Fashion Friday: Wedding Gowns Under $1000

You’ve got the guy and the ring, now it’s time to find the perfect dress! Today we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite wedding gowns that will make you feel like a million bucks, but keep your wedding budget in tact. Romantic tulle from BHLDN, vintage glamour from Ann Taylor and asymmetric ruffles from Badgley Mischka are just a few of our favorites for under $1000!

Shop our favorites below, or see even more affordable wedding gowns here!

Row 1: BHLDN, Alice by Temperley, Ann Taylor, Badgley Mischka Collection, Ann Taylor

Row 2: BCBGMAXAZRIA, Badgley Mischka, Badgley Mischka Collection, BHLDN, Alice by Temperley

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Vendor Spotlight: Kristen Kilpatrick Photography

With an intuitive eye for detail, Kristen Kilpatrick is a fine art wedding photographer specializing in natural light and film photography. Based in Austin, Texas but available for travel, Kristen’s work captures timeless moments and the true personality of her clients. See Kristen’s full calendar and availability on her Availendar profile below!

See Kristen’s avails on her Availendar profile here!

Wedding Wednesday: Lavender + Blush Wedding Inspiration

Today’s wedding inspiration is full of pretty pastel hues and whimsical florals. Lavender + Blush is the perfect color palette for a sweet spring wedding brimming with delicate dahlias, soft fabrics and a gold-rimmed cocktail!

Shop these items: Bouquet, wedding gown, earrings, cocktail, invitation, centerpiece, bridesmaid, bouquet.

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

Vendor Spotlight: Alicia Swedenborg

Alicia Swedenborg’s photography is like living in a fairytale. Based in New York and Sweden but available for travel worldwide, Alicia brings true love to life with stunning natural light images and a talent for capturing those joy-filled moments. See Alicia’s full calendar and avails below!

To see Alicia’s calendar and avails, check out her Availendar profile!

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

Monochrome Monday: Shades of Blue Wedding Inspiration

Fresh and modern, today’s Shades of Blue wedding inspiration features traditional soft blue hues paired with modern pops of cobalt and navy. Try a minimal, chic tablescape with watercolor touches and a delicious blueberry cocktail for an elegant and unexpected wedding day!  Shop the items below!

Shop these items: Kate Spade New York earrings, blueberry cocktail, wedding gown, modern tablescape, watercolor invitation, J. Crew bridesmaid, Kate Spade New York earrings, groom.

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

For more wedding inspiration, check out our Coral, Peach + Blush and Romantic Mint + Ivoryposts!

 

 

 

Fashion Friday: Little White Dresses

From your engagement party to your reception exit as a Mrs., there are plenty of occasions for the perfect Little White Dress. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites from Anthropologie, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Shop the items below!

Shop these items: 1. BCBGMAXAZRIA, 2. Donna Morgan, 3. Jill Jill Stuart, 4. Dolce Vita, 5. 6. Anthropologie, 7. Helmut Lang, 8. Diane von Furstenberg, 9. Parker 10. Dolce Vita

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

Vendor Spotlight: Abby Jiu Photography

We are so thrilled to have Abby Jiu Photography on the Availendar network! Abby is passionate about truly getting to know her couples to capture their authentic emotions and unique nuances. Based in Washington DC, but available for travel worldwide, Abby’s style incorporates the use of natural light and old cameras to create a timeless and effervescent look.

See Abby Jiu’s calendar and avails on her Availendar profile!

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

 

Wedding Wednesday: Floral Wedding Invitations

With continuing snow and frigid temperatures here in NYC, we’re all looking forward to warm sunshine and the fresh florals of Spring. Today we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite floral wedding invitations for you Spring and Summer brides! Shop the items below!

Shop these invitations: 1. Wedding Paper Divas, 2. Minted, 3. Wedding Paper Divas, 4. Wedding Paper Divas, 5. Minted, 6. Minted, 7. Wedding Paper Divas, 8. Wedding Paper Divas, 9. Minted, 10. Minted, 11. Wedding Paper Divas, 12. Minted

So how can Availendar help you? Availendar is an online tool for connecting brides and planners to the calendars of their favorite vendors. Sign up for free here!

For more wedding inspiration, check out our Coral, Peach + Blush and Romantic Mint + Ivory posts!

Vendor Spotlight: Allan Zepeda Photography

Looking for the perfect NYC wedding photographer? Look no further than Allan Zepeda. With over eight years experience, Allan Zepeda has travelled all over the U.S., Europe, and Central America. Allan’s modern yet elegant, and imaginative perspective can be seen in various publications such as VOGUE, ELLE, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Brides, Southern Weddings, Style Me Pretty and many more. His unique eye for capturing raw moments and honest emotions, combined with his avant-garde skills, results in a breathtaking display of a treasured day. Not only does he bring a masculine yet romantic approach to capturing your day, but his comforting presence will guide you and your loved ones with care and generosity as he documents your special day.

To see Allan’s calendar and avails, check out his Availendar profile below!

Valentine’s Day Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations Claire Palmer, you’re the winner of our Valentine’s Day giveaway!! You will receive a free sunset love shoot in Central Park tomorrow, February 15th with Caili Helsper. We’ll contact you soon with all the details. Happy Valentine’s Day!