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See, Smell and Taste the Season
October is the first full month of fall, so what better time to incorporate the sights, smells and tastes of the season into your wedding? Decorate your venue and reception hall with warm, fall-inspired colors, such as wine red, gold, yellow and orange. Use fall flowers in your bouquet, and wrap them up with a hand-tied ribbon that matches your color scheme. Use cinnamon, pumpkin or other fall-scented candles in your reception centerpieces, and surround
Statement Silhouettes
This month, we expect to see countless brides make their way down the aisle in unique gowns with whimsical, romantic silhouettes. Simple a-lines are out this season, and many brides are opting for tiered, ruffled and feathered gowns to celebrate their special days. Lace remains a timeless favorite for our October brides, and our customers are crazy about gowns with flowing, embellished trains. Sashes in fall colors will be hot this season, and we expect
Go Rustic
Rustic weddings are hot during the month of October, and it’s no wonder why! Brides and grooms love tying the knot outdoors surrounded by the stunning views of changing leaves. We’ve seen couples opt to host their ceremonies in open fields and their receptions in vintage barns – and these venues have been a major hit with guests! Incorporate nature into your rustic wedding by decorating with branches, haystacks, pumpkins and other natural features notoriously
Start the Party Early
The days are getting progressively shorter, so opt to start your ceremony in the mid afternoon so you have plenty of time to take pictures before the sun goes down. Nothing is more breathtaking than autumn leaves at sunset, and you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of the stunning scenery if you host your October wedding at the right time.
The Wedding Guestbook: Gift Receipts
Summertime is not just a busy time for brides but also for their friends! If you’ve got a lot of weddings to attend this season look to this feature for some friendly advice. If you’ve been following the news recently you may have been in stitches over one Canadian guest’s major wedding faux pas. Invited to a former colleague’s wedding the man thought he would play it cool by putting together a gift basket that
Runway Review: Alvina Valenta Spring 2013
Known for sexy and feminine style, this latest collection definitely delivers that Alvina Valenta flair. Alvina Valenta, sold exclusively by JLM Couture, is a collection of dresses that are known for being modern, sophisticated and above all: feminine. The essence of Alvina Valenta has always been a refined and fitted silhouette with dainty and romantic details. The gowns in this collection are usually sought after for their impressive designs and one of a kind couture