalce via Dannijo | Chan Luu Scarf via Net-a-Porter | Andree Patchwork T-Bar Platforms via Reiss |

Weekly Wedding Look: Just Peachy Decor for WinifredBean.com

September 24, 2013October 21, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

Summer cools into crisp fall as the peaches ripen on their branches in a Georgia orchard. Channel the delicate pink hues of this sweet Southern fruit at your fall wedding. Soft pastel stationery featuring a peach tree in full bloom is the perfect way to announce your nuptials. Frame the natural beauty of an orchard with playful streamers in varying shades of pink and peach, and walk down a garland-lined aisle with a larger-than-life bouquet in a rainbow of pinks and oranges. Vases in all shapes and sizes welcome your friends and family to a peach-accented reception. Gather your guests around tables accented with wooden bowls filled to the brim with the tender fuzzy fruit. Wrap up your peachy night with a spicy cardamom-infused signature cocktail, then sweeten things up with a towering peach-frosted cake.

Originally published at http://winifredbean.com/blog/?offset=1380054673903 by Annie Erling Gofus

Neon Wedding Created for WinifredBean.com

September 10, 2013September 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – NEON, PART II

September 10, 2013

Skip the pastel pink roses and head straight to vivid orange dahlias. Add a volt of electric color to your wedding with neon-inspired decor.

Start with the bloomingest details: Gather shades of blue and yellow in your bride’s bouquet, while your bridesmaids hold hot pink tulips against their dazzling yellow dresses. Line the aisle with giant round balloons anchored with flashy tassels, and carry the fringy theme into the reception hall with tasseled neon streamers. Pull up a chair to a table set in eye-popping hues—blinding yellow glassware stands beside forks and knives hand-dipped in brilliant paint. Each table is set with blazing pink and yellow blooms that perfectly match your neon-ombre cake. Send your friends and family home with hot-hued macaroons, and give them a kiss goodbye with a giant glittering and neon “XO” sign at the door.

Originally posted on http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/9/10/weekly-wedding-look-neon-part-ii by Ann Erling Gofus

Neon Bridal Style Created for WinifredBean.com

September 9, 2013September 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – NEON, PART I

September 9, 2013

For centuries, weddings have been all-white affairs, only adding soft colors in bouquets and modest bridesmaid dresses. Break away from tradition with hot hues at your neon-themed wedding. Subtle splashes of eye-popping color offer a brilliant contrast to Winifred Bean’s strapless Sweetheart chiffon gown. Bring the bling with sparkly jewels—a crystal necklace with pops of neon color hangs around your neck, while hot pink gems decorate your ears. Keep your makeup neutral except for a vivid splash of blue swiped along your lash line, and tuck a soft pink lipstick into a blindingly blue clutch. Dance the night away on hot pink heels, as you finish your neon newlywed look with a kick of fuchsia on your feet.

Originally posted at http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/9/2/wwl-neon by Ann Erling Gofus

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Bridal Style for a Museum Wedding Created for WinifredBean.com

August 26, 2013September 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, PART I

August 26, 2013

Far from dusty and boring, museums often boast out-of-this-world architectural details, as well as a treasure trove of fascinating artifacts. Marble walls and giant dinosaur skeletons cast in mysterious shadows lend to a glamorous feel for your museum wedding. Start with Winifred Bean’s Daisy gown—flowing chiffon over a fitted bodice gives this versatile dress a sweet and sexy feel. Contrast the historical settings with your beautiful future as you slip on rose gold-tinted jewelry. A metallic-hued leather watch wraps around your wrist multiple times, while a gold jeweled ear cuff gives a slight edge to your chic look. Guerlain’s Art Deco-inspired perfume bottle perfectly captures the vintage romance at your museum wedding, and a sleek wooden clutch holds all your must-haves. As a finishing touch, bring a little glamour to your heels—these sandal infuse your elegant look with just the right amount of glitz.

Originally Posted to http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/8/25/8llnrgkvl5mhydo4bg89ic3h9p7rk1 by Annie Erling Gofus

Wedding Features: Daisy Gown: Winifred Bean | La Mer Odyssey Case Layer Wrap Watch via ShopBop | Guerlain Vol de Nuit Perfumed Shimmer Powder via AHALife | Oval Wooden Clutch via Malini Murjani | Ear Cuff via Jacquie Aiche | Stuart Weitzman Traffic Sandal via Shoebox New York |

Industrial Chic Bridal Style for WinifredBean.com

August 20, 2013September 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – INDUSTRIAL CHIC, PART I

August 20, 2013

Exposed brick and steel beams may seem unromantic, but flashy gold accents and gorgeous floral arrangements turn an old urban loft into a to-die-for industrial chic wedding venue. Winifred Bean’s Iris gown, with its peplum bustier top and column skirt, creates an elegant look fit for the red carpet. Contrast coarse walls with glints of glamorous metal—a blinging gold bracelet dangles from your wrist while a metallic clutch contributes a futuristic look to your ensemble. Neutral makeup gets a pop of sparkle with gold eyeshadow swiped across your lids. Compliment your venue’s rough interior by wearing the ideal scent—heady jasmine and rich sandalwood mix with the sweet citrus smell of blood orange. As a final touch to your mod bridal style, add peacock blue suede pumps to the equation—geometric details and a dainty ankle strap lend a delicate touch to your avant-garde look.

Originally Posted to http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/8/20/weekly-wedding-look-industrial-chic-part-i by Annie Erling Gofus

Iris Gown via Winifred Bean | Alexis Bittar Chain Hinge Bracelet via ShopBop | Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine via Birchbox | Rafe New York Maryanne Minaudiere via Nordstrom | Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Shadow in Goldstone via Sephora | Peacock Calf Suede Sandal Pump via Sarah Flint

Vineyard Style for Winifredbean.com

August 13, 2013September 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK, VINEYARD STYLE, PART II

August 13, 2013

Warm afternoons shift into cool evenings as the sun sets over a Napa Valley vineyard. Be inspired by the rich greens of grape vines and deep burgundies of Merlot as you plan a vineyard wedding. Evoke the shades of irresistible wine: Bring deep purples and burgundies into watercolor-printed stationary and playful blooms in your bouquet. Use cork-framed escort cards to guide guests to long wooden tables accented with bowls of purple artichokes. Create your own table numbers by wrapping wine bottles with burlap and adding numbers with a little sparkle. Then send your guests home with custom-made wine or provide baskets of soft scarves to warm your guests against Northern California’s evening chill.

Originally posted at Winifredbean.com by Ann Erling Gofus

Photo Credit: Table Centerpieces and Table Numbers: Inspired By This

Vineyard Bridal Style for Winifredbean.com

August 12, 2013August 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – VINEYARD STYLE, PART I

August 12, 2013

Growing grapes and mashing them into wine seems so simple, but there is a beauty and complexity to this ancient drink. Rows of green vines and stacks of wine-stained barrels create a romantic setting for a late summer wedding. Start with Winifred Bean’s Audrey gown: Luxurious silk crepe drapes elegantly over the shoulders and cinches at the waist evoking early 20th century screen siren sophistication. Gather inspiration from the color of Merlot—a rich red on your cheeks is reflected in a deep burgundy on your nails. Channel a Sonoma sunset with ruby-gemmed earrings framed in brushed gold. Sip on sparkling wine as you wander the vineyard in deep red heels, and prepare for chilly Wine Country nights with a steel gray shawl to warm your shoulders.

Originally posted on Winifredbean.com by Ann Erling Gofus

Image compilation created by Ann Erling Gofus

Photo Credits: Dress: Winifred Bean Audrey | Earrings: Chan Luu via ShopBop | Nail Polish: Essie Nail Color in Bordeaux via Macy’s | Shoes: Gianvito Rossi Sandals via Shoe Scribe | Scarf: Stella McCartney Python-Print via Net-a-Porter | Blush: Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee via Sephora

County Fair-Inspired Wedding for Winifredbean.com

August 6, 2013August 16, 2013 / annerling / Leave a comment

WEEKLY WEDDING LOOK – COUNTY FAIR, PART II

August 6, 2013

Few summer events are as whimsical and delicious as County Fairs. Infuse your own summer wedding with this country-style fun. Think food-on-a-stick, outrageously cute candy bars, and custom chalkboards to spell out your love. Start with a pastel palette with pops of vibrant red that lends to a country chic vibe. A simple exchanging of vows is given a playful twist with extra large balloons floating above the couples’ head. Lead your guests to their seats with name cards arranged in carnival-like crates of peanuts. Long, wooden, family-style tables are numbered with coveted Blue Ribbons and sit below strings of globe lights. Give fair food a gourmet upgrade with delectable bites such as duck confit corndogs and salty, buttery popcorn in personalized paper bags. Lastly, send guests home with a Blue Ribbon-worthy dessert bar as sweet as your County Fair-themed wedding.

Originally posted at Winifredbean.com by Ann Erling Gofus

Photo Credit: Ceremony: Bridal Musings