Happy Friday All,
Without any messing about, I'm handing you right on over to Wedding Planner and Stylist Michelle of Pocketful of Dreams this morning for another one of her fabulous bridal inspiration boards. It's all pale blue and pretty this morning too! Enjoy people…
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It's inspiration time once again and I have a style guide to share with you that was actually inspired by a Love My Dress reader, Michelle, who is based out in Las Vegas, USA. Through the powers of Twitter, we connected and I found out that not only is she an incredible artist and photographer (do check out her work it is so inspiring) but she also has a real melting-pot of influences for her wedding style.
Michelle has been inspired by the Art Deco style after falling in love with an art deco sheath dress, she is also loving the simplicity and ease of bohemian, wants a tinge of rock-n-roll with some vintage jewellery thrown in too. She described her wedding style as being "a hodgepodge" at the moment and wanted some tips on how to bring it all together…
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Image via Johanna Johnson
I actually love the fact that Michelle is influenced by so many great styles, and I don't think it's a hodgepodge, it's wonderfully eclectic. By drawing on these different influences and combining certain elements together, I think Michelle will be able to create a truly unique and personal wedding that totally reflects her personality.
So my vision has been created by taking on board all of these influences and pulling small elements from each one. Whenever I start to create an inspiration piece I first look at what those styles represent and I like to uncover the history behind them.
Style-Vibe L-R: 1. Le Voyage 2. Trousseau by Johanna Johnson 3. Art Deco Miami 4. Art Deco Nails Dansk Mag 5. LA Art Deco 6. Viva by Johanna Johnson 7. Terry Tynan Art Deco Lamp 8. Art Deco Lady 9. Las Vegas Palm Trees
Art Deco is very much about glamour and elegance, but rather than focus on the 1920's flapper style I have taken influence from the more relaxed and laid-back architecture of Miami. Las Vegas is quite similar in that it's all about the relaxed, party-vibe. The wedding will be held in Michelle's backyard around a pool, surrounded by palm trees and I'm sure, lovely sunny weather, which fits perfectly with the bohemian style Michelle loves so much.
The outdoor location and weather lead me to choose a colour palette that would fit with the desert surroundings and sunny blue sky's – so I have therefore opted for beautiful azure blues, delicate ivory, but mixed it in with a gothic black to add a touch of rock chick. Keeping the whole look eclectic, free-spirited and unexpected
Decor & Details L-R: 1. 1930's Art Deco Henderson 2. Holly Fulton for Smythson 3. Wedding Stationery 4. Art Deco Camera 5. Art Deco Initials Stamp 6. Art Deco Vase 7. Art Deco Metal Letters 8. Vintage brooch Bouquet 9 Wedding Cake
How about this for arriving in style, the 1930's black Art Deco Henderson motorbike would be a perfect addition to the day. The art deco vibe can also be carried through the decor in subtle ways by using vintage pieces from vases to glassware to old-style box cameras, all in the gorgeous blue colour.
For real impact I would love to see art-deco style chandeliers hanging from the palm trees and candles floating in the pool as night falls – one of Michelle's own ideas in fact.
Art-deco vintage brooches could be used to make a bouquet rather than having fresh flowers – I love these bouquets, they look wonderful and sparkly.
So that's my take on how Michelle can bring together the various influences she is drawn to at the moment, to create a perfect and personal wedding style. This is the aspect of wedding styling I love the most, taking that initial nugget of an idea and helping brides to realise how it can work. If you would like me to help you conceptualise your idea's then please do get in touch.
Look Book L-R: 1. Ophelia Dress by Johanna Johnson 2. Anastasia Radevich Shoes 3. Czech Glass Necklace £134 available on Etsy 4. Bohemian Temptress Necklace 5. Drama Cape and Carrie Gown by Johanna Johnson
The art deco sheath dress can be teamed with a stunning vintage necklace, drawing in the beautiful blue colour. While the bridesmaids would look fantastic all in different styles of black dresses, with some added sparkle, and gorgeous statement jewellery like this bohemian feather embellished necklace. This will keep the look cool and not too matchy-matchy. The shoes, what can I say, how can I not include these art deco inspired heavenly beasts? To-Die-For!
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Thank you so much Michelle! What beautiful inspiration boards.
You can find Michelle via Twitter, Facebook and of course, her Pocketful of Dreams Blog.
Try exploring the Art Deco, 1920's and 1930s categories for more fabulous bridal inspiration 🙂
Much love all,
Annabel xXx
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
