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Mismatched Bridesmaid Attire

It’s most likely that your bridesmaids all have different personalities, styles and let’s be honest probably body types. What might look amazing on one bridesmaid might look just alright on another. With the hot trend of mismatched bridesmaid dresses, let your favourite gals shine when they stand next to you in dresses that complement them in every way. Below are a few ways on how to apply this trend to your bridesmaids.

  • Same dress in different colours
  • Same dress in different lengths
  • Same colour, different dress
  • Same colour, different textures and/or patterns
  • Same dress, different accessories or beauty looks
  • Same colour, length, fabric, different dress
  • Same designer, different dress

Style Me Pretty Style Me Pretty Green Wedding Shoes Green Wedding Shoes Green Wedding Shoes Green Wedding Shoes Intimate Weddings Jarvie Digital Molly SimsAuthor: Ashley Miller

Photo Credit: Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Jarvie Digital & Molly Sims

Western Canada Fashion Week

Western Canada Fashion Week – the week that Edmonton’s trendiest look forward to twice a year by planning outfits, charging cameras, and even pre-picking their most flattering instagram filters. WCFW came and went last week in a flurry of the newest looks and styles for the upcoming season.  Angelique Chmielewski and Nicole Campre were two standout designers that displayed why Edmonton fashion isn’t something to scoff at. Luxurious draping, minimal details and quality fabrics were presented down the runway leaving an awe of silence throughout the TransAlta Arts Barns. Special Event Rentals was honoured to be a part of WCFW and are counting down the days until the next one.

WCFW WCFWAuthor: Arlee Stewart

Photo Credits: Western Canada Fashion Week, Nicole Campre & Angelique Chmielewski 

What’s Your Wedding Style? Modern Venue & Decor

Bold Minimalist Bride

Bold Minimalist Wedding Decor Inspiration

A bold minimalist bride seeks a venue where the architecture of the building does more for her décor plan than any supporting elements she brings into the space. Ever a proponent of clean lines, the Art Gallery of Alberta, Winspear Centre, and Holes Enjoy Centre top her list for wedding venues. Accenting the glass and steel framework of these locations, she uses crystal clear chiavari chairs to keep the décor clean while still visually stunning. The clarity of the chairs ensure her tables dressed in black and white formal stripe linen receive the full attention they deserve. Clear plexi pillars line her ceremony aisle and also act as display cases for her shallow table centerpieces running down the middle of long feast tables.

Emma Fortier

 

 

 

Urban Bride

Urban Wedding Inspiration

The urban bride seeks a unique and intimate space, offering unexpected interior construction and location. She chooses a downtown rooftop for her ceremony and uses the city skyline as a dramatic backdrop. For the reception, she opts for a venue with exposed beams, brick and pipes or a completely blank slate to build on with intentional lighting and projections, and – of course – room to dance. Latitude 53, the Yellowhead Brewery or TransAlta Arts Barns are her top choices. She brings in LED bars and furniture, gelato tables and scooper stools, and a strong sound system to ensure the party carries well into the wee hours of the morn.

Emma Fortier

 

 

 

Bold Minimalist Bride Photo Credits: Art Gallery Of Alberta, Jose DesignsBrooklyn Bride Online, Robert Ryan Catering & Wedding Bee

Urban Modern Bride Photo Credits: District Weddings, Event Rentals News, Hey Georgie & Shandro Photo

 

What’s Your Wedding Style? Eclectic Venue & Decor

Vibrant Eclectic

Vibrant Eclectic Inspiration

A rented tent provides the Vibrant Eclectic bride a blank canvas, keeping the foundational items neutral allowing the different prints and colours to shine.  The focal points are the centerpieces with an assortment of flowers and treasures. The bar will be stocked with a collection of coloured and etched stemware adding to the eclectic flair.

Carolyn Dean

Earthy Eclectic

Earthy Eclectic Inspiration

A love of nature and all its glory is the reason for a tented wedding. Keeping things natural with Tuscan wood chairs, amber glass, white cotton linen and wood accent tables. Bringing some romance with white floral and airy glass fixtures. The rustic family style tables and sophistic drape makes this a perfect eclectic affair.

Carolyn Dean

Vibrant Eclectic Photo Credits: Derbi G PhotographyEvery Last Detail, The Lime Canary, The Natural Wedding & Snippet And Ink

Earthy Eclectic Photo Credits: Custom Made, For Goodness Cakes, Stella Event Design & The Knot

What`s Your Wedding Style? Romantic Venue & Decor

Soft Romantic 
Soft Romantic

This bride’s wedding décor is classically tailored to her delicate and dreamy taste. Hotel Macdonald offers the elegant old world venue this couple favours. Adorning the ceremony and reception with fresh flowers, lace trimmings and personalized bunting’s appeals to this soft romantic bride.

Author: Arlee Stewart

Bold Romantic
Bold Romantic

The Edmonton Petroleum Club offers a great venue for a Bold Romantic wedding reception, with its elegant stone work, dark panelling and chandeliers it creates the perfect setting for a candle light reception.

Dress up the space with a deep red garnet pintuck linen, black chiavari chairs and top the guest tables off with an ornate candelabra with a red rose floral touch. Or venture outside the dark palette and let some gold in with your centrepiece, chairs and chargers.

Blog Author: Nadine Gritten

 

Soft Romantic Photo Credit: Sweet Sunday Events, We heart It & Style Me Pretty

Bold Romantic Photo Credit: Brett Mathews PhotographyWedding ObsessionEdmonton Petroleum Club, Azzura PhotographyWedding Goal5ive15ifteen Photo Company 

What’s Your Wedding Style? Modern Attire

Modern Urban Attire
Urban Modern Wedding Attire

What does this couple have that no other couple has? Swag. This wedding attire is youthful and fun, but never at the price of style. The bride and groom are quintessentially “cool” and take every liberty to use fashion as a means of portraying who they are. The bride takes regular fashion cues from Whitney Port, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Richie and keeps her eye on the latest runway collections. But, don’t be fooled; this groom is equally interested in lookin’ fresh. While he’s not Googling the “What’s Hot” fashion lists, he is very aware of his personal style and owns it with confidence. Both the bride and groom are fashion savvy and experiment with trends. Never afraid to dress outside the box, even for what many consider a traditional ceremony, the urban couple takes full advantage of this occasion as their macro fashion moment.

Emma Fortier

 

 

 

Modern Bold Minimalist Attire
Bold Modern Wedding Attire

Three little words. Suit and tie. This is the essence of bold and minimal. While most brides gluttonously feed on all of the attention at any other wedding, the bold minimalists boast a breathtaking groom. He doesn’t need the attention; it just happens. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are pristine and tailored in sleek, clean lines of black, white or grey. This bride never tries too hard. She is the epitome of, “when you got it, you got it.” She carries herself with such poise that a striking groom is her best and only necessary accessory. Bringing us full circle to that suit and tie. Preach it, Timberlake.

Emma Fortier

 

 

 

Modern Urban Attire Photo Credits: Glitter Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Fancy, Wedding Colors & This and That Style

Modern Bold Minimalist Attire Photo Credits: Apostrophe 9Burberry,  HermesGuys In Suits, Neal Urban, Rings Unique & Sleek Hairstyles

What’s Your Wedding Style? Eclectic Attire

Vibrant Eclectic
Vibrant Eclectic Attire
The vibrant personality of this eclectic bride shows in her style for her big day. Proof of this is in her old fashioned hair and her modern coloured dress. Letting each bridesmaid personality show with different style of dresses and shoes, even mixing prints and solids. Hand stitched hankies make a great gift that will wipe away the tears of joy.
Carolyn Dean
Earthy Eclectic
Earthy Eclectic Wedding Attire
This is where the earthy eclectic bride’s feminine side comes out, choosing a simple flowing dress with feathers or fresh water pearl accessories. She keeps it natural with hair and makeup and won’t forget her signature floral perfume. The groom is a masculine balance paring traditional trousers with a printed bow tie and suspenders.
Carolyn Dean

Vibrant Eclectic Photo Credit: Tiny WaterEtsy, Style Me Pretty, One To Wed & The Derniercri

Earthy Eclectic Photo Credit: Green Wedding Shoes, Ruffled, The Oceanside Bride & Tumblr

What’s Your Wedding Style? Glamorous Attire

Crystal Glam Glam Wedding Attire 

Whether she dawns a dramatic mermaid style gown or a full skirted princess ball gown, the Crystal Glam Bride is sure to turn heads on her wedding day.  Her favorite dresses are from designer Pnina Tornai whose signature pieces combine luxurious fabrics with Swarovski crystals for a truly couture look.  Pairing a simple polished updo and Kardashian inspired make up will give her that classic glam feeling.  She will complete her ensemble with a statement necklace and pair of fabulous shoes.  The Groom and his men are likely to be in traditional tuxedos in keeping with the formality of occasion.  Floor length dresses are a must for the bridesmaids, and why not full sequins?

Blog Author Kristina McAnally

Vintage Glam
Vintage Wedding AttireYou won’t find the Vintage Glam Bride in a big poufy frock on her wedding day.  This bride gravitates more to the feminine, flowing, curve skimming pieces of designer Jenny Packham.  To give her look the authenticity of the 1920s she will pay close attention to the details.  Dresses with ornate beading, a fur or feathered shawl, and a cap veil paired with deep red lips will put her perfectly back in time.  Historically her groom would be in a top hat and tails but in a more modern era a tuxedo and bow tie certainly fit the bill.  Bridesmaids will show some leg in knee length dresses.  They’ll pair deep jewel tones like ruby and emerald with metallic accents and a signature string of pearls.

Blog Author Kristina McAnally

Crystal Glam Photo Credits: Obee Designs, Melissa and Beth, Southern Weddings, WedLuxe, Wed Book & Style Me Pretty

Vintage Glam Photo Credits: One Wed, Glamour, Style Me Pretty & Cassie’s Closet

What’s Your Wedding Style? Vintage Attire

Classic Vintage Attire
Classic Vintage Attire The classic vintage bride is one who loves lace, pearls and long wavy curls. She opts for a birdcage veil and heirloom jewellery as her accessories to complete her bridal look. The groom and groomsmen will be seen with unique bowties and pocket squares. The bridesmaids would shop local boutiques with the bride to find vintage mismatched garments.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

Rustic Vintage Attire Rustic Wedding AttireThe rustic bride is down to earth but sophisticated and can be seen with her favourite cowboy boots peeking out of her dress and accessorizing with natural elements such as feathers in her hair. The men will flaunt casual footwear, cardigans and messenger hats with boutonnieres of wheat, and bridesmaid’s bouquets are tied with burlap for country flair.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

Classic Vintage Photo Credits: The Barefoot Bride, Bridal Musings, Allure Bridals, One To Wed, Pacific Weddings & Ruffled

Rustic Vintage Photo Credits: Once Wed, Allure Bridals, Glamour and Grace, Fresno Weddings, Etsy, Cedarwood Weddings, Easton Events & Kelly Cameron

What’s Your Wedding Style? Romantic Attire

Soft Romance Attire

Soft Romantic Attire

The soft romantic bride is all about the delicate details. A lace dress adorned with hand embroidery or intricate beading draws this bride’s eye. Adding fresh flower decorations and Chantilly lace are more ideas to create your soft romantic flair. For your bridal hairstyle, opt for loose up-dos, soft waves or adding in braids. Browse online at creative shops like Etsy to find custom pieces that suit your unique style.

Author: Arlee Stewart

 

 

 

Bold Romantic Attire

Bold Romantic AttireA bold romantic bride’s wedding attire will have classic elements mixed with daring style.  A classic solitaire ring with a multi diamond accent wedding band is a perfect example of this. Paired with a lace gown featuring  a red or black belt like the Blue by Enzoani dress above from Pure Bridal and a classic up do garnished with a decorative headpiece give the bold romantic bride a quintessential appeal. Throw splashes of colour in your flowers, flower girl dress and with accents in the groom’s and groomsmen tuxes. Be bold and make your wedding shoes pop with a crimson red colour, making for great wedding detail photos; and continue the eye catching romantic theme in your bridal party by adding lace accents in your bridesmaid dresses. Finally, although not considered attire, having romantic heart shaped custom monogram cookies will have your guests licking their lips; you can find cookies like these at Edmonton’s own Cookie Love bakery.

Blog Author: Nadine Gritten

 

 

 

Soft Romantic Attire Photo Credit: Love My Dress, BHLDN & Sweet Sunday Events

Bold Romantic Attire Photo Credit: Bridelle Blog, It’s A Bride’s Life, Bitsy Bride, Style Me Pretty, CU Photography, Black & Lee, Pure Bridal & Glitzy Secrets