Wedding Color Scheme - Autumn in the Sun

Colors: Yellow, Red, Amber

basic color: yellow
neutral shade: amber
contrasting color: red


For example:
bridesmaid's yellow dress with red sash

Vera Wang Bridal Collection Spring 2009

Photographer Dan Lecca

flowy, ethereal, soft

Vera Wang on Couples

What kind of couple are you?
Traditional, Romantic, Classic, Modern, Individualistic

*her answer*
!his answer!
(my comments)



1. ideal vacation together:
Nevis, West Indies (paradise)
Safari in Africa (adventurous)
Cruise Ship! (luxury)
Volunteer for Habitat of Humanity (individualistic workaholics)
Week in Paris*

2. If you were a car you would be:
Porsche 911*! (classic)
Range Rover
Volvo SUV
Prius
Mercedes convertible

3. If you were voted couple of the year what magazine would have your photo on the cover?
Vanity Fair
Gourmet
Good Housekeeping*
Elle Decor
Town & Country

4. dream house:
Loft*
luxury estate!
center hall colonial
rambling farmhouse
Victorian fixer upper

5. who cooks dinner?
Both of you*!
Neither
1 of you

6. idea of romantic meal
a spread from the local gourmet shop
candlelit dinner for 2*!
Chinese food in front of TV
picnic in central park
breakfast in bed

7. If you invite friends over for dinner, it is more likely:
buffet* (self-service)
formal dinner in dining room
backyard BBQ! (interactive)
drinks and finger food
Sunday brunch

8. friends would say that you remind them most of:
Angelina & Brad! (they're cool)
Jackie & JFK
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
Sara Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick* (he's small)
Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall

9. If you were to compare your life together to a movie:
Two weeks notice
How to lose a guy in 10 days
Must love dogs
You've got mail*! (we both don't know any of the other choices)
Shakespeare in love

10. After you have married how often would you entertain?
once a week
holidays
once a month*
never! (he thinks it's the answer closest to once per 3mos.)

11. When you go to someone's home for dinner you bring?
Wine! (easy way out)
Home Fragrance/Vase
Something you cooked
Nothing
Dessert* (at least try)

12. Who will be selecting the items for your registry?
wedding planner
one of you and your mom
both of you and mom
one of you
both of you*!

13. If you were a color:
shades of grey
classic colors/primary! (he's an art major)
white
earth tones
pastels* (cute)

14. When our TV is on, it is tuned to:
BBC
HGTV
Food Channel
CNN
Comedy Channel*! (we enjoy good laughs)

Results: We are a classic couple
Rare bottles of wine, refined English suitings, Sundays at the country club and candlelit dinners for two make you feel like a match made in heaven. The classic way you’ll set your dining table with Vera Wang’s Grosgrain fine bone china will confidently convey a lasting sense of propriety.

My Style at Brides.com

Find your style quiz determines the following brides:
1. modern - minimalist, trendy, simple chic
2. bohemian - ethereal, earthy, free spirit
3. beach casual - relaxed, breezy, pure
4. romantic*** - feminine, princess, dreamy
5. glamorous* - dramatic, leading lady, jet-setter
6. classic** - timeless, elegant, ladylike


Style Glamorous
dramatic, leading lady, jet-setter, luxe, bon vivant, urbane


- with a style that's sleek, chic, and a little bit dramatic, you adore the spotlight and all the glitz it garners
- The Dress: Look for a dress that complements your slightly sinful personality—shimmery, silvery, metallic fabrics that skim every curve. Extravagant silhouettes like fishtail hemlines and hip-hugging bodices say sexy screen siren. Don’t forget the sequins, feathers and fur.
- The Scene: A mansion, penthouse or poolside with cabanas is where you’ll make your debut as Mrs. Fabulous.
- Must-Have Accessory: Fur wrap


Style Classic
timeless, elegant, ladylike, sophisticated, polished, graceful, understated


- Every bit a lady, you take your cue from Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. Your fashion sensibility is tasteful, traditional, timeless.
- The Dress: Choose clean, simple lines and delicate details. An A-line or sheath silhouette with a portrait, bateau or jeweled neckline lends an understated elegance. Shy away from over-the-top fabrics and flourishes.
- Designers You Love: Carolina Herrera, Priscilla of Boston, Amsale, Anne Barge, Alvina Valenta, Peter Langner
- The Scene: A mansion, country club or sprawling estate defines your dream wedding site.
- Must-Have Accessory: Grandmother’s pearls


Quiz questions:

1. What is your fav romantic movie?
Out of Africa
Roman Holiday
To Catch a Thief
Somewhere in Time*

2. Your ideal date is?
art/pottery class
opera performance
dinner at Asian-fusion restaurant
picnic*

3. Where is the ideal setting for your wedding?
country club
beach at sunset
castle or villa*
loft or penthouse

4. What are the 3 words that best describe the feel of your wedding?
dreamy, emotional, magical*
well-executed, detailed, sophisticated
eclectic, earthy, festive
luxe, opulent, glitzy

5. define your sense of style in one word
streamlined*
casual
boho
girlie

6. Your favorite fabric is:
leather
fur*
tweed
lace

7. For an evening night out with friends your fav go-to item is:
skinny gray jeans
silk, ruffled blouse*
cashmere shell
sequin tank

8. Your most treasured piece of jewelry is:
grandma's heirloom cameo or locket*
oversize wood beaded necklace
gemstone cocktail ring
leather cord bracelet

9. Who is your favorite fashion icon?
Gwen Stefani*
Jennifer Anniston
Audrey Hepburn
Sienna Miller

10. Your favorite cocktail is:
pina colada*
Merlot or Chardonnay
champagne
ginger-infused martini

11. What is your favorite way to entertain?
dinner party for 8*
potluck gathering
fondue party**
clambake

12. What is your dream vacation?
private and exclusive island**
rustic cottage by the sea*
Paris or Rome in the spring
eco-lodge in South America


Results:
I am a romantic bride!

I've spent a lifetime dreaming of your prince, the castle, the fairy-tale ending. My closet of frilly confections celebrates my feminine side.

Style Romantic
feminine, princess, dreamy, sentimental, poetic, frilly, sumptuous



- The Dress: Choose a Cinderella ball gown or a dress with layer upon layer of lace. Think reams of ruffles, billowy tulle, brocade fabric, basque waists, Edwardian necklines, perhaps a corset. Plus lots of embellishment—beading, crystals and jewels.

- Designers I Love: Justina McCaffrey, Lazaro, Eve of Milady, Michelle Roth, Claire Pettibone, St. Pucchi, Elizabeth Fillmore

- The Scene: I say "I do" somewhere in a magical—a castle, or botanical or sculpture gardens.

- Must-Have Accessory: Tiara

Vera Wang on The 5 Brides

What type of bride will I be?

The Five Brides

1. Traditionalist
- This bride looks beyond fashion to style. Everything she wears conveys a distinct message of confidence and an unyielding devotion to style. Style icons like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy characterized a timeless beauty, poise and nonchalance that are still being emulated today.

2. Modernist
- Her daring sense of style is always implied. Her frame of reference definitely represents an acquired taste, and one that arises from visualizing shapes in ever-changing contexts. Often rigorous or highly exaggerated, it also indicates a style of dress that requires thought.

3. Individualist
- A desire for self-expression transcends all other considerations. This bride will go to any length to make a deliberate fashion statement. Unlike many brides who embrace convention, the Individualist prefers to follow her own dictates, whether that translates into the choice of an unusual color or a more unexpected silhouette.

4. Romanticist
- Passion guides her beyond the world around her. She considers life an adventure and revels in the opportunity to realize her deepest emotions. The Romanticist is transported by a dress. For her, fantasy is always a reality. Her innate femininity and love of beauty can inspire a gown of enchantment.

The Romanticist is dreamily captivated by creating an ethereal vision of a world that is filled with enchantment and whimsy. Delicate ruffles, billowing sleeves or a lavish train fully bustled are some of the extravagant details that epitomize a romantic wedding gown. Whether it’s a tulle confection worthy of Degas or an ode to Scarlet O’Hara, the romanticist refuses to shy away from anything pretty. Her choice of attire never betrays her true nature. For her, looking girlish need not mean sacrificing style. Femininity and flirtation are her preferred tools of seduction, and she embraces them equally.



5. Minimalist
- For the confident bride who favors a spare aesthetic, a minimal wedding gown can be utter perfection. A Minimalist adores any version of clean, straightforward design with little or no excess. While her clothes may often appear deceivingly simple, they are frequently anything but. True minimalism requires a certain complexity of design and detail.