Trend Alert:Video Invites

While I was looking at one of my favorite wedding blogs, www.polkadotbride.com, I came across a post that mentioned video invites. I was so ecstatic about this new trend that I had to share it with you all. I began to search for wedding invites and save the date invites and came across these two awesome videos. You can check these videos out on Vimeo and all of the production info is on there. This is a great idea for brides and grooms that want to do something different from traditional paper invites. The video would also be a great keepsake for family and friends.

Save the Date Video

Jonny and Krystel Save the Date Video from SODE Productions on Vimeo.

Wedding Invitation Video

Josh+Amy - Wedding Invitation Video from Matt E on Vimeo.

Twilight Wedding-Bella's Gown

The recent release of the second movie of the Twilight Series:New Moon has everyone in a Twilight craze. For those of you who have not gone to see it, I highly recommend it. Personally, it is extremely better than the first movie, Twilight. Of course, the ending of the movie leaves you wanting more and more. There is a link above from In Style Magazine showing a numerous amount of sketches of designer's ideas of Bella's Wedding Gown. Below is True Love Nation's favorite from Monique Lhuillier. Very romantic and vintage. Love it.

Boot Scootin' Boogie

In Texas cowboy boots have never really gone out of style, but they sure are making a comeback in the fashion world. Many brides are "kicking the boot" to designer heels and sportin' cowboy boots with a feminine twist. The following photos are from Lauren Clark's photography blog.

Luckily for El Paso brides and bridesmaids, we have talented designers that make custom boots. One of many is Rocketbuster Boots. They have designed many custom boots for celebs such as Taylor Swift, Sharon Stone, Meg Ryan, Oprah Winfrey and many more. Their prices range from $650.00-$5,000. Below are some pics of some of their boots. Check out their website @ www.rocketbuster.com

The Wedding Boot

These two are some of True Love Nation's fav's

Hair "Style"

Brides and Bridesmaids alike not only need to worry about their hairstyle but how to make it stylish. Right now it is so hot for the ladies to accessorize their hair with crystals, feathers, flowers and headbands. Forget the tiaras, the modern bride and bridesmaid gets to show their uniqueness through their hair"style."
My favorite hair accessory designer is Jennifer Behr. Her beautiful accessories have been worn by many celebs such as Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Natalie Portman.
Below are two photos of my favorite hair accessories from her Bridal Collection.
Courtesy of www.jenniferbehr.com


Below is also a gorgeous Star Queen feather hair comb from Etsy.

Ladies, keep in mind to purchase a hair accessory that will complement your hairstyle and veil. Make sure to meet with your hairstylist weeks before the wedding to have a practice run of your wedding day hair with your veil and hair accessories.
Another photo compliments of Cristina Navarro of New Day Photography.


True Love Nation tidbit: A great local boutique that sells amazing hair accessories is Ella Blu.
Ella Blu is another one of True Love Nation's favs.

Stop Time and Treasure it.

When planning your wedding it is EXTREMELY important to incorporate a photographer in your budget. This, among a couple other wedding expenses, should not be something to frugally invest in. Photographers "mark a moment that has passed, one that would now be gone forever except for a picture."-Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones.
Photo-journalistic photography has taken over the more traditional stiff posing photography. When you look at a photographer's photos you want to be able to feel the emotion of the people in the photo.
Make sure to do a lot of research before making a decision. Remember, photographers are going to capture the most important moments and details of your special day, so choose wisely. Plenty of photographers have websites that display their galleries of work and contact information for package prices.
FYI......when you hire a photographer for your wedding it is a good idea to include an engagement session. The engagement sessions are tons of fun and lets face it, who wouldn't want to be chased by their own "paparazzi" for an afternoon. Plus, it allows you and your fiance to get used to being the center of attention and get to know how the photographer works.

Here are a few photos of a local photographer True Love Nation adores.
Cristina Navarro of New Day Photography.
Check out more of her work on her website at: www.newdayphotography.com

Time Travel Inspiration

I fell in love with the story of The Time Traveler's Wife when I read the book. So when the movie came out I went to see it the opening weekend. I was impressed with how accurately the movie portrayed the book. It is great inspiration for weddings, marriage, and life itself. The moment I saw Clare's engagement ring I began to drool. It has a vintage yet futuristic look to it, so unique. There has already been a trend shift in engagement rings to a more vintage look with the settings of the rings themselves. Now I have begun to see a trend shift in the preference of different shapes of diamonds.

Clare's engagement ring is an oval shaped diamond set east to west. So beautiful.

Here is another engagement ring that has a Marquise shape diamond, instead of oval shape, set east to west.