Bridal Gowns

Being in the wedding industry, I try to keep up with the hottest bridal trends. The other night I came accross Monique Lhuillier's website. Monique is a bridal and evening gown designer who is considered an innovator in the fashion/bridal world. Her designs have been on "Sex in the City" and "Will and Grace", and worn by many celebrities.

You can purchase Monique's gowns at many locations throughout the world. The best news for you brides-to-be is that one of her two Signature Flagship Salons is located in Edina, MN -the first being in Beverly Hills, CA. The bonus this weekend is the bridal trunk show going on at the Edina location. So, if you're in the area, check it out! They are definately worth seeing!

I am in love with many of Monique's gowns and wish I could have another wedding to wear them to! Here are a few of my favorites. You can find them here on the website.
ML


I adore the texture on the gown - almost like little tags hanging from her body!



I love that it looks almost like paper!

Billy + Sheena: 11.10.07

A few months before their wedding, Billy and Sheena came in for their engagement session. It was refreshing to have a couple with such spunk and laughter in their lives! They had such a sparkle for life and I knew right away that their wedding was going to be a blast! Thanks for such a great time you two!

For this wedding I had a special treat - Cory Ann got to be my tag along! (You would think that life would get stressful with your boss watching you work your magic...) It was actually a perk, because Cory Ann was able to spend some time with the guys while I checked in with the ladies.

Knowing what the gentlemen are doing is something I think every bride wishes to capture on that day. It is always a completely different atmosphere than it is in the bride's room. On my wedding day Kris and the groomsmen had a grand breakfast and hung by the pool, while I was running to the hair salon, applying makeup, and stressing on the thought that I had forgotten to buy a garter! It brought such laughter to know how laid back they had all been!

Here's some images from the day.
ML

Tiffany + Eric: 10.27.07

The afternoon of their wedding day, I was asked to travel to the hotel Tiffany and her family were staying in, to and spent time with Tiffany while she prepared for her big day. It was refreshing to see how calm they all were, even though there were many activities going on.
The wedding took place at a lovely church on the West side of town. It was a fun experience for me because I have never really ventured out in that area of Sioux Falls. (I will admit that I got a little lost trying to find the church...) Before the ceremony we had a chance to steal Tiffany away for some kick butt portrait time - as always, a great way for a for a bride to relax!
The reception was beautiful, and of course very emotional. But, nothing gets a crowd moving quite like the song "Thriller" and Eric's outstanding ability to pull off looking like Michael Jackson in a cowboy hat!
That's how we do it here in South Dakota!
ML