Monday, 4 May 2015

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Spanish wedding dress designers - Pronovias

2016 Atelier and Bridal Pronovias collections already available online!
Fashion Show titled "Once upon a time" will be taking place on 9th of May in New York. You can see life streaming here: http://www.pronovias.us/

Pronovias is a bridal fashion company from Barcelona, Spain. Available on the market for 50 years. Launched their Atelier line in 2013. Collaborating with world most famous designers, like Elie Saab in 2015 (Elie by Elie Saab).  With 163 stores present in 105 countries, Pronovias is one of the worlds leaders of the bridal industry.

Pronovias has a bridal, atelier and cocktail dresses collection. Shopping only with appointment.

There are several channels available cor their fans and clients community:
Pronovias TV: http://www.pronovias.us/pronovias-media-tv/pronovias-tv
Blog: http://www.atelierbackstage.com/en/
Mobile App: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/pronovias/id413293980?mt=8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pronovias?brand_redir=838212729558515

Lets have a look at the 2016 collection even before the official show in New York!!

PRONOVIAS ATELIER 2016

Almost casual, simple cuts, mermaid style:




Lace and organza princess dresses:


A-line lace and silk:



PRONOVIAS BRIDAL COLLECTION 2016

Majority of princess and mermaid cuts, lots of lace and silk! Beautiful!
You can see all of them here: http://www.pronovias.us/wedding-dresses/pronovias-2016/
and here are my picks:











Friday, 17 April 2015

Most popular Spanish Wedding Dress designers




Looking to buy your wedding gown in Spain? This is the list of most popular Spanish wedding dress designers. I will tell you more about them, show their collections, store locations and other details in next articles.


1. Pronovias

http://www.pronovias.es/

Pronovias is a fashion company that used to be led by Manuel Mota. The company is known to have created cresses for supermodels like Miranda Kerr, Bar Rafeli and Doutzen Kroes. Manuel Moto’s recent work incorporates a variety of progressive necklines (keyhole and asymmetrical), as well as flowing chiffon flowers, empire waist sashes and unexpected uses of tulle.



2. Aire Barcelona

http://www.airebarcelona.com/en/

Romance, beauty, elegance, delicacy- these are just a few words that perfectly describe Aire Barcelona designer wedding dresses. Every woman should have these qualities, especially on her wedding day. This special event represents an opportunity to enjoy the fact that you’re a woman and it is a call for joy and celebration. Aire Barcelona could offer you all these things.



3. La Sposa

http://www.lasposa.info/

La Sposa is one of the most prominent designers under The Pronovias Group umbrella.



4. Rosa Clará

http://www.rosaclara.es/en/

Rosa Clará is modern, feminine resounding beauty. As the preeminent couture bridal design house in Spain, Rosa Clará provides brides with a very romantic and seductive silhouette.



5. St.Patrik

http://www.sanpatrick.com/

San Patrick is a major brand line of Pronovias Fashion Group, owning many famous brands, created in collaboration with famous designers.
Today San Patrick is an international leader in bridal fashion. The company currently has more than 3,800 sales points in 75 countries.



6. Victorio & Lucchino

http://www.victorioylucchinoatelier.com/novias-2013/

Victorio & Lucchino is a Spanish fashion, which takes its name from those of its creators, José Víctor Rodríguez Caro (Victorio) and José Luis Medina del Corral (Lucchino).
Their creations, which are characterised by bright colours and the use of lace and ruffles, have appeared on catwalks in Japan, Germany, Italy and the United States…



7. Raimon Bundó

http://www.raimonbundo.com/

Family firm Raimon Bundó was founded 4 decades ago to bring the exacting techniques of the houte couture to bridal wear. Based in Barcelona its designes straddle a divine between elegance and audacity in approach with veteran designer Cristina Arana and Ivonne Ruiz, has increasingly brought in line with latest trends.



8. Inmaculada García

http://inmaculadagarcia.com/es/LANG/inmaculada-garcia/

Based in Barcelona. Started her career offering to clients personalized and handmade wedding dresses made by request. In 2007 opened her own Atelier and in 2009 decided to iniciate the manufacturing process of her dresses, but maintaining the handmade finishing of each of them, which is still done with extreme delicacy in the production workshop.



9. Rubén Perlotti

http://www.rubenperlotti.com/inicio.html

Spanish designer brand Ruben Perlotti is a bridal wear firm with a long tradition. Its namesake designer has created everything from ready-to-wear to haute couture and even ad-lib for more than 20 years. Rubén Perlotti dresses are made from natural fabrics like silk and jacquard, using state-of-the-art technology to achieve new and exclusive materials. The company goes for quality in all its design processes, making unique, one-off gowss in a contemporary style.



10. Novissima

http://www.novissima.es/

Bridal group Novissima was created more than 40 years ago by Isaac Banarroch, who opened his first bridal and ceremonial gown factory in Spain at a time when they had to be tailor made. The company is now second largest in Spain and has collections made by top Spanish designers including Charo Peres, Elio Berhanyer, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Devota & Lomba, Duyos, Camila Elbaz and Javier Larraínzar, in addition to its own gowns which are divided up into several lines. Designer quality, exquisite fabrics and personaloised service in Espacio Novissima make the brand what it is today.



11. YolanCris

http://www.yolancris.com/yolancris/us/

Yolanda and Cristina grew surrounded by organza, tulle and silk at the bridal store which her mother managed. It is in this context that gradually appeared the idea to revolutionize the bridal fashion. In 2005 both sisters decided to give rise to their dream by creating their brand turned towards natural and authentic women. The fusion between a traditional sewing method and an innovative design closed to prêt-a-porter trends sign the magic success of these two sisters with constant and incomparable boiling talent!

Sunday, 12 April 2015

Wedding dress trends - 2015


If you are still looking for perfect dress for this season, see below the current trends:



Lace and sheer sleeves dresses:


FROM LEFT: TEMPERLEY BRIDAL, REEM ACRA, MAGGIE SOTTERO





"Something blue":


FROM LEFT: CLAIRE PETTIBONE, LIANCARLO, JOHANNA JOHNSON




Mid-length dresses:


FROM LEFT: LEGENDS ROMONA KEVEZA, OLEG CASSINI, MARCHESA





Dresses with party touch:


FROM LEFT: HAYLEY PAIGE, NAEEM KHAN, THEIA




Cozy/Winter Dresses:


FROM LEFT: HOUGHTON, DELPHINE MANIVET, ANNE BOWEN





Dresses with draped shoulder beading:


FROM LEFT: ALFRED ANGELO, KELLY FAETANINI, REEM ACRA





Two-for-one dresses (ceremony and reception):


FROM LEFT: RIVINI, KELLY FAETANINI, INES DI SANTO





Unique Fabrics:


FROM LEFT: HAYLEY PAIGE, ROMONA KEVEZA COLLECTION, JUDD WADDELL




Dresses with shoulder streamers:


FROM LEFT: MONIQUE LHUILLIER, MARCHESA, CLAIRE PETTIBONE





With cool separates:


FROM LEFT: TARA LATOUR, MONIQUE LHUILLIER, WATTERS

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Mi Boda wedding event; 8-9 November

Last weekend I attended "Mi Boda" event in Barcelona, covering the wedding industry news and updates for upcoming season.

Exhibition floor was full with many suppliers, interesting news and products from categories like: restaurants/venues, photographers, travel agencies, editorials, printing agencies, wedding dresses and suits, car rentals etc.

Designer Protocolo Novios, has released at this event the new collection of suits, called "Latitudes", to which the inspiration was travelling and trail. The collection will be available in stores from January 2015.



Want to know more about the tendencies and suppliers in Barcelona and Spain? Give me a shout on sweetheartbarcelona@gmail.com









Friday, 7 November 2014

Romantic Story

Check out another great production by Sweetheart Events and Marry Me Studio in Krakow.

Stunning marriage of a romantic and cheerful couple in the sublime atmosphere of the iconic St. Mary’s Basilica located in the very heart of Cracow Old Town. All of that continued by all-night-long party in a beautiful old manor house with closest family and friends.

Have a nice time watching the unique and unusual wedding film shot by Marry Me Studio artistic wedding film crew.

Wedding Planner: Sweetheart Events
Video: Marry Me Studio



Monika + Jakub The Best of Wedding Film | Marry Me Studio from Marry Me Studio on Vimeo.