Colors: Ivory, Chocolate Brown & Light Pink.

Fabrics: Chiffon & Silk.

Hair and Make-up: Strong Eyebrows, Red lips & clean pulled back modern chignon.

Photography by: Barnaby Draper Studios

These dresses have beautiful movement. Stay tuned for Amsale’s 2010 Bridal collection! Enjoy!

We recently got the chance to interview Mary Dann of Mary Dann Wedding Planner & Party Coordinators. Based in Los Angeles, she has been in business for almost 20 years, & become one of the premiere wedding planners in the area.  She has been a contributing writer for “Inside Weddings” and “Ceremony” magazines and has also been featured on Style Network’s “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway,”Married Away“, and WE Network’s “Platinum Wedding.”

In the interview Mary Dann introduces her new book, “Wedding Wisdom,” which she co-created with Leila Khalil of Be Inspired PR, and discusses why becoming and family a marriage counselor helped her gain more insight in her clients needs.

Enjoy!

One of our favorite designers, Romona Keveza, shares details about her latest collection and reflects on past seasons. Click above to watch the exclusive Who What Weddings interview

Calling all brides! How can you have that golden healthy golden glow on your wedding day, without damaging and drying out your skin? We found the solution! An organic, all natural, skin treatment, and bronzing spray tan. We caught up with skin care specialist, Dannielle Crouch, of Island Spray Tan,  a luxurious on location tanning service based out of southern California.  Island Spray Tan services the greater Los Angeles area and will travel  to you, so now you and your bridal party can look picture perfect for your bridal festivities. Catch a sneak peak of how it works as Dannielle gives us a little demonstration on how it works. For promotions and discounts follow Island Spray Tan on twitter, click here!

Jobyna's Bridal by Ines Di Santo at The Americana in Glendale

Ines Di Santo with her Brides at Jobyna's Bridal by Ines Di Santo grand opening

The Ribbon-Cutting at Grand Opening of Jobyna's Bridal by Ines Di Santo

Ines with Angie Kalayjian and Isabel Mardirossian

Inés Di Santo, haute couture fashion and bridal designer partnered with Jobyna’s Bridal at the Americana Glendale to open their first entirely-dedicated  bridal salon, Jobyna’s bridal by Ines Di Santo. The grand opening and launch party took place on November 12, 2009 with a fantastic party  here Inés Di Santo was there to greet brides and party goers. Di Santo unveiled her Spring/Summer 2010 gowns fresh off the runway of New York Bridal Fashion week.  The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the grand opening. Stay tuned as Who What Weddings hosts a video tour of the new store location!

Location Address:

Jobyna’s Bridal by Ines Di Santo
The Americana at Brand
171 Caruso Ave, Glendale , CA
(on Brand between Caruso & Colorado)

Le Petit Ermitage Masquerade ball

Chameleon Chairs with Wild Flower Linen

Tic Tock Couture Floral

Petit Ermitage Masquerade Ball - Patio

Masquerade Ball - Detail Florals by Tic Tock Couture

Masquerade Ball - Candy Buffet Bar

Host of Masquerade Ball, Harmony Walton

Hair & Make up by Fiore Beauty

Masquerade Ball - Make Up Artist

Petit Ermitage Painted Masquerade Mask

Jamie of Fiore Beauty

Ladies of the Masquerade

Cobalt Events & Bridal Bar

Laura Grier of Beautiful Day Photography

Aqua Lilies

Aqua Lilies Performing poolside at Petit Ermitage

AquaLilies Performance

What a fantastic event! The Bridal Bar and Angeleno Magazine hosted an amazing Masquerade Ball at the Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood, CA on November 17, 2009.  Designed by Cobalt Events , the extravagant ball had an all star team of industry vendors including Tic Tock Couture Florals,  Classic Party Rentals, Beautiful Day Photography, Laura Hooper Calligraphy, Custom Candy Buffet Bars, Plush Puffs,  Supernova String Quartet, and Madame Chocolat. The highlight of the night without a doubt was a performance by the Aqualillies, a 50′s inspired water ballet group. Guests were invited to have their face painted by an authentic french Masquerade make-up artist and have their photos taken with a group of lovely Masquerade Models  wearing sexy lingerie  with their gorgeous hair and makeup by Fiore Beauty. Many industry movers and shakers were in attendance. Scroll through to see who you recognize behind the masks!

Who What Weddings caught up with couture bridal fashion designer, Alisa Benay, who recently launched her premiere collection at New York’s Bridal Fashion Week. Alisa shares her inspirations for premiere collection  ”dresses that are fresh, contemporary interpretations of vintage designs that will make every bride feel as glamorous as she looks.” Her designs were all the buzz this Bridal Market and we are looking forward to seeing what she has in store for next season. If you don’t already, click here to follow Alisa Benay on twitter!

Who What Weddings got a chance to interview Colette Komm, a young fresh faced couture wedding gown designer, who specializes in one of a kind, made to order, old world style wedding gowns. Enjoy !