Aujourd’hui, j’aimerais vous faire découvrir le mariage de notre magnifique et stylée mariée Laura, qui a trouvé avec moi la […]

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REAL BRIDE: Laura et Otto au Beau Rivage Palace de Lausanne

Belle en Blanc Lausanne

Aujourd’hui, j’aimerais vous faire découvrir le mariage de notre magnifique et stylée mariée Laura, qui a trouvé avec moi la robe de ses rêves en Septembre dernier pour son mariage qui a eu lieu le 25 juillet 2015 au Beau Rivage Palace et aux Portes des Iris.

Le mariage de Laura a déjà été fièrement publié sur le site internet du designer, Augusta Jones, mais j’aimerais aussi vous le faire partager. Ci-dessous, l’interview de Laura :

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La Fameuse Question

Otto avait fait en sorte que deux choses soient faites avant sa demande. Un, qu’il ait demandé ma main à mon père ainsi qu’à mon beau-père et deux, qu’il ait acheté la bague. Outre cela, il n’avait aucune idée de comment il allait faire sa demande, quand et même où. Le jour d’après qu’Otto ait demandé la permission à ma famille, nous partions pour la Suisse Italienne. Lorsque nous sommes arrivés, nous avons fait un tour en bateau et ensuite nous nous sommes promenés au bord du lac de Lugano. Otto portait un sac à dos, ce qui n’était pas de son habitude, mais m’avait dit que cela était pour porter nos vestes en cas de pluie.
Tout au long de notre parcours, il m’avait fait monter et grimper des collines et redescendre, etc. Finalement, nous sommes arrivés dans les jardins d’un hôtel magnifique qui avait une terrasse surplombant le parc et le lac. Il y avait deux tables, une pour nous et une autre pour un couple qui allait partir. Otto est parti quelques instants pour aller commander du champagne et avait laissé son sac si suspicieux sur la chaise. Enfin bon, avant même que je m’en aperçoive, mon copain de 7 ans était à genoux, me disant les mots les plus adorables et en me posant « La Question ».

Shop Till You Drop

Après avoir essayé plusieurs robes dans de nombreuses boutiques de villes européennes, j’étais si ravie d’avoir trouvé « la » robe dans la ville où nous allions nous marier. Lorsque j’ai essayé la robe Skyler, j’ai tout de suite su que c’était celle-ci. Elle donnait cette sensation de romantisme, avec de la dentelle, des boutons, une traine, le dos décolleté…. elle avait tout ce dont je cherchais dans une robe. De plus, la boutique avait une lumière et une atmosphère incroyable.

Le Jour Parfait

Ce jour-là, tout est allé en douceur. La température était parfaite, le soleil brillait, les invités étaient heureux, et nous étions heureux. Je n’avais pas réussi à dormir beaucoup le soir d’avant, mais curieusement j’avais ce jour-là une surcharge d’énergie et j’étais juste sur un nuage tout le long.

Les mots de la Sagesse

Ne vous inquiétez pas des petites choses qui ne sont pas comme vous aviez exactement planifié, les choses sont comme elles sont et personnes ne le remarquera.

N’oubliez pas de prendre un moment pour respirer et vous relaxer durant la journée, regardez autour de vous, et réalisez combien vous avez de la chance de vous marier et d’avoir toutes ces personnes qui ont fait le déplacement pour partager ce jour avec vous.

Partez en lune de miel juste après!

 

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4th anniversary of Belle en Blanc

It’s already our 4th Birthday!! How quickly time passes by… I remember as yesterday the big rush and excitement before the official opening of the boutique Belle en Blanc on the 16th of November 2011. We had so much success since, and just so many amazing brides, guests, new friendship formed, and network booming!The past 4 years have been a lot of hard work, endless hours spend on research, PR, marketing, bridal markets, and all whilst also becoming a mother! I really don’t know how i managed to pull it all together, but it is certainly my biggest passion, and i can’t imagine doing anything else!

Just to remind you all how it went, i enclose a few photos of our fabulous artist Tony Kunz who captured the essence of the opening night and the beauty of our gowns, and models who presented the catwalk for the guests.

We have dresses over 500 glamorous brides since that day, and the boutique hosted some of the most recognized bridal designers.

However, we have changed our focus and went from all-British to more internationally based designers. Being Polish myself, i am thrilled to announce that we have been very successfully working with a Cracow based polish designer, ANNA KARA, and her collection is just out of this world! think stunning delicate laces, open backs, floaty fabrics, which give a floaty, fresh, bohemian bridal look.

We have introduced also Israelian desinger RIKI DALAL HAUTE COUTURE, and the dresses are designed for sexy, confident and certainly a very fit bride 🙂 Low backs, open sides, very plunging necklines, and most exquisite lace combinations possible. This collection is not to be missed!

Additionally to that we are of course still very happy to be continuing with amazing AUGUSTA JONES, whose collection has been the biggest hit since the opening of the boutique, with one year only we have had 50 happy Augusta Jones brides! A record for any of our designers, and well deserved as Augusta’s dresses are perfectly cut, with very interesting combination of moder, classic and a little touch of sexy look, giving our brides a dream body and feminine style they love so much.

 

 

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REAL BRIDE: MANON IN SEXY ANITA

Today we are so thrilled to introduce to you another happy Belle en Blanc bride, Manon, who got married in May 2015, in the region of Neuchatel.

When i met Manon, we immediately had a very good connection, and very quickly found the dream gown she was looking for, although didn’t realise that Anita is going to be The One. Manon came accompagnied by her 2 sisters and the most warm, charming and loving grandmother any girl can dream off.

We met again two weeks after to confirm the choice, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and Anita was the obvious winner and the only choice really. Manon looked and felt amazing on her wedding day, and the famous now dress by Augusta Jones really enhances her feminine shape, whilst keeping the overall bridal look effortlessly elegant to fit her bohemian style, romantic wedding 🙂

Have a look for yourself. I send my big kiss to Manon and her bridesmaids, who also were tremendously stylish, wearing our collection of multi-wrap bridesmaids gowns in Mint colour.

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Bohemian GULIA at her Spring Swiss Wedding

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BRAZILIAN WEDDING IN VOGUE

Not so long ago we were styling our beautiful Brazilian bride Thais for her wedding, at least this is what we thougth!! This not so long ago was in fact in early 2013, and when we heard back from Thais to help style her sister’s wedding, we realised, once again, just how quickly time passes!

Thais wore a understated silk mousseline floaty and sophisticated gown “Bacal” by Stephanie Allin, and we styled it with Caroline Castigliano sparkly belt. Stephanie Browne, our most appreciated bijoux desinger, offered to do a lovely bespoke headpiece with birdcage veil, and we polished the look with Diademe Bracelet and Diademe Earrings. The most stylish brides of Belle en Blanc choose either Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin stunning footwear for thier wedding day, and Thais opted for the latter, with gorgeous red bootoms, so recognisable! See how the entire wedding preparation and meticulous detailing came together to form the most wonderful day for her and Phil here

Our lovely Thais will come to see us in the boutique on Saturday, but we could’t help and share this wonderful video from her so very stylish and elegant wedding that took place in her home country, Briazi, on the 6th of July 2013.

We really love to hear back from you, our gorgeous brides, and there is really never too late to share your videos/photos with us here at Belle en Blanc,

Happy Wedding Anniversary Thais, xoxo

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REAL BRIDE: Claire and Sebastien March 2015, Valais

Hi Ladies,

Here are a few pictures of our special day…what an amazing day it was!! The dress was a massive success and received so many complements. ..

Thank you so much for all your help. I hope our paths will meet again some day…

Wishing all the very best,
Claire
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ILONA et MIRZA mariage Novembre 2014, Portes des Iris


Ilona and Mirza short wedding film (Suisse) from TREFLE STUDIO on Vimeo.

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Winter Wedding Inspiration Shooting – The Alpina Hotel Gstaad

hello there… we’ve been quiet, but extremely busy for past months, but we have some Very Special news and announcements to share with all our lovely brides who already got their dresses for next year, as well as all our future brides, who booked in for appointments. Shhhh…. you have to be a little patient, and let us finalise some details, but fits, we are uuber excited to share with you the results of our absolutely breathtaking Winter Wedding Inspiration Shoot we had a pleasure  to participate some time ago.

One of our good friends, Lucie from Bliss Wedding and Events Designer, called in with this fantastic idea for winter wedding inspiration. We met, and things immediately started falling into place: the dress was a must to be this stunning Caroline Castilgiano “BeLoved” silk organza and handmade cotton beaded lace, with full skirt and stunning back detail! This was a perfect choice for the winter wedding celebration, and our brides love that gown- its a true stunner and show stopper not only for winter wedding.

We feel that with bridal season and fashion changing so quickly, this Winter Wedding Inspiration will truly show a lot of brides just how much fun and individuality you can create around winter season. The choice of beautiful hotels and locations is never ending in the Swiss Alps, and we, at Belle en Blanc have been seeing increasing number of ladies, who dont want a traditional summer wedding, and are opting for fun, white winter fun with cosy scenery of fireplace and very often Christmas ambiance in mountain locations!

The design of our inspiration shooting have been done by Lucie at Bliss, and Jennia from Jenia Sanguinetti photography couldn’t have done a better job with watchful eye and her camera lence catching up every single stunning detail of the setting, the dress, the bride herself, and all details that make up for unique and stylish wedding this one is! Big thanks to the Alpina Hotel and Spa in Gstaad  for eagerly agreeing to our shooting. For any bride, this place is truly a bridal paradise 🙂

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REAL BRIDE: MANON IN GLAMOUR

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REAL BRIDE: Sophie in bespoke Caroline Castigliano