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.

New Year Brings Back Timeless Wedding Trends in 2014

A new year means fabulous new wedding trends to look forward to, and this year, it’s all about the romance. Bridal Guide predicts that in 2014, brides will see a return to the classics, favoring soft, feminine colors like pale peach and nude tones, hints of gold to add some sparkle and sweeter, lusher and more heartfelt weddings all around.

According to Bridal Guide, pink is shyly making a comeback next year. Instead of bold and bright, brides will go for a softer vibe, choosing sweet and subtle shades to include in their color schemes.

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Metallics will be huge in 2014, but they won’t dominate color schemes. Just a touch of a metallic tone like gold can add a glamorous flair and complements almost any color scheme beautifully. Gold sugar stripes on wedding cakes, linens with gold thread and subtle, pale gold lampshades are already high on the trend list.

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Silver and crystal centerpieces with lush, romantic flowers or candles will be another big trend in the coming year. According to Bridal Guide (link), they feel elegant and retro at the same time. Big, looping floral arrangements can make the otherwise formal feel of the vessel more friendly and welcoming.

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Click here to see the full list.

Laura's Couture Collection Announces Simone Carvalli Trunk Show Jan. 3-5, 2014

Brides, you’re invited to experience elegant, feminine, sophisticated designer wedding gowns at our Simone Carvalli trunk show, Jan. 3-5, 2014. The event is by appointment only with limited space, so book your reservation early.

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Style 90174. Elegant corded lace with fit and flare silhouette. (Photo: Simone Carvalli)

Simone Carvalli’s latest bridal collection emphasises a sophisticated silhouette, beautiful beading and Swarovski crystals with exquisite detail and contemporary applications of classic looks.

According to its website, “We dress for how we feel or for the image we want to portray at a given time. Looking beautiful and chic is important on your wedding day but, ultimately, wedding dresses should be a gateway to personal expression.”

These designs will be available to brides at the trunk show.
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2014 Winter Wedding Trends

According to The Knot, this winter is all about the unexpected. The hottest trends take timeless, traditional elements and add in a dash of something something for a unique flavor. Natural, seasonal elements and classic, elegant details in neutral tones paired with sequins and sparkle make this winter shine.

See below for some of The Knot’s best winter wedding trends:

Winter Beauty Trends: Volume and Berry Lips

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Hairstyles with volume are hot for winter. Try a chignon with lots of volume or a ton of loose curls and a sparkly headband. Hint: A hairstyle like this pairs well with a slinky, body-hugging gown. In makeup, this season it’s all about a bold berry lip color (like a jewel-tone raspberry) paired with a neutral base. Define your cheekbones (it’s not just for runway models) with bronzer or blush to make your features stand-out amidst all that hair and give you a dewy, just-frolicked-in-the-snow color on your cheeks.

Winter Reception Trends: Velvet and Sequins

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Winter is the season to use lots of layers. This year, the hottest reception styles involve layering luxe textures like velvet table linens or sequin overlays. If that’s too much for your tables, use texture in smaller doses--think a velvet napkin wrap or embroidered velvet chair back. Woodland motifs like deer, antlers or branches make for an amazing centerpiece, especially when paired with a classic evergreen wreath, or even soft, dusty rose and ivory flower centerpieces.

Winter Flower Trends: Greenery and Non-Floral Elements

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Full white or ivory flowers accented with lots of greens are hot for winter. For a soft look, go for dusty sage green lamb’s ear (they’re actually leaves that feel velvety) or silvery dusty miller. For a more rustic style, ask your florist to use ferns or evergreen. Wintertime calls for lots of light and branches. Some branchy ideas: Curly willow, eucalyptus (it smells great) and even pepper berries are all seasonal and will add serious dimension to even the simplest arrangements.

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David Tutera’s Fall & Winter Wedding Trends

There’s nothing wrong with tried and true traditions, but many modern brides are looking to add a little twist to their fall and winter weddings. David Tutera, celebrity wedding planner, bridal fashion designer extraordinaire and host of My Fair Wedding (which has featured Laura’s Couture Collection), gave Bridal Guide the dish on his favorite fall and winter wedding trends.

Check out a few of them below:

Bold Invitations

Ivory or cream-colored invites are taking a back seat to richly hued card stocks that express the couple’s vibrant personality and originality. Think bronze, copper, and golden hues; earthy blends of burgundy, sienna, and chocolate brown; and deep shades of purple. Black and white silhouettes are also gaining popularity.

Photo: Bridal Guide

Wardrobe Changes

Brides who want the best of both worlds will continue to wear not one, but two wedding gowns—an elaborate ball gown or form-fitting sheath for the ceremony and a shorter, sassier party dress to dance in at the reception. The latest trend, however, is to nix the party dress in lieu of a second glamorous gown. That’s two stunningly elegant and interchangeable ensembles.

Photo: Bridal Guide

Shocking-Blue Shoes

This one is for brides whose “something blue” refers to what they’ll wear on their feet. The hue of choice will not be a subtle powder blue or periwinkle but, rather, footwear in a more unexpected shade of teal, turquoise or indigo.

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Embellished Bouquets

Bridal bouquets will also get an upgrade with the addition of crystals, vintage brooches and other pieces of jewelry that transform personal flowers into gorgeous accessories. In addition, traditional blooms, such as roses, calla lilies and hydrangeas will be replaced by dramatic arrangements of wildflowers and fragrant herbs.

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Click here to see the full list on Bridal Guide.

Fall in Love With These Autumn Destination Wedding Venues

Bold, dramatic colors, fresh, sharp scents and brilliant fall foliage make autumn a popular time for couples to plan a destination wedding. Whether you want to go all out in a luxurious, castle-inspired venue or prefer a quiet ceremony surrounded by the natural world, you’ll fall in love with these top autumn destination wedding venues from Brides Magazine.

The Homestead - Hot Springs, Va.

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Ornate curtains, rich upholstery and grand pillars make this masterpiece of Southern architecture a venue Scarlett O’Hara would die for. You and your significant other can exchange vows in quaint gardens, sprawling green lawns or a luxurious interior hall, and then relax in the resort’s mineral-fed hot springs pools.
Fees: Ceremony site fees range from $1,500 to $3,000; receptions cost approximately $175 per person including food, beverages,and wedding cake.

Gedney Farm - New Marlborough, Mass.

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Experience the natural beauty of autumn firsthand in the charming spot at Gedney Farm. Don’t let the rustic exterior fool you, though. An elegant manor, spa and a horse and carriage ride await couples tying the knot at this retreat.

Fees: $5,000 site fee for fall weddings, which includes use of the property for an entire weekend. Reception wedding menus from $95 per person.

Blantyre - Lenox, Mass.

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This elegant property built circa 1901 will make any bride feel like a character straight out of a Jane Austin novel. 22 uniquely decorated bedrooms, a carefully arranged picnic lunch and hot air balloon rides over the beautiful fall countryside add the perfect touch to a romantic wedding.

Fees: Couples will have to arrange details and fees with the hotel.

To see the rest of the venues, click here.