At the intersection of contemporary and traditional and cathedral length and blusher is the elbow length veil. For brides-to-be that love the classic veiled look but are modern girls at heart, this pretty style is just what the wedding planner ordered.
Whether edged in lace, scattered with sparkle or with a simple, clean-cut edge, this happy medium veil (which, we should mention, doesn’t strictly stop at your elbow) is a total catch!
To see what we mean, have a look below at our real brides sporting their elbow length veils:

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For a fun, flirty and modern wedding, bright pink and yellow have all the other colors beat! They remind us of sweet, lazy beach days and lemonade, while still managing to be quite chic.
Such killer pink lace shoes need to be showcased, so this summer bride would wear our tea length Alencon lace Florence, and bedeck herself with bright pink and yellow jewels!

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Warm breezes, glowing fireflies, sweet honeysuckle in the air…a white wedding under the trees!
A soft organza gown and sweet, carefree details create a summer white bridal style that’s nothing short of extraordinary.

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The Kentucky Derby has a storied history, great food (mint juleps and Hot Browns, anyone?), as well as really fabulous style…all of which makes for wonderful wedding inspiration.
Of course, an elegant, classic wedding gown and Derby fascinator or hat is a must. When paired with a be-ribboned bouquet and shoes that echo the rosettes of the winner’s circle, you’ll be ready for your wedding day at the races!

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Ponytails were all over the runways at Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week and are sure to be spotted on ladies everywhere as the weather heats up! Though casually throwing your hair up in a ponytail is more familiar than wearing a ponytail while saying “I do,” we think this flirty ‘do is great for the aisle.
Wear your ponytail high and full for a look that is elegantly retro…

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Wedding day butterflies are enchanting…when they’re adorning a clutch or a sparkling cuff.
Imagine fluttering across the dance floor in ruffles of silk organza, a vintage crystal comb in your hair and spectacular shoes on your feet!

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Bus-tle
noun
1. A frame or pad to support and expand the fullness of the back of a woman’s skirt.
2. A bow, peplum, or gathering of material at the back of a woman’s skirt below the waist.
PostsAs far as definitions go, this one describing a bustle doesn’t help much! In wedding gown lingo, a bustle is what is formed with a gown’s train to raise it off the floor and make way for your dancing feet.
There are a few different kinds, American and French being the most popular, but it’s hard to imagine what exactly your Lea-Ann Belter Bridal gown will look like bustled!
Thanks to a few of our gorgeous brides, we can share how some women have bustled their Lea-Ann Belter gowns:

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A perfect marriage of the classic style of a pump and the sauciness of a sandal, peep-toe bridal shoes have a lot of panache.
The tricky part is deciding which suits your wedding day style (and budget) best! To help you choose, we’re sharing six of our most recent bridal peep-toe favorites with prices ranging from affordable to major splurge:
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Dying to wear your hair down on your wedding day but wondering what to do? We’ve got seven fabulous bridal hair-down style ideas to share!
1. Slinky, sexy retro:

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Whether you’re an equestrian or simply appreciate their elegance, there’s something undeniably romantic about horses! Remember the scene in The Black Stallion when Alec and his new friend gallop on the beach? Or when Princess Buttercup and Westley kiss after riding off on white steeds?

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