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Vintage Hollywood Wedding with Yellow and Gray Details

We were thrilled to see Kwanji + Howell's adorable retro Hollywood Romance inspired wedding on Style Me Pretty last week! 

Photographer: Patricia Kantzos Photography/ Venue: Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course/ Artwork: Courtney from Swiss Cottage Designs / Event Planner: Lauren from Loli Events / Flowers: Lynn Jawitz of Florisan LLC / DJ: Philip Quinaz of 74 Events / Cake: Sal from Conti’s Pastry Shoppe / Invitations: Minted / Wedding Gown: Michelle Roth / Wedding Gown Purchased At: Kleinfeld Bridal / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Bridesmaids Dresses: Ella Park Bridal

Thread Bridesmaid and Wedding Dresses

New crush: Thread Design. We got a behind the scenes peak into their office right before their pop-up shop got underway.  Come on in and we'll show you around!

Go ahead and take a seat and get comfy, because there is lots to tell about Thread, and we got an all access pass. Thread dresses evoke a hip, fashionable, modern sensibility, and everything else about Thread fits right into that branding.  They turned their office into a showroom for their pop-up shop last weekend, and believe me it is a gorgeous place to work.  If they were renting out desk space, I would be the first to sign up!   The space is large and loft-like, with lovely dark stained wood floors, a gorgeous chandelier, and a full wall of windows.  Thread uses the space as their design studio, and the inspiration and mood boards that usually cover the walls were stored in their dress store room for the pop-up shop.  Thread makes their  bridesmaid and wedding dresses to order in the Fashion District in NYC, so their storage is mainly for their party line Thread Social, which is available for immediate purchase.  

First glimpse at Thread, then the view as you walk in, and finally the dresses (!) as displayed for the pop-up shop.

Melissa, one of the owners, at her desk.  LOVE the lamps they use as "desk lamps" 

There are many things that you should know about Thread Design.  First being that they have truly fashionable bridesmaids dresses, for which they built their name and notariety. They are awesome.  Second being that they have extended their bridesmaid line to include some simpler, more affordable dresses.  So your bridesmaids really have no reason to complain.  Third is that their bridesmaids dresses were so popular and chic that they created a party dress line called Thread Social.  Yes, I kid you not.  These bridesmaid dress designers were so sought after they created their party line second because so many people asked them for other dresses.  Lastly being that they have just introduced a line of elegant, chic and very simple wedding dresses, all retailing at less than $2000.  Mmmhmmm, I told you there was lots of good stuff to know about Thread!

And of course, on to the dresses.  Several of the dresses below are new and part of the less expensive bridesmaid line.

And here are two of their very simple, but very chic wedding dresses.

We loved getting a behind the scenes tour of this fabulous boutique woman owned small business.  For more information, more dresses, and for shopping information across the country, please visit their website at www.threaddesign.com.

 

 

 

Thread Pop-up Shop in NYC This Weekend!

Please do your bridemaids a favor and get them to go with you to the Thread Pop-up shop this weekend in NYC.  

Thread has adorable, very fashionable bridesmaids dresses, and if you go to the pop-up you get a 20% discount! Call them and squeeze in an appointment.  Seriously ladies 20% off makes them extremely reasonably priced for a cute dress that they'll actually wear again.  And they have wedding dresses as well if you have not found "the one" yet.   So grab your ladies and have a fun girl's afternoon!  I'll be there to check everything out this weekend, so if you miss it, check back next week for all the details.  

Other Wedding Festivities Part III: The Bridesmaid's Luncheon

A gerber daisy inspired bridesmaid luncheon

Clockwise from top left: Perfect Wedding Guide, Cheerupcherup, Google, ModCloth, Carrie's Cakes, Martha Stewart

Welcome back to the “Other Parties” series going on this week on Scissors brought to you by our lovely intern Alex. Every bride knows that outside the main event are a seemingly endless list of parties that either build up to or wind down from the wedding itself. So far we've looked at the engagement party and the wedding shower, and today we're looking at the more elusive bridesmaid's luncheon.

While everyone knows what a Rehearsal Dinner and a Wedding Shower are, a Bridesmaid’s Luncheon is not always given for modern weddings. Those who do chose to carry on this tradition will be rewarded with a warm and personal event perfect for kicking off a wedding weekend.

While totally optional, more and more brides are bringing back the luncheon, most commonly hosted by the bride in honor of her bridesmaids and close female relatives as a thank you for all they have done for the big day. It can be hosted anytime, though it is usually held the day before the wedding, when everyone is in town and the key players have likely taken off work for the rehearsal dinner. It’s the perfect excuse to meet up and spend quality time with the important players before the madness of the rehearsal and wedding begin. This is also a great time to give your bridesmaid’s gifts, if you feel they are too personal to present at a large rehearsal dinner.

At Rock Paper Scissors we picture an unabashedly feminine affair where the bride and her girls gather after a morning of blissful pre-wedding manicures and pedicures. Using simple gerber daisies as inspiration, we found great paper products to get your girls excited about the party before it begins. Then, keep the day affordable using bud vases with single stems for centerpieces and cupcakes to feed your sweet tooth.

Rock Paper Scissors Twist: For such a small and intimate event, forgo traditional place cards and instead create a photo place card. Find small 2 x 3” frames and instead of writing the name of the person, find a photo of the bride and the guest together. Print in black and white and voila! Place card, personal touch and party favor all in one.

Other Wedding Festivities Part II: The Wedding Shower

Wine + cheese bridal shower ideas!

Clockwise from top left: Paper Culture, Sunday Suppers, Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart, EP Beads.

Welcome back to the “Other Parties” series going on this week on Scissors brought to you by our amazing intern Alex. Every bride knows that outside the main event are a seemingly endless list of parties that either build up to or wind down from the wedding itself. We started off the week yesterday with the engagement party, and now we're moving onto the wedding shower.

Some brides may love the idea of having all their nearest and dearest in one place celebrating. Others may cringe at the thought of playing shower games and opening presents in front of a crowd. The bridal shower is one of the most traditional parties surrounding a wedding, but that doesn’t mean you have to have a conventional party!

At Rock Paper Scissors we believe that bridal showers can be stylish and fun! We love the idea of a wine tasting party; that’s the kind of bridal shower game we can get behind. With vino on the brain we hunted down modern and fun invitations, fantastic wine glass and wine bottle centerpieces and table numbers, and easy to DIY favors in the form of beaded wine charms. The tasting itself can be done by hosting at a vineyard or winery, hiring a private sommelier, or via store bought wine tasting kits such as this one from Wine Enthusiast. Or for the true crafter, you can always design it yourself!

Rock Paper Scissors Twist: Instead of the usual veggie and dip platter, how about a cheese buffet in the style of the infamous Amy Atlas dessert buffets? Its cute and unexpected, and goes perfectly with the main event. All you need is a variety of cheeses, a smattering of white platters, a cheesecloth tablecloth and some cute signage!

xoxo,

Alex

P.S. We don't just help brides, we are happy to help bridesmaids with throwing the loveliest bridal shower that your BFF has ever seen :)

Quatre Coeur Fabric Flowers Event

Just got this in my inbox and thought I would share!  The lovely ladies of Quatre Coeur who do amazing floral design are also doing fabric flowers.  You could use these as accessories for you and your bridesmaids, or go all out and use them in your bouquets and at your reception.  They are having a trunk show plus how-to's this Saturday in Brooklyn so go check them out.  See the invite below.

 

Unique Product by Melangerie

Melangerie is always doing things a little differently and coming up with super creative, you-can't-find-this-anywhere-else products.  So I was not surprised when Elana sent over this darling new tote bag that just became available at their etsy store.  So cute and different, right?  I could totally see using this for out of town guest bags at a wedding where everyone is from somewhere else, or for bridesmaids gifts if all your gals are coming from all over. 

All photography courtesy Melangerie   

Pretty Flower Accents

As I was browsing at The Bride's Cafe this morning, I noticed Janie's post about Emersonmade, and I totally fell in love with their product line and had to share it with you here.  What a great way to add some interest to a simple wedding or bridesmaid's dress!  And if you buy different flowers for each bridesmaid, it would be an easy way to create a little variety and mix up the matchy-matchy-ness of your bridesmaids.  And pretty much I just want one to wear every day with a blazer or a simple little black dress as they seem to make everything look about a 1000 times cuter.  Tour Emersonmade here, and below are a few of my favorites:

See what I mean about how great it looks to break up the exact sameness of your bridesmaid dresses with different flowers?

And isn't this dress really just so much more interesting with a little flower sash?  Yes, yes it is.

 Seriously, how great are the flower poufs on the shoes? 

Mmmhmmm. I think I've proved my point.  We all need these little flower poufs in our lives.  

Problem Solving: Bright dresses, what flowers?

If you have selected bright or deep colored bridesmaid's dresses and are afraid that your flowers will compete with it and everything will look "all crazy," try a monochromatic look instead of white flowers.  You will actually have less contrast and more continuity with "bright" flowers" in the matching hue of the "bright" dresses of your bridesmaids.  Check out the pictures below to see how deep red flowers are so subtle and lovely with deep red JCrew bridesmaid dresses.

 

 

All photography by Ara Farnam