Tips & Trends

compiled by Jenn Thornton

 

Dressing Up

Cue the singing angels! The tastemakers at Anthropologie have unveiled BHLDN, a newly launched line of ethereal bridal wear for modern brides with vintage tastes. Boho-chic party frocks and heirloom inspired gowns are staples of this curated collection that also features jewelry, headpieces, footwear, and delicates. Guest designers such as Fleur Wood and Tracy Reese have also been tapped to create original looks for the artisan brand, featuring built-in boning, corsets, and quality textiles in a variety of figure-flattering silhouettes. Look for a complementary collection of upscale DIY decorations and inspired extras-think candelabras and glassware-to premiere later this year. www.bhldn.com.

 

That's Money

The latest win-win on the wedding front is Deposit a Gift, an online cash-only registry that’s ushered in a flexible new era of no-hassle gift giving. Betrothed couples set up a safe, online account into which guests deposit monetary contributions to fund unconventional gifts-college, a first home, a dream experience. What’s more, Deposit a Gift also serves as a hub for the Big Day, where couples can set up their own command center to upload photos and videos, create a personal event website, and share details with family and friends. www.DepositaGift.com

 

Virtually Everything

• Accessories - For dramatic wed carpet entrances, we love the flirty birdcage veils from Designs by Portobello (portobellojewelry.com), and bedecked hair jewels from Lo Boheme (loboheme.com).
• Decor - Shop Luna Bazaar (lunabazaar.com) for posh paper accents like parasols and paper lanterns, or score custom Mexican wedding banners at Mexican Sugar Skull (mexicansugarskull.com).
• Entertainment - Say cheese to Smilebooth (smilebooth.com), a retro rentable with personalized backdrops.
• Favors - Confectioners Delysia Chocolatier (delysia.com) and Totally Chocolate (totallychocolate.com) are among the latest purveyors to mold the aphrodisiac into custom creations such as monogrammed chocolate menus.
• Food - Forego the traditional "sit-down" and hire San Francisco-based mobile bistro Spencer On-the-Go (spenceronthego.com) for fine French take-away served from a converted taco truck.
• Paperie - Custom letterpress invites on heavy stock from Pressroom & Company (pressroomandco.com) are just your type.
• Registry - Compile a wish list of one-of-a-kind finds from around the world at Merci Registry (merciregistry.com).
• Rings - Nothing beats a sparkler with a story. Source a unique selection of estate jewels and beautifully preserved gemstones at Aawsomblei Antique and Vintage Jewelry (etsy.com/shop/Aawsombleijewelry).