I am so excited to offer you an exclusive peek at A Novel Romance, the annual bridal fashion show held here in Portland and hosted by my favorite bridal shop, The English Dept. It's refreshing as bridal shows go and just a treat to attend. Lisa Warninger captured it beautifully.
The girls wore headpieces by the extraordinary Twigs & Honey that felt very modern Jane Austen.
Gowns from Melissa Sweet, Simple Silhouettes, Thread, Vera Wang, Jenny Yoo and of course Elizabeth Dye were showcased.
And, a peek at the designer herself wearing one of her own creations.
Dresses: The English Dept.
Photos: Lisa Warninger
Location: The Cleaners at The Ace
Headpieces: Twigs & Honey
Flowers: Ink & Peat
Love these – they’re so light, airy and feminine.
LOVE, love this! Thank you for including T&H! <3 <3 <3
the dresses are amazing!
just too lovely!
Thanks for this! I was at the fashion show but sitting at the back so I couldn’t tell the length on some of the dresses! So, so lovely!
I love the post! Gorgeous!
Elizabeth’s dresses are so perfect.
If this is the sneak peek, I can hardly wait for the full story! I’m going to buy some lovely bon bons to eat for the occasion (because something about these pics just DEMANDS bon bons!)
Absolutely gorgeous photos, and such beautiful simple dresses. I also love the blossoming branches in the background. I would have loved to have those at my wedding if I had gotten married in spring!
Love this, so fresh and now!
wow, so incredible. love the simplicity of the designs
‘Modern Jane Austen’ is definitely the perfect way to describe these frocks! Thanks for the peek 🙂
you portland peeps are so creative and original. what a pretty event!
That’s gotta be the most inviting-looking fashion show i’ve ever seen! So pretty and different!
love that first dress!
As always, your wedding posts are lovely. =)
I want to get married all over again! (same groom though 🙂
Those headpieces are fabulous! I second Sylvia – I wish I could marry my husband again just to have the fun of planning another wedding!
Just beautiful. When I get engaged there is a STRONG possibility I will be making a trek down south to check these out!
why don’t i live in portland??? this is still the biggest mystery to me.
Thanks for the pics! So lovely. I love peeking in the English Department.
Loved the show! I’ve also blogged some more of the fab fashions from Elizabeth’s show at http://www.lovelychatter.blogspot.com!
so beautiful! i wish i were getting married again!