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As Seen In: Town & Country Weddings
Discover…another one of my very favorite magazines. We are honored to be once again featured by Town & Country Weddings. This time, our Antigua ‘Hair Art’ comb is suggested as one of the ”crowning jewels” that “make your hair piece a piece de resistance.” Check out their Spring/Summer 2010 issue. What a privilege to be a part of one of the most iconic magazines of all time. Indulge!
As Seen In: Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton
Discover…Weddings by The Ritz-Carlton. The editors chose our Trieste headband to grace the pages of their Summer issue. We are honored to be a part of this luxury hotel’s magazine. Let the Ritz-Carlton help you get every detail perfect. In their own words, “Your Dreams. Our Pleasure.” Indulge!
Thank you from Australia
Discover…real brides. I had the pleasure of receiving a few photos from one of our brides in Australia. She wore a beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown and selected the Grand Canal veil. She had these kind words to share, “I just wanted to say thank you for my beautiful veil. I LOVED it so much and it perfectly complemented my dress. Thank you for all the trouble you went to to get it to me on time. “ Thank you Elizabeth for thinking of us and sending the beautiful photos. Indulge!
Dress the Dress: Dina
Discover…dressing the dress for Dina. Hello Australia! Dina is looking for a pair of “killer chandelier earrings” and a hair accessory to complement her gorgeous Jim Hjelm lace gown and lace Louboutin shoes. I am in love with these shoes! She plans to wear her hair down in soft waves so prefers a small clip. Dina’s favorite stone and birth stone is pearl. Also, she would like to create her accessories in 24k gold plate. With this in mind, we created a custom earring incorporating more pearl and suggested a simple, classic hair clip. The accessories as shown are sterling silver but we offer the following finishes: antique, 24k gold plate, and vintage finish. In addition, we plan to substitute the center crystal in the clip for a pearl. We love custom design and can accommodate simple to complex ideas providing you with a sketch for your approval. This is what Dina had to say about her experience “Thank you so much for this detailed reply–I wasn’t expecting such a customized touch! Brilliant……I really appreciate the personalized proposal, a testament to your company’s service.” We welcome all brides to submit pictures of their gowns along with their accessory budget to info@christinagarciabridal.com if they wish to participate in Dress the Dress. Indulge!
Christina Garcia at I Do! I Do! in Chicago
Discover…I Do! I Do! Wedding Accessories. A unique boutique specializing in everything but the dress. Sheri is a fabulous resource for all of your accessory needs. “Amazing little things for your big day. A bride’s nirvana. Your search for the perfect invitations and accessories is a pleasurable, worry-free, one-stop event.” She offers one of the widest selections of top designers in the Chicago area. Brides travel near and far for her expert advice. Please be sure to check out her amazing selection of invitations also. Sheri will be hosting a Christina Garcia trunk show April 9-10th. Please call (773) 907-8890 to set your appointment today. Indulge!
Look of the Month: March
Discover…March’s Look of the Month. I absolutely love this veil for its intricate beading and embroidery. From a distance it emulates lace and has an amazing heirloom design. A statement piece in a chapel length, its shorter counterpart has also been increasing in popularity. Our gorgeous model looks fabulous in a simple gown but I also love pairing an elaborate veil with an equally intricate gown. As shown in light ivory it has been custom designed in pink and also silver for an inspiring twist on a classic. Indulge!
Dress the Dress: Muriel
Discover…dressing the dress for Muriel. Muriel is interested in earrings and a hair accessory to complement her amazing ‘Uma’ gown by Melissa Sweet. ‘Uma’ is a silk organza strapless ball gown with a fabric petal embellished skirt. What I love most about her gown is the movement created by the gorgeous petals. I would like to play up on this detail with a flower from the Christina Garcia Green Label collection. This design features a combination of organic silks which gives the flower dimension. It’s a soft and romantic style which suits her gown beautifully. We welcome all brides to submit pictures of their gowns along with their accessory budget to info@christinagarciabridal.com if they wish to participate in Dress the Dress. Indulge!
Dress the Dress: Talia
Discover…dressing the dress for Talia. This is a repost of a previous entry that was accidentally deleted. Talia wrote us: “I just bought an Ines di Santo gown called ‘Nena.’ It’s simple, yet elegant and has a little silver and pearl beading. I would love to find earrings and a hair broach to go with my dress. Do you have any ideas? I love your jewelry!” A brooch is a wonderful alternative to a traditional headpiece. They can be worn on the hair on the day of and then worn as a traditional brooch thereafter. Most Christina Garcia brooches can also even be worn as pendants. The center embroidery of this beautiful gown reminds me of our Versailles brooch whose sharp peak mimics that of the gown. The Ashurst earrings also reflect a similar shape. The bracelet finishes the entire look perfectly. Talia will be having a Santa Barbara wedding at the Biltmore (see below). The ceremony is outside and then the party is in the ballroom. Her look is simple enough for an outside ceremony yet elegant enough for an indoor ballroom reception. We welcome all brides to submit pictures of their gowns along with their accessory budget to info@christinagarciabridal.com if they wish to participate in Dress the Dress. Indulge!
Dress the Dress: Amy
Discover…dressing the dress for Amy. Amy is a successful dentist based in California who will be wearing one of the most gorgeous wedding dresses I have ever seen. What better complement to this Amsale gown than the “Riviera” comb, one of our newest Spring 2010 creations. This medium-sized filigree comb offers the versatility of being worn in front, on the side, or in the back. Its shape and soft vine design looks fabulous with the gown’s floral embellishment, providing the perfect balance to the drama of the dress without being overpowering. The comb is custom made using sterling silver, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski crystals. I would keep this look clean, simple and chic without accessorizing too much. The only other accessory I would add is a pair of earrings like the “Edina” earrings shown below. Amy submitted pictures of her bouquet, ceremony site and reception site, all included below. As you can see, she will have a very sophisticated wedding…just perfect for such a sophisticated bride. We welcome all brides to submit pictures of their gowns along with their accessory budget to info@christinagarciabridal.com if they wish to participate in Dress the Dress. Indulge!
San Miguel de Allende Tiara
(Re)Discover…the tiara. A bride recently emailed Adrienne of Luxurious Weddings for advice on a tiara to coordinate with her Jasmine gown from the Melissa Sweet collection. Adrienne submitted our San Miguel de Allende design which I thought was beautiful so I wanted to share it with you. Please also see my veil choice for the Jasmine gown. Indulge!
