Category: Seasonal

6 Creative Color Options for Spring Brides

iStock_000038437790_MediumThe first day of spring isn’t until March, but we couldn’t wait! Get a jump start on planning your spring wedding with these gorgeous color pairings.

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Serenity & Rose Quartz

The Pantone Colors of 2016 are making waves in a big way. These two opposite tones are a symbolic blend of love and peace—combining subtle, soothing blue with flirty, feminine pink! Tie these into your wedding to convey a modern yet romantic vibe.

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Yellow & Green

Nothing says growth, life, and fresh beginnings like sunshine yellow and grass green. This scheme is perfect with daffodils, bright bridesmaids’ gowns, and dashes of color in your ensemble. Carefree and fun, this theme expresses pure happiness.

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Blush & Marsala

The most popular wedding colors of 2015 are still going strong. Light pink and deep raspberry dovetail in a boldly beautiful theme. Show off colored belts or sashes, mixed peonies, and bright shoes! This pairing says you’re a romantic who also loves to have fun.

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Lilac & Grey

Light purple and soft grey create a gorgeous scheme for spring weddings! The bride who chooses lilac is calm, laid-back, and delicately feminine. Hanging wisteria, succulent centerpieces, and lavender potpourri set a sweet and relaxing tone.

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Robin’s Egg Blue

Not just for summer, “Tiffany Blue” is the perfect hue for a carefree spring bride. Sequin table runners, aqua bridesmaid gowns, and tropical flowers tie into this theme. If you’re outgoing, love sparkle, and are excited to get married, this theme is for you!

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Ivory & White

Stylish in any season, the pure ivory/white color scheme says bridal with effortless beauty. Formal or fun, you’ll look fabulous with monochromatic peonies or roses! Plus your guy will look amazing in a white tux. This look says elegance and class, all the way.

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What color scheme are you using for your wedding day? Check out our Pinterest boards for some gorgeous color inspiration, and follow us on Instagram for seasonal style updates!

Roses Are Red…

Create Your Signature Wedding Style

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At every party, there’s room for showmanship. The biggest thing that separates modern weddings from ceremonies even a couple generations ago are the personalized details! Weddings can be fun—and creative—with a splash of YOU mixed in.

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Jessica Cooper Photography spices things up with a styled shoot featuring signature cocktails, homemade favors, calligraphy signs, and seasonal snacks that have our mouths watering. Incorporate DIY details and special touches that feel right to you!

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This bride and groom enjoyed their favorite drinks and set tables with lots of local greenery for a fresh, rustic feeling. The couple’s classic dress code and vintage-inspired rings have us falling in love with this totally down-to-earth, charming wedding.

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Add a dreamy element of personal style with a unique headpiece like 6482. Incorporate golden details with a nature-inspired leafy comb such as 6619 or a pretty floral halo like 6608. This is your day to shine!

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Check out our My Bridal Style pages to discover a wedding look that is perfect for you. Follow us on Instagram for more up-to-the-minute style updates!

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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!

4 Easy Ways to Sparkle This New Year’s Eve

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Make a splash into 2016 with an amazing look on New Year’s Eve! This is your night to shine, so jazz up your outfit with sparkling accessories.

This romantic styled shoot by Jessica Cooper Photography & Sweet Caroline Styles captures pure glamour and beauty. Make any dress uniquely YOURS with an eye-catching headpiece, belt, bracelet, or earrings.

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Attract attention with a gorgeous bit of hair jewelry. Styles like 6478, 6501, 6400, and 6550 add twinkling, vintage-inspired beauty that looks stunning in low light.

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Dramatic earrings will complement just about any gown and add instant drama to an updo. Try studs like EA229 for simple sparkle, elegant drops like EA217 for a dash of vintage-inspired glamour, or chandelier earrings like EA218 for over-the-top shine!

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A bracelet makes your whole outfit more fun. Wear a classic, dangling style like BC141 to add subtle sparkle; a snazzy, vintage-inspired style like BC134 to make your look more elegant; or a trendy dazzler like BC143 to get your party on!

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If you’re wearing a cute little skirt or a dress that needs just a bit more drama, try on a glittering belt. A style like BT029 will go with just about anything! Tie on BT048 for a classy, vintage-inspired accent, or go all-out with a statement piece like BT006.

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No matter what combination you choose, you’ll bring a whole new level of sparkle to your outfit!

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Remember on NYE… Your significant other is the BEST accessory!

Tell us, how will you style your New Year’s Eve look?

5 Reasons to Have a Christmas Wedding

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‘Tis the season to get married! Tie the knot during this festive time of year for amazing photos and wonderful memories. Here are our five favorite reasons to say I Do to a Christmas wedding!

Cute Proposal Photos & Save the Dates

From ornaments etched with your wedding date to heart-shaped candy canes, the tried and true ways to announce your wedding and personalize the photos are totally heartwarming! Kissing under the mistletoe, wrapping up in blankets, playing outside in the snow, and posing in front of your church are just a few of the romantic and sweet ways to create that extra-special holiday ambiance.

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Bright Centerpieces & Florals

The ways to incorporate wintery touches and seasonal cheer are practically endless. You can use mini Christmas trees, sprigs of holly, or candles to create rustic centerpieces. Strung lights and a glowing fire are totally in place. Evergreen garlands with beautiful red and white poinsettias add a lovely touch of romance. For your bouquet, a green, white, brown, and red color scheme gives you the freedom to select anything from pinecones and succulents to pure red roses or mistletoe.

Holiday-Themed Gifts

There are so many cute ways to commemorate your wedding that beautifully express the joy and spirit of the Christmas season! Give your guests photo ornaments, gloves, snow globes, or holiday mugs to take away from the celebration—they can use them at home! You can also keep friends occupied with activities like decorating cards or making ornaments while you’re taking your family portraits.

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Seasonal Goodies

Even though most winter wedding ceremonies and receptions are held indoors, this is the perfect opportunity to indulge in warm comfort foods. Hot drinks, seasonal favorites, peppermint goodies, and rich desserts will keep your guests feeling cozy. Add some fun to your reception with a hot cocoa bar, or let guests customize their cookies! For healthy but hearty options, consider vegan casseroles, mixed nuts, or berry pies.

Snazzy Bridal Accessories

    The holiday season creates the perfect atmosphere for a bit of upscale sparkle and a pop of color. Warm metallics and shimmering sequins are trending this year—Christmas is the perfect time to incorporate a dash of gold, silver, red, or green into your look.

Elegant jewelry, an eye-catching bridal belt, a shimmering headpiece, and a beautiful veil will help you create a totally glamorous ensemble. Gold headpieces and intricately beaded belts have been especially popular—check out our Spring 2016 Collection for a few options!

Want a more rustic look? A pretty plaid shawl and brightly-colored shoes will add a touch of holiday cheer. If you’re headed out to a wintery wonderland, consider a cape or faux fur wrap! Check out our Pinterest boards for more fabulous holiday style inspiration.

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These are just our five favorite reasons to host a Christmas wedding—what are yours?

Engagement Ring Cuts—Which Is Yours?

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With the holidays just around the corner, we’re coming up on engagement season! Whether you’re dreaming of a sparkly present or already window shopping, take a peek at the different cuts. Find out which one is yours and what it says about your bridal style!

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Round

You are traditional, romantic, and devoted. You want a pretty, sparkly solitaire that will still look incredible in twenty years. The round cut is the most popular for good reason—you get brilliance, fire, and scintillation all in one package.

Your Bridal Style: Romantic. You’re more interested in having a beautiful marriage than an over-the-top wedding, and you prefer your details to be thoughtful and timeless. You’ll be looking at family traditions for inspiration.

Our Top Picks: Styles with pearls and lace. Consider our top headpieces like 6435, 6161, 6202, and 6534. Check out our Lace Veils and Cathedral Veils to best complement your gown.

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Princess Cut

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You are grounded, modern, and artistic. You like traditional sparkle coupled with an edgy shape. While you’re not very interested in celebrity trends or over-the-top romance, you still want a ring that looks stylish with just a touch of feminine charm.

Your Bridal Style: Trendy. Your wedding will be personalized, skipping outdated traditions and frivolous details. Your look blends modern elegance and rustic beauty.

Our Top Picks: Metallic florals. Consider creative designs like 6505, 6522, 6452, and 6644. Check out our Embroidered Veils and Classic Veils to best complement your gown.

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Oval 

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You are trendy, classy, and feminine. Though you want the sparkle and fire of a round cut, you adore the just-a-bit-different charm of an oval ring. You are modern and want a band or halo adorned with plenty of small diamonds.

Your Bridal Style: Trendy. Though you enjoy a few classic elements, you want your celebration to be modern and fresh, with just a hint of glamour. You’ll be looking on Pinterest and at celebrity weddings for inspiration.

Our Top Picks: Anything with opal crystals and rhinestones. Consider our newest styles like 6600, 6615, 6617, and 6628. Check out our Classic Veils and Cathedral Veils to best complement your gown.

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Emerald & Asscher 

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You are elegant, classy, and empowered. You want a distinctive, brilliant ring that flashes rather than sparkles. Not given to sentiment, you want a high-quality statement stone that reflects your individuality and good taste.

Your Bridal Style: Classic. Modern but not trendy, you want a sophisticated black tie wedding marked by flawless simplicity and streamlined elegance. You’ll be choosing top-of-the-line vendors.

Our Top Picks: Elegant rhinestone designs. Consider styles like 6284, 6557, 6533, and 6513. Check out our Classic Veils and French Net Veils to best complement your gown.

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Marquise

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You are outgoing, creative, and vintage-obsessed. You love any trend that calls back the fashions of previous ages. The courtly marquise looks amazing on your hand, and you love showing it off.

Your Bridal Style: Vintage. You are all about opulence and over-the-top sparkle. Your look is glamorous, daring, and totally retro.

Our Top Picks: Vintage-inspired bling. Consider styles like 6310, 6351, 6354, and 6400. Check out our Beaded Veils and French Net Veils to complement your gown.

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Stacked Rings

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You are sentimental, modern, and free-spirited. You have a penchant for feminine sparkle, but shy away from the traditional solitaire. One ring won’t cut it—you love the dramatic beauty and symbolism behind adding a ring for every major life experience, starting with your engagement.

Your Bridal Style: Glamorous. You want your wedding to be personalized, with extra-special glamour and romance. You’ll look to Pinterest and ask friends for wedding inspiration.

Our Top Picks: Anything fabulous. Consider sparkly styles like 6644, 6642, 6620, and 6610. Check out our Embroidered Veils and Cathedral Veils to best complement your gown.

Cushion & Radiant

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You are dramatic, outgoing, and trendy. You want a ring that will blow your socks off and look amazing, no matter how many times you see it in photos. You want a solitaire with a halo, and maybe even a rose gold band.

Your Bridal Style: Glamorous. You want your wedding to be epic. A bit of sparkle never hurt anyone.

Our Top Picks: Bling and more bling. Consider our most sparkly styles, like 6603, 6611, 6627, and 6500. Check out our Beaded Veils and Cathedral Veils to best complement your gown.

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What type of engagement ring do you have? Tell us about your bridal style!

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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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.