Fashion Friday: Keyhole Back Gowns

A trend we are loving right now in bridal gowns is keyhole backs.  If you're not a fan of wearing strapless (which is beautiful but not always the most comfortable), then keyhole backs may be the perfect design for you.  There are tons of options out there, from lace to satin, with fitted trumpet or a simple straight silhouette.  There are minimalist gowns as well as attention-grabbing embellished ones and depending on your taste you can expose as much or as little as you want. The best part is you don't have to worry about the gown staying up because there are sleeves! Keyhole backs are all over the runways for both 2013 and 2014, and we're sure that this trend won't be going anywhere anytime soon.  You don't even have to worry about the look being too trendy because the gowns look totally timeless.  See for yourself:

Rivini Spring Summer 2014

Claire Pettibone

Junko Yoshioka Spring Summer 2014

Rivini Spring Summer 2014

Lea-Ann Belter 2013

Claire Pettibone

Sposa by St. Pucchi 2013

Lea-Ann Belter 2013

Elizabeth Stuart White Label 2014

Eugenia Couture 2013

Pnina Tornai at Kleinfeld Spring Summer 2013

Pnina Tornai at Kleinfeld Spring Summer 2013

Moonlight 2013

Eugenia Couture 2013

Val Stefani 2013

Moonlight 2013

Style Inspiration: Colorful Invitations

Every wedding should be beautiful from the start - and by that we mean before the ceremony even begins.  You definitely want an invitation that your guests will want to showcase and hang up somewhere! Your invitations should embody the style you are aiming for on your big day, and there are so many options out there for couples of all types.  Invites offer that extra personality and touch you are looking for - and it is something you can keep forever as a keepsake, so why not make it special?  Here, we handpicked some of our favorite bright and colorful invites that surely won't get lost in any of your guests' papers.

 Credits:

1. Fresh Invitation Studio
2. Coley Kuyper
3. Wedding Paper Divas
4. Elum Designs
5. Somewhere Splendid
6. Ruffled
7. Botanical Paperworks
8. Momental Designs via The Bride's Cafe
9. Botanical Paperworks

Wedding Wednesday: Courtney and Blake Roberts

Courtney and Blake Roberts kept their wedding timeless with black, white, and green accents.  They were married at the Immaculata Church on USD's campus and then moved to the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina for their outdoor reception. The classic decor and floral arrangements worked seamlessly with the venues, because the venues had so much character already. The couple was able to create a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception with minimal detail that went a long way.

Credits
Ceremony Location: The Immaculata Church on University of San Diego's Campus
Reception Location: The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
Officiant: Deacon Mike Frazee
Photographer: Chaz Cruz Photography
Videographer: Austin Thompson
Florist: Artistic Florals
Wedding Cake: The French Gourmet
DJ: Absolute Event DJs
Catering: The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina
Invitations: Natalie McElveny
Hair: Kasey Looy
Makeup: Kalyn Pierce
Dress: Alisa Benay for The Bustle Del Mar
Men's Formal wear: Men's Wearhouse

Vendor Spotlight: Anchored by Love Events

Business Name: Anchored by Love Events
Location: Fallbrook, CA
Website: www.anchoredbyloveevents.com

Specializes In: Wedding Coordination

Kalina and Brittany are best friends and North County San Diego natives that were drawn together
by their love of the inspiring and heartfelt emotions that a wedding creates. Wedding planning
is their passion and with their knack for organization, passion for people, love of creating special
moments, and most of all an unyielding belief in love, {Anchored by Love} Events are pure magic.

“We spend our lives, whether conscience of it or not, searching for our counterpart. When we find
them, our soul is forever anchored by their love. There may be storms, but when they pass, there
our souls remain, anchored to one another. That is where our company name came from. Love is
resolute, and life may get hectic, but when you wash away all the nonsense, our souls will always
stand anchored together by love.” – Kalina and Brittany

Anchored by Love Events provides specialized packages to fit your budget and planning needs. We
want you to be able to relax and enjoy every moment of being a bride and planning your wedding
and to experience all of the love and joy that come with your special day.  We want to be there to
make sure all the little details are taken care of, to answer everyone’s questions, to calm nerves, and
most importantly, to make sure you never stop smiling on your special day. Your wedding is once
in a lifetime and one of the most beautiful occasions that you will ever experience and it should be
filled with nothing but love, laughter, and dancing!

Anchored by Love Events is offering a Day of Package for $750 to all 2013 brides! Your wedding
must take place before December 31, 2013 and must not occur on a Holiday weekend.
This promotion must be booked by November 1, 2013 to take advantage of the special package
price. Please contact us at info@anchoredbyloveevents.com for details.