{Fashion Nouveau} From Inspiration to Couture

What Inspires you? I always reveal the inspiration for every dream palette, and today is no different. However the focus is a little different. I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about changing clothes (from western to non-western), and how to bridge the gap between two or more very different looks in the same wedding. Finding the right dresses, if you chose to wear more than one, is a fun challenge for any bride willing to wear different looks that reflect her heritage, style and mood.

Take the journey with me as we explore different gorgeous ways to make a statement in whatever language you’d like. From inspiration to couture, dream your gown through the eyes of today’s modern & cultural bride.

Color Meets Shape

(Above: Reception via Tinkled Pink Brides; Green gown by Josep Font; White gown by Amsale)

Color Meets Shape: It’s always a safe bet to begin with the colors that speak to you. All the dream palettes featured on Wedding Nouveau, have a cultural overlay as well as a color scheme. You can even use the cut of the gown to transition you into a different look.

Shape Meets Energy

(Above: Flowers by Sassy Girl Weddings; Dresses by Kevan Hall)

Shape Meets Energy: Energy, the driving force behind the mood you want to evoke can be translated in color, yes…but also in texture.

Energy Meets Texture

(Above: Pillow via The Knot [Christine Johnson Photography]; Purple gown by Laura & Medni via here; White gown by Monique Lhuillier)

Energy Meets Texture: I’ve talked about alternative veils before, but should you chose to go the traditional route, the texture and flow of the veil can be the unifying look from western to non-western, equally romantic.

Texture meets Art

(Above: Illustration by My Pink Turtle; Middle gown by Argentine Designer Collection; White gown by Andre Gn)

Texture Meets Art: If detail, illustration and crafty chic are more your style, let the art and boldness of jewelry and other accessories be your guide.

Art Meets Design

(Above: Dinner table by Betsey Johnson via Apartment Therapy; Dresses by Naeem Khan)

Art Meets Design: You’ll be surprised by how much inspiration you can get from just roaming through apartment and home design magazines. As a matter of fact, if you check out one of my favorite blogs, City Sage, there are lots of Outfit-to-room ideas to get inspired by..

Design Meets Drama

(Above: Art by E.A Seguy via Elle South Africa; Purse by V. Bruce Hoeksema; Middle dress photo by Jean-Francois Campos for Vogue India via here; White dress by Georges Chakra)