Alternative Wedding Dresses - a few of my favourites

Finding alternative wedding dresses and alternative wedding jewelry can be hard. There is so much of the "other" to wade through that it can be a lot of work finding something truly unique. I thought I would share with you some of my favourite alternative wedding dresses of the moment. Enjoy!

This one is my favourite from Elizabeth Dye's 2010 bridal collection "Heroines"
I am actually in love with her whole collection, it was very hard to pick a favourite.

This amazing silk skirt, top, and belt is by the Norwegian designer Oleana. Oleana makes these gorgeous silk pieces in a variety of rich colours that are perfect for a unique wedding day.

This dress is from the 2010 bridal collection of Alabama Chanin. Each of their pieces is made by hand, using a combination of new, organic, and recycled materials. The hand detailing on this dress is incredibly intricate and unusual.

A one of a kind Love Story Necklace (above) or Cherry Blossom Necklace (below) would add the perfect finishing touch to any one of these alternative wedding dresses.

Love Story Necklace Contest Closing

Friday was the closing date for my Love Story Necklace Contest, originally launched on Offbeat Bride.com - where I asked brides-to-be to tell me their love story to try to win a custom made one of a kind Love Story Necklace. I am excited to pick a winner. I am also a little sad that I won't have beautiful love stories in my inbox every day.
How amazing, how complex, how exciting, how confusing, how incredible love is. I feel so touched that so many women were open and honest and shared their love stories with me. There is such beauty in each of them. Through reading all of the loves stories I have learned that our ability to love surpasses any amount of pain and heartache that we go through. I feel so touched and honored to have read each of the love stories that I received. Now, for the hard part, picking the winner....I'll keep you posted. I will be consulting with my creative team this week, I will be announcing the winner next week.