First things first! Of course we could be wrong, but doesn't the marriage process usually begin with engagement jewelry, and then more jewelry for the wedding event itself?
Jewelry
Acanthus Jewelry - ABOUT PORTLAND OREGON DESIGNER: NICHOLE MCIVER
Acanthus came from Nichole's desire to combine her love of art history and fashion. She studied fine art all her life and received a Master’s in Art History. Designing and hand crafting jewelry gives Nichole an outlet for her creativity, and allowsher to incorporate her art education and her aspirations to own her own business. She loves to take her knowledge of design history and combine it with current trends to create enduring designs for women of all ages and backgrounds.
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Alex Sepkus is a fanatic; the intelligence he applies to his work is far beyond the national standard requirements of a jeweler set by the committee of national standard requirements. Which leads to the second contradiction about Alex: This obsessive approach would normally suggest an absence of humour. Instead, we see in Alex‘s work an irresistible playfulness, even a quirkiness, unrivalled in the world of the goldsmith. Visit Alex Sepkus
Cartier...need we say anthing more? Click Here to peruse this legendary jeweler's full bridal line.
Jennifer Dawes of Dawes Design lives in rural Northern California where she has distilled her knowledge of metalsmithing into an exquisite line of jewelry. This versatile collection can be mixed together to create a contemporary playful look while keeping to a classical ideology. Each piece is handmade, fabricated and finished at Jennifer’s studio in the coastal hills of Sonoma County, California. Click Here for more information.
For a century and more, De Beers Diamonds had been set, anonymously, into the creations of master jewellers around the world; now the finest natural diamonds, both rough and polished, have a home of their own. Fusing the essential timelessness of the diamond with dynamic, contemporary yet classic designs, we are the leaders in diamond jewellery innovation in both artistry and craftsmanship. De Beers Diamond Jewellers was established in 2001 as an independently managed and operated company by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods company, and De Beers SA, the world’s premier diamond mining and marketing company. Click Here for more detailed information.
Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewelry. Click Here to peruse the full line.
Tiffany & Co. has been the world's premier jeweler and America's house of design since 1837. Click Here to peruse Tiffany & Co.'s full bridal line.
Wedding Planner
Your wedding day is suppose to be the happiest day of your life. Doesn't it stand to reason then that the details be contracted-out to someone with experience planning and overseeing the execution of flawlessly beautiful wedding experiences? Bravo! offers a comprehensive listing of professional wedding planners in the Portland area. Click Here for more detailed information.
Bridal Gowns
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"I love beauty, and what is more beautiful to see than a bride on her wedding day?" asks Alfred Sung, Canada's top fashion designer and renowned international style maker. Mr. Sung's name covers more than 20 licensed product lines in more than 50 markets internationally.
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Alfred Sung's exquisitely crafted Signature bridal collection comprises select gowns, ranging in silhouette from classically elegant to sumptuously romantic. Click Here for more detailed information.
Alvina Valenta bridal gowns are known for their timeless elegance, sophistication and most especially their attention to detail. All of the dresses are finished by hand, as well as the beading and their signature hand rolled roses. Every hem is finished with lace right down to the petticoat hem!
Alvina Valenta bridal gowns are made of the finest silks, satin shantung, and satin organza to name a few. Click Here to be redirected to Alvina Valenta's website.
Amalia Carrara delivers all the grandeur and elegance a bride could possibly want. This sister line to Eve of Milady offers brides the same drama and excellent fit, then takes it all to the next level. Amalia Carrara wedding dresses offer more fabric, detail, panache, and her signature Swarovski Crystals. Bodices are exquisite, creating enviable hour glass shapes, with styles from empire to trumpet to classic bridal ball gowns. Click Here for more detailed information.
Amsale's design philosophy has redefined the perception of the timeless wedding gown. Her innovative twists to time honored hallmarks of the traditional wedding gown—reintroducing "illusion design," modern updates of the traditional bustle, and tasteful color accents including the now-famous "blue sash" gown—have become so popular among prospective brides that they have been recognized as modern classics. Click Here to view Amsale's full bridal line.
Anne Barge Bridal Collection wedding gowns feature modern interpretations of shapes, fabrics, embellishments found in vintage couture throughout history. Click Here to be redirected to Anne's website.
Carolina Herrera is a Fashion Designer and entrepreneur who founded her Company in 1980. With Carolina's foray into bridal she's raised the bar for the entire industry by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the female form, and she's translated that understanding into a unique twist on runway and wedding glamour. Click Here to peruse Herrera's full bridal line.
Claire Pettibone strives to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; take her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses.
She spent her early childhood living in rural New York in a 19th century farmhouse on acres of rolling hills. As an only child, her time was consumed exploring the surrounding streams and forests, picking wild raspberries, and dreaming. Among the trees, ferns and wild flowers it was very easy to imagine and believe in a world of fairies and magic castles. Some of her earliest drawings are of princesses and brides dressed in elaborate gowns.
Claire Pettibone translates her vision to exquisite feminine clothing using the finest fabrics and precious details; to combine a vintage feeling with modern style. In 1994, with the partnership of her husband Guy Toley, they began. Their collections are now carried in the finest boutiques in the world. Claire has a very romantic vision of how fashion can enhance our beauty and indulge our dreams. Click Here to peruse her full bridal line.
Jenny Lee Bridal uses the finest quality 100% silk duchess satin, taffeta, and organza in the making of a Jenny Lee wedding dress. These base fabrics come from the city of Como in Italy which has a long tradition for producing some of the best textiles in the world - silk finished to the highest possible standard and unsurpassed by any other textile mills. The company's laces such as alencon and chantilly come directly from France, where specialty lace companies have produced these fabrics for centuries. Click Here for more details.
Jenny Yoo designs for the discriminating bride and bridesmaid who are looking for a dress that she can use not only for the bridal party, but again and again for any special occasion. Jenny's goal is to give her client a beautiful quality dress that she can carry with her for years to come...
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JLM Couture - Bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and special occasions dresses with hallmark craftsmanship, luxurious fabrics and perfectly cut silhouettes. Click Here to be redirected to JLM Couture's website.
Justin Alexander Bridal is a designer and manufacturer of mid-to-high end wedding gowns and wedding dresses. Inspired by vintage 1950's and 60's fashion, Justin Alexander wedding gowns and wedding dresses are updated with modern twists making them perfect for contemporary brides. The highest quality materials and exquisite styling and details make each Justin Alexander Bridal wedding gown a true work of art. Click Here for more details.
Lazaro blends ultra-glamorous vintage details, stunning floral embellishments and signature hand-beading and embroidery in his latest collection. Lazaro's hallmark craftsmanship, combined with sumptuous fabrics and perfectly cut silhouettes, give every gown an haute couture feel. Click Here to peruse the full bridal line.
Probably the hottest collection of the year. Enzoani has gained increasing popularity and has quickly become a well respected name in bridal fashion by offering european influenced designs, attention to detail and a focus on fit.Enzoani is well representative of today’s bride…strong and modern. Each gown is cleverly designed to offer elegance and originality.
Enzoani offers designs of intricate romantic fitted lace gowns to fairy like tulle dresses…EACH AND EVERY GOWN BEAUTIFULLY BREATHTAKING. Every gown unique and unforgetable. It is undoubtedly one of todays’ most relevant bridal collections. Click Here to peruse Enzoani's website.
If you're a fan of Hollywood red carpet award shows, you must heard Matthew Christopher name once or more. Matthew Christopher is the owner of a bridal fashion house and manufacturer with headquarters in New York City. His wedding dresses are famous and known by royalty and super stars. Click Here for more detailed information.
Marchesa - beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic and are sought-after by royalty and celebrities. Click Here to be redirected to Marchesa's website.
The Tara Keely Collection represents the bridal industry's hottest styles and enchanting fashions. The gowns are ultra chic with fresh details and trims and have alluring silhouettes from sleek A-lines to elegant sheaths.
The Tara Keely collection combines glamour with an unmistakable twist of modern sophistication. The gowns features lush silk fabrics paired with the richness of color. Tara Keely offers the bride options of eye catching sparkle from the most delicate brooch, plush satin ribbon accent, to the refined grace of pleated lace, and flowing organza overlays. Click Here to peruse the full bridal line.
With petal softness, crisp and creamy shades of bleached white and ivory and sweeping silhouettes, R I V I N I™ ushers in a refreshing new era of simple luxury. Cut from lush silk satins, crepes, chiffons, and organzas, the R I V I N I™ collection flows with a purity of line. Fluid silhouettes and meticulous attention to detail have long been R I V I N I™ designer Rita Vinieris’s understated signature. Click Here to be redirected to Rivini's website.
Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of what looks and feels beautiful. Interlaced with her sense of luxury, her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic. The ready-to-wear and bridal collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele including personalities, royalty, and style setting women from all corners of the world. Click Here to view her full bridal line.
Simone Caravilli represents creativity and the finest quality with beautifully executed design that shows true value. Click Here to peruse the full bridal line.
Rani established the St. Pucchi bridal gown collection in the U.S. in 1985, and was the first to introduce Thai silk fabric and the use of color in bridal wear. ‘St. Pucchi offers the bride an alternative to traditional styling,’ says Rani. ‘The collection aims to raise bridal fashion to the level of artistry- the effect hails back to the Renaissance era of romance. She describes the St. Pucchi bride as a ‘very confident woman who knows what she wants and does not allow trends to dictate her choices. And she is not afraid to express her femininity and allure. Click Here to be redirected to St. Pucci's website.
Vera Wang is the quintessential wedding dress visionary. Click Here to peruse the full line of Vera Wang bridal couture.
Bridesmaids Dresses
Amsale has an array of gorgeous bridesmaids dresses sure to please the pickiest of ladies in waiting! Click Here to peruse the line.
No two bridesmaids are created the same...which is why you need Two Birds. This designer has a dress for every single one of your bridesmaids. And what's so fantastic is that there's no fighting over which style of dress. You choose the fabric, and if your bridesmaids can't agree let them choose from a number of attractive designs in the same fabric. Click Here to peruse Two Birds full line.
Flower Girl
BellaBean Couture's fashions are fun, modern and romantic. Click Here to peruse a fanciful seletion of flower girl couture.
Shoes & Fascinators
Whether it's a hat (fascinator) for members of the bridal party or for attendees, Philip Treacy is renowned the world over for providing exquisite hats for celebrities and royalty. Click Here to peruse his website.
Rose, Pearl & Feather Fascinators from BellaBean Couture. Click Here to peruse the full line of flower girl accessories.
