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Trend Wedding 2007

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Photo by Kate McGough of
Perspective Studio

The entourage had a private appointment at Mestad’s Bridal Salon allowing Samantha to try on two gowns from the celebrity design team of Michelle and Henry Roth. Two of the latest gowns had been pre-selected by the designers, and Samantha loved them both. The first, called Mania, was from Michelle Roth’s couture “Smoldering Bride Collection.” The strapless ball gown featured a beaded corseted bodice, synched at the waist, with a pleated skirt of organza shimmer lace flowing into a chapel train.

The next gown was from Henry Roth’s collection, a completely different look with ivory lace lightly embellished with crystals, fitted through the waist with a flare going into a sweep train. A café-colored rhinestone studded streamer sat at the drop waist, giving the impression of a belt. The best part was, she was actually going to wear both! The first gown for the ceremony; the second for the reception. According to The Wedding Guys, the two-wedding-gown trend has grown in recent years, providing undecided brides with the best of both worlds—a grand gown for the ceremony, and something a little more party/dance friendly and glamorously sexy for the reception.

Exquisite shoes were selected from Grace Footwear. The Amare, a closed toe silk satin with a sling back and crystal embroidered trim, would be Samantha’s ceremony shoe. For the reception, she would wear the Aria, a silk satin sandal featuring a jeweled buckle and single crystal beaded strap.

Katie also had a chance to try on dresses, from an amazing selection of Amsale bridesmaids’ gowns. With the help of both Samantha and The Wedding Guys, the final selection was a striking full-length camel color silk strapless gown with a rouched waistband tied in the back.

The next task for Samantha and Nate was pairing down their guest list. As they whittled the numbers down to 75 guests, The Wedding Guys worked with Bridgette Hanson of Cain Wedding Stationery to create a suite of stationery personalized for the couple. The design played off the décor for the reception and the overall vineyard ambiance, with rich colors of midnight blue and copper.

Photo by Kate McGough of
Perspective Studio

The invitation would be placed in a wooden box that featured a slide-out lid. Wine corks featuring a fleur-de-lis motif lined the box. This motif was carried throughout the pieces. Bridgette’s concept was a series of enclosures that included the invitation in rich blue, the response card in two-toned copper and blue, the map in a soft ivory, and the ceremony seating card in a warm copper—all placed upon a bed of corks. The Wedding Guys added a brown satin ribbon around the pieces and a custom wax seal, again featuring the fleur-de-lis.

To seal the box, Cain Wedding Stationery created a cigar-box label with the guest’s names hand lettered by Crystal Kluge Hand Lettering and Illustration. The beautiful calligraphy, finished in brown ink—along with a series of six postage stamps and another wax seal—gave the invitation box a nostalgic look.

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