emily + walter wed at the bowery hotel


Fresh grapefruit, pink chocolate and all of the other rosy hues inspiring this week's wedding makeup palettes don't even carry a flame to color infused into Emily and Walter's wedding. The Bowery Hotel served as the backdrop for the dramatic wedding where guests were treated to a meal of Miso Glazed Sea Bass and NY Strip Steak with sides of steamed clams and corn on the cob. (Even the menu sounds sexy!) The color du jour, if you can't already tell, was pure pink. Everything from the bride's heels to the blushing groom to the beautiful light-filled streets of New York City sparkled when Emily and Walter got married.  The couple felt right at the luxury boutique hotel where Walter can usually be found tending bar. Every detail, from the bride's headpiece to the chandelier centerpieces, was a nod to the couple's sophisticated style. I'm so excitd to share this wedding with you and welcome Threshold Visions the couple's fantastic photographer, to Perfect Bound.







Bride's gown-Ulla-Maija Couture
Bride's shoes - Christian Louboutin glitter peep toe slingback
Bride's Hair - Dream from Dramatics NYC
Bridesmaids dresses - Jim Hjelm Couture
Groom's tux + shoes- Gucci.
Groom's shirt- Thomas Pink
Tie-Armani Exchange
Venue - Bowery Hotel
Caterer - Bowery Hotel
Florist - Atlas Floral Decorators
Music/Dj- DJ Tommy Virtue
Wedding Bands - Tiffany
Cake-Pink Cake Box


{photo credits: threshold visions}

shopping palette: raspberry, pink chocolate & fresh grapefruit




I had so much fun putting last week's shopping pallette together, I decided to try another one. Inspired by the beautiful Melissa Sweet runway, this shopping palette is an ode to flavor. If you think pink and purple are just for little girls, look again. These pieces are drop dead sexy and deeply romantic.

From top: Christian Louboutin Ernesta Bow, $875, available at Barneys. Pleated Silk Flap Clutch, $68, available at Nordstrom. Leila Satin Flower Headband, $5, available at Forever 21. Sparkle Bow Bobby Pin, $18, available at Banana Republic.

makeup palette: flirt, fresh grapefruit & pink chocolate





I love this look for so many reasons. My bridesmaids wore navy blue dresses and it was a creative challenge to decide what color shoes they would wear. After shooting down silver, gold and all shades of black, we picked the perfect shade of purple! Seeing Melissa Sweet send the same blue and navy color combo down the runway reminded me of how well the duo works together. What's also working is this sweet color palette of pink chocolate, fresh grapefruit and a color named flirt. I love how the soft shades on the face balance out the deep hues in the dress. Lips like these are perfect for summer kisses, I mean weddings. Soft eyes and rosy cheeks keep things playful.

For a similar look, try this threesome: Amazing Seven Blush in Pink Chocolate, $22, available at Ulta. Smashbox Single Eyeshadow in Flirt, $16, available at Ulta. Benefit Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Pink Grapefruit, $18, available at Benefit.

makeup palette: currant, kiss and & bloom




I was so inspired by the hair and make up coming down the runway at the Priscilla of Boston Bridal Market presentation, I almost forgot to look at the gorgeous gowns and dresses. Almost. To view some of my favorite looks from the Fall 2010 Look Book, check out today's Daily Inspiration gallery. But in the meantime, I'd like to dedicated today's post to makeup palettes inspired by Priscilla of Boston collections. When it comes to wearing makeup for your wedding day, it's a delicate balance between too much and too little. The camera tends to wash some people out, so it's better to add a bit of extra color to ensure your look translates just as well onto film as it does in person. It's also important to pick shades that compliment both the season and your complexion as well as your dress. Shown here are close up shots of the Tatum, Blake and Lorelei gowns from the Vineyard collection. (See the entire gown at right.) All of the brides modeling the Vineyard Collection wore dark lips and smokey eyes with a hint of purple. The palette was pure fall and ultra romantic. The mood evoked by this kind of makeup palette is sleek and sophisticated, so be prepared to turn heads. Black tie wedding attire is a must for lips like these.

Stay tuned for more makeup palettes inspired by the runway. To get this look, try the following: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Kiss, $16, available at Urban Decay. Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Rose Bloom , $24, available at Sephora. Laura Mercier 'Satin' Lip Color in Currant, $22, available at Nordstrom.

{photo credits: priscilla of boston}

sneak peak: michelle + john



I'm beyond excited to be welcoming photographer David Mielcarek of CINEMATICbyDavidM to Perfect Bound. David attended the first B List wedding blogger event with by far, the coolest business cards I've ever seen. (They kind of ripped apart, were almost like post cards, were way too cool to be called "business cards... you get the picture.) Anyway, when I asked David if he had a particularly fashionable wedding to be featured on Perfect Bound he once again amazed me with his creative talent and ingenuity. I can't wait to share Michelle and John's wedding with you next week. In the meantime, I'll let David do his thing and describe what it was like working with the couple whose engagement session took place at Ikea! (I thought my husband and I got a thrill out of Ikea but we ain't got nothing on these two...)



"After working with Michelle and John on their two-part engagement session shoot I knew they were far away from ordinary wedding couples (in the best possible of ways). What I mean by that is brave, authentic, genuine, spontaneous, willing to break rules and go far beyond the common expectations. Their IKEA session is hands down my favorite shoot of the year. I mean… who else would just run through a furniture store and pose for photographs including jumping on the display beds?! But the results were fantastic! The photos from that shoot already received wonderful feedback and I have plans for more! Completing an ‘achievement’ like that makes you a bit scared… in a way, because the bar has been raised high and now comes the wedding day. You simply CAN’T fail to deliver a material that’s at least as good as the engagement session. I decided to turn this fear into creative power and not let it take over me. Instead use it as an adrenaline kick to produce even more focused and inspired images."

Thanks David and see you all back here on Monday!

{photo credits: CINEMATICbyDavidM}

reader question: hoping to find a non-weddingy wedding gown


I recently received the following question from Ashley, a spring bride who has a soft spot for high fashion: "I am hoping to find a non-weddingy wedding gown for my Spring 2010 wedding. I am going for floaty and ethereal a la Nina Ricci or J Mendel. I was wondering if you knew the name of the designer of the gown in the picture (at top.) I feel like I have seen it somewhere, on one of the blogs or in a magazine, but cannot for the life of me remember where."


The gown Ashley was referring to is a stunning Reem Acra beaded cap sleeve gown recently worn by both Jessica Szohr and Olivia Wilde. Both Jessica and Olivia are fulfilling my dream of wearing nothing but white gowns to red carpet events (when I become famous, that is.) Ashley is correct in that this isn't specifically a wedding gown. It appeared in the 2008 Spring Read- to-Wear collection, not bridal. And while the gorgeous beaded cap sleeves and silver gray fabric may be a bit out of your price range, this Twist Front Chiffon Gown with Beaded Cap Sleeves isn't. At $198, this floor-length champange gown embodies the spirit of the Reem Acra gown (at left.) It even lends itself to the same slice of ribbon that can be worn at the waist. It's a perfect fit for Ashley, who wanted something non-weddingy but is every bit the blushing bride!



{photo credits: gossip girl, elle.com, nordstrom}

birnbaum & bullock sample sale



Birnbaum & Bullock is hosting an exclusive sample sale for two days only. Unlike other bridal sample sales, Steven Birnbaum and Robert Bullock offer hands on expertise and work directly with their brides to find and fit the gown of their dreams. Working with both Steven and Robert was an experience I will never forget. I loved my Birnbaum & Bullock gown to pieces and loved going to thier studio for my fittings. Now how many brides can say that...


Their independent collections, The Steven Birnbaum Collection and The Robert Bullock Bride, debueted recently are are every bit as delightful as the the Classics (shown in today's Daily Inspiration gallery.) If you have a weakness for romance and admiration for details, don't hesitate to make an appointment!




151 West 25th Street
New York, New York 

Sample Sale

November 7th & 8th
Appointments are limited
212.242.2914

{photo credits: birnbaum & bullock}

shopping palette: eggplant, gold, teal & gray



I've been fixated on these two photos ever since Denise and Erik's wedding. The bride and groom rented a mansion during their stay in Savannah and I'm so glad their photographer, Jade McCully,, was able to capture the colors of the home along the way. Each room in the home was decorated with gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers.

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