Something Turquoise {daily bridal inspiration}

Kristine Eikenbarry, the amazing NYC designer behind Bari Jay has just released the Spring 2013 Collection of bridesmaid gowns and they are gorgeous! Bari Jay has always been at the forefront of bridal fashion and they are always original. They constantly create new colors and innovative designs while offering great value and excellent fit. The dresses below are just a few of the brand new looks from the Spring 2013 Collection and I’ve put together six styles that would work perfectly along with the new mismatched bridesmaid dress trend! Check out their website for many more styles, colors and custom choices!

PinDRESS STYLES // 662 and 668

PinDRESS STYLES // 678 and 667

PinDRESS STYLES // 650 and 679

MISMATCHED BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are currently all the rage! Let each of your girls sparkle in what fits them best while keeping the same overall feel for the bridal party. All the gorgeous Seamist gowns below exude the same feeling with their strapless bodices and flowing hem lines but are just as different as your bridesmaids! 

PinDRESS STYLES // 665, 559, 555, 663, 678, 544 – all in Seamist

On the 10th of every month, I feature a “Top 10″ list to help brides + grooms during their planning process. This month – wedding gowns – Study these 10 super stylish tips and you will be well on your way to finding bridal gown bliss!

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Click {here} to print a pdf. version of this Top 10 List

ARTICLE CREDITS // TOP 10 List: Jen | Something Turquoise // Editor: JoAnn Causey // custom bridal gown drawing: AlenaFede via Etsy

“I was never the type of girl who had been dreaming of her wedding day since she was five years old. I have five younger brothers and make comic books for a living – I was never the “princess type”, and I enjoyed being different. So when the most amazing man asked me to marry him, we both knew we wanted a celebration that wasn’t frilly or covered in taffeta and pink – a wedding where every part of it was a combination of who we were as individuals and as a couple, our engagement party featured a suckling pig, which was a great way to kick off the planning…

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… Both of us are transplants from the country to the city, and immediately knew we wanted our friends and family to join us in New York. Budget conscious, we hit the ground running and found the most beautiful venue, right in Brooklyn. A spectacular garden in the center of a city – how perfect. Through creative research and careful planning, we were able to make each aspect of our wedding unique to us, right down to the Star Trek and Star Wars themed cake topper. Our wedding was absolutely an amazing way to celebrate the love we have for one another with the love of our family and friends in the nerdiest way we knew how – by just being ourselves!” – Katie, the bride

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{event credits} photographer: Anne-Claire Brun // venue: The Palm House // floral designer: Redshaw’s Flower Shop // wedding dress: Kleinfield Bridal // shoes: Steve Madden // hair stylist: Paige of Depasquale Spa // makeup artist: Flawless Beauty //  DJ: Dan Chaves, Scratch Weddings // tux: J.Crew // groomsmen: Men’s Warehouse // cake: Ana Parzych Custom Cakes // wedding rings: Little King Jewelry Ltd. // band: The Spinto Band

Unveiled is an outdoor bridal event unlike any other that brings together the best event professionals, resources and designs for couples to enjoy as they plan for their big day. Unveiled will be held in the exquisite Beverly Canon Gardens in Beverly Hills on Sunday April 1, 2012 from 11 am – 3:30 pm.

This jewel-like park provides the perfect backdrop for the city’s freshest bridal event. Vera Wang’s 2012 runway collection will be debuted exclusively at Unveiled and Darcy Miller, Editorial Director, Martha Stewart Weddings, will deliver the “State of the Union” address. Guests will mingle with wedding experts and trendsetters, sample treats from caterers while enjoying champagne and cake from many of LA’s finest bakers.

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I attended last years event, and despite the rain it was beautiful! Gorgeous venue, tons of great inspiration, and yummy things to taste around every corner! Grab a gal pal and spend your Sunday afternoon in Beverly Hills… here’s a video short from last year:

San Francisco is also hosting this event on April 19th, 2012!

Elie Saab is one of my favorite wedding dress designers… and also one of my red carpet favorites! His 2012 bridal collection is simply stunning. From Ardelia’s mermaid silhouette with the gorgeous sheer overlay to Belisama’s flowered bodice and the amazing structured skirt… these dresses are full of drama, yet wearable for any bride! Which one would you wear?

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 {images courtesy of Pronovias}