Category: Photo Shoot

Get It Now—Iceberg Rose Headpiece at BHLDN

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Spring is just around the corner! We are celebrating by unveiling a stunning new collection full of heart-fluttering headpieces, delicate floral combs, glamorous halos, and romantic belts.

Iceberg Rose: our gorgeous organza flower halo—now available at BHLDN! We couldn’t be more excited to share this lovely new hair adornment and hope that it enhances your wedding with all the beauty and luxury that your special day deserves.

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There’s nothing like soft flowers to create an air of sensational romance. Iceberg Rose, named after the delicate shade of Rose Quartz that Pantone is highlighting in 2016, adds dreamy beauty to your wedding wardrobe. Light organza petals, satin buds, sparkling rhinestone accents, and ethereal organza ties create a delightful keepsake that will remain in bloom for years to come.

Pair this bit of pretty with a graceful veil, lavish lace accessories, and a sweet champagne or blush dress for utterly swoonworthy style! We hope you love Iceberg Rose as much as we do, and that it bestows your wedding with unforgettable charm.

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Love this design? Buy it now at BHLDN, before it is gone!

Want to see other romantic floral styles? Check out our Spring 2016 collection for delicate halos, sparkling combs, and flower accents made for the modern bride.

Develop your bridal style by vising our page just for Romantics. Find the inspiration you need on Pinterest, and get up-to-the-minute style updates by following us in Instagram!

Checklist—What You Need in Your Bridal Trousseau

Back in the day, women saved belongings for their weddings in a bridal trousseau, often stored in a trunk or box for safekeeping. A bride’s preparation took a long time because only the most precious items would be included for her wedding day and new home.

Do you have everything you’ll need?

Check out this fabulous shoot by Jon Cu Photo for Trousseau & Co for some fresh, modern-day ideas of how to pack for your big day!

Style: Classic

Glittering bridal accessories, hand-made invitations, and monogrammed heirlooms create a theme of genuine elegance.

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Crème trousseau case (Trousseau & Co)
Cotton paper and gold foil invitations (Written Word Calligraphy)
Rhinestone earrings, bracelet & ring (Anna Bellagio)
Beaded and rhinestone-embellished bridal belt (BT006 by Bel Aire Bridal)
Ivory garter (heirloom)
Perfume (Chanel)
Sparkling heels (Enzo Angiolini)

Style: Romantic

Feminine bridal accessories, floral invitations, and lace details bring out a purely romantic style.

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Credits:
Blush trousseau case (Trousseau & Co)
Floral invitations (Tara Jones Calligraphy)
Sparkling rhinestone and pearl earrings (Anna Bellagio)
Floral headband with satin ties (6588 by Bel Aire Bridal)
Lace handkerchief, antique mirror and brush (heirlooms)
Perfume (Panhaligons Artemisa)
Blush lace-up heels (Badgley Mischka)

Style: Vintage

Vintage-inspired bridal accessories, black-and-white invitations, and classic details enhance a look of timeless beauty.

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Credits:
Crème trousseau case (Trousseau & Co)
Black and white Invitations (Minted)
Sparkling chandelier earrings (EA213 by Bel Aire Bridal)
Vintage rhinestone headpiece (6515 by Bel Aire Bridal)
Pink lipstick (Dolce & Gabanna)
Perfume (Chanel)
Black boot heels (Louise et Cie)

Your bridal trousseau should generally include the following items:

Accessories (veil, headpiece, hair pins, garter, gloves, wedding shoes, and flats for dancing)
Gown/attire (wedding dress, reception gown, shawl, shapewear, slip, and lingerie)
Heirloom items (handkerchief, watch, and something blue)
Jewelry (bracelet, necklace, earrings, and naturally your engagement ring and wedding band)
Makeup (foundation, blush, lipstick, mascara, brushes, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and concealer)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, perfume, hair brush, lotion, nail polish, feminine products, and personal medications)

Check out our Classic, Romantic, and Vintage headpiece and veil collections for more accessory options as you build your bridal trousseau. Follow us on Instagram for daily style updates and inspiration!

Holiday Inspiration: Dark Marsala

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Want to look stunning at this year’s holiday party? Planning a winter wedding with deep red accents? Check out this gorgeous styled shoot featuring tones of marsala, gold, and black for inspiration.

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Shot by Jessica Cooper Photography, this set incorporates an amazing gold and black Sweet Caroline gown and a dark, feathered shrug. Pomegranates, dried lotus pods, and deep burgundy florals with golden candles create a gothic ambiance.

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The groom sports a red velvet suit, while the bride flaunts her stunning black wedding dress.

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Tell us, how will you add romantic holiday sparkle to your look?

Check out some of our newest gold accessories like 6606, 6619, 6629, 6634, and 6637. Follow us on Instagram for holiday style updates!

Photography Credit: Jessica Cooper Photography 

Gown Vendor: Sweet Caroline Styles

Ethereal Florals—Inspiration Shoot at Sunstone Winery

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Our Spring 2016 photo shoot was shot in Santa Barbara’s rustic Sunstone Winery to showcase our stunning new collection. From pretty, soft floral headbands to graceful cathedral veils, these styles are perfect for the romantic bride.

KT Merry Photography and Joy Proctor Styling captured the essence of feminine, ethereal beauty with our trio of gorgeous brides. Scroll down to view more!

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Gold metallic flower designs like 6588 and 6590 gracefully complete a vintage or romantic bridal style with a warm, luxurious luster.

Soft floral headpieces such as 6551, 6320, and 6571 create a heartfelt aesthetic of budding romance perfect for any wedding. These lovely designs beautifully complement lace gowns.

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A touch of sparkle infuses any wardrobe with special charm and elegance. Designs 6465 and 6578 add a light dose of dazzling beauty to your bridal hairstyle.

For ultimate romance, a cathedral veil is the only way to go. Style V7262C combines the ethereal grace of a cut edge veil with the feminine beauty of lace appliqués for a look that is totally stunning.

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Want to see more? Visit our Spring 2016 Collection for a full gallery of our newest styles.

Geometric Wedding Inspiration

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Looking for out-of-the-box wedding ideas? Check out this gorgeous styled shoot by Jessica Cooper Photography with the loveliest Sweet Caroline wedding dress! Staged in a lush, outdoor environment with both vintage and modern headpieces, this creative shoot reminds us of the beauty in expressing your individual taste.

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This black and white, classy wedding beautifully contrasts a vibrant, green venue. Complementing the rustic-chic theme are geometric flower arrangements and our very own floral headpiece 6542. The whole look is sleek, up-to-date, and streamlined—right down to a cake featuring hexagons and a matching wedding topper!

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The groom’s classic black tux vibes perfectly with the bride’s charming windowpane dress, creating a unique yet elegant coupling. We love how she switched to pearl headband 6539 with vintage curls for a new look.

Notice how the bride’s passionate red lip adds a bold touch of romance? A dramatic bouquet incorporates white and black anemones with lush greenery—how perfect for the holidays!

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Tell us, how are you styling your wedding?

Photography Credit: Jessica Cooper Photography 

Gown Vendor: Sweet Caroline Styles

Hot Holiday Makeup Trends for 2015

Whether you’re walking down the aisle or anticipating an engagement, be sure to look your best with these holiday makeup ideas. Pick your favorite, and find accessories to complement the look!

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Au Naturel

Sometimes less is more. Every bride exudes a naturally gorgeous, happy glow. You’ll look your best with light mascara, ChapStick, a moisturizer, and oil-free pads. Stay warm, and your everyday winter essentials will keep you feeling great on your special day. Pair a simple veil or hair accessory and you’re good to go!

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Gold & Bronze

Metallics are in right now. That means adding a bit of shimmering color to your eyeshadow or bronzer. Tie in gold accessories like statement bracelets and dazzling earrings— add a chic little shawl or cute belt to finish off your look. Warm tones of gold and bronze work beautifully with traditional holiday colors such as marsala, berry, aspen, coal, and cream.

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Red & Marsala

A red lip is a must for your winter wedding or engagement party. (Seriously, the photos are stunning.) Whether you choose holly red or a deep marsala, you can play off this rich tone with your bouquet, bridesmaids’ attire, or a bit of statement jewelry. Wearing red is the perfect way to evoke a theme of pure romance whilst tying in the cheer and warmth of the season.

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Grey & Blue

Grey and blue are trending big this year. The holidays are the perfect time to express wintery elegance with sparkling grey, blue, or white accents. Reflect this cool aesthetic by adding a bit of shimmer to your eyeshadow and nail polish. Choose glamorous earrings or a rhinestone-studded veil to complete the look. Shine on, girls!

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Tell us, which look best fits YOU? Find more style inspiration on our Instagram page, and check out our Pinterest boards for ways to make your holidays more sparkly.

Lovely Lace: Spotlight on V7162

There’s nothing like a veil to make you feel like a bride. The timeless beauty of lace adds an air of feminine class to your wedding day style. Elegant and intricate, a pretty lace veil completes your look with sheer romance.

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If you’ve got your heart set on a stunning lace gown, you might want to check out one of our most coveted lace veil styles: V7162.

Style V7162 is a single tier, scalloped lace edge veil that floats to your fingertips. This gorgeous style is available in blush, champagne, diamond white, ivory, or white tulle. Enchanting Alençon lace beautifully enhances floral lace gowns, as well as dresses with dimensional flowers. For an extra-dreamy ensemble, you can even pair this design with a soft tulle skirt.

This lovely piece pairs well with romantic hair flowers, gold accessories, and feminine belts. Try it on at your nearest bridal salon!  You can also check out our newest headpiece collection to add a lovely bit of hair jewelry; be sure to stop by our belts page for a pretty bridal sash to complete your look.

You only get married once. Create a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble for your special day!

Fall Bridal Market Recap

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We showed at the Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and New York bridal markets. We enjoyed seeing all of our stores and hearing positive responses to the Fall 2015 collection. Our gorgeous accessories complement many popular Allure, Casablanca, Maggie Sottero, Monique Lhuillier, Samuelle Couture, and Truvelle gowns. Have you matched our accessories with other designer dresses?

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For Spring 2016, we are carrying over trends like floral crowns and accessories in champagne and blush. We also have new items such as shoulder jewelry, opal headpieces, and veils with metallic lace! Swarovski crystals, intricate embroidery, and extra-soft tulle are making an appearance.

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Our romantic gold and silver lace cathedral veils beautifully complement the woodsy, rustic-chic vibe that is so popular this season.

Untitled-1For more dramatic brides, our pretty-as-a-princess opal and rhinestone jewelry complete an effect of fairy-tale elegance.

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Our variety of belts range from simple & delicate to bold and beautiful.

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Looking for shoulder jewelry? Set your heart on these lovely styles incorporating vintage designs, draping crystals, lustrous pearls, and oh-so-much sparkle!

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Tell us, which look is your favorite? Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook for more fashion-forward updates and sneak peeks of this season’s lovely styles!

Want to see more? Check our website in December for the full Spring 2016 Collection gallery.

Beauty at the Beach

We just love seeing fun photo shoots that incorporate the most gorgeous gowns along with our very own lovely accessories! This “trash the dress” session at the beach looks so breezy and crisp, we can almost smell the fresh sea air. Thanks to Jessica Cooper Photography for sharing these inspirational post-wedding photos!

There’s something so timelessly ethereal about wearing a veil at the beach. A Sweet Caroline gown with pretty lace and heart-fluttering ruffles steals the show, pairing gorgeously with our veil style V7234. This bride also wore our metallic halo 6510, and brought her bouquet along, too!

It sure looks like this bride and groom had a fun day. Are you planning on taking bridal photos at the beach? Share your story!

Check out our Store Locator to find these items in a bridal boutique near you!

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Florals: Pink Dahlia Vintage
Cake: The Cake Studio of Ocean City
Dress Designer: Sweet Caroline Styles
Bridal Accessories: Bel Aire Bridal
Hair/Makeup: Belles & Grooms
Calligraphy: Parris Chic Boutique
Photography: Jessica Cooper Photography

Styled Shoot: Autumn at the Beach

We are so excited to be included in this lovely styled shoot by Jessica Cooper Photography, featuring Sweet Caroline Gowns and our very own accessories!

Feast your eyes on these gorgeous pics incorporating a wild bouquet with marsala flowers, creatively styled driftwood branches, and a ruffled, utterly swoonworthy dress. Check out the romantic moments beneath the veil—you can almost feel the love and serenity.

Who knew a day at the beach could be so classy?

This styled shoot featured our dreamy, cascading cathedral veil V7234 and our pretty pearl and rhinestone halo 6510. Check out our Store Locator to find these items in a bridal boutique near you!

Credits-

Florals: Pink Dahlia Vintage
Cake: The Cake Studio of Ocean City
Dress Designer: Sweet Caroline Styles
Bridal Accessories: Bel Aire Bridal
Hair/Makeup: Belles & Grooms
Calligraphy: Parris Chic Boutique
Photography: Jessica Cooper Photography