FASHION...TIPS for Your RELATIONSHIP...UNIQUE SERVICES & PRODUCTS...MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS...GREEN WEDDING RESOURCES
The wedding dress is not only beautiful, but has become an archetype of feminine beauty and style. And in the hands of photographer Dorothy O'Connor, it becomes like something out of a great romantic literary novel or a Renaissance painting—but with a modern artistry that I think you'll love. This can happen to your gown! How about turning your wedding gown into a piece of forever artwork? Here's how! Dorothy uses her degrees in Literature and Studio Arts—plus a world of patience, creativity, and skill—to style, stage, photograph (using a 4x5 view camera) a wedding gown, and then print the glorious iconic image from a film negative onto archival art paper. Your wedding gown (or your mother's or grandmother's) lives forever as exquisite artwork and tells it's unique and dreamy story over and over. (See more examples on Dorothy's new website.) |
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Want a memorable gift for someone? Or a beautiful remembrance of your wedding? Michael Hofman of Hofman Studios in Asheville, North Carolina—the creator of beautiful porcelain pieces for the table and home—invites custom orders for special gifts. Like using the lace from your wedding dress to create a pattern in a custom porcelain vase. Or a piece of family heirloom lace to commemorate a special occasion—even if you have a large group. Multiples of a design is possible for special wedding favors or to commemorate a family or company milestone. Michael, who loves working with people and hearing family stories, will discuss with you what's possible—glazes, colors, price range—and assist you in creating a memorable gift. Go online and begin your own rite-of-passage like process in creating memorable art out of your treasures! [See the "porcelain and lace" story, Memories in Clay, of Michael's 50th wedding anniversary gift for his parents on The Lineage of a Gown page in this issue...and revisit the Hofman's 1957 wedding....] |
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This new bridal accessory design center recently opened in The Wedding Library in New York City. Founders and designers Emily Martin and Alexandra Kowalski combine the classic with the contemporary to create accessories that complement the modern bride's look. From pearl and crystal combs, to delicate sparkling feathered flowers, all of their designs are hand crafted using silk flowers, Swarovski crystals and glass beads. |
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A new blog from the guru of wise-weddings, Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, the Wedding Goddess herself! (See our "Ask the Wedding Goddess" page.) Insights into love, marriage, unique weddings, sacred traditions, soulmates, hot trends, best venues and everything you need to know about getting married in Las Vegas and New York City. Some great advice for brides and celebrity gossip too. Subscribe to the blogs feeds so you don't miss a savvy, entertaining moment! |
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Collector and entrepreneur Nancy Lowe Turner has put elegant bucket loads of her passion and creativity into a glorious new shop, Elements of Style, in Atlanta, Georgia. No, 'tis not a bridal store, but for the fashionably unique "grown-up" bride, mother of the bride or groom looking for an exotic, couturier alternative to wear to the wedding or parties—this is your mecca! Not in Atlanta?—although it's worth a trip—call Nancy and with her 30 years in corporate marketing, finance and engineering, you two can figure something magical out! (Among the designers pictured here: Ray Harris of London, Mashiah from Berlin, Giselle Shepatin of San Francisco.) |
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This website is for brides-to-be, history buffs, and those of us just curious about bridal fashion! You will find vintage gowns and bridal accessories for sale from Gulden & Brown (their physical store is in Honolulu)—as well as tips for how to purchase vintage—along with fascinating wedding lore and history. Enjoy!
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Co-creating Extraordinary Relationships This extraordinary couple have been married for more than 30 years with more than 60 years of combined experience as psychotherapists, relationship educators, workshop leaders, public speakers, and consultants. Their commitment to supporting individuals, couples, families, organizations, and businesses to create more fulfilling relationships has taken them throughout the United States and abroad. They have appeared on local and national radio and television shows and have been featured in numerous print media including newspapers and magazines. Melva and Jesse live the message they teach in their marriage and family, and as business partners. They offer a free audio mini-course, "Marriage & Relationships: How to Improve Them" and have a Personal Transformations blog loaded with loving and helpful information. And don't miss their book Mining for Gold in Your Relationships. Marianne Williamson says of their work: "Jesse and Melva bring us into greater light, helping all of us more deeply understand what love is and how to attain it." |
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TheRomantic.comOver 10,000 Creative Ideas & Expert Advice on Love, Dating & Romance Secrets of Blissful Relationships Newsletter Michael Webb is a happy and loving husband (to Athena for 18 years and they haven't had a single fight!) and father to Ashton and Ireland. He is a best-selling author of over a dozen books, including The Romantics Guide), Sign up for his monthly newsletter for a refreshing check-in for tips to keep your heart open and your attention on your relationship! | |||||
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GREEN WEDDINGS
In the two years since the launch of Weddings of Grace magazine when we began featuring "green wedding" opportunities, the resources have delightfully multiplied! Here's a listing of some recently discovered websites and articles for green resources and eco-friendly ideas:
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If you missed previous issues of Weddings of Grace, go to our Archives for dozens of "green wedding" suggestions in each edition in the Cornelia Recommends section. |
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