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STUNNING STEPHANIA IN RIKI DALAL

What a pleasure to share these gorgeous images of our beautiful bride Stephania who married her sweetheart in beautiful ceremony in Spain in 2016. We only just got the images, but as they say…. better late then never 🙂

Stephania opted for lavish lace gown with long sleeves and intricate details. The dress, as you can see fits our bride like a glove and she is simply a Vision!

The wedding reception was held at the venue with immense garden, lots of greenery and very natural feel to it. We love the lines of hortensias and the veils of plants hugging the building,  so romantic..

 

as you can see, these two are in mode “papparazzi” 🙂 the groom protecting his bride ..awwww

The photo session in the forest and during the warm glow of the sunset is just to die for, we truly adore the style of this couple, and I absolutely love the flower crown that Stephania chose for her hair. it goes very well with her look, and softens the daring feel of the dress !

Well, this photo just says it all really! LOVE IS IN THE AIR 🙂

lots of kissing and hugging, and truly a special moment during the photoshoot

and the fist dance is just THE STAR of the day 🙂

Such a pleasure to dress you Stephania, we adore the photos, you both look wonderful and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

 

Team Belle en Blanc Lausanne

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Beautiful Maira wearing Noya Bridal to her Winter Wonderland Wedding

Dear Readers, Lovely Brides,

I know its been soooo long since our last post… we have neglected our blog for some time, as we were so extremely busy at the boutique preparing all those lovely stylish brides for their summer 2017 weddings.

I am actually working from home today, as with this heat, its really difficult to keep going at the speed I’ve been working recently… so while my darling son Noah is sweetly enjoying his nap on our sofa, I am quickly grabbing the opportunity to share with you this amazingly beautiful, full of soft hues, and lovely details photo session that our glamorous bride, Maira, had after their wedding in March of this year.

Only a few photographers I know can deliver such magnificent job, and I am very proud to say that Mailys Fortune is just at the top of the game, and she is widely popular amongst our brides. just as well as with images as below, who can resist??

so, without further due, as I really have to get going, It is my immense pleasure to share with you those bubble of emotions photos to keep you perhaps a bit coller on this super hot summer afternoon 🙂

I promise, there will be plenty more of gorgeous images being posted from our brides, as pictures start flooding our mailbox, but I just need to find time to give them justice and actually publish on the blog with a few words of appreciation to all involved!

love you lots, keep smiling beauties and see you shortly soon *-*

xoxo

Olga

 

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CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO-HOW ITS MADE

We have just returned from our collection buying trip in London, where we have met with Caroline Castigliano personally in her beautiful Knightsbridge boutique. We had a lovely chat and saw some stunning gowns made by Caroline, but above all we discussed how her dresses are made to give the understated glamour, elegant and luxurious look that all brides want.

We noticed that in today’s bridal industry there is just so many cheap copies of beautifully crafted, handmade designers gowns, that for a future bride it might be difficult at first to spot the difference. Caroline uses finest silks and laces from worldwide known fabric designers, and it just makes all the difference combined with Caroline’s signature corsetry, which made her brand move to the top of bridal industry for decades now.

So, dear brides, please sit back and enjoy this video about craftsmanship behind your dressmaking at Caroline Castigliano.

 

Kisses to you all beautiful ladies,

Olga and Clara

 

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JENNY IN AUGUSTA JONES, AT PORTES DES IRIS, FAIRYTALE WEDDING

Once again we would love to congratulate our beautiful bride.

Jenny is a very discreet, adorable, pretty and warm person. During the appointments at the boutique, and after trying a good number of dresses with us, we found the one! the one that makes Jenny’s heart pop, her face smile and eyes shine a million stars 🙂

The final choice was a dress named ISLA from the collection of our British designer Augusta Jones. The soft mermaid dress, made of corded lace and decorated with soft sequins to bring some glow to the overall look. Our adorable couple got married in Autumn, almost winter month of October in breathtaking scenery of Pores des Iris, an old renovated farmhouse whit stunning gardens and lake view, near Morges and Lausanne.

We had a great pleasure to share these precious moments with our couple, and to add a touch of our help to their wedding.

Once again, a big congratulations and lots of happiness for your future!

Warmly,

Team Belle en Blanc

Photos by Christelle Naville

 

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A Venetian Romance

There are very few cities that are so filled with passion as Venice is.

Everything there – the canals, the piazzas, the views… – is all for to lovers and their passions.

We’re simply thrilled when our dear Mailys Fortune invited us to be part of this wedding extravaganza.

I mean, Italy, summertime, weddings…. what could be more perfect?

So let me guide you through the shoot!

We open in Venice…

Meet the groom, Jorge…

…and his bride (for the day), Flora!

Flora is wearing powder blue Rachel Simpson shoes!

 

 

 

 

 

She is wearing ELISA  from WATTERS…

And we’re loving the flower crown and bouquet combo!

…and here’s the groom carrying off his bride!

…the new family: bride, groom, and puppy!

…the puppy also carries a little bouquet!

…and the groom follows his bride! Happy bride, happy life!

And since it’s set in Venice, Gondolas were a must-have!

…the breathtaking moment of the kiss… and a new dress by RIKI DALAL

Don’t be fooled by the lace details! It’s actually just one piece that gives you a wonderfully contemporary crop top effect!

What a lovely mirror effect you get from the columns and arches!

…and a final “woof” from this friendly puppy whose humans JUST got married!

 

 

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Credits

ROMANCE IN VENICE

Photography: Maïlys Fortune & Gregory Batardon
Models: Flora Marchon & Jorge M. Oliveira
Event design: EMA Giangreco Weddings
Venue: Residence Palazzo Odoni
Floral Design: Fioreria San Rocco Eventi
Wedding dresses: Belle en Blanc
Bracelet: L’Atelier de Sylvie
Groom’s vest: Poil de Chameau

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5 Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

#1: Shop nearby!

Choose a shop that’s is either conveniently located next to your work place or to your home. It’s not just about the purchase, it is also about the fittings and if you live in Lausanne, maybe it’s not convenient to fly all the time to London…

#2: Limit your number of visits

Ever heard of dress overdose? The brain can only handle a few options at a time, so do yourself a favor and limit it to one or two shops so you can use all your brain power in choosing dresses and not shops.

#3: Do your research and use event to your advantage

Keep an eye on your local boutique event’s and make sure you rsvp to all their sample sales, trunk shows and discount events. You never know when you can save money for your special day.

#4: Quality has a price

If your dream dress is from this year’s collection of a very well-known designer, don’t expect it to be discounted. Also, don’t expect to find quality on a very low price. Try to find a balance between price, quality and your dreams.

#5: Boutique Fees

More and more boutiques are charging clients for the appointments. It’s a way for them to better segment their clients and to give a value to the consulting service they provide. Good boutiques will refund this value when you order the dress and leave you feeling confident, happy and informed.

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STYLISH SADINA IN CUSTOM MADE “MEGAN” BY AUGUSTA JONES

When Sadina walk to the boutique, it was getting close to 17h and i was about to close for the day, and had home. But the enthusiasm and great energy that i felt from the bride and her sister and friends were so positive, that i decided to run the appointment anyway (a date with my husband will have to wait a bit longer…)

Sadina knew the boutique via her sister, who just got the job in the same building as Belle en Blanc, and as it turned out, they were all the way around Lausanne desperately looking for the dream dress, and in desperation her sister finally proposed coming to us. As it later turned out, the dream was just under the nose 🙂

We started the appointment with some very beautiful dresses, but Sadina wanted to have a very sexy, stylish dress. When we put on Megane by Augusta Jones the choice was the most natural and obvious  and also applauded by all parties immediately. We have found THE ONE, and Sadina looked absolutely stunning. One small tweak to the neckline to provide slightly more cleavage and the star was born.

When the dress arrived a few months later, and Sadina came to do her fitting, we had absolutely nothing to do as the dress fitted perfectly :)!

The big day arrived and the bride looked absolutely STUNNING!! We had to wait slightly longer then anticipated for the photos, but nonetheless the result is amazing, and it was worth the wait.

The wedding took place in Montreux in September 2015, and was photographed by Jessica Amber Photography.

Bride with her bridesmaids Montreux, Vaud
Bride with her bridesmaids Montreux, Vaud
Wedding Ceremony, bride arrives
Wedding Ceremony, bride arrives
Wedding ceremony Montreux
Wedding ceremony Montreux
Photo session wedding by the lake
Photo session wedding by the lake
Wedding day photography
Wedding day photography
BELLE EN BLANC LAUSANNE
BELLE EN BLANC LAUSANNE
Montreux wedding
Montreux wedding
Married couple by the Lake Geneva
Married couple by the Lake Geneva
Sadina wears backless Megane by Augusta Jones
Sadina wears backless Megane by Augusta Jones

 

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Sweet Joelle in ANNA KARA, September 2015 Gruyere Wedding

“Belle en blanc…its simply a dream wedding dress boutique!

I discovered the boutique and their beautiful dresses at the catwalk of the Bridal Exibition Marinatal in Lausanne, and immediately i lfell in love with their style of the dresses.
I then discovered the boutique itself, during an appointment, and met Olga, the owner, who immediately knew what i wanted for my big day. We didn’t need much time to understand it, and for Olga to find the dream wedding dress for my day!
Even after a surprise in measurement change (baby tummy), Olga and her magic team adjusted the dress perfectly to my changing size, and it was just perfect! I received so many compliments on my beautiful wedding dress!
Other then the beauty and elegance of the presented dresses at Belle en Blanc, you get to meet a very patient and professional consultant who is passionate by their job and will always listen to you.
Thank you to Olga for her kindness, and her precious advice and availability.”
Joelle wore a special “Bergamot” dress by our very appreciated and demanded Polish designer, Anna Kara.
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STUNNING SANDRA IN A DREAMY WINTER SETTING

Not so long ago, we have been trully honoured to meet, become very close with and also celebrate the wedding of a very special couple……… Sandra got married early November 2015 in the most romantic and fairy-tale wedding setting imaginable. I have discovered the photos just few days ago, and i simply went speechless for a very long while (which for those who know me well, are very aware its rather hard to do to 🙂

When Sandra was telling  me about her wedding plans, i could picture some details, but what i discovered looking at the photos, was simply utter amazement and a slight hint of very healthy jeleaousy, which all combined truly went to prove that Sandra is a pro in events organizing and thought about every slightest detail for her special day. This wedding is simply a perfect setting that takes me back in time, gives me goosebumps, impresses me and provides a very very cosy feeling all at once.

The warm, cosy ambience, the very old-fashioned, romantic and grand at the same time set-up of the wedding venue, the stunning yet so simple flower and table decor, with only hints of white and soft green tones, and to complete that all, the warm autumn leaves, and a gold-glowing mood of each photo and emotions so beautifully captured by Sandra’s friend and a photographer, who specially attended this wedding traveling all the way from USA.

I think i can speak for all the guests who attended the ceremony and the reception, that to be invited and present at Sandra’s and Johny’s wedding was a true honour and eye treat that will be long remembered by her friends and family.

A few words about the dress: we choose a simple and sophisticated strapless gown by Caroline Castigliano called “Love Letters” (could we even ask for more romantic name !?) and changed the style by adding long corded lace sleeves to match the mood of the late autumn wedding and weather conditions, and Sandra wanted to have ivory belt as well, instead of the original grey one that was part of this design. After a few appointments and verification of alterations, we were happy with the final result and both agreed that changing the sleeves to full length was the perfect choice! Sandra’s day was simply perfect!!

We could not be happier and prouder to share this beautiful wedding with you . Big congratulations to Sandra and Johny on their wedding and my thanks for sharing those amazing bubbles of emotions with us, and our visitors, who will surely enjoy admiring them as much as we did 🙂

Lots of love, and warm hugs to you both,

Olga

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REAL BRIDE: SOPHIE at Portes des Iris

Just have a look at our delicate bride Sophie, who got married this year, in July at magnificent venue Portes des Iris, in Vullierons.

Sophie choose a classic, elegant and timeless style dress called Marylin by our very admired designer, Augusta Jones. We slightly changed the neckline, and really gave the personal touch to Sophie’s gown choice, by making the strapless gown, using a lovely satin duchess to make the bodice, and soft, floaty silk organsa skirt to give a romantic, light and airy overall look.

As you can see on the images, the wedding theme was soft, blush and pastel colours, and Jenia Sanguinetti, one of the most amazing wedding photographers ever, made some really fabulous pictures during the famous golden hour, so much loved by many photographers.

We love the final look and are very happy to be able to share yet one more of our lovely, happy Belle en Blanc brides of 2015 🙂