Laura’s Couture Announces Donna Morgan Bridesmaid Dress Trunk Show April 25-26, 2014

Kansas City bridesmaids can discover beautiful designer bridesmaid dresses at our upcoming Donna Morgan trunk show on April 25-26, 2014. Space is limited, so make your reservation now.

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“Emily” silk chiffon dress in Candy Apple green. (Photo: Donna Morgan)

The Donna Morgan label prides itself on producing contemporary, sophisticated luxury looks that offers longevity that lasts beyond just a season or two. This fabulous designer’s collection of bridesmaid dresses features gowns in dozens of styles and colors including romantic jewel tones and fresh pastels.

We’re excited to invite Kansas City bridesmaids to experience this collection for themselves. Book your personalized appointment now or call us at 913-631-3010 for more information.

David Tutera’s Top Wedding Color Palettes

Choosing an effective wedding color palette is about more than just making your wedding and reception look pretty. The right wedding color palette can set the mood, atmosphere and style of your wedding and reception.

So where do you begin? David Tutera, host of My Fair Wedding, gave Bridal Guide magazine his favorite wedding color palettes. See below for a small taste, or click here to read the full list.

Blue

David Tutera said, “Everyone knows my favorite color is blue. It’s the color of my brand, it’s soothing, calming and it of course fits in with ‘something blue’ which should definitely be in your wedding. Think about infusing blue with multiple shades of this hue, along with white and silver or pewter (but not both).”

Photo Credit: Maring Visuals

Diamond White

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! According to David Tutera, “A modern color scheme is pure diamond white across the board — literally just one color. If you wish, sprinkle in some accent colors, which could be metallic (no gold) and one strong color (e.g. purple, red, cobalt blue) — or simply a solid white paired with a metallic.”

Photo Credit: Xero Digital Photography/Created by: Rachel Clingen

Purple

David Tutera said, “My favorite color trend for 2013-2014 is purples and lavenders. You can go from as deep as a quartz purple, which is a very deep, regal purple, to a traditional purple and a third tone of lavender or lilac. If you wanted to add an accent color, make it silver — I do not like gold paired with purples. Silver is a more classic, elegant choice.”

Photo Credit: Tonya Malay Photography

Read the full list on Bridal Guide.

How to Plan the Perfect Spring Wedding, Rain or Shine

Spring is often seen as a season for new beginnings. As flowers start to bloom and the weather gets warmer, it’s an ideal time to tie the knot. If you’re planning on getting married in the spring, check out these fun spring wedding trends for 2014 from Bridal Guide and get inspired!

Don’t let rain ruin your wedding — embrace it!

Photo Credit: Justin Lee Photography/Created By: Canvas and Canopy Events

From chic decorations to cute, rain-themed accessories, brides can find all sorts of creative ways to embrace the rainy season.

Bold Bouquets

Photo Credit: Dave Richards Photography on Dave Richards via Lover.ly

Bold colors are a huge trend this spring. Brides can integrate these fun colors into their palette, and create big, beautiful bouquets that leave an eye-catching first impression.

Planter-Inspired Centerpieces

Photo Credit: Continuum Photography

If you’ve got a green thumb, consider using gardening-inspired accents at your wedding or reception, like these planter centerpieces.

Cherry Blossoms

Photo Credit: Carrie Wildes Photography

These romantic pink blossoms are a beautiful symbol of spring. Cherry blossoms look beautiful incorporated in wedding decor, cakes, venues and even bridal gowns.

Lighten Up, Groom

Photo Credit: Allyson Wiley Photography

Warmer weather means that grooms and groomsmen should ditch the formal black tuxes and try some lighter hues. Tan, white, gray and pinstriped suits with a splash of color will be a huge trend this season.

Read the full list on Bridal Guide.

Fall In Love With Matthew Christopher’s Spring 2014 Wedding Dresses

Elegant lace, sophisticated silhouettes and soft colors take center stage in Matthew Christopher’s Spring 2014 Wedding Dress Collection.

Take a look at these gorgeous photos featured on The Knot below.

Photo: Kurt Wilberding

Feminine lace gowns like the cream and gold wedding dress pictured above are the focal point of the collection. The strapless sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, drop-waist skirt paired with delicate, subtle floral lace creates a classic look that’s contemporary enough for the modern bride.

Photo: Kurt Wilberding

Soft colors like peach, cream, blush and baby blue are a major focal point of the collection and add a touch of spring to the gowns. The fit and flare gown pictured above, perfect for the bride looking for something blue, is both elegant and noble.

Photo: Kurt Wilberding

Romantic wedding dress styles like this exquisite princess ball gown stole the show. The ornate, yet understated silver threading on the wedding dress pictured above adds a hint of glamour and gives the bride an overall style of refinement, elegance and classic beauty.

This Shoe Fits

Dancing the night away with friends, family and most importantly the new spouse is something brides dream about their entire lives. However, more often than not, by the time the bridal party arrives at the wedding reception, their feet are aching from such painfully gorgeous shoes. Most designer shoes are meant to look phenomenal, but tend to wear on the bride’s feet quite quickly after her timeless walk down the aisle.

Enter Angela Nuran.

(Photo credit: http://www.angelanuran.com/)

 

Angela Nuran is a bridal shoe designer, but her shoes are crafted with added thought and care. Ms. Nuran is a former professional dancer/dance instructor, who now dedicates her passion for dance to bridal comfort. According to Angela Nuran’s website, she discovered this passion while helping couples choreograph their wedding dances, and she often became very close with her clients and has been invited to many weddings.

She soon came to notice how often these brides became weary from their beautiful designer wedding shoes, thus inspiring her to design a shoe that would both look stunning and provide the necessary comfort for dancing the night away; just as every bride deserves to--in comfort and style.

Angela Nuran’s shoe collection offers a wide array of options in shades and accessories. From simple white, to a detailed and glitzy heel; the Angela Nuran line offers something breathtaking for any bridal style.

Thanks to Angela Nuran, beauty doesn’t have to be painful. We would love to introduce our brides to the comfort and beauty that this gorgeous line of bridal shoes has to offer, and are proud to offer this designer at Laura’s Couture Collection. Please contact us if you would like to come in and experience them for yourself!

(Photo credit: http://www.angelanuran.com/)

 



Laura’s Couture Collection Makes the Platinum List

Laura’s Couture Collection is proud to announce our spot on the Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Platinum List for 2014! This is an exclusive list of luxurious bridal vendors, and we are pleased to take our spot as the only vendor from the Midwest!

Planning your wedding is one of the most important things you will ever do in your life. Making this magical day into a timeless memory takes careful planning of every detail, from the perfect floral centerpiece, down to the gown you’ll be wearing on your walk down the aisle.

As found on WeddingStyleMagazine.com, The Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Platinum List for 2014 is the perfect tool to assist a bride-to-be in finding the most elegant wedding day possible. No detail has been overlooked, and the Platinum List has an exclusive list of tips and trends; from luxurious gowns to a paradise honeymoon destination.

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The list features designers such as Vera Wang, Rosa Clara, and Caroline Herrera, along with their most sophisticated wedding gown styles. Whether a bride is looking for a curve-hugging gown, or something more subtle, this list is replete with inspiration. Renowned photographers, videographers, caterers, bands and wedding cake bakers are listed as well, making these decisions simpler to make a reality.

 

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A wedding is an elaborate event to plan, and Grace Ormonde’s Platinum List is a wonderful resource to start with. Whether you are the blushing bride with a pull towards shimmery pale shades and glittery detailing, or a bold bride with a desire for vibrant beadery and vivid floral arrangements; endless options will be at your fingertips. Happy wedding planning!

Victor Harper Gown From Laura’s Couture Graces Cover Of KC Weddings

If you’ve picked up the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of KC Weddings, you might have noticed a gorgeous Victor Harper bridal gown from Laura’s Couture Collection gracing the cover.

The sophisticated Victor Harper gown is strapless with a drop-waist bodice and a full, feminine tulle skirt. It’s just one of the dozens of exquisite wedding dresses from the luxury wedding dress designer’s latest collection, which can be found at Laura’s Couture.

If you’d like a copy of the issue, you can pick one up at Kansas City metro area bookstores including Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million as well as Hastings Bookstore in Kansas and Missouri.

It’s also available at over 200 grocery, retail and drugstores, including Price Chopper, HyVee and Walmart.

A complimentary copy of KC Weddings is also included in the magazine’s bridal kit, available here.

To see what’s inside the latest issue, click here.