Bohemian Rhapsody: Delicate Wedding Gowns with Boho Edge and Sleek Styling

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Written by
Megan McCarty Lara Burnap

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Spring Summer 2014

We just love mixing a bit of glamour with a touch of bohemian styling. Inspired by the historic rockers of called Laurel Canyon their home, we teamed up with Kristin Banta Events to create a boho-meets-midcentury-modern setting with bridal styling lightly influenced with a rock-n-roll sensibility. The overall look is all at once classic, lightly boho and just a little edge. And what we love most, is how it's the little details, a hairpiece, veil or unexpected pop of color in the jewels that make these looks so vibrant. And for more inspiration, check out the modern boho set (click here) for beautiful wedding decor inspirations (we're so obsessed with all the details on the table tops) while ogling beautiful designs from St. Pucchi, Alivina Valenta, Lazaro and more. 

(below left) St. Pucchi Couture’s spaghetti-strap sheath features an empire-cut, deep v-neck gown with hand- embroidered and jeweled ricamo netting over silk charmeuse, $7,250, paired with a delicate ivory capelet of hand-embroidered lace details, $1,295, all from the St. Pucchi Flagship Salon in West Hollywood. Add a modern look with a Zeffiria by Vittoria Faccin single bangle, $298 for a set of seven, at intermix; and a 28-carat, green amethyst Koko ring, $8,000, from Misahara; and Vera Wang love collection’s two-carat diamond frame split-shank ring in white gold, $9,499.99, at Zales.

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(pictured right) Alvina Valenta’s slim-fitting champagne gown featuring ivory english net and chantilly lace over silk charmeuse, $3,850, at the JLM Couture Flagship Salon in West Hollywood. Maria Elena’s Swarovski crystal headpiece serves as a glistening statement piece, price upon request, from Lovella Bridal Salon in Glendale, with m.c.l by Matthew Campbell Laurenza stone pavé hinge cuff, $1,870, at Neiman Marcus, and Vera Wang love collection diamond ring.

(on him) Black by Vera Wang’s Super 120s gray tuxedo,
featuring a two- button jacket with a satin-edge notch lapel and side
vents, price upon request, over a Joseph & Feiss slim-fit dress
shirt in white, $39.99, all from men’s wearhouse, with Formal Knight’s
black dress shoes, price upon request, from Friar Tux Shop.

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(on her) St. Pucchi Couture’s spaghetti-strap sheath, see above for details.

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(on right) Claire Pettibone’s minuet gown delivers an air of romance with ivory
lace lined in pearl silk, a floral empire sash, a sweetheart neckline
and a keyhole back, $4,700, at Claire Pettibone in Los Angeles. Bring
the glitz with St. Pucchi’s topaz and emerald stone headpiece, $1,595;
Alex Soldier’s emerald green ring, $1,650, at Alex Soldier; and Vera
Wang Love Collection’s two-carat diamond ring, $9,499.99.

(on left) Dazzling with a holy trinity of jewels, feathers and sequins, Lazaro’s strapless gown is encrusted with ivory jewels and features a feathered and sequined a-line skirt, $6,380, at Jlm Couture Flagship Salon. Add a dash of color with Baccarat’s crystal bracelet, $5,900, from Baccarat in Costa Mesa; and turquoise earrings, $120, from Charles Albert. Add a sparkling touch with Vera Wang Love Collection’s two-carat diamond ring, $9,499.99.

(on left) Lazaro’s ivory beaded and tulle trumpet gown fuses delicate beading with
dramatic tulle, delicately juxtaposing an elongated sheer embroidered
bodice with a champagne layered tulle skirt with horsehair hem and a
sweeping train, $4,698.95, at Mon Amie Bridal Salon. Add shimmer with
m.c.l by Matthew Campbell Laurenza’s pavé cuff, $1,815; and large stone
pavé hinge cuff, $1,870; both at Neiman Marcus. Finish with Vera Wang
Love Collection‘s two- carat diamond ring, $9,499.99. 

(on right) Liancarlo’s high and low strapless gown
featuring a ruched bodice $2,998.95, at Mon Amie Bridal Salon in Costa
Mesa. Add a little retro sparkle with Trace Henningsen Bridal’s crystal
headpiece, $390, from Trace Henningsen Bridal in Los Angeles. Complete
the look with a blue lapis honeycomb bangle, $168, from Silicon Valley’s
Isharya; Zeffiria by Vittoria Faccin bangles, $298, and Vera Wang’s
love collection two- carat diamond ring, $9,499.99.

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St. Pucchi’s ivory grecian column dress
featuring embroidered silk and cap sleeves, $12,090, at St. Pucchi
Flagship Salon. Lend a hip but delicate edge with a veil by Stella’s
Fashions featuring a lace headpiece, $345.95, at Mon Amie Bridal Salon
in Costa Mesa, and finish with Zeffiria by Vittoria Faccin bangles,
$298.

(on him) Tallia Orange’s blue velvet slim-fit blazer proves that grooms can be
glamorous, too, $175, at Macy’s. Balance a statement blazer with the
necessary basics, such as this Joseph & Feiss dress shirt and Black
by Vera Wang pants, price upon request, from men’s wearhouse.

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